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18th Century Oak Chest on Stand
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18th Century Oak Chest on Stand

18th century
Sold 1 January 1900 · The Old Cinema
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Description

An antique oak chest on stand with a tall, well-balanced form and practical drawer storage across two sections. The upper cabinet is arranged with two short drawers above three long drawers, each set with brass backplates, drop handles and shaped escutcheons.

Physical Dimensions
Height
151cm (59.45")
Width
111cm (43.70")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Declaration

The Old Cinema has dated this Antique Oak Chest on Stand to the 18th Century.

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SA1219882
Dealers Internal Reference
49475
Description
An antique oak chest on stand with a tall, well-balanced form and practical drawer storage across two sections.
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The upper cabinet is arranged with two short drawers above three long drawers, each set with brass backplates, drop handles and shaped escutcheons.
The Old Cinema
Height
151cm (59.45")
Width
111cm (43.70")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Date of Manufacture

The Old Cinema has dated this Antique Oak Chest on Stand to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1219882
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49475
The Old Cinema
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W4 1PR
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An 18th-century oak chest on stand featuring multiple graduated drawers with brass hardware, raised on four shaped cabriole legs.
18th Century Oak Chest on Stand
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An 18th-century oak chest on stand featuring multiple graduated drawers with brass hardware, raised on four shaped cabriole legs.
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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Brass escutcheons, Graduated drawers, Dovetailed joints
  • SizeH 151 cm (59 in) x W 111 cm (44 in) x D 58 cm (23 in)

This Georgian 18th century oak chest on stand displays a warm brown finish across its timber construction. The tall upper cabinet holds two short drawers above three long graduated drawers, positioned over a single wide drawer in the lower stand section, with all fronts fitted with brass drop handles, backplates and shaped keyhole escutcheons. The lower section stands on four shaped cabriole legs. Measuring 151 cm high, 111 cm wide and 58 cm deep, the piece offers substantial storage capacity for domestic settings. In a modern interior, this practical item functions as a statement storage chest in a bedroom, hallway or living room. The timber grain and traditional brass hardware suit classic English country house aesthetics, while the raised stand design lightens the overall visual weight against walls and floors.

FAQs

A chest on stand, also referred to as a tallboy or highboy, is a two-part storage unit originating in the late 17th and 18th centuries that comprises an upper chest of drawers mounted upon an elevated frame supported by legs.

These units were crafted from solid European oak, utilizing hand-cut dovetailed drawer joints, secondary pine or oak linings, and cast brass plate handles with decorative escutcheons.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-sawn tool marks, asymmetrical drawer dovetails, natural wood shrinkage around joints, and aged patination alongside original brassware alignment marks.

This tall storage piece functions as a focal focal point in a hallway, dining room, or bedroom, contrasting warm natural oak timber against neutral wall finishes and contemporary lighting.

Regular dusting with a dry, soft cloth and annual application of natural beeswax polish will preserve the timber patina; keep the item away from radiators and direct sunlight to prevent drying or splitting.
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