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Superb Quality Antique 17th Century Jacobean Oak Geometric Chest of Drawers

Name: Superb Quality Antique 17th Century Jacobean Oak Geometric Chest of Drawers
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1219982
Price: 2850 GBP
Availability: InStock

17th century

For Sale by London City Antiques

Description

A superb late 17th-century antique Jacobean oak chest of drawers fabulously crafted and full of period character. The chest features a striking geometric moulded front—a hallmark of Jacobean design—with two short drawers above two long drawers each fitted with original handles and escutcheons.

The drawers are oak-lined with early dovetail joinery and run smoothly within the carcass which stands on solid bracket feet. The top displays an exceptional patina, showing the deep, lustrous tones and natural wear that only centuries of use can produce.

This piece captures the bold architectural form typical of the late 17th century with its strong lines, geometric panels, and richly coloured timber. The fabulous dark oak colour and surface texture enhance its timeless appeal and authenticity.

A rare and genuine Jacobean period chest of drawers, circa 1680 — full of warmth, charm, and the unmistakable character of true English craftsmanship.

Dimensions:

Height: 88.5 cm (34.8 in)

Width: 79 cm (31.1 in)

Depth: 52 cm (20.4 in)

Date: 1680

Origin: England

Physical Dimensions

Height

88.5cm (34.84")

Width

79cm (31.10")

Depth

52cm (20.47")

Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this Jacobean Geometric Oak Chest to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1219982

Dealers Internal Reference

2902

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Description

A superb late 17th-century antique Jacobean oak chest of drawers fabulously crafted and full of period character.

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The chest features a striking geometric moulded front—a hallmark of Jacobean design—with two short drawers above two long drawers each fitted with original handles and escutcheons.

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fig 1. A seventeenth-century Jacobean dark oak chest of drawers featuring raised geometric mitred mouldings and brass teardrop handles. — fig 1. Superb Quality Antique 17th Century Jacobean Oak Geometric Chest of Drawers

The drawers are oak-lined with early dovetail joinery and run smoothly within the carcass which stands on solid bracket feet. The top displays an exceptional patina, showing the deep, lustrous tones and natural wear that only centuries of use can produce.

fig 2. A seventeenth-century Jacobean dark oak chest of drawers featuring raised geometric mitred mouldings and brass teardrop handles. — fig 2. Superb Quality Antique 17th Century Jacobean Oak Geometric Chest of Drawers

This piece captures the bold architectural form typical of the late 17th century with its strong lines, geometric panels, and richly coloured timber. The fabulous dark oak colour and surface texture enhance its timeless appeal and authenticity.

fig 3. A seventeenth-century Jacobean dark oak chest of drawers featuring raised geometric mitred mouldings and brass teardrop handles. — fig 3. Superb Quality Antique 17th Century Jacobean Oak Geometric Chest of Drawers

A rare and genuine Jacobean period chest of drawers, circa 1680 — full of warmth, charm, and the unmistakable character of true English craftsmanship.

Dimensions:

Height: 88.5 cm (34.8 in)

Width: 79 cm (31.1 in)

Depth: 52 cm (20.4 in)

Date: 1680

Origin: England

Physical Dimensions

Height

88.5cm (34.84")

Width

79cm (31.10")

Depth

52cm (20.47")

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Jacobean Geometric Oak Chest to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1219982

Dealers Internal Ref

2902

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Jacobean furniture originates from the 17th century during the reign of King James I and subsequent Stuart monarchs. The style is characterised by sturdy oak construction, geometric mitred mouldings, turned legs, and dark, rich finishes.

Chests from this period were predominantly crafted from English oak using joinery techniques such as mortise and tenon joints, oak wooden pegs, and hand-dovetailed drawer boxes, often fitted with brass teardrop handles or iron hardware.

Authentic pieces feature signs of historical hand-tooling, natural wood shrinkage over time, hand-cut joinery, applied raised geometric mouldings, and a deep, uneven patina accumulated through centuries of wax polish.

A dark oak Jacobean chest provides strong visual weight and historical depth when contrasted against neutral, modern wall finishes, contemporary abstract artwork, or minimalist soft furnishings.

Preserve period oak by dusting regularly with a dry cloth and applying a beeswax polish once or twice a year to maintain the timber patination. Keep the item away from direct heat sources and humid environments to prevent wood movement.

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