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American Oak Three-drawer Chest, C.1880–90
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American Oak Three-drawer Chest, C.1880–90

19th century
For Sale by Tinker & Toad
Description

A handsome small-proportioned chest of drawers in oak, American and dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880–90. The carcass shows panelled sides and a figured top with rounded corners. Each of the three full-width drawers has an inset, oval moulded panel and carved leaf-and-berry wooden pulls that add character and interest. Bracket feet and a clean plinth base complete the design. Nicely sized for a bedroom, hallway or living space where compact storage is needed, also ideal as a lamp table or for children’s rooms. Condition: Good overall with wear commensurate with age and use. Scuffs, small knocks and colour variation to the drawer fronts.

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
78cm (30.71")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Declaration

Tinker & Toad has dated this American Oak Drawer Chest to the 19th Century.

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SA1228478
Description
A handsome small-proportioned chest of drawers in oak, American and dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880–90. The carcass shows panelled sides and a figured top with rounded corners.
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Each of the three full-width drawers has an inset, oval moulded panel and carved leaf-and-berry wooden pulls that add character and interest.
Tinker & Toad

Bracket feet and a clean plinth base complete the design. Nicely sized for a bedroom, hallway or living space where compact storage is needed, also ideal as a lamp table or for children’s rooms. Condition: Good overall with wear commensurate with age and use. Scuffs, small knocks and colour variation to the drawer fronts.

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
78cm (30.71")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Date of Manufacture

Tinker & Toad has dated this American Oak Drawer Chest to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1228478
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A late nineteenth-century American oak chest featuring three drawers with oval moulding and carved wooden foliate handles.
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Archive I A late nineteenth-century American oak chest featuring three drawers with oval moulding and carved wooden foliate handles.

American Oak Three-drawer Chest, C.1880–90

Archive II A late nineteenth-century American oak chest featuring three drawers with oval moulding and carved wooden foliate handles. View II
Archive III A late nineteenth-century American oak chest featuring three drawers with oval moulding and carved wooden foliate handles. View III
Archive IV A late nineteenth-century American oak chest featuring three drawers with oval moulding and carved wooden foliate handles. View IV
Archive V A late nineteenth-century American oak chest featuring three drawers with oval moulding and carved wooden foliate handles. View V
Archive VI A late nineteenth-century American oak chest featuring three drawers with oval moulding and carved wooden foliate handles. View VI
Archive VII A late nineteenth-century American oak chest featuring three drawers with oval moulding and carved wooden foliate handles. View VII
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Tinker & Toad
Telephone 07771 682942
Location
54 The Mint
Rye
East Sussex
TN31 7EN
United Kingdom
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A late nineteenth-century American oak chest featuring three drawers with oval moulding and carved wooden foliate handles.
American Oak Three-Drawer Chest, C.1880–90
Ref: SA1228478
A late nineteenth-century American oak chest featuring three drawers with oval moulding and carved wooden foliate handles.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleLate Victorian
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsOval drawer moulding, Carved foliate handles, Plinth base, Keyhole escutcheons
  • SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 78 cm (31 in) x D 38 cm (15 in)

This late Victorian American oak chest of drawers dates from circa 1880–90 and exhibits a warm brown timber colour with visible wear, scuffs, knocks, and colour variation across the drawer fronts. The piece comprises a rectangular carcass with a figured top, rounded corners, and panelled sides, housing three full-width drawers fitted with small circular keyhole escutcheons and carved wooden foliate handles shaped like leaves. Each drawer face incorporates a prominent raised oval moulding, while the lower frame is finished with a clean plinth base and bracket feet. Measuring 76 cm high, 78 cm wide, and 38 cm deep, the compact dimensions suit placement in a bedroom, hallway, or living space as a storage unit, lamp table, or child's room chest. The construction relies on solid oak materials finished to highlight the natural grain, creating a functional furnishing aligned with late nineteenth-century Victorian and Gothic design sensibilities.

FAQs

During the late nineteenth century, American furniture manufacturing favoured solid oak, characterised by robust construction, carved decorative elements, and clear prominent wood grain.

Victorian oak chests typically feature solid oak or oak veneer construction, hand-cut or early machine dovetail drawer joints, and carved wooden or brass drawer pulls.

Authentic pieces often showcase uneven hand-planed backboards, period-accurate dovetail joints, keyhole brass escutcheons, and distinctive carved wooden hardware corresponding to late Victorian styles.

An antique oak chest serves as functional storage in hallway, bedroom, or living spaces, providing textural contrast against contemporary neutral walls and modern minimalism.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish periodically along the wood grain to nourish the timber and maintain the protective finish.
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