What defines Georgian oak furniture?

Georgian oak furniture spans the period from 1714 to 1830, characterised by functional proportion, robust timber construction, and classic brass hardware.

How were 18th-century oak chests constructed?

Chests from this era typically feature hand-dovetailed drawer joints, solid oak drawer linings, and hand-carved bracket feet with pegged mortise and tenon joinery.

How do you identify authentic Georgian oak chests?

Look for signs of hand-planing on the back and drawer bottoms, authentic iron or wooden drawer runners showing uneven wear, and period-correct brass drop handles.

How can a Georgian oak chest be styled in modern interiors?

A small oak chest functions well as a bedside cabinet or hallway accent piece, providing textural contrast against clean contemporary walls and modern lighting.

How should antique oak furniture be maintained?

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, avoiding placement near direct heat sources or damp environments.

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A Small Oak Chest (Cupboard ) Georgian

Name: A Small Oak Chest (Cupboard ) Georgian
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1185304
Price: 220 GBP
Availability: InStock

18th century

For Sale by Wickersley Antiques

Description

A nice 18th century small chest in Oak the top is pine ,all the drawers are dummy drawers it now has a drop down front. ideal to use as a lamp table ,good condition

circa 1760

DIMENSIONS

WIDTH 56 CMS

DEPTH 50 CMS

HEIGHT 50 CMS

Date of Manufacture

Wickersley Antiques has dated these Georgian Oak Chest Drawers to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Guide ID 09297128

Dealer's Item Date18th Century

Sellingantiques Date18th Century

Sellingantiques agingItem 235-290 years old

ResultsDates match

Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 18TH CENTURY:

Pegged mortise and tenon joints on the frame: hand construction from the Georgian period.

Fielded side panels set into solid stiles: typical 18th-century provincial cabinet work.

Quarter-sawn oak on the drawer fronts: shows prominent medullary ray figure.

Shrinkage gaps between top boards: natural movement in early pine planks over time.

Later drop handles and brass chain stay: adapted over time for convenient modern use.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions

Height

50cm (19.69")

Width

56cm (22.05")

Depth

50cm (19.69")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1185304

Dealers Notes

Wickersley Antiques are members of The London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association.

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Please contact me for a quote. Alternatively, items can be collected by the customer. Refunds are offered

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Description

A nice 18th century small chest in Oak the top is pine ,all the drawers are dummy drawers it now has a drop down front. ideal to use as a lamp table ,good condition

circa 1760

DIMENSIONS

WIDTH 56 CMS

DEPTH 50 CMS

HEIGHT 50 CMS

Date of Manufacture

Wickersley Antiques has dated these Georgian Oak Chest Drawers to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09297128

Dealer's Item Date18th Century

Sellingantiques dating18th Century

Sellingantiques agingItem 235-290 years old

ResultsDates match

Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 18th Century:

Pegged mortise and tenon joints on the frame: hand construction from the Georgian period.

Fielded side panels set into solid stiles: typical 18th-century provincial cabinet work.

Quarter-sawn oak on the drawer fronts: shows prominent medullary ray figure.

Shrinkage gaps between top boards: natural movement in early pine planks over time.

Later drop handles and brass chain stay: adapted over time for convenient modern use.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions

Height

50cm (19.69")

Width

56cm (22.05")

Depth

50cm (19.69")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1185304

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Wickersley Antiques