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Georgian Revival Walnut Bachelors Chest
Philip Hunt Antiques
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Georgian Revival Walnut Bachelors Chest

1900 - 1920
Description

A fine Georgian Revival walnut bachelor's chest of drawers, combining elegant proportions with exceptional craftsmanship. Raised upon traditional bracket feet, the chest features an arrangement of four graduated, oak-lined drawers, each beautifully decorated with walnut crossbanding and intricate herringbone inlays. The drawers retain their attractive etched brass plate handles and matching escutcheons, enhancing the piece's period character.

The hinged top is equally well detailed with matching crossbanding and herringbone inlays and opens to create a practical writing or dressing surface, supported by a pair of pull-out lopers—an ingenious feature synonymous with the classic bachelor's chest design.

Presented in good condition, this handsome and highly functional chest offers timeless Georgian-inspired elegance, making it an excellent addition to both traditional and contemporary interiors.

Size:

Height 29" (74cm)

Width 30" (76cm)

Depth 15" (38cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Declaration

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Georgian Revival Bachelors Chest to the 1920s.

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SA1227153
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PP120-20
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Description
A fine Georgian Revival walnut bachelor's chest of drawers, combining elegant proportions with exceptional craftsmanship.
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Raised upon traditional bracket feet, the chest features an arrangement of four graduated, oak-lined drawers, each beautifully decorated with walnut crossbanding and intricate herringbone inlays.
Philip Hunt Antiques

The drawers retain their attractive etched brass plate handles and matching escutcheons, enhancing the piece's period character.

fig 1. A Georgian Revival walnut bachelors chest featuring four graduated drawers with brass handles, crossbanded inlay, and bracket feet.
fig 1. Georgian Revival Walnut Bachelors Chest

The hinged top is equally well detailed with matching crossbanding and herringbone inlays and opens to create a practical writing or dressing surface, supported by a pair of pull-out lopers—an ingenious feature synonymous with the classic bachelor's chest design.

fig 2. A Georgian Revival walnut bachelors chest featuring four graduated drawers with brass handles, crossbanded inlay, and bracket feet.
fig 2. Georgian Revival Walnut Bachelors Chest

Presented in good condition, this handsome and highly functional chest offers timeless Georgian-inspired elegance, making it an excellent addition to both traditional and contemporary interiors.

Size:

Height 29" (74cm)

Width 30" (76cm)

Depth 15" (38cm)

Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Georgian Revival Bachelors Chest to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1227153
Dealers Internal Ref
PP120-20
Philip Hunt Antiques
Philip Hunt Antiques
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Specializing in furniture spanning from the illustrious 18th century to the early 20th century,

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A Georgian Revival walnut bachelors chest featuring four graduated drawers with brass handles, crossbanded inlay, and bracket feet.
Georgian Revival Walnut Bachelors Chest
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A Georgian Revival bachelors chest is a compact, low chest of drawers created in the late 19th or 20th century, replicating 18th-century design principles. Typical characteristics include figured wood veneers, crossbanded borders, brass pull handles, and bracket feet.

Traditional walnut chests utilise solid timber framing with figured walnut or burr walnut veneers applied to drawer fronts. Secondary timbers such as pine or oak form the internal drawer linings, accompanied by solid brass handles and keyhole escutcheons.

Original 18th-century Georgian pieces display age-appropriate wear, hand-cut dovetail joints with irregular spacing, and hand-sawn timber marks. Revival pieces, constructed later, typically exhibit machine-cut precision, modern fasteners, or uniform construction techniques while maintaining traditional styling.

A walnut chest serves as functional storage in bedrooms, hallways, or living areas, offering warm wood tones that contrast against contemporary paint palettes. It is frequently topped with table lamps, framed artwork, or decorative ceramics to create a balanced focal point.

Walnut surfaces should be dusted regularly with a soft microfiber cloth and polished periodically using high-grade beeswax to maintain the timbers lustre. Protect the finish by avoiding direct sunlight, extreme humidity changes, and standing liquids.
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