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Rare Oak Country Chest of Drawers
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Rare Oak Country Chest of Drawers

19th century
Description

Early C19th pollard oak of exceptional figure and colour, larger proportions of 2 parts (often referred to as a "cottage chest") 2 short over 4 long graduated drawers (mahogany lined) with diamond escutcheons and corresponding oak knob handles, the whole raised on bracket feet.

(evidence of old worm , the chest has been through our work room to ensure it is good and ready to go.)

Physical Dimensions
Height
142cm (55.91")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Declaration

Antiques Decorative has dated these Antique Oak Chest Drawers to the 1800s.

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SA1188088
Description
Early C19th pollard oak of exceptional figure and colour, larger proportions of 2 parts (often referred to as a "cottage chest") 2 short over 4 long graduated drawers (mahogany lined) with diamond escutcheons and corresponding oak knob handles, the whole raised on bracket feet.
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(evidence of old worm , the chest has been through our work room to ensure it is good and ready to go.
Antiques Decorative

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Height
142cm (55.91")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Date of Manufacture

Antiques Decorative has dated these Antique Oak Chest Drawers to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1188088
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Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2015

With over 30 years in the london antiques world, I have since established a dealership supplying the trade and private clients.

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An antique country oak chest of drawers featuring six graduated drawers with turned wooden handles and bracket feet.
rare oak country chest of drawers
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Country oak chests of drawers were utilitarian storage pieces manufactured in provincial areas of Great Britain during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Constructed from local timber, these pieces feature functional proportions with multiple drawer configurations designed for domestic storage.

Provincial craftsmen typically utilised solid timber framing, hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, pine or oak drawer linings, and turned wooden knobs. Highly figured timber, such as pollard or burr oak, was often applied as a decorative veneer across the drawer fronts.

Authentic period chests show evidence of historic hand-tooling, including hand-sawn drawer backs, hand-cut dovetails, and natural timber shrinkage over time. Original wooden knobs attached with threaded pegs and keyhole escutcheons are also common indicators of genuine age.

An antique oak chest functions well as a focal point in a bedroom, hallway, or living area, providing warm timber tones against neutral walls. Pairing the figured wood grain with structured table lamps or simple ceramic decorative items creates an effective contrast between classic and contemporary elements.

Maintain the surface by dusting regularly with a dry cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish once or twice per year following the wood grain. Avoid placing the chest near active heat sources or in direct sunlight to prevent timber movement and veneer lifting.
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