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19thc. Walnut Chest
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19thc. Walnut Chest

19th century
Sold 20 January 2026 · Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
This “19thc. Walnut Chest” found a buyer.

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

Description

19thc. Walnut Chest /Coffee Table

With thumb nail moulded edge with

Metal carrying handles.

33”w x 20”h x 22”d

84cm w x 50cm h x 56cm d

Items can be delivered by independent carriers but please note NOT all items are at Cheap Street. Please call before visiting the showroom.

Date of Manufacture

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this 19th Century Walnut Chest to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
84cm (33.07")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1186147
Dealers Internal Reference
6434
Dealers Notes

We have a huge shop in the heart of Sherborne with high street one end and access and parking at the rear. We are open Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm

Description
19thc. Walnut Chest /Coffee Table

With thumb nail moulded edge with

Metal carrying handles.

33”w x 20”h x 22”d

84cm w x 50cm h x 56cm d

Items can be delivered by independent carriers but please note NOT all items are at Cheap Street. Please call before visiting the showroom.

Date of Manufacture

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture has dated this 19th Century Walnut Chest to the 19th Century.

Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
84cm (33.07")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1186147
Dealers Internal Ref
6434
Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2010
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture Profile Page

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A rectangular nineteenth-century walnut chest featuring a hinged lid, iron side carrying handles, and a central keyhole escutcheon. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A rectangular nineteenth-century walnut chest featuring a hinged lid, iron side carrying handles, and a central keyhole escutcheon. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

19thc. Walnut Chest

Archive II A rectangular nineteenth-century walnut chest featuring a hinged lid, iron side carrying handles, and a central keyhole escutcheon. View II
Archive III A rectangular nineteenth-century walnut chest featuring a hinged lid, iron side carrying handles, and a central keyhole escutcheon. View III
Archive IV A rectangular nineteenth-century walnut chest featuring a hinged lid, iron side carrying handles, and a central keyhole escutcheon. View IV
Archive V A rectangular nineteenth-century walnut chest featuring a hinged lid, iron side carrying handles, and a central keyhole escutcheon. View V
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Telephone 01935 815 209
Location
31 Cheap Street
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3PU
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/pp
Verified Since Mar 2010
Items For Sale 164
Items Sold 2,030
Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture
Verified Since Mar 2010
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Location: 31 Cheap Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3PU, United Kingdom
Verified
Mar 2010
For Sale
164
Sold
2,030
A rectangular nineteenth-century walnut chest featuring a hinged lid, iron side carrying handles, and a central keyhole escutcheon.
19thc. Walnut Chest
Ref: SA1186147
A rectangular nineteenth-century walnut chest featuring a hinged lid, iron side carrying handles, and a central keyhole escutcheon.
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  • ObjectChests & Trunks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWalnut, Iron
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsHinged lid, Iron drop handles, Keyhole escutcheon
  • SizeH 50 cm (20 in) x W 84 cm (33 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

Walnut chests and coffers have a long lineage in European joinery, valued for their durability and the rich grain of the timber. During the nineteenth century, these utility pieces were commonly used for storing linens, blankets, and personal possessions before fitted wardrobes became standard in households.

These pieces are typically constructed from solid walnut or walnut veneer applied to secondary softwoods, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints at the corners. Iron or brass hardware, including carrying handles and escutcheons, is usually hand-forged or cast and secured with traditional slotted screws.

Authenticity is determined by examining construction techniques, such as hand-cut joinery, timber shrinkage, and the presence of period-appropriate hand-forged hardware. Genuine pieces often display natural surface wear, oxidisation on the metal fittings, and tool marks consistent with nineteenth-century woodworking practices.

An antique walnut chest serves as functional storage that can be integrated into contemporary spaces as a coffee table, a blanket box at the foot of a bed, or a hallway storage piece. Its warm tones complement neutral colour palettes and introduce textural contrast against minimalist furniture.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity levels and keeping the timber away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent cracking or fading. Occasional application of microcrystalline wax helps protect the finish without sealing the wood permanently.
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