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English Walnut Chest on Stand

18th century
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A excellent English walnut chest on the original stand, three deep drawers to the top

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Millers Antiques has dated this Walnut Chest on Stand to the 1700s.

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Millers Antiques 1-5 Church Street, Wooler. Northumberland NE716BZ.

Telephone 01668282308 or 07714332441

All measurements taken at the widest point.

Shop open 10-4.30 weekdays

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A excellent English walnut chest on the original stand, three deep drawers to the top
Date of Manufacture

Millers Antiques has dated this Walnut Chest on Stand to the 1700s.

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Antiques since 1947.

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A late 17th-century William and Mary walnut chest on stand featuring multiple drawers with feather inlay, barley twist legs, and bun feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A late 17th-century William and Mary walnut chest on stand featuring multiple drawers with feather inlay, barley twist legs, and bun feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

English Walnut Chest on Stand

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Millers Antiques

Millers Antiques
Telephone 01668 282 308 or 07714 332 441
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Wooler
Northumberland
NE71 6BZ
United Kingdom
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A late 17th-century William and Mary walnut chest on stand featuring multiple drawers with feather inlay, barley twist legs, and bun feet.
English Walnut Chest on Stand
Ref: SA1221463
A late 17th-century William and Mary walnut chest on stand featuring multiple drawers with feather inlay, barley twist legs, and bun feet.
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  • ObjectChest on Stand
  • Period18th century
  • StyleWilliam and Mary
  • MaterialWalnut, Oak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBarley twist legs, Feather banding, Bun feet, Shaped stretcher

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Introduced in England during the late 17th century, the chest on stand evolved as cabinetmakers began raising heavy storage chests onto elevated frames. This design improved access to lower drawers while incorporating decorative turned legs and shaped stretchers influenced by Continental craftsmanship.

These pieces were typically constructed using an oak carcass veneered with figured walnut, burr walnut, or laburnum. Details often featured herringbone or feather banding inlays, turned legs, and cast brass teardrop or swing handles.

Authentic pieces exhibit heavy hand-cut dovetail joints, thick hand-sawn veneers, and pine or oak drawer linings. The presence of barley twist or spiral turnings, original brass lock plates, and irregular wear patterns on the stretcher rails also indicate age.

Position the piece as a focal point against neutral walls to highlight the rich figure of the walnut grain. Combining dark walnut case furniture with contemporary upholstery or minimal ceramics creates a balanced contrast in modern spaces.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a beeswax polish annually to protect the original patina. Keep the furniture away from direct heat sources and radiators to prevent the wood carcass from shrinking or the veneer from lifting.
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