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An Early 19th Century Chest of Drawers
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for sale €2,574     $2,794
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An Early 19th Century Chest of Drawers

19th century
Description

A lovely regency period faux bamboo chest of drawers retaining its original locks & finish

Physical Dimensions
Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
109cm (42.91")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Declaration

Henry Fowler Antiques has dated this Antique Faux Bamboo Chest to the Regency era.

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SA1172625
Description
A lovely regency period faux bamboo chest of drawers retaining its original locks & finish
Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
109cm (42.91")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Date of Manufacture

Henry Fowler Antiques has dated this Antique Faux Bamboo Chest to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1172625
Henry Fowler Antiques
Henry Fowler Antiques
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An early nineteenth-century painted chest of drawers featuring faux bamboo moulding, dark turned wood knobs, and a two-over-three drawer configuration.
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Archive I An early nineteenth-century painted chest of drawers featuring faux bamboo moulding, dark turned wood knobs, and a two-over-three drawer configuration.

An Early 19th Century Chest of Drawers

Archive II An early nineteenth-century painted chest of drawers featuring faux bamboo moulding, dark turned wood knobs, and a two-over-three drawer configuration. View II
Archive III An early nineteenth-century painted chest of drawers featuring faux bamboo moulding, dark turned wood knobs, and a two-over-three drawer configuration. View III
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Archive VI An early nineteenth-century painted chest of drawers featuring faux bamboo moulding, dark turned wood knobs, and a two-over-three drawer configuration. View VI
Archive VII An early nineteenth-century painted chest of drawers featuring faux bamboo moulding, dark turned wood knobs, and a two-over-three drawer configuration. View VII
Archive VIII An early nineteenth-century painted chest of drawers featuring faux bamboo moulding, dark turned wood knobs, and a two-over-three drawer configuration. View VIII
Archive IX An early nineteenth-century painted chest of drawers featuring faux bamboo moulding, dark turned wood knobs, and a two-over-three drawer configuration. View IX
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Henry Fowler Antiques

Henry Fowler Antiques
Telephone 07934 772810
Location
Nassington Road
Woodnewton
Peterborough
Northamptonshire
PE8 5EH
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/henryfowler
Verified Since Mar 2022
Items For Sale 43
Items Sold 165
Henry Fowler Antiques
Henry Fowler Antiques
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Location: Nassington Road, Woodnewton, Peterborough, Northamptonshire, PE8 5EH, United Kingdom
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An early nineteenth-century painted chest of drawers featuring faux bamboo moulding, dark turned wood knobs, and a two-over-three drawer configuration.
An early 19th century chest of drawers
Ref: SA1172625
An early nineteenth-century painted chest of drawers featuring faux bamboo moulding, dark turned wood knobs, and a two-over-three drawer configuration.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialPainted Wood, Pine, Softwood
  • ColourBuff
  • MotifsFaux bamboo moulding, Turned wooden knobs, Two over three configuration, Turned feet
  • SizeH 107 cm (42 in) x W 109 cm (43 in) x D 54 cm (21 in)

This Regency period chest of drawers exemplifies early nineteenth-century English country house style through its muted buff painted finish and pine and softwood construction. The piece adopts a classic two-over-three drawer configuration, complete with dark turned wooden knobs, original locks, and distinctive faux bamboo moulding framing the edges. The timber surface displays a pale, neutral tone across the frame and drawers, offset by the dark circular hardware and raised on short, turned wooden feet with tiered circular turnings. Measuring 107 cm high, 109 cm wide, and 54 cm deep, the chest provides ample storage capacity while maintaining a compact footprint suitable for domestic placement. In a modern interior, this versatile storage item suits placement in a bedroom, dressing room, or hallway to hold clothing, linens, or everyday items. The neutral buff colourway integrates easily into traditional or contemporary decorative schemes, while the faux bamboo detailing adds texture and visual interest. The retention of the original finish and hardware preserves the character of the period piece, offering a functional furniture item with historical provenance for daily use in domestic spaces.

FAQs

Faux bamboo furniture from the early nineteenth century was influenced by the Orientalist trend popularised by the Prince Regents Brighton Pavilion. Crafted primarily from European softwoods or hardwoods, the wood was turned, carved, or painted to imitate the distinctive nodes and texture of natural bamboo.

These chests were typically constructed using pine, beech, or birch as a secondary and primary timber, which was then painted, lacquered, or grain-painted. Drawer lining was frequently pine or oak, fitted with hand-cut dovetail joints.

Authentic period pieces exhibit irregular hand-cut dovetails, hand-sawn backboards with uneven thickness, and original lock mechanisms or keyhole escutcheons. Look for genuine age-related wear around the drawer runners and authentic paint distress or craquelure rather than uniform modern distressing.

Dust regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth to prevent buildup. Avoid chemical cleaners, spray polishes, or excessive water, and apply a clear microcrystalline or beeswax polish sparingly once a year to protect the original painted finish.

A painted period chest serves as a versatile focal point in neutral bedrooms, hallways, or living spaces. Complement its textured surface with contemporary contemporary artwork above or pair it with minimalist brass lamps to contrast historic character with clean modern lines.
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