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George II Period Elm Bachelors Chest C. 1740
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George II Period Elm Bachelors Chest C. 1740

18th century
Sold 19 June 2026 · Webberley Antiques
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Description

A very good solid elm George II bachelor’s chest of a desirably small size and with a beautiful colour and rich patination.

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The four graduated drawers with original brass batswing handles with engraved back plates and original brass hinges to the fold out top. This opens to sit on the side lopers and create a flat twin surface. The front half is a writing desk with a tan coloured leather skiver within the original crossbanded border, the rear surface is a single board of elm.

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Bachelors chests were exactly as their name suggests. Designed for single men in the 18th century who were renting rooms and who needed multi-functional furniture in what could be quite cramped conditions. Chests of drawers were commissioned from cabinet makers which could also be used as a desk and provide a large surface for brushing out clothing. But here the design rises above functionality with the use of richly figured elm and the lovely crossbanding to the writing surface.

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The drawers are oak, elm and deal lined with fine dovetailed joints and all open and close smoothly. Locks are present but there is no key.

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The chest has had small repairs, some fine old shrinkage cracks and restoration over the last 280 years and has knocks, marks and losses consistent with age and caring use. There are old woodworm holes here and there, long since treated and dead.

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Very attractive shaped apron and original shaped bracket feet.

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The elm with the fabulous colour that only comes from centuries of use.

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A very solid and usable little mid-18th century chest oozing charm and of beautifully compact proportions. Highly recommended.

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Dimensions are:

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30 inches high, 13.75 inches deep, and 30.5 inches wide.

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When top is open and extended the depth is 26.25 inches deep and from floor to lower edge of top when open is 28.5 inches.

Date of Manufacture

Webberley Antiques has dated this George II Elm Bachelors Chest to the 18th Century.

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Description
A very good solid elm George II bachelor’s chest of a desirably small size and with a beautiful colour and rich patination.
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The four graduated drawers with original brass batswing handles with engraved back plates and original brass hinges to the fold out top.
Webberley Antiques

This opens to sit on the side lopers and create a flat twin surface. The front half is a writing desk with a tan coloured leather skiver within the original crossbanded border, the rear surface is a single board of elm.

fig 1. A Georgian elm bachelors chest with four graduating drawers, brass drop handles, keyhole escutcheons, and bracket feet.
fig 1. George II Period Elm Bachelors Chest C. 1740

Bachelors chests were exactly as their name suggests. Designed for single men in the 18th century who were renting rooms and who needed multi-functional furniture in what could be quite cramped conditions. Chests of drawers were commissioned from cabinet makers which could also be used as a desk and provide a large surface for brushing out clothing. But here the design rises above functionality with the use of richly figured elm and the lovely crossbanding to the writing surface.

fig 2. A Georgian elm bachelors chest with four graduating drawers, brass drop handles, keyhole escutcheons, and bracket feet.
fig 2. George II Period Elm Bachelors Chest C. 1740

The drawers are oak, elm and deal lined with fine dovetailed joints and all open and close smoothly. Locks are present but there is no key.

The chest has had small repairs, some fine old shrinkage cracks and restoration over the last 280 years and has knocks, marks and losses consistent with age and caring use. There are old woodworm holes here and there, long since treated and dead.

fig 3. A Georgian elm bachelors chest with four graduating drawers, brass drop handles, keyhole escutcheons, and bracket feet.
fig 3. George II Period Elm Bachelors Chest C. 1740

Very attractive shaped apron and original shaped bracket feet.

The elm with the fabulous colour that only comes from centuries of use.

A very solid and usable little mid-18th century chest oozing charm and of beautifully compact proportions. Highly recommended.

Dimensions are:

30 inches high, 13.75 inches deep, and 30.5 inches wide.

When top is open and extended the depth is 26.25 inches deep and from floor to lower edge of top when open is 28.5 inches.

Date of Manufacture

Webberley Antiques has dated this George II Elm Bachelors Chest to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1217585
Webberley Antiques
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A Georgian elm bachelors chest with four graduating drawers, brass drop handles, keyhole escutcheons, and bracket feet.
George II Period Elm Bachelors Chest c. 1740
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialElm, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsGraduating drawers, Brass drop handles, Bracket feet, Keyhole escutcheons

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George II furniture, popular from 1727 to 1760, bridges the gap between baroque heaviness and early rococo elegance, often featuring rich timber grains, polished brass hardware, and bracket feet.

Cabinet makers typically utilised native timbers such as oak, elm, walnut, and fruitwoods, often combined with cast brass drop handles and escutcheons.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, handmade timber boards with natural shrinkage, hand-forged iron or brass fixings, and distinct patination acquired over centuries of use.

An antique chest provides grounding warmth and texture when paired with minimalist contemporary walls, neutral upholstery, and modern lighting to create an intentional contrast.

Dust regularly with a dry, soft lint-free cloth and periodically nourish the wood with traditional beeswax, avoiding direct sunlight, extreme heat, and synthetic chemical sprays.
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