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17th Century Walnut and Arabesque Marquetry Chest of Drawers
Holmes Antiques
for sale €8,775     $9,525
£7,500

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17th Century Walnut and Arabesque Marquetry Chest of Drawers

17th century
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A rare example of an English 17th Century Arabesque Chest Of Drawers of beautiful faded colour with highly burnished surface. This form of Exceptionally fine work often referred to as Seaweed Marquetry was sort after by the wealthiest clients and made mostly in London by leading continental craftsmen such as Geritt Jensen.

Made using highly figured Walnut veneers with Marquetry panels to the drawer fronts, ends and top, the piece benefits from extremely clean original drawer linings with Pine bottoms and Elm sides on side runners.

The back boards and bottom board also made in Elm, the only replacements are the ebonized bun feet and fish tail drop handles which are in keeping with the period. The locks are original apart from one that is missing on the top right drawer.

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Holmes Antiques has dated these Walnut Marquetry Chest Drawers to the 17th Century.

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SA1222403
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Holmes Antiques was established in 1932

We are a family business with a shop on Haworth Main Street in West Yorkshire.

We specialise in early English furniture

With the emphasis on quality, originality, colour and surface.

David Holmes has developed a reputation in the antique trade as one of the country's leading experts on early English Oak, Walnut and Mahogany furniture.

Christian Holmes is the 4th generation of the family to deal in Antique furniture

www.holmesantiques.co.uk

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A rare example of an English 17th Century Arabesque Chest Of Drawers of beautiful faded colour with highly burnished surface.
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This form of Exceptionally fine work often referred to as Seaweed Marquetry was sort after by the wealthiest clients and made mostly in London by leading continental craftsmen such as Geritt Jensen.
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fig 1. A late 17th-century walnut chest of drawers featuring arabesque marquetry inlays, tear-drop brass handles, and ebonised bun feet.
fig 1. 17th Century Walnut and Arabesque Marquetry Chest of Drawers

Made using highly figured Walnut veneers with Marquetry panels to the drawer fronts, ends and top, the piece benefits from extremely clean original drawer linings with Pine bottoms and Elm sides on side runners.

fig 2. A late 17th-century walnut chest of drawers featuring arabesque marquetry inlays, tear-drop brass handles, and ebonised bun feet.
fig 2. 17th Century Walnut and Arabesque Marquetry Chest of Drawers

The back boards and bottom board also made in Elm, the only replacements are the ebonized bun feet and fish tail drop handles which are in keeping with the period. The locks are original apart from one that is missing on the top right drawer.

Date of Manufacture

Holmes Antiques has dated these Walnut Marquetry Chest Drawers to the 17th Century.

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SA1222403
Holmes Antiques
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Leading experts on early english oak, walnut and mahogany furniture. Established in 1932.

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A late 17th-century walnut chest of drawers featuring arabesque marquetry inlays, tear-drop brass handles, and ebonised bun feet.
17th Century Walnut And Arabesque Marquetry Chest Of Drawers
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Arabesque marquetry, prominent during the late 17th century, features intricate scrollwork, foliage, and geometric patterns inlaid into wood veneers using contrasting woods such as holly, boxwood, or sycamore.

Chests from this period typically feature a pine or oak carcase veneered in figured walnut, adorned with fine wood marquetry inlays, cast brass drop handles, and turned ebonised or walnut bun feet.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit hand-sawn oak drawer linings, early dovetail joinery, original brass drop handles with split-pin fixings, and natural age-related shrinkage to the veneer surfaces.

A marquetry chest serves as a focal piece in a contemporary hallway, living area, or bedroom, pairing warm wood tones and detailed surface patterns against neutral walls or modern minimalist artwork.

Maintain stable humidity levels to prevent veneer lifting, dust regularly with a soft dry cloth, and apply a high-grade beeswax polish sparingly to preserve the wood and original surface patina.
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