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Oak Bow Front Chest of Drawers
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Oak Bow Front Chest of Drawers

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Worboys Antiques
Description

Oak bow front chest of four long graduated drawers , with brass handles , raised on short straight legs . The drawer depths from the bottom up are 12.5 cm ,12.5 cm ,10cm and at the top 10 cm.

Height

80.5 cm / 31 "

Width

77 cm / 30 1⁄2"

Depth

45.5 cm / 18"

Good condition Repolished

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Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this Oak Bow Front Chest to the 1910s.

Independent Date Check ID 09496915
Dealer's Item Date1910s
Sellingantiques Date1910s
Sellingantiques agingItem 100-125 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1910s:
Quarter-sawn oak drawer fronts showing prominent ray flecks: typical early twentieth-century cabinetmaking.
Plywood back panel: cabinet construction standard from the 1910s onwards.
Cast brass teardrop handles on pierced backplates: period revival hardware.
Graduated bow-front drawers: small-scale proportions favoured in early twentieth-century bedrooms.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
80.5cm (31.69")
Width
77cm (30.31")
Depth
45.5cm (17.91")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1213845
Dealers Internal Reference
378661
Dealers Notes

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Description
Oak bow front chest of four long graduated drawers , with brass handles , raised on short straight legs . The drawer depths from the bottom up are 12.5 cm ,12.5 cm ,10cm and at the top 10 cm.

Height

80.5 cm / 31 "

fig 1. A dark oak chest of drawers featuring a curved bowfront facade and four graduated drawers with antique brass pendant handles.
fig 1. Oak Bow Front Chest of Drawers

Width

77 cm / 30 1⁄2"

Depth

45.5 cm / 18"

Good condition Repolished

Please note that not all items are on display in our showrooms and may be in our off-site store.

“
If you wish to see specific items please notify us before visiting so that we can ensure the item(s) are available to view.
Worboys Antiques
Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this Oak Bow Front Chest to the 1910s.

Independent Date Report ID 09496915
Dealer's Item Date1910s
Sellingantiques dating1910s
Sellingantiques agingItem 100-125 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1910s:
Quarter-sawn oak drawer fronts showing prominent ray flecks: typical early twentieth-century cabinetmaking.
Plywood back panel: cabinet construction standard from the 1910s onwards.
Cast brass teardrop handles on pierced backplates: period revival hardware.
Graduated bow-front drawers: small-scale proportions favoured in early twentieth-century bedrooms.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
80.5cm (31.69")
Width
77cm (30.31")
Depth
45.5cm (17.91")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1213845
Dealers Internal Ref
378661
Worboys Antiques
Worboys Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2005

Established since 1978, dealing in and restoring most antiques, specialising in clocks and furniture.

Dealer Profile

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Trade Associations

Worboys Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Beaconsfield
Buckinghamshire
HP9 2JD
United Kingdom

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A dark oak chest of drawers featuring a curved bowfront facade and four graduated drawers with antique brass pendant handles.
Oak Bow Front Chest Of Drawers
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  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBow front curve, Brass drop handles, Graduated drawers, Straight feet
  • SizeH 80.5 cm (32 in) x W 77 cm (30 in) x D 45.5 cm (18 in)

This Edwardian oak chest of drawers originates from 1910 and displays a warm brown finish. The piece takes the form of a bow front chest of four long graduated drawers, fitted with antique brass pendant drop handles and raised on short straight legs. Visible details include the prominent curved bow front facade, the clean lines of the upright supports, and the polished timber grain. The dimensions measure 80.5 cm high, 77 cm wide, and 45.5 cm deep. Practical storage comes forward for modern interiors, allowing this chest to serve as a functional unit in a bedroom, hallway, or living space. The compact proportions provide a surface for display lamps or decorative items while offering concealed organization within the four drawers. The repolished surface highlights the natural figure of the wood, and the traditional hardware complements various interior styles ranging from classic country house schemes to more tailored settings.

FAQs

A bowfront chest of drawers features a gently convex, outward-curving front facade. Popularised during the late Georgian and Regency periods, the style offers additional interior depth while introducing softer architectural lines to interior spaces.

Historically, these chests were constructed from solid oak or oak veneers over secondary timbers such as pine. Drawers were fitted with hand-cut dovetailed joints and mounted with cast brass drop handles or teardrop pulls.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-saw marks on drawer backs, uneven dovetail joints, and age-related oxidisation on original brass hardware. Secondary drawer linings usually show age-appropriate contraction and tonal variation in the timber.

Position the piece as a focal point against muted paint palettes to contrast the rich wood grain. Complement the warm timber by styling the top surface with contemporary stoneware, framed artwork, or minimal lighting.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish twice annually to maintain timber moisture. Keep the chest away from direct heat sources and radiators to prevent timber shrinkage or cracking.
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