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C19th Oak Wellington Chest of Seven Drawers
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C19th Oak Wellington Chest of Seven Drawers

19th century
Sold 18 June 2026 · I M Chaney Antique Furniture
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Narrow Drawer UnitOak Wellington ChestVictorian Oak Drawers Ask the dealer for something similar
Description

A Victorian oak Wellington chest with side lock mechanism and seven drawers

Height 103 cms

Width 51 cms

Depth 35 cms

Condition

Maintains its original colour although the top has been sanded and repolished, retains its original lock and key

Date of Manufacture

I M Chaney Antique Furniture has dated this Antique Oak Wellington Chest to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
103cm (40.55")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Reference Numbers
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SA1210213
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Description
A Victorian oak Wellington chest with side lock mechanism and seven drawers

Height 103 cms

Width 51 cms

Depth 35 cms

Condition

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Maintains its original colour although the top has been sanded and repolished, retains its original lock and key.
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
Date of Manufacture

I M Chaney Antique Furniture has dated this Antique Oak Wellington Chest to the 19th Century.

Height
103cm (40.55")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Reference Numbers
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SA1210213
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2009
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A narrow nineteenth-century oak Wellington chest featuring seven stacked drawers with turned wooden knobs and carved corbels on the upper corners. SOLD18 JUN 26
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Archive I A narrow nineteenth-century oak Wellington chest featuring seven stacked drawers with turned wooden knobs and carved corbels on the upper corners. SOLD18 JUN 26

C19th Oak Wellington Chest of Seven Drawers

Archive II A narrow nineteenth-century oak Wellington chest featuring seven stacked drawers with turned wooden knobs and carved corbels on the upper corners. View II
Archive III A narrow nineteenth-century oak Wellington chest featuring seven stacked drawers with turned wooden knobs and carved corbels on the upper corners. View III
Archive IV A narrow nineteenth-century oak Wellington chest featuring seven stacked drawers with turned wooden knobs and carved corbels on the upper corners. View IV
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I M Chaney Antique Furniture

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BS6 7PT
United Kingdom
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A narrow nineteenth-century oak Wellington chest featuring seven stacked drawers with turned wooden knobs and carved corbels on the upper corners.
C19th oak wellington chest of seven drawers
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A narrow nineteenth-century oak Wellington chest featuring seven stacked drawers with turned wooden knobs and carved corbels on the upper corners.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned wooden knobs, Carved corbels, Vertical locking stile, Seven stacked drawers
  • SizeH 103 cm (41 in) x W 51 cm (20 in) x D 35 cm (14 in)

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A Wellington chest is a tall, narrow set of drawers traditionally characterised by a hinged locking stile on one side that secures all the drawers. Originating in the early 19th century, the style is popularly named after the Duke of Wellington, though this association remains largely traditional rather than historically documented.

These chests are typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer construction and turned wooden knobs. The defining structural element is the vertical locking bar, which is often secured with a functioning brass mortice lock.

Authenticity is identified by examining the secondary timbers, hand-cut dovetail joints, hand-turned drawer pulls, and the operational mechanics of the locking stile. Period pieces will exhibit natural timber shrinkage, oxidisation, and construction methods consistent with pre-industrial or early machine-assisted cabinet making.

Due to its narrow footprint and vertical orientation, a Wellington chest functions exceptionally well in compact spaces or alcoves where floor space is limited. It provides practical vertical storage while adding period character to contemporary, transitional, or traditional interior schemes.

Preserve antique oak by maintaining stable indoor humidity levels away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber splitting. Clean surfaces periodically with a soft, dry cloth and apply occasional treatments of traditional beeswax to nourish and protect the polished finish.
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