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An Important George Walton Green Stained Ash Dressing Chest Circa 1908
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£2,900
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An Important George Walton Green Stained Ash Dressing Chest Circa 1908

1900 - 1920
Description

An important George Walton green stained ash dressing chest circa 1908 most certainly commissioned by George Davison Managing Director of Eastman Kodak for his house Plas Wernfawr Coleg Harlech North Wales .

The drawers with typical open heart handles with polished copper back plates very much in the style of Ambrose Heals designs of the same period .

Size : 41 inches wide 21 inches deep 63 inches high

Physical Dimensions
Height
160cm (62.99")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Declaration

Macintosh Antiques has dated this Stained Ash Dressing Chest to the 1910s.

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SA1221170
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MA4479
Description
An important George Walton green stained ash dressing chest circa 1908 most certainly commissioned by George Davison Managing Director of Eastman Kodak for his house Plas Wernfawr Coleg Harlech North Wales .
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The drawers with typical open heart handles with polished copper back plates very much in the style of Ambrose Heals designs of the same period.
Macintosh Antiques

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Size : 41 inches wide 21 inches deep 63 inches high

Height
160cm (62.99")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

Macintosh Antiques has dated this Stained Ash Dressing Chest to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1221170
Dealers Internal Ref
MA4479
Macintosh Antiques
Macintosh Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2011

Dealers in 17th to 20th country house furniture lighting mirrors and accessories including the arts and crafts movement

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An Arts and Crafts green stained ash dressing chest featuring an upper tilting mirror, stepped gallery drawers, and cut-out handles.
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Archive I An Arts and Crafts green stained ash dressing chest featuring an upper tilting mirror, stepped gallery drawers, and cut-out handles.

An Important George Walton Green Stained Ash Dressing Chest Circa 1908

Archive II An Arts and Crafts green stained ash dressing chest featuring an upper tilting mirror, stepped gallery drawers, and cut-out handles. View II
Archive III An Arts and Crafts green stained ash dressing chest featuring an upper tilting mirror, stepped gallery drawers, and cut-out handles. View III
Archive IV An Arts and Crafts green stained ash dressing chest featuring an upper tilting mirror, stepped gallery drawers, and cut-out handles. View IV
Archive V An Arts and Crafts green stained ash dressing chest featuring an upper tilting mirror, stepped gallery drawers, and cut-out handles. View V
Archive VI An Arts and Crafts green stained ash dressing chest featuring an upper tilting mirror, stepped gallery drawers, and cut-out handles. View VI
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Telephone 01935 815 827 or 07768 606 811
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Newland
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3JG
United Kingdom
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An Arts and Crafts green stained ash dressing chest featuring an upper tilting mirror, stepped gallery drawers, and cut-out handles.
An important George Walton green stained ash dressing chest circa 1908
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An Arts and Crafts green stained ash dressing chest featuring an upper tilting mirror, stepped gallery drawers, and cut-out handles.
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  • ObjectDressing Chest
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArts and Crafts
  • MaterialAsh, Glass
  • ColourGreen
  • MotifsCut-out handles, Tilting mirror, Stepped gallery, Curved bottom apron
  • SizeH 160 cm (63 in) x W 104 cm (41 in) x D 53 cm (21 in)

This George Walton Arts and Crafts dressing chest dates from around 1908 and exhibits a distinctive green stained ash timber finish with a visible grain. The upper section holds a central rectangular tilting mirror flanked by a stepped gallery with raised side compartments, elevated armrests, and decorative curved cut-outs. Below the gallery sits an arrangement of five storage drawers fitted with open heart-shaped cut-out handles and polished copper back plates, all supported by a shaped bottom apron with arched feet. Practical dimensions are 160 cm high, 104 cm wide, and 53 cm deep. Suitable for use in a bedroom, dressing room, or period-inspired study, this piece brings authentic Arts and Crafts character to a modern interior. The design balances functional storage with architectural elements characteristic of early twentieth-century British furniture making. It serves as a striking focal point while offering versatile organisation across its multiple drawer tiers, combining natural ash wood tones with traditional hardware.

FAQs

Arts and Crafts furniture emphasizes functional form, visible joinery, and natural timber grain over heavy applied ornamentation. Design features often include straight structural lines, subtle organic cut-outs, and hand-applied wood stains.

Furniture makers of this period typically used native hardwoods such as ash, oak, and walnut, often accenting pieces with bevelled glass mirrors and brass or integrated cut-out drawer pulls.

Authentic pieces from the Glasgow School frequently exhibit linear silhouettes, specialized wood stains, integrated organic cut-outs, and precise, functional proportions designed by notable architects and craftsmen of the era.

Place the piece against a neutral wall backdrop to highlight its architectural structure, pairing it with minimal modern accessories to complement the exposed timber grain and historic silhouette.

Dust surfaces regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish occasionally along the direction of the wood grain, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners and direct sunlight to protect the original stain.
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