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Rare Charles II Walnut & Fruitwood Chest of Drawers
Holmes Antiques
for sale €2,925     $3,175
£2,500

Holmes Antiques

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Rare Charles II Walnut & Fruitwood Chest of Drawers

17th century
For Sale by Holmes Antiques
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A rare 17th Century Walnut and Fruitwood geometric moulded Chest of drawers in outstanding condition retaining the wonderful original brass drop handles and escutcheons, standing tall on all original feet. Having applied sections of Walnut and fruitwood to the front. The chest has a very good untouched colour and surface throughout. Made originally in two parts with loose drop in mortise and tenon joints that still work perfectly.

Good clean original pine drawer linings still in place.

Physical Dimensions
Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
106cm (41.73")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Declaration

Holmes Antiques has dated this Charles II Walnut Chest to the 17th Century.

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SA1188593
Dealers Notes

Holmes Antiques was established in 1932

We are a family business with a shop on Haworth Main Street in West Yorkshire.

We specialise in early English furniture

With the emphasis on quality, originality, colour and surface.

David Holmes has developed a reputation in the antique trade as one of the country's leading experts on early English Oak, Walnut and Mahogany furniture.

Christian Holmes is the 4th generation of the family to deal in Antique furniture

www.holmesantiques.co.uk

Description
A rare 17th Century Walnut and Fruitwood geometric moulded Chest of drawers in outstanding condition retaining the wonderful original brass drop handles and escutcheons, standing tall on all original feet. Having applied sections of Walnut and fruitwood to the front. The chest has a very good untouched colour and surface throughout. Made originally in two parts with loose drop in mortise and tenon joints that still work perfectly.

Good clean original pine drawer linings still in place.

Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
106cm (41.73")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Date of Manufacture

Holmes Antiques has dated this Charles II Walnut Chest to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1188593
Holmes Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011

Leading experts on early english oak, walnut and mahogany furniture. Established in 1932.

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A 17th-century Charles II walnut and fruitwood chest of drawers featuring geometric mitred panels and brass keyhole escutcheons.
Rare Charles II Walnut & Fruitwood Chest Of Drawers
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Charles II furniture, dating from the English Restoration period (16601685), marked a transition towards complex geometric wood turnings and decorative panels. Storage pieces frequently feature mitred geometric drawer mouldings, walnut veneers, split-spindle decoration, and cast brass drop handles.

Seventeenth-century English cabinetmakers primarily utilised solid oak, walnut, and native fruitwoods such as pearwood or applewood. Construction relied on hand-cut joinery, panelled sides, and solid timber drawer linings mounted on side runners.

Authentic 17th-century chests feature hand-sawn timber surfaces, thick hand-cut veneers, applied geometric mouldings, and drawer channels cut into the outer drawer sides rather than bottom-supported runners. Original hardware typically includes irregular cast brass plates and hand-forged steel locks.

A Charles II chest provides geometric structure that contrasts against plain or lime-washed walls in contemporary settings. Positioning the piece in a hallway or living space with minimalist lighting creates an eclectic, layered aesthetic.

Maintain the finish by dusting with a dry microfibre cloth and applying a clear beeswax paste annually along the wood grain. Keep the furniture away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage and veneer lifting.
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