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Antique Walnut Bachelors Chest

1900 - 1920
Sold 11 January 2026 · Rawlings Antiques
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Good quality small walnut bachelors chest circa 1900 .

The chest has four graduating hand dovetails drawers with original brass handles and locks and all slide as they should and are solid in joint . The Cross banded top has a flip action and is supported with slides to provide a very useful work surface for working on .

The chest is in very good clean condition ,the photographs do not do it justice .

We can arrange delivery through out the UK £75 ,and ship Worldwide ,please enquire for our competitive shipping costs .

Physical Dimensions
Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Declaration

Rawlings Antiques has dated this Antique Walnut Bachelors Chest to the Edwardian era.

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SA1187806
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Good quality small walnut bachelors chest circa 1900 .
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The chest has four graduating hand dovetails drawers with original brass handles and locks and all slide as they should and are solid in joint.
Rawlings Antiques

. The Cross banded top has a flip action and is supported with slides to provide a very useful work surface for working on .

fig 1. An antique walnut bachelors chest featuring a fold-over top, multiple graduated drawers with brass drop handles, key escutcheons, and bracket feet.
fig 1. Antique Walnut Bachelors Chest

The chest is in very good clean condition ,the photographs do not do it justice .

We can arrange delivery through out the UK £75 ,and ship Worldwide ,please enquire for our competitive shipping costs .

Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
69cm (27.17")
Depth
37cm (14.57")
Date of Manufacture

Rawlings Antiques has dated this Antique Walnut Bachelors Chest to the Edwardian era.

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SA1187806
Rawlings Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2017
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An antique walnut bachelors chest featuring a fold-over top, multiple graduated drawers with brass drop handles, key escutcheons, and bracket feet.
Antique walnut bachelors chest
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An antique walnut bachelors chest featuring a fold-over top, multiple graduated drawers with brass drop handles, key escutcheons, and bracket feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass, Oak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFold-over top, Bracket feet, Brass drop handles, Key escutcheons
  • SizeH 82 cm (32 in) x W 69 cm (27 in) x D 37 cm (15 in)

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The bachelors chest emerged in the late 17th and early 18th centuries during the Georgian period. It was designed as a compact, multi-functional piece of furniture featuring a fold-over top, originally used by gentlemen for writing or dressing.

These pieces are typically constructed using a pine or oak carcasing, finished with high-quality walnut veneers, often featuring crossbanding and herringbone inlay. Traditional construction involves hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawers and solid brass hardware.

Authenticity is determined by examining the construction joints for hand-cut dovetails, checking the timber for natural age-related shrinkage and patination, and inspecting the drawer linings and backboards for period-appropriate saw marks and wood species.

Pairing this rich wooden piece with minimalist modern surroundings creates a striking contrast. It works well as a focal point in a living room or hallway, topped with simple ceramic accessories or a modern mirror to bridge historical and current design aesthetics.

Maintain the wood by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent the veneer from drying and cracking. Apply a microcrystalline wax periodically to nourish the surface and protect the historic finish without causing build-up.
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