What defines George I style furniture?

George I style furniture, dating historically from 1714 to 1727, is characterised by the refined use of figured walnut veneers, crossbanding, and understated classical proportions. Pieces from this era often feature cabriole legs or bracket feet, brass drop handles with decorative backplates, and practical features like brushing slides.

What materials were traditionally used in Georgian chests of drawers?

Traditional Georgian chests of drawers primarily utilized walnut or mahogany veneers over solid pine or oak carcases. Secondary woods like oak or pine were used for drawer linings, while hardware was typically cast brass with engraved backplates and brass keyhole escutcheons.

How can you identify an authentic Georgian chest of drawers?

Authentic period chests exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, oak or pine drawer bottoms with grain running from side to side, and natural oxidation on interior unpainted surfaces. Original brass fittings will show hand-chased details and irregular back surfaces consistent with early casting techniques.

How do you style a Georgian walnut chest in a contemporary interior?

A Georgian walnut chest functions as a striking focal point when contrasted against clean modern walls and minimalist decor. Place modern ceramics or contemporary artwork above the chest to balance historical craftsmanship with modern aesthetics.

How should antique walnut furniture be cared for and preserved?

Maintain walnut furniture by dusting regularly with a soft, dry cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent the wood from drying out or fading.

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George I Style Walnut Chest of Drawers

1900 - 1920

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Description

A handsome George I style walnut chest of drawers, beautifully crafted with attractive figured walnut veneers and rich warm colouring throughout. Featuring a practical pull-out brushing slide above an arrangement of five long graduated drawers, the chest offers excellent storage while retaining elegant period proportions.

The drawer fronts display striking walnut grain patterns complemented by decorative brass swan-neck handles and escutcheons, enhancing the chest's traditional English character. Raised on classic bun feet, this piece embodies the restrained elegance associated with early 18th-century furniture design.

Compact in size yet offering generous storage capacity, this walnut chest is ideally suited to a bedroom, dressing room, hallway, or living space. Its timeless appearance allows it to integrate effortlessly into both traditional and country house interiors.

Key Features

• George I style walnut chest of drawers

• Attractive figured walnut veneers throughout

• Pull-out brushing slide beneath the top

• Five long graduated drawers

• Original-style brass swan-neck handles and escutcheons

• Raised on traditional bun feet

• Warm rich walnut patina

• Elegant antique-inspired English design

• Practical storage with compact proportions

• Suitable for bedroom, hallway, study, or living room

Dimensions

• Width: 74 cm (29 in)

• Depth: 45 cm (17½ in)

• Height: 94.5 cm (37 in)

“There is scarcely anything in the world that some man cannot make a little worse and sell a little more cheaply. The person who buys on price alone is this man’s lawful prey.”

• Delivery

• UK mainland FREE Other destinations please contact us, and we will get a quote. We use a professional Removal company to transport our precious items and do not entrust them to usual parcel services. Therefore, delivery may be 7 -10 days, but it is worth the wait of course.

• On occasions customers have been disappointed to miss an item as they e-mailed their enquiry instead of phoning, I would recommend that if you wished to get the piece, please call rather than e-mail. We are very friendly and easy to deal with.

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This pair of George I style walnut chest of drawers is a green product and have not affected the environment we live in.

• We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

• Guarantee

This pair of George I style walnut chest of drawers carries the Hingstons Antiques product guarantee plate which gives you the peace of mind that any item with this plate, is of the quality and condition expected when purchasing from Hingstons Antiques Limited. All our goods are individually selected by Nick Hingston who uses his experience of over 45 years of trading to select the items with the best design and condition suitable to be placed into our quality stock.

• PRICE MATCHING

• Antiques are unique, and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please consider the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before deciding if you are looking at price comparison.

• When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.

• We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

• Hingstons Distance selling policy.

• Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 14 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less transport costs, on condition it is returned in the condition it was sent.

• Payment- We can accept payment by bank transfer, card transaction by phone, or cheque in store for UK customers, please contact us if you are an overseas customer.

• Items remain on sale until payment is received.

Physical Dimensions

Height

94.5cm (37.20")

Width

74cm (29.13")

Depth

45cm (17.72")

Declaration

Hingstons of Wilton has dated this George I Walnut Chest to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1217050

Dealers Notes

PRICE MATCHING

Antiques are unique and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please take into account the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before making a decision if you are looking at price comparison.

When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique that has to meet the criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Beware of cheaper imitations.

DISTANCE SELLING REGULATIONS

Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd are covered under the Distance Selling Regulations, which give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 7 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less RETURN transport costs.

Description

A handsome George I style walnut chest of drawers, beautifully crafted with attractive figured walnut veneers and rich warm colouring throughout.

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Featuring a practical pull-out brushing slide above an arrangement of five long graduated drawers, the chest offers excellent storage while retaining elegant period proportions.

Hingstons of Wilton

fig 1. A George I style warm brown walnut chest of drawers featuring five graduated drawers with brass handles, a pull-out brushing slide, and bracket feet. — fig 1. George I Style Walnut Chest of Drawers

The drawer fronts display striking walnut grain patterns complemented by decorative brass swan-neck handles and escutcheons, enhancing the chest's traditional English character. Raised on classic bun feet, this piece embodies the restrained elegance associated with early 18th-century furniture design.

fig 2. A George I style warm brown walnut chest of drawers featuring five graduated drawers with brass handles, a pull-out brushing slide, and bracket feet. — fig 2. George I Style Walnut Chest of Drawers

Compact in size yet offering generous storage capacity, this walnut chest is ideally suited to a bedroom, dressing room, hallway, or living space. Its timeless appearance allows it to integrate effortlessly into both traditional and country house interiors.

fig 3. A George I style warm brown walnut chest of drawers featuring five graduated drawers with brass handles, a pull-out brushing slide, and bracket feet. — fig 3. George I Style Walnut Chest of Drawers

Key Features

• George I style walnut chest of drawers

• Attractive figured walnut veneers throughout

• Pull-out brushing slide beneath the top

• Five long graduated drawers

• Original-style brass swan-neck handles and escutcheons

fig 4. A George I style warm brown walnut chest of drawers featuring five graduated drawers with brass handles, a pull-out brushing slide, and bracket feet. — fig 4. George I Style Walnut Chest of Drawers

• Raised on traditional bun feet

• Warm rich walnut patina

• Elegant antique-inspired English design

• Practical storage with compact proportions

• Suitable for bedroom, hallway, study, or living room

Dimensions

fig 5. A George I style warm brown walnut chest of drawers featuring five graduated drawers with brass handles, a pull-out brushing slide, and bracket feet. — fig 5. George I Style Walnut Chest of Drawers

• Width: 74 cm (29 in)

• Depth: 45 cm (17½ in)

• Height: 94.5 cm (37 in)

“There is scarcely anything in the world that some man cannot make a little worse and sell a little more cheaply. The person who buys on price alone is this man’s lawful prey.”

fig 6. A George I style warm brown walnut chest of drawers featuring five graduated drawers with brass handles, a pull-out brushing slide, and bracket feet. — fig 6. George I Style Walnut Chest of Drawers

• Delivery

• UK mainland FREE Other destinations please contact us, and we will get a quote. We use a professional Removal company to transport our precious items and do not entrust them to usual parcel services. Therefore, delivery may be 7 -10 days, but it is worth the wait of course.

fig 7. A George I style warm brown walnut chest of drawers featuring five graduated drawers with brass handles, a pull-out brushing slide, and bracket feet. — fig 7. George I Style Walnut Chest of Drawers

• On occasions customers have been disappointed to miss an item as they e-mailed their enquiry instead of phoning, I would recommend that if you wished to get the piece, please call rather than e-mail. We are very friendly and easy to deal with.

fig 8. A George I style warm brown walnut chest of drawers featuring five graduated drawers with brass handles, a pull-out brushing slide, and bracket feet. — fig 8. George I Style Walnut Chest of Drawers

•

This pair of George I style walnut chest of drawers is a green product and have not affected the environment we live in.

• We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

fig 9. A George I style warm brown walnut chest of drawers featuring five graduated drawers with brass handles, a pull-out brushing slide, and bracket feet. — fig 9. George I Style Walnut Chest of Drawers

• Guarantee

This pair of George I style walnut chest of drawers carries the Hingstons Antiques product guarantee plate which gives you the peace of mind that any item with this plate, is of the quality and condition expected when purchasing from Hingstons Antiques Limited. All our goods are individually selected by Nick Hingston who uses his experience of over 45 years of trading to select the items with the best design and condition suitable to be placed into our quality stock.

• PRICE MATCHING

• Antiques are unique, and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please consider the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before deciding if you are looking at price comparison.

• When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.

• We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

• Hingstons Distance selling policy.

• Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 14 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less transport costs, on condition it is returned in the condition it was sent.

• Payment- We can accept payment by bank transfer, card transaction by phone, or cheque in store for UK customers, please contact us if you are an overseas customer.

• Items remain on sale until payment is received.