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Antique Arts & Crafts George V Oak Chest of Drawers C1910-20
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Antique Arts & Crafts George V Oak Chest of Drawers C1910-20

19th century
For Sale by Mews Antiques
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This is an Arts & Crafts solid Oak George V Chest of Drawers 1910-20. It is raised on shaped bracket feet with two short over three long drawers. It retains its original handles and locks with a lovely mellow Colour. The locks are marked with a Crown and G R so its probably a Military piece from the days of Empire when we were the greatest Empire in modern history.

it is

80 cms high

100 cms wide

50 cms deep

Physical Dimensions
Width
100cm (39.37")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Declaration

Mews Antiques has dated this Arts and Crafts Oak Chest to the 1880s.

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SA1152730
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We are Antique Furniture Dealers and a family firm of 50 years. We are Based in Worcestershire with a 4000 sqft warehouse and south of Edinburgh we endeavour to deliver personally.

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01905 923702

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This is an Arts & Crafts solid Oak George V Chest of Drawers 1910-20. It is raised on shaped bracket feet with two short over three long drawers. It retains its original handles and locks with a lovely mellow Colour.
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The locks are marked with a Crown and G R so its probably a Military piece from the days of Empire when we were the greatest Empire in modern history.
Mews Antiques

it is

80 cms high

100 cms wide

50 cms deep

Width
100cm (39.37")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Date of Manufacture

Mews Antiques has dated this Arts and Crafts Oak Chest to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1152730
Mews Antiques
Mews Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2025

We are are antique furniture dealers specialising in arts and crafts furniture but not solely.

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An Arts and Crafts oak chest of drawers featuring two short drawers above two long drawers with metal drop handles.
ANTIQUE ARTS & CRAFTS GEORGE V OAK CHEST OF DRAWERS c1910-20
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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleArts and Crafts
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsDovetail joints, Metal drop handles, Shaped apron base, Panelled construction
  • SizeW 100 cm (39 in) x D 50 cm (20 in)

This Arts and Crafts chest of drawers originates from the George V period, dating around 1910-20. Constructed from solid oak with a warm brown colour and mellow finish, the piece follows an English country house style. The construction features exposed dovetail joints and panelled sides, displaying a rectangular top over a configuration of two short upper drawers and three long lower drawers. Original brass metal drop handles are fitted to each drawer front, alongside working locks marked with a crown and GR initials. The piece is raised on a shaped apron base with cutout bracket feet along the lower edge. It measures 100 cm wide, 50 cm deep, and 80 cm high. Positioned in a bedroom, dressing room, or hallway today, this sturdy wooden chest provides practical storage space for clothing, linens, or household items while adding traditional character to an interior. The sturdy proportions and clean lines of the Arts and Crafts design suit both period properties and contemporary country settings. Regular maintenance involves simple dusting and occasional waxing to preserve the natural grain and aged timber patina.

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Emerging in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, Arts and Crafts furniture emphasizes simple geometric forms, honest construction methods, and visible wood grain without excessive surface ornamentation.

Pieces from this era typically feature solid oak construction, hand-cut dovetail joints, solid timber drawer linings, and cast metal handles such as brass or iron.

Authentic items display robust joinery, straight structural lines, original metal hardware with historic surface patina, and functional unadorned panelling.

The natural oak tones pair effectively with neutral wall paint, contemporary ceramic lighting, and minimal decorative objects to complement contemporary aesthetics.

Dust surfaces regularly using a soft dry cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish once annually, avoiding chemical spray cleansers and direct exposure to heat sources.
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