Victorian Walnut Chest Drawers 1900 - 1920

Name: Victorian Walnut Chest of Drawers.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1207503
Price: 575 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectChests of Drawers
Period1900 - 1920
StyleVictorian
MaterialWalnut, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsMoulded drawer panels, brass escutcheons, brass knobs, bun feet
SizeH 98 cm (39 in) x W 108 cm (43 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

This Victorian chest of drawers dates from 1900 and is made from walnut with a warm brown timber colour. The piece contains four graduated drawers with hand-cut dovetail construction, decorated with moulded drawer panels, brass keyhole escutcheons, and small brass knobs. It stands on turned bun feet. Measuring 98 cm high, 108 cm wide, and 51 cm deep, the chest fits neatly into a traditional bedroom, dressing room, or hallway for practical storage. As a classic English Country House furniture item, the chest brings warmth and character to a home interior. The walnut grain displays rich natural tones, complemented by the polished brass hardware and the rounded profiles of the moulded drawer surrounds. The sturdy frame and traditional proportions make it suitable for holding linens, clothing, or daily essentials in both period and modern living spaces.

FAQs

Victorian walnut chests of drawers typically feature rich timber figure, hand-cut dovetail joints, moulded drawer surrounds, and brass escutcheons or turned wooden knobs, reflecting 19th-century cabinetmaking standards.

These chests were constructed using solid cabinet woods such as walnut or mahogany, often with veneered drawer fronts, hand-sawn timber backboards, and dovetailed pine or oak drawer linings.

Authentic Victorian chests show uneven hand-cut dovetail joints, original brass hardware with natural oxidisation, drawer bottoms showing age shrinkage, and original castors or turned feet.

Place the chest as a focal point in a hallway, bedroom, or living room, balancing its rich timber tone with neutral wall paint, modern artwork above, and understated contemporary lighting.

Maintain the timber finish by dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and applying a natural beeswax polish twice yearly, keeping the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources.

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