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18th Century Oak Chest of Drawers

18th century
Sold 13 October 2026 · Sussex Antiques and Interiors
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A lovely early English Oak Chest of Drawers from the late 18th Century. It has a lovely colour and patina from years of waxing. Brass swan neck handles adorn the drawers which are all smoothly sliding, nice base boards to the drawers and original back.

Most of these chests are on the large size but this one is the exception and a perfect size. In overall excellent original condition for the home.

Width 87.5 cm

Depth 54 cm

Height 86 cm

Drawer Depths 8.5, 19.5, 8.5, 19.5 cm

Date of Manufacture

Sussex Antiques and Interiors has dated this 18th Century Oak Chest to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
87.5cm (34.45")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Reference Numbers
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SA1218002
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A lovely early English Oak Chest of Drawers from the late 18th Century. It has a lovely colour and patina from years of waxing.
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Brass swan neck handles adorn the drawers which are all smoothly sliding, nice base boards to the drawers and original back.
Sussex Antiques and Interiors
fig 1. An eighteenth-century oak chest of drawers featuring geometric moulded drawer fronts, brass handles, and square block feet.
fig 1. 18th Century Oak Chest of Drawers

Most of these chests are on the large size but this one is the exception and a perfect size. In overall excellent original condition for the home.

Width 87.5 cm

Depth 54 cm

Height 86 cm

Drawer Depths 8.5, 19.5, 8.5, 19.5 cm

Date of Manufacture

Sussex Antiques and Interiors has dated this 18th Century Oak Chest to the 18th Century.

Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
87.5cm (34.45")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Reference Numbers
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SA1218002
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An eighteenth-century oak chest of drawers featuring geometric moulded drawer fronts, brass handles, and square block feet.
18th Century Oak Chest of Drawers
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An eighteenth-century oak chest of drawers featuring geometric moulded drawer fronts, brass handles, and square block feet.
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  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • Style18th Century
  • MaterialOak, Brass, Iron
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsGeometric moulding, Brass drop handles, Mitred panels, Block feet
  • SizeH 86 cm (34 in) x W 87.5 cm (34 in) x D 54 cm (21 in)

This 18th century oak chest of drawers displays a warm brown timber colour with a waxed finish and a visible patina of age. The case work comprises four graduated rows of drawers divided by horizontal mouldings, accented with geometric mitred panels, brass drop handles, and circular keyhole escutcheons, all raised on simple block feet. Smooth sliding drawer actions, solid base boards, and the original back complete the structural construction. Measuring 86 cm high, 87.5 cm wide, and 54 cm deep, the piece offers compact proportions suited to placement in a hallway, bedroom, or living space as a functional storage surface.

FAQs

An 18th-century oak chest of drawers typically features solid oak timber construction, geometric moulded panels, and cast brass handles. The design reflects the transition from heavy seventeenth-century joinery to more refined eighteenth-century proportions.

Craftsmen constructed these pieces using solid oak, employing hand-cut dovetail joints on drawer linings and backboards split with pit saws. Hardware typically consisted of cast brass handles and iron locks paired with decorative brass escutcheons.

Authentic period pieces show signs of age-related contraction in the timber, hand-planed surfaces on drawer undersides, and thick, uneven dovetail joints. Wear patterns consistently appear around keyholes, foot bases, and internal drawer runners.

Position the chest against a neutral backdrop in an entryway, living room, or bedroom to highlight the patination and geometric carving. Combining historic timber with contemporary artwork or modern table lamps creates a balanced, layered visual scheme.

Dust surfaces regularly with a soft, dry cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish annually to nourish the timber and maintain the patina. Keep the item clear of direct heat sources and damp environments to prevent wood movement or splitting.
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