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Antique Pine Chest of Drawers in Original Paint

Name: Antique Pine Chest of Drawers in Original Paint
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1223804
Price: 1200 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

For Sale by Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

Description

A 19th century pine chest of drawers in the original simulated Birdseye Maple paint. The 2 over 2 graduated drawers all retaining the original turned handles.

Overall in good clean order with authentic wear to the painted surface. All the drawers run well.

77cm high at the worktop

Physical Dimensions

Height

90cm (35.43")

Width

95cm (37.40")

Depth

53cm (20.87")

Declaration

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated these Painted Pine Chest Drawers to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

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SA1223804

Dealers Internal Reference

2008

Description

A 19th century pine chest of drawers in the original simulated Birdseye Maple paint. The 2 over 2 graduated drawers all retaining the original turned handles.

Overall in good clean order with authentic wear to the painted surface. All the drawers run well.

77cm high at the worktop

Physical Dimensions

Height

90cm (35.43")

Width

95cm (37.40")

Depth

53cm (20.87")

Date of Manufacture

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated these Painted Pine Chest Drawers to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1223804

Dealers Internal Ref

2008

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Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2023

We deal in a range of pieces such as tables, storage and seating, ranging from the 18th through to the mid 20th century.

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A nineteenth-century painted pine chest of drawers with two short drawers over two long drawers, turned handles, and a low curved upstand.

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In the 18th and 19th centuries, pine was often painted or scumbled to protect the soft timber and emulate costlier hardwoods like mahogany or walnut. These painted finishes became a defining characteristic of regional vernacular and country house furniture across Britain and Europe.

Victorian pine chests typically feature hand-dovetailed drawer joints, solid pine backboards, and turned timber feet or plinths. The surface finishes utilized milk paint, distemper, or oil-based scumbling techniques to create decorative grain effects.

Original paint displays natural wear patterns around handles, edges, and feet, along with micro-cracking known as craquelure. Authentic pieces also show age-appropriate oxidisation on untreated timber undersides and back panels.

A painted pine chest adds texture and visual warmth when contrasted against clean, neutral modern walls. Position it as a focal storage piece in a hallway, bedroom, or living area alongside contemporary lighting and understated art.

Dust the surface regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners or water. To preserve fragile original paint, apply a high-quality clear microcrystalline or beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year.

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