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George I Walnut Chest of Drawers with Feather-banded Borders
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George I Walnut Chest of Drawers with Feather-banded Borders

18th century
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A George I walnut chest of drawers, circa 1710. The quarter-veneered figured walnut top with feather-banded border, over two short and three long drawers with feather-banded borders to match the top and within cushion-moulded edges, upon a stepped-plinth with bun feet. The drawers are oak lined.

A nice chest of small proportions which has been fully restored at sometime in the past and has replacement bun feet. The handles are later Georgian replacements. 

Physical Dimensions
Height
87.5cm (34.45")
Width
95cm (37.40")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Declaration

Hand of Glory has dated this George I Walnut Chest to the Georgian era.

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Description
A George I walnut chest of drawers, circa 1710. The quarter-veneered figured walnut top with feather-banded border, over two short and three long drawers with feather-banded borders to match the top and within cushion-moulded edges, upon a stepped-plinth with bun feet. The drawers are oak lined.
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A nice chest of small proportions which has been fully restored at sometime in the past and has replacement bun feet.
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The handles are later Georgian replacements. 

Height
87.5cm (34.45")
Width
95cm (37.40")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated this George I Walnut Chest to the Georgian era.

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SA1207086
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George I Walnut Chest of Drawers with Feather-Banded Borders
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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge I
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFeather-banded inlays, Bun feet, Brass escutcheons, Graduated drawers
  • SizeH 87.5 cm (34 in) x W 95 cm (37 in) x D 57 cm (22 in)

This George I walnut chest of drawers, circa 1710, exhibits a warm brown colour with feather-banded borders and cushion-moulded drawer edges. The quarter-veneered figured walnut top sits over two short and three long graduated oak-lined drawers fitted with later Georgian brass handles and brass escutcheons. The case rests upon a stepped plinth with replacement bun feet. Fully restored at some time in the past, the piece shows visible signs of age and prior maintenance. Measuring 87.5 cm high, 95 cm wide, and 57 cm deep, the compact dimensions suit placement in a bedroom, dressing room, or hallway as a practical storage unit for clothing, linens, or daily accessories. The traditional English country house aesthetic integrates smoothly into period interiors, country cottages, or mixed heritage settings.

FAQs

George I walnut furniture dates from 1714 to 1727 and is characterised by fine walnut veneers, herringbone or feather-banded inlays, compact proportions, and brass drop handles on shaped backplates.

Chests from this period typically feature hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, oak or pine drawer linings, crossbanded or feather-banded borders, and solid oak or pine carcass frames covered in figured walnut veneer.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-saw marks on secondary woods, original steel locks, hand-carved dovetails, natural wood shrinkage over time, and a warm patina achieved through centuries of wax polishing.

An antique walnut chest can be placed in a bedroom, hallway, or living area to create contrast alongside modern artwork, minimalist table lamps, or contemporary ceramics.

Preserve walnut furniture by keeping it away from direct heat sources and sunlight, dusting regularly with a soft cloth, and applying a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year.
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