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Rare 18th Century Maltese Olive Wood Chest of Drawers
TallBoy Interiors
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Rare 18th Century Maltese Olive Wood Chest of Drawers

18th century
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This is probably my favourite chest of drawers I have had the pleasure to own. Dating to the 18th century this really is very smart. The design first and foremost is striking with the serpentine front and hoof feet. It is then made even better when you realise the timber used is olive wood. This timber has such a beautiful figuring and colour that really works well in a huge number of interiors. The next big detail is the originality which looks to be totally complete including the deep red and gilt lining paper in the drawers. A truly exceptional piece of furniture. The overall condition is very good and it shows its age handsomely. The chest of drawers also has an amazing sectional top with the star of Malta right in the centre in contrast darker timber. The lower boarder is also a fabulous design.

Height 88cm Width 133cm Depth 62cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
133cm (52.36")
Depth
62cm (24.41")
Declaration

TallBoy Interiors has dated these Maltese Olivewood Chest Drawers to the 18th Century.

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SA1228688
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SKU00002615
Description
This is probably my favourite chest of drawers I have had the pleasure to own. Dating to the 18th century this really is very smart. The design first and foremost is striking with the serpentine front and hoof feet. It is then made even better when you realise the timber used is olive wood.
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This timber has such a beautiful figuring and colour that really works well in a huge number of interiors.
TallBoy Interiors

The next big detail is the originality which looks to be totally complete including the deep red and gilt lining paper in the drawers. A truly exceptional piece of furniture. The overall condition is very good and it shows its age handsomely. The chest of drawers also has an amazing sectional top with the star of Malta right in the centre in contrast darker timber. The lower boarder is also a fabulous design.

Height 88cm Width 133cm Depth 62cm

Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
133cm (52.36")
Depth
62cm (24.41")
Date of Manufacture

TallBoy Interiors has dated these Maltese Olivewood Chest Drawers to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1228688
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00002615
TallBoy Interiors
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An 18th-century Maltese chest of drawers crafted from figured olivewood with three serpentine drawers and ornamental brass handles.
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Archive I An 18th-century Maltese chest of drawers crafted from figured olivewood with three serpentine drawers and ornamental brass handles.

Rare 18th Century Maltese Olive Wood Chest of Drawers

Archive II An 18th-century Maltese chest of drawers crafted from figured olivewood with three serpentine drawers and ornamental brass handles. View II
Archive III An 18th-century Maltese chest of drawers crafted from figured olivewood with three serpentine drawers and ornamental brass handles. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century Maltese chest of drawers crafted from figured olivewood with three serpentine drawers and ornamental brass handles. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century Maltese chest of drawers crafted from figured olivewood with three serpentine drawers and ornamental brass handles. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century Maltese chest of drawers crafted from figured olivewood with three serpentine drawers and ornamental brass handles. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century Maltese chest of drawers crafted from figured olivewood with three serpentine drawers and ornamental brass handles. View VII
Archive VIII An 18th-century Maltese chest of drawers crafted from figured olivewood with three serpentine drawers and ornamental brass handles. View VIII
Archive IX An 18th-century Maltese chest of drawers crafted from figured olivewood with three serpentine drawers and ornamental brass handles. View IX
Archive X An 18th-century Maltese chest of drawers crafted from figured olivewood with three serpentine drawers and ornamental brass handles. View X
Archive XI An 18th-century Maltese chest of drawers crafted from figured olivewood with three serpentine drawers and ornamental brass handles. View XI
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An 18th-century Maltese chest of drawers crafted from figured olivewood with three serpentine drawers and ornamental brass handles.
Rare 18th century Maltese Olive wood chest of drawers
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An 18th-century Maltese chest of drawers crafted from figured olivewood with three serpentine drawers and ornamental brass handles.
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Maltese furniture from the 18th century typically reflects French Rococo and Italian Baroque influences, featuring contoured serpentine fronts, decorative veneer work using local timbers like olivewood, and cast brass handles.

Chests from this era were constructed using solid softwood or oak carcases covered with highly figured timber veneers, such as olivewood or walnut, and fitted with cast brass or bronze escutcheons and handles.

Authentic pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joints, hand-planed drawer bases and rear panels, uneven drawer construction from hand tools, and natural patination around original brass hardware.

Place the piece against neutral backdrops to accentuate its natural timber graining, pairing it with contemporary artwork or structured modern lighting to balance historical craftsmanship with clean contemporary lines.

Maintain stable humidity levels to prevent timber movement, dusted regularly with a soft dry cloth, and apply a high-grade natural beeswax polish annually to nourish the wood surface.
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