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Victorian Pine Artists Chest of Drawers
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Victorian Pine Artists Chest of Drawers

19th century
For Sale by The Old Yard
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A Victorian Painted Pine Artists Chest of Drawers.  C.1850. Originating from Eton College, England, this piece of furniture came from the Art Department, the inside of the drawers having splodges of paint and the top having wonderful graffiti created by the students with carved initials and sketches of figures including one that looks like the Duke of Wellington.

Historic graffiti at Eton College is a celebrated part of its living heritage, with signatures and markings from students carved into the stone walls, wood paneling, and furniture.

It has 6 shallow drawers with turned knobs to one side and an open cupboard space with a shelf on the other.

Standing on turned bun feet.

A very practical piece of furniture with history!

In original condition with a later distressed paint finish.

Length 153 cm

Depth 65 cm

Height 83 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
153cm (60.24")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Declaration

The Old Yard has dated this Victorian Pine Artist Chest to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1212889
Dealers Internal Reference
5401
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A Victorian Painted Pine Artists Chest of Drawers.  C.1850. Originating from Eton College, England, this piece of furniture came from the Art Department, the inside of the drawers having splodges of paint and the top having wonderful graffiti created by the students with carved initials and sketches of figures including one that looks like the Duke of Wellington.
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Historic graffiti at Eton College is a celebrated part of its living heritage, with signatures and markings from students carved into the stone walls, wood paneling, and furniture.
The Old Yard
fig 1. A low Victorian dark green painted pine artist chest featuring six shallow drawers on the right, an open shelf compartment on the left, and an unpainted timber top.
fig 1. Victorian Pine Artists Chest of Drawers

It has 6 shallow drawers with turned knobs to one side and an open cupboard space with a shelf on the other.

Standing on turned bun feet.

A very practical piece of furniture with history!

In original condition with a later distressed paint finish.

Length 153 cm

Depth 65 cm

Height 83 cm

Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
153cm (60.24")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Date of Manufacture

The Old Yard has dated this Victorian Pine Artist Chest to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1212889
Dealers Internal Ref
5401
The Old Yard
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2021

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A low Victorian dark green painted pine artist chest featuring six shallow drawers on the right, an open shelf compartment on the left, and an unpainted timber top.
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Archive I A low Victorian dark green painted pine artist chest featuring six shallow drawers on the right, an open shelf compartment on the left, and an unpainted timber top.

Victorian Pine Artists Chest of Drawers

Archive II A low Victorian dark green painted pine artist chest featuring six shallow drawers on the right, an open shelf compartment on the left, and an unpainted timber top. View II
Archive III A low Victorian dark green painted pine artist chest featuring six shallow drawers on the right, an open shelf compartment on the left, and an unpainted timber top. View III
Archive IV A low Victorian dark green painted pine artist chest featuring six shallow drawers on the right, an open shelf compartment on the left, and an unpainted timber top. View IV
Archive V A low Victorian dark green painted pine artist chest featuring six shallow drawers on the right, an open shelf compartment on the left, and an unpainted timber top. View V
Archive VI A low Victorian dark green painted pine artist chest featuring six shallow drawers on the right, an open shelf compartment on the left, and an unpainted timber top. View VI
Archive VII A low Victorian dark green painted pine artist chest featuring six shallow drawers on the right, an open shelf compartment on the left, and an unpainted timber top. View VII
Archive VIII A low Victorian dark green painted pine artist chest featuring six shallow drawers on the right, an open shelf compartment on the left, and an unpainted timber top. View VIII
Archive IX A low Victorian dark green painted pine artist chest featuring six shallow drawers on the right, an open shelf compartment on the left, and an unpainted timber top. View IX
Archive X A low Victorian dark green painted pine artist chest featuring six shallow drawers on the right, an open shelf compartment on the left, and an unpainted timber top. View X
Archive XI A low Victorian dark green painted pine artist chest featuring six shallow drawers on the right, an open shelf compartment on the left, and an unpainted timber top. View XI
Archive XII A low Victorian dark green painted pine artist chest featuring six shallow drawers on the right, an open shelf compartment on the left, and an unpainted timber top. View XII
Archive XIII A low Victorian dark green painted pine artist chest featuring six shallow drawers on the right, an open shelf compartment on the left, and an unpainted timber top. View XIII
Archive XIV A low Victorian dark green painted pine artist chest featuring six shallow drawers on the right, an open shelf compartment on the left, and an unpainted timber top. View XIV
Archive XV A low Victorian dark green painted pine artist chest featuring six shallow drawers on the right, an open shelf compartment on the left, and an unpainted timber top. View XV
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A low Victorian dark green painted pine artist chest featuring six shallow drawers on the right, an open shelf compartment on the left, and an unpainted timber top.
Victorian Pine Artists Chest of Drawers
Ref: SA1212889
A low Victorian dark green painted pine artist chest featuring six shallow drawers on the right, an open shelf compartment on the left, and an unpainted timber top.
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A Victorian artist chest is a specialised piece of utilitarian storage furniture designed for studios and workshops during the nineteenth century. These units typically feature shallow drawers for storing paper, drawings, or painting supplies alongside open shelving for larger equipment.

These pieces were predominantly crafted from solid pine or pitch pine, selected for structural strength and utility. Construction involved hand-cut dovetail joints, solid timber drawer linings, and turned wooden knob handles.

Authentic Victorian examples show historical construction techniques such as uneven hand-cut dovetails, pine tongue-and-groove backboards, and natural timber wear around drawer runners. Genuine paint finishes frequently exhibit historic layered paint or age-related surface wear.

A low artist chest functions effectively as a sideboard, hallway console, or kitchen storage unit in contemporary interiors. The painted timber finish pairs well with neutral walls, minimalist ceramics, and framed artwork.

Preserve the surface by dusting regularly with a dry, lint-free cloth and avoiding harsh chemical cleansers. A neutral beeswax polish can be applied to unpainted timber surfaces while taking care to preserve any original paint finish.
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