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17th Century Charles II Oak Geometric Chest of Drawers, C1680
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17th Century Charles II Oak Geometric Chest of Drawers, C1680

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Charming 17th-Century Charles II Jacobean Geometric Chest of Drawers with Superb Patina

A wonderfully characterful late 17th-century Charles II Jacobean oak geometric chest of drawers, boasting exceptional colour, depth and patina.

This finely crafted piece features a rectangular planked top with moulded edge, above three long graduated, oak lined drawers, all enriched with crisp geometric moulding, flanked by bobbin mouldings. The drawers retain their original brass drop handles, escutcheons and locks, adding both visual interest and great authenticity. Raised on its original square stile feet, with original planked back and panelled sides, this chest offers a completely honest, untouched feel that is increasingly hard to find. The rich, warm colour and beautifully matured surface bear the hallmark of over three centuries of careful use and polishing.

Made in England circa 1680, this is a highly decorative and practical piece of early oak furniture that would sit equally well in a period room or as a striking contrast in a more contemporary interior, a true collector’s item with real presence and charm.

Height 89cm (35.0in)

Width 101cm (39.8in)

Depth 60cm (23.6in)

Date of Manufacture

Anthony Short Antiques has dated this Charles II Oak Chest to the 17th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
101cm (39.76")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Reference Numbers
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SA1194678
Dealers Internal Reference
1442
Description
Charming 17th-Century Charles II Jacobean Geometric Chest of Drawers with Superb Patina
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A wonderfully characterful late 17th-century Charles II Jacobean oak geometric chest of drawers, boasting exceptional colour, depth and patina.
Anthony Short Antiques
fig 1. A 17th-century dark oak chest of drawers featuring three drawers decorated with raised geometric mitred mouldings, beaded trim details, and central brass drop handles.
fig 1. 17th Century Charles II Oak Geometric Chest of Drawers, C1680

This finely crafted piece features a rectangular planked top with moulded edge, above three long graduated, oak lined drawers, all enriched with crisp geometric moulding, flanked by bobbin mouldings. The drawers retain their original brass drop handles, escutcheons and locks, adding both visual interest and great authenticity. Raised on its original square stile feet, with original planked back and panelled sides, this chest offers a completely honest, untouched feel that is increasingly hard to find. The rich, warm colour and beautifully matured surface bear the hallmark of over three centuries of careful use and polishing.

fig 2. A 17th-century dark oak chest of drawers featuring three drawers decorated with raised geometric mitred mouldings, beaded trim details, and central brass drop handles.
fig 2. 17th Century Charles II Oak Geometric Chest of Drawers, C1680

Made in England circa 1680, this is a highly decorative and practical piece of early oak furniture that would sit equally well in a period room or as a striking contrast in a more contemporary interior, a true collector’s item with real presence and charm.

Height 89cm (35.0in)

Width 101cm (39.8in)

Depth 60cm (23.6in)

Date of Manufacture

Anthony Short Antiques has dated this Charles II Oak Chest to the 17th Century.

Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
101cm (39.76")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1194678
Dealers Internal Ref
1442
Anthony Short Antiques
Anthony Short Antiques
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A 17th-century dark oak chest of drawers featuring three drawers decorated with raised geometric mitred mouldings, beaded trim details, and central brass drop handles.
17TH CENTURY CHARLES II OAK GEOMETRIC CHEST OF DRAWERS, C1680
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period17th century
  • StyleCharles II
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsGeometric mitred moulding, Beaded trim detail, Brass drop handles, Pegged joinery
  • SizeH 89 cm (35 in) x W 101 cm (40 in) x D 60 cm (24 in)

This 17th-century Charles II Jacobean chest of drawers dates from circa 1680 and comes in dark brown oak with brass hardware. The rectangular planked top sits above three graduated, oak-lined drawers decorated with raised geometric mitred mouldings, beaded trim details, and central brass drop handles with keyhole escutcheons. Bobbin mouldings flank the drawers, which are complemented by visible pegged joinery and original square stile feet. The piece measures 89 cm high, 101 cm wide, and 60 cm deep. Practical for storage, this chest serves well as a functional storage unit in a bedroom, hallway, or study. It functions equally effectively in a traditional period interior or as a contrasting statement piece in a modern room layout.

FAQs

Furniture from the Charles II period (16601685) is characterised by decorative geometric mitred mouldings on drawer fronts, split-baluster turnings, and dark English oak construction. This era marked a transition from heavy joinery to more ornate surface panel designs.

Chests from this era were constructed using solid native oak with mortise and tenon joinery held together with wooden pegs. Drawers typically operated on side grooves rather than bottom runners, with hand-forged iron nails and cast brass drop handles.

Authentic 17th-century pieces display hand-sawn wood marks, uneven peg construction, heavy drawer linings, and side-runner drawer channels showing original friction wear. Mouldings were applied individually with mitred corners rather than carved directly from a single panel.

A dark oak geometric chest provides textural contrast when set against neutral walls or modern minimalist artwork. Placing modern lamps or minimalist ceramic vessels on top helps bridge historic woodwork with contemporary decor.

Maintain historical oak by applying a beeswax polish annually and dusting with a soft dry cloth. Avoid placing solid oak near direct heat sources or in humid spaces to prevent timber shrinkage, splitting, or warp.
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