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Large George II Walnut Chest of Drawers
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Large George II Walnut Chest of Drawers

18th century
Sold 25 June 2026 · Thakeham Furniture
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Beautiful large George II walnut chest of drawers, of superb honey colour. Constructed in two parts, the crossbanded and featherbanded top over two short and four long drawers, fitted with original pierced brass plate handles. Raised on shaped bracket feet.

Circa. 1750

Date of Manufacture

Thakeham Furniture has dated this George II Walnut Chest to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
126cm (49.61")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Reference Numbers
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SA1214020
Dealers Internal Reference
7813
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Description
Beautiful large George II walnut chest of drawers, of superb honey colour.
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Constructed in two parts, the crossbanded and featherbanded top over two short and four long drawers, fitted with original pierced brass plate handles.
Thakeham Furniture

Raised on shaped bracket feet.

Circa. 1750

Date of Manufacture

Thakeham Furniture has dated this George II Walnut Chest to the 18th Century.

Height
126cm (49.61")
Width
99cm (38.98")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1214020
Dealers Internal Ref
7813
Thakeham Furniture
Thakeham Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2013

Specialists in fine georgian furniture

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Thakeham Furniture Profile Page

Trade Associations

Thakeham Furniture is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Thakeham Furniture
Telephone 01403 713649
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Tim, Belinda and Harriet Chavasse
Thakeham Furniture Ltd
Blakers Yard
Worthing Road
Dial Post
Nr Horsham
West Sussex
RH13 8NH
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/thakehamfurniture
Verified Since Jul 2013
Items For Sale 146
Items Sold 3,156
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An antique George II walnut chest of drawers featuring multiple stacked drawers with figured wood grain and brass drop handles.
Large George II walnut chest of drawers
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An antique George II walnut chest of drawers featuring multiple stacked drawers with figured wood grain and brass drop handles.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialWalnut, Oak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBook-matched veneers, Bracket feet, Brass drop handles, Keyhole escutcheons
  • SizeH 126 cm (50 in) x W 99 cm (39 in) x D 50 cm (20 in)

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The George II style, spanning from 1727 to 1760, bridges the gap between early 18th-century baroque heaviness and the refined elegance of mid-century neoclassical design, often featuring architectural proportions and rich timbers such as walnut and early mahogany.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid oak or pine secondary timbers, faced with finely figured veneers like burr walnut, and assembled using hand-cut dovetails, tongue-and-groove drawer bottoms, and solid brass bat-wing handles and escutcheons.

Authenticity is identified through hand-cut dovetails with irregular spacing, historical tool marks, oxidised timber surfaces beneath, matching grain patterns on solid or veneered drawer fronts, and original or period-correct brass hardware fittings.

An antique walnut chest serves as a grounding focal point in a modern room, pairing well with neutral plastered walls, minimalist lighting, and contemporary abstract art to create a balanced juxtaposition of old and new textures.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels between 40 to 50 percent, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent veneer fading, and periodically applying microcrystalline wax to nourish and protect the polished wooden surface.
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