48,883  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 225 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
GIFTS
225 ITEMS ADDED TODAY
Sort Order
Items Per Page
Browse Categories
Sort order
Items per page
ID #SA1181316
SOLD
Email Phone
Save
George I Walnut Chest
Sold by Sturmans Antiques
sold SA1181316
Sorry, but this item has been sold.
Sturmans Antiques

Sturmans Antiques

Sellingantiques Verified Since Sep 2012
Browse dealers 190 items
  • About Us
    Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver
  • Trade Associations
    Sturmans Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 
Id #SA1181316
PDF SHARE
SAVE

George I Walnut Chest

18th century
Sold 10 December 2025 · Sturmans Antiques
This “George I Walnut Chest” found a buyer.

It was listed by Sturmans Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Description

A superb George I period figured walnut inlaid chest of drawers c.1725. Book matched veneers and fruitwood stringing to the moulded edge top. Two short over three long drawers with matching inlay and walnut veneers. Circular back plate brass ring drop fittings. Double moulded edge trim to the drawers, typical for the period. Polished walnut sides, standing on bracket feet with original oak drawer linings and boarded back. Superb colour and patina. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 37.5" wide x 20.5 deep x 34" high.

Please contact us with your postcode to obtain a quote for delivery of this item.

Physical Dimensions
Height
86.5cm (34.06")
Width
95cm (37.40")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Declaration

Sturmans Antiques has dated this George I Walnut Chest to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1181316
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 42438
Dealers Notes

Our terms and conditions for purchases can be found under the 'Buying From Us' tab on our website: www.sturmansantiques.co.uk

MAINLAND UK SHIPPING

We offer a professional fully insured delivery service for larger items. Please contact us with your postcode for a door-to-door delivery quote for a specific item.

For clocks and barometers bought from us, we also offer a setting up service by our trained personnel (local deliveries only).

Smaller items are shipped by Royal Mail Special Delivery, which includes insurance for the item whilst in transit and a guaranteed tracked delivery.

Packing and postage charges for mainland UK are shown for most items on this website. Where an item is large or requires specialist delivery, please contact us with your postcode for a specific door-to-door delivery quote.

EUROPE AND WORLDWIDE

Through our trusted international shippers we will source the most competitive quote for delivery to your door. All items are wrapped and packed by the specialist shippers.

We are happy to make initial arrangements for worldwide shipments on your behalf. However, please note that the shipping payment is made by you the customer directly with the shippers. The shipping contract is therefore between you the customer and the shippers (not Sturmans Antiques). We therefore recommend that customers obtain adequate insurance for each item prior to shipment, to cover them in the event of any loss or damage in transit.

Please be aware that it is the customers responsibility to check with the shipping agent and/or relevant customs office regarding any import duties that may be due.

Description
A superb George I period figured walnut inlaid chest of drawers c.1725. Book matched veneers and fruitwood stringing to the moulded edge top. Two short over three long drawers with matching inlay and walnut veneers. Circular back plate brass ring drop fittings. Double moulded edge trim to the drawers, typical for the period. Polished walnut sides, standing on bracket feet with original oak drawer linings and boarded back. Superb colour and patina. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 37.5" wide x 20.5 deep x 34" high.

Please contact us with your postcode to obtain a quote for delivery of this item.

Height
86.5cm (34.06")
Width
95cm (37.40")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this George I Walnut Chest to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1181316
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 42438
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Sturmans Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Sturmans Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

PDF SHARE
SAVE
An antique George I walnut chest of drawers featuring figured timber grain, brass ring pull handles, key escutcheons, and bracket feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
1 / 9
Archive I An antique George I walnut chest of drawers featuring figured timber grain, brass ring pull handles, key escutcheons, and bracket feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

George I Walnut Chest

Archive II An antique George I walnut chest of drawers featuring figured timber grain, brass ring pull handles, key escutcheons, and bracket feet. View II
Archive III An antique George I walnut chest of drawers featuring figured timber grain, brass ring pull handles, key escutcheons, and bracket feet. View III
Archive IV An antique George I walnut chest of drawers featuring figured timber grain, brass ring pull handles, key escutcheons, and bracket feet. View IV
Archive V An antique George I walnut chest of drawers featuring figured timber grain, brass ring pull handles, key escutcheons, and bracket feet. View V
Archive VI An antique George I walnut chest of drawers featuring figured timber grain, brass ring pull handles, key escutcheons, and bracket feet. View VI
Archive VII An antique George I walnut chest of drawers featuring figured timber grain, brass ring pull handles, key escutcheons, and bracket feet. View VII
Archive VIII An antique George I walnut chest of drawers featuring figured timber grain, brass ring pull handles, key escutcheons, and bracket feet. View VIII
Archive IX An antique George I walnut chest of drawers featuring figured timber grain, brass ring pull handles, key escutcheons, and bracket feet. View IX
FURTHER BROWSING

Visitors also looked at these ⇣

Enlarged Archival View
Location
Sturmans Antiques Ltd
Main Street
Hawes
North Yorkshire
DL8 3QW
United Kingdom
Verified Since Sep 2012
Items For Sale 190
Items Sold 10,910
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
Verified Since Sep 2012
View Dealer Info
Location: Sturmans Antiques Ltd, Main Street, Hawes, North Yorkshire, DL8 3QW, United Kingdom
Verified
Sep 2012
For Sale
190
Sold
10,910
An antique George I walnut chest of drawers featuring figured timber grain, brass ring pull handles, key escutcheons, and bracket feet.
George I Walnut Chest
Ref: SA1181316
An antique George I walnut chest of drawers featuring figured timber grain, brass ring pull handles, key escutcheons, and bracket feet.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Detail View 7
Detail View 8
Archival Detail
Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.
Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.
Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.
Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialWalnut, Oak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFigured walnut veneer, Brass ring pull handles, Keyhole escutcheons, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 86.5 cm (34 in) x W 95 cm (37 in) x D 52 cm (20 in)

The George I period, spanning from 1714 to 1727, is characterised by a transition from heavy baroque forms to more refined, elegant designs. Walnut became the dominant timber, often featuring figured grains and cross-banding, while cabriole legs and pad feet emerged as signature elements.

Pieces from this era were primarily constructed using native or imported timbers such as walnut, oak for secondary framing, and deal for drawer linings. Traditional joinery techniques, including hand-cut dovetails and pegged frames, were standard, alongside the use of early brass drop handles and escutcheons.

Authenticity is determined by examining timber patination, hand-planed drawer bottoms, irregular dovetailing, and the presence of original brass hardware or filled apertures from previous handle changes. Genuine period pieces exhibit natural wear patterns and construction methods consistent with early eighteenth-century workshop practices.

An antique walnut chest serves as a versatile focal point that adds warmth and historical contrast to contemporary spaces. It can be paired with neutral walls and minimalist lighting to highlight the rich grain of the wood, functioning effectively as a storage console in a living room or hallway.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity levels and keeping the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber splitting or fading. Regular application of traditional beeswax and gentle dusting with a soft, dry cloth helps protect the polished surface and maintain the natural patina.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Period
Style
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Recently Added
Online Payments
Categories