What is a Georgian bachelors chest of drawers?

A Georgian bachelors chest is a compact piece of bedroom or dressing room storage furniture dating from the 18th century, traditionally featuring multiple graduated drawers.

What materials were traditionally used in 18th-century English chests of drawers?

18th-century English cabinetmakers primarily utilised native woods like oak and walnut alongside imported mahogany, constructing frames with hand-cut dovetail joints and solid timber drawer linings.

How can you identify authentic Georgian chests of drawers?

Authentic Georgian pieces typically feature hand-sawn drawer linings, hand-cut dovetail joints, brass swan-neck or bail handles, brass keyhole escutcheons, and bracket feet.

How can a Georgian chest of drawers be styled in a modern interior?

A Georgian chest of drawers provides rich timber tones that balance contemporary spaces, functioning well as a hallway console, bedside storage, or a focal piece in a living area.

How should an antique oak and mahogany chest of drawers be maintained?

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent shrinkage, and apply a high-quality beeswax polish annually using a soft cotton cloth following the direction of the grain.

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Small Antique English Georgian Oak & Mahogany Cross-banded Bachelor’s Chest of Drawers (Circa 1780)

Name: Small Antique English Georgian Oak & Mahogany Cross-banded Bachelor’s Chest of Drawers (Circa 1780)
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1200790
Price: 1850 GBP
Availability: InStock

18th century

For Sale by Yolanda Gray Antiques

Description

This is a stunning quality antique English Georgian small oak chest of drawers, decorated with mahogany cross-banding, retaining its original handles, circa 1780, in excellent original condition.

Summary:

Item: Small Oak Chest of Drawers

Period: George III

Wood: Solid Oak & Mahogany

Circa: 1780

Provenance: England, UK

Two-over-three graduated drawers

Mahogany cross-banded top and drawer fronts

Moulded drawer fronts

Original brass swan-neck handles & key escutcheons

Original steel lever locks & key

Hand-dovetailed oak lined drawers

Original bracket feet

Lovely small proportions

Original patination & colour

Excellent condition

Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*

14-day free UK returns policy

Condition Report:

This is a fine quality antique English early Georgian walnut chest of drawers, with feather inlay, cross-banding and stunning patination, circa 1730, in excellent condition. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges, frame, sides and drawer bottoms, but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The drawers are constructed with the original hand-dovetail joints and oak drawer linings. The drawer fronts are decorated with good quality later period swan neck brass handles and backplates. The drawers incorporate working steel lever locks with key. The cross-banding and feather inlay is all original and intact. The drawers close flush to the frame. The Georgian chest retains its original cross-banded walnut sides, with original backboards and stands on its original bracket feet. This Georgian chest boasts its original patination, which ensures a stunning colour. This Georgian walnut chest is well constructed, solid in joint and is ready to be used.

Price:

The price for this item is £1,850 including free delivery to England, Wales & Southern Scotland* and 14-day free UK returns.

Free UK Delivery*:

We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling).

14-Day Free UK Returns & Refunds:

A free 14-day “no quibble” UK returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you (we do not charge a return fee / collection fee).

International Buyers:

If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time.

About the Seller:

This item is being sold by Yola Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA and CINOA. Yola Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 45 years.

Physical Dimensions

Height

79.5cm (31.30")

Width

96cm (37.80")

Depth

48cm (18.90")

Declaration

Yolanda Gray Antiques has dated this Georgian Oak Bachelor Chest to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1200790

Dealers Internal Reference

117199

Dealers Notes

Please contact us on 01829 458 070 or 07960 738 212 to arrange a viewing. Alternatively, please email: info@yolagray.com

Description

This is a stunning quality antique English Georgian small oak chest of drawers, decorated with mahogany cross-banding, retaining its original handles, circa 1780, in excellent original condition.

Summary:

fig 1. An antique Georgian oak chest of drawers featuring mahogany cross-banded drawer fronts, brass swan-neck handles, and bracket feet. — fig 1. Small Antique English Georgian Oak & Mahogany Cross-banded Bachelor’s Chest of Drawers (Circa 1780)

Item: Small Oak Chest of Drawers

Period: George III

Wood: Solid Oak & Mahogany

Circa: 1780

Provenance: England, UK

Two-over-three graduated drawers

Mahogany cross-banded top and drawer fronts

Moulded drawer fronts

fig 2. An antique Georgian oak chest of drawers featuring mahogany cross-banded drawer fronts, brass swan-neck handles, and bracket feet. — fig 2. Small Antique English Georgian Oak & Mahogany Cross-banded Bachelor’s Chest of Drawers (Circa 1780)

Original brass swan-neck handles & key escutcheons

Original steel lever locks & key

Hand-dovetailed oak lined drawers

Original bracket feet

Lovely small proportions

Original patination & colour

Excellent condition

fig 3. An antique Georgian oak chest of drawers featuring mahogany cross-banded drawer fronts, brass swan-neck handles, and bracket feet. — fig 3. Small Antique English Georgian Oak & Mahogany Cross-banded Bachelor’s Chest of Drawers (Circa 1780)

Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*

14-day free UK returns policy

Condition Report:

“

This is a fine quality antique English early Georgian walnut chest of drawers, with feather inlay, cross-banding and stunning patination, circa 1730, in excellent condition.

Yolanda Gray Antiques

Nominal old use marks to the leading edges, frame, sides and drawer bottoms, but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The drawers are constructed with the original hand-dovetail joints and oak drawer linings. The drawer fronts are decorated with good quality later period swan neck brass handles and backplates. The drawers incorporate working steel lever locks with key. The cross-banding and feather inlay is all original and intact. The drawers close flush to the frame. The Georgian chest retains its original cross-banded walnut sides, with original backboards and stands on its original bracket feet. This Georgian chest boasts its original patination, which ensures a stunning colour. This Georgian walnut chest is well constructed, solid in joint and is ready to be used.

fig 4. An antique Georgian oak chest of drawers featuring mahogany cross-banded drawer fronts, brass swan-neck handles, and bracket feet. — fig 4. Small Antique English Georgian Oak & Mahogany Cross-banded Bachelor’s Chest of Drawers (Circa 1780)

Price:

The price for this item is £1,850 including free delivery to England, Wales & Southern Scotland* and 14-day free UK returns.

Free UK Delivery*:

We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling).

fig 5. An antique Georgian oak chest of drawers featuring mahogany cross-banded drawer fronts, brass swan-neck handles, and bracket feet. — fig 5. Small Antique English Georgian Oak & Mahogany Cross-banded Bachelor’s Chest of Drawers (Circa 1780)

14-Day Free UK Returns & Refunds:

A free 14-day “no quibble” UK returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you (we do not charge a return fee / collection fee).

fig 6. An antique Georgian oak chest of drawers featuring mahogany cross-banded drawer fronts, brass swan-neck handles, and bracket feet. — fig 6. Small Antique English Georgian Oak & Mahogany Cross-banded Bachelor’s Chest of Drawers (Circa 1780)

International Buyers:

If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time.

About the Seller:

This item is being sold by Yola Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA and CINOA. Yola Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 45 years.