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Exceptional Quality Early 18th Century Antique George I Walnut Chest on Stand
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Exceptional Quality Early 18th Century Antique George I Walnut Chest on Stand

18th century
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A magnificent early 18th-century antique George I walnut chest on stand superbly constructed and richly figured throughout. The upper section features two short over three long graduated drawers while the lower section is fitted with three further drawers, all retaining their original engraved brass handles and escutcheons.

The beautifully quarter-veneered walnut surfaces are bordered with fine featherbanding displaying the deep, mellow patina that only centuries of age can produce. The piece stands elegantly on cabriole legs terminating in pad feet with a shaped apron adding to its refined silhouette.

A wonderful example of early Georgian craftsmanship, blending proportion, grace, and practical storage — a true collector’s piece.

A rare and distinguished George I walnut chest on stand, circa 1720, with exceptional colour, character, and authenticity.

Dimensions:

Height: 141 cm (55.5 in)

Width: 105.5 cm (41.5 in)

Depth: 53.5 cm (21 in)

Date: 1720

Origin: England

Physical Dimensions
Height
141cm (55.51")
Width
105.5cm (41.54")
Depth
53.5cm (21.06")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this Walnut Chest on Stand to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1228732
Dealers Internal Reference
2904
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Description
A magnificent early 18th-century antique George I walnut chest on stand superbly constructed and richly figured throughout.
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The upper section features two short over three long graduated drawers while the lower section is fitted with three further drawers, all retaining their original engraved brass handles and escutcheons.
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fig 1. Early 18th-century George I walnut chest on stand featuring crossbanded drawer fronts, brass backplate handles, and shaped apron on cabriole legs.
fig 1. Exceptional Quality Early 18th Century Antique George I Walnut Chest on Stand

The beautifully quarter-veneered walnut surfaces are bordered with fine featherbanding displaying the deep, mellow patina that only centuries of age can produce. The piece stands elegantly on cabriole legs terminating in pad feet with a shaped apron adding to its refined silhouette.

fig 2. Early 18th-century George I walnut chest on stand featuring crossbanded drawer fronts, brass backplate handles, and shaped apron on cabriole legs.
fig 2. Exceptional Quality Early 18th Century Antique George I Walnut Chest on Stand

A wonderful example of early Georgian craftsmanship, blending proportion, grace, and practical storage — a true collector’s piece.

A rare and distinguished George I walnut chest on stand, circa 1720, with exceptional colour, character, and authenticity.

Dimensions:

Height: 141 cm (55.5 in)

Width: 105.5 cm (41.5 in)

Depth: 53.5 cm (21 in)

Date: 1720

Origin: England

Height
141cm (55.51")
Width
105.5cm (41.54")
Depth
53.5cm (21.06")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Walnut Chest on Stand to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1228732
Dealers Internal Ref
2904
London City Antiques
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At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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Archive I Early 18th-century George I walnut chest on stand featuring crossbanded drawer fronts, brass backplate handles, and shaped apron on cabriole legs.

Exceptional Quality Early 18th Century Antique George I Walnut Chest on Stand

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Early 18th-century George I walnut chest on stand featuring crossbanded drawer fronts, brass backplate handles, and shaped apron on cabriole legs.
Exceptional Quality Early 18th Century Antique George I Walnut Chest on Stand
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Early 18th-century George I walnut chest on stand featuring crossbanded drawer fronts, brass backplate handles, and shaped apron on cabriole legs.
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A George I walnut chest on stand is an early 18th-century British storage piece consisting of an upper chest of drawers mounted onto a raised, table-like base with legs.

These pieces were primarily constructed from solid pine or oak carcases veneered with figured, burr, or herringbone walnut, completed with cast brass handles and escutcheons.

Authentic period pieces display hand-cut dovetail joints, oak or pine drawer linings, crossbanded or feather-banded drawer borders, and original cast brass backplates with split-pin attachments.

Place the piece against a neutral backdrop to highlight the rich wood grain, pairing it with modern table lamps or understated artwork to balance historic craftsmanship with contemporary minimalism.

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