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Georgian Welsh Inlaid Oak Chest on Stand
Havard and Havard
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Georgian Welsh Inlaid Oak Chest on Stand

18th century
Description

This unusual Welsh chest on stand is made entirely of dense, native oak, including the very substantial drawer linings.

The uncommon proportions, (low and wide) and broad, contrasting line inlay along with a set of original pierced backplates give the piece a striking appearance. The cockbeading, applied to the frame on the upper part, and the drawer edges to the stand, is made of bog oak. The four drawer stand has an elegantly shaped frieze with squared section, cabriole legs.

Welsh, from the Vale of Glamorgan, circa 1760-80.

Literature:

For a chest with a similar stand and proportions, see “Welsh Furniture, 1250-1950, A Cultural History of Craftsmanship and Design” by Richard Bebb, vol two, page 66, fig 743.

Physical Dimensions
Height
139cm (54.72")
Width
117cm (46.06")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Declaration

Havard and Havard has dated this Georgian Oak Chest on Stand to the 18th Century.

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SA1192116
Description
This unusual Welsh chest on stand is made entirely of dense, native oak, including the very substantial drawer linings.
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The uncommon proportions, (low and wide) and broad, contrasting line inlay along with a set of original pierced backplates give the piece a striking appearance.
Havard and Havard

The cockbeading, applied to the frame on the upper part, and the drawer edges to the stand, is made of bog oak. The four drawer stand has an elegantly shaped frieze with squared section, cabriole legs.

fig 1. An antique Georgian dark brown oak chest on stand with multiple inlaid drawers, brass handles, and cabriole legs.
fig 1. Georgian Welsh Inlaid Oak Chest on Stand

Welsh, from the Vale of Glamorgan, circa 1760-80.

Literature:

For a chest with a similar stand and proportions, see “Welsh Furniture, 1250-1950, A Cultural History of Craftsmanship and Design” by Richard Bebb, vol two, page 66, fig 743.

Height
139cm (54.72")
Width
117cm (46.06")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

Havard and Havard has dated this Georgian Oak Chest on Stand to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1192116
Havard and Havard
Havard and Havard
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Archive I An antique Georgian dark brown oak chest on stand with multiple inlaid drawers, brass handles, and cabriole legs.

Georgian Welsh Inlaid Oak Chest on Stand

Archive II An antique Georgian dark brown oak chest on stand with multiple inlaid drawers, brass handles, and cabriole legs. View II
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Havard and Havard

Havard and Havard
Telephone 07711 006399
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Penarth
Vale of Glamorgan
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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Havard and Havard
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An antique Georgian dark brown oak chest on stand with multiple inlaid drawers, brass handles, and cabriole legs.
Georgian Welsh Inlaid Oak Chest on Stand
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An antique Georgian dark brown oak chest on stand with multiple inlaid drawers, brass handles, and cabriole legs.
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A chest on stand, prominent during the late 17th and 18th centuries, consists of a chest of drawers set upon a separate raised base with legs. This configuration elevated domestic storage above cold, damp floors while adding height and proportion to interior spaces.

These regional pieces were primarily built from solid native oak, frequently accented with inlaid geometric stringing made from fruitwood or mahogany. Internal linings were constructed from local softwoods like pine, and drawers were finished with cast brass handles and escutcheons.

Authentic period examples feature hand-cut dovetail joints, thick hand-sawn backboards, and natural surface wear around the brass keyholes and pulls. Regional characteristics, such as decorative apron shaping and geometric inlay patterns, also indicate original Welsh provenance.

Place the chest against a neutral backdrop in a hallway, drawing room, or master bedroom to highlight its rich timber tones and tall silhouette. Pair it with modern ceramic vessels or structured table lamps to balance traditional woodwork with contemporary style.

Maintain the finish by dusting with a soft, dry cloth and applying beeswax once or twice per year along the wood grain. Keep the item away from central heating radiators and direct sunshine to minimize wood movement and finish shrinkage.
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