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Late 17th Century Oak Chest of Drawers, Circa 1680
Surrey Antiques by Gary J Hall
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Surrey Antiques by Gary J Hall

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Late 17th Century Oak Chest of Drawers, Circa 1680

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This exquisite English chest, dating back to the late 17th century, boasts timeless elegance. Crafted from sturdy oak, it features three long drawers that provide ample storage space. The applied geometric mouldings add a touch of sophistication, emphasising the craftsmanship of the period. The chest’s rich colour and patination further enhance its appeal, making it a remarkable piece of furniture from a bygone era.

Height: 33 3/4 inches (86 cm)

Width: 35 1/2 inches (90 cm)

Depth: 22 3/4 inches (58 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
90cm (35.43")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
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Surrey Antiques by Gary J Hall has dated this 17th Century Oak Chest to the 17th Century.

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SA1182044
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SA80
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Surrey Antiques have been dealing in and restoring fine furniture since 1982. With over 35 years experience dealing in all types of antique furniture from early oak and walnut to Georgian mahogany and the more exotic timbers such as rosewood and satinwood.

Whilst we deal mostly with mahogany furniture of the Georgian period designed by some of the greatest furniture designers such as Chippendale, Sheraton, Hepplewhite and Adam we also have a very good in depth knowledge of all the main periods of English furniture design from early oak to Regency and Victorian.

Description
This exquisite English chest, dating back to the late 17th century, boasts timeless elegance. Crafted from sturdy oak, it features three long drawers that provide ample storage space.
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The applied geometric mouldings add a touch of sophistication, emphasising the craftsmanship of the period.
Surrey Antiques by Gary J Hall

The chest’s rich colour and patination further enhance its appeal, making it a remarkable piece of furniture from a bygone era.

Height: 33 3/4 inches (86 cm)

Width: 35 1/2 inches (90 cm)

Depth: 22 3/4 inches (58 cm)

Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
90cm (35.43")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Date of Manufacture

Surrey Antiques by Gary J Hall has dated this 17th Century Oak Chest to the 17th Century.

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SA1182044
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SA80
Surrey Antiques by Gary J Hall
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2015

We offer a friendly and reliable service based on traditional values, where personal service and customer satisfaction are paramount..

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A late 17th-century dark oak chest of drawers featuring three geometric panelled drawer fronts, brass teardrop handles, central keyholes, and turned bun feet.
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Pankhurst Farm
Bagshot Road
West End
Surrey
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A late 17th-century dark oak chest of drawers featuring three geometric panelled drawer fronts, brass teardrop handles, central keyholes, and turned bun feet.
Late 17th Century Oak Chest Of Drawers, Circa 1680
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A late 17th-century dark oak chest of drawers featuring three geometric panelled drawer fronts, brass teardrop handles, central keyholes, and turned bun feet.
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Chests of drawers from the late 17th century, particularly during the Charles II and Jacobean periods, are recognised by their geometric mitred mouldings, thick oak construction, and side-runner drawer mechanisms. These pieces often feature dark-stained native oak, applied moulding in architectural patterns, brass drop handles, and turned bun or ball feet.

Furniture from this period was constructed primarily using native English oak joined with hand-cut mortise and tenon joints held by wooden pegs. Drawers were typically constructed with heavy oak sides operating on side grooves or runners rather than bottom runners, fitted with hand-forged iron locks and cast brass teardrop handles.

Authentic 17th-century oak pieces display uneven hand-planed surfaces, irregular hand-cut dovetails or nailed drawer joints, and natural shrinkage across wide timber panels over time. Additional indicators include genuine wear around keyholes, original peg construction, and heavy timber construction with historical patina.

A geometric oak chest serves as a grounding focal point when placed against neutral or contemporary wall finishes. Interior designers often pair the heavy timber texture with soft modern lighting, modern ceramic accents, or minimalist framed artwork to create visual balance between historic depth and modern simplicity.

To preserve historic oak furniture, maintain a stable indoor environment away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage and cracking. Regular dusting with a soft cloth followed by occasional application of a high-quality beeswax polish will protect the finish and maintain the natural patina.
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