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Victorian Satin Birch Wellington Chest
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Victorian Satin Birch Wellington Chest

19th century
Description

Mid Victorian satin birch Wellington chest with unusual cupboard above four drawers

Height 48" 122cm

Width 24" 60cm

Depth 17.5" 44cm

All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated. Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Declaration

Walton House Antiques has dated this Satin Birch Wellington Chest to the Victorian era.

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SA1229608
Dealers Internal Reference
WH9803
Dealers Notes

All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated. Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Description
Mid Victorian satin birch Wellington chest with unusual cupboard above four drawers

Height 48" 122cm

Width 24" 60cm

Depth 17.5" 44cm

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All of the items that we advertise for sale have been as accurately described as possible and are in excellent condition, unless otherwise stated.
Walton House Antiques

Please note that we are also able to arrange a full shipping service for our customers. We look forward to being of service.

Date of Manufacture

Walton House Antiques has dated this Satin Birch Wellington Chest to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1229608
Dealers Internal Ref
WH9803
Walton House Antiques
Walton House Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

Specialists in 18th and early 19th century antique furniture 19th century oils and 19th french ormolu clocks

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Walton House Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Walton House Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A tall Victorian satin birch Wellington chest featuring multiple drawers, a top secretaire compartment, turned wooden knobs, and a hinged side locking bar on a plinth base.
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Archive I A tall Victorian satin birch Wellington chest featuring multiple drawers, a top secretaire compartment, turned wooden knobs, and a hinged side locking bar on a plinth base.

Victorian Satin Birch Wellington Chest

Archive II A tall Victorian satin birch Wellington chest featuring multiple drawers, a top secretaire compartment, turned wooden knobs, and a hinged side locking bar on a plinth base. View II
Archive III A tall Victorian satin birch Wellington chest featuring multiple drawers, a top secretaire compartment, turned wooden knobs, and a hinged side locking bar on a plinth base. View III
Archive IV A tall Victorian satin birch Wellington chest featuring multiple drawers, a top secretaire compartment, turned wooden knobs, and a hinged side locking bar on a plinth base. View IV
Archive V A tall Victorian satin birch Wellington chest featuring multiple drawers, a top secretaire compartment, turned wooden knobs, and a hinged side locking bar on a plinth base. View V
Archive VI A tall Victorian satin birch Wellington chest featuring multiple drawers, a top secretaire compartment, turned wooden knobs, and a hinged side locking bar on a plinth base. View VI
Archive VII A tall Victorian satin birch Wellington chest featuring multiple drawers, a top secretaire compartment, turned wooden knobs, and a hinged side locking bar on a plinth base. View VII
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Walton House Antiques
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Walton Buildings
The Square
Mere
BA12 6DL
United Kingdom
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A tall Victorian satin birch Wellington chest featuring multiple drawers, a top secretaire compartment, turned wooden knobs, and a hinged side locking bar on a plinth base.
Victorian satin birch Wellington chest
Ref: SA1229608
A tall Victorian satin birch Wellington chest featuring multiple drawers, a top secretaire compartment, turned wooden knobs, and a hinged side locking bar on a plinth base.
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  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSatin Birch, Brass
  • ColourGolden Honey
  • MotifsHinged locking pilaster, Turned wooden knobs, Plinth base, Secretaire drawer

This mid-Victorian Wellington chest is rendered in golden honey satin birch. It stands at a height of 122 cm, with a width of 60 cm and a depth of 44 cm, offering a tall and narrow profile suited to compact spaces in a home. The timber displays a rich flame grain throughout, complemented by a simple stepped top moulding and a sturdy plinth base. A hinged locking pilaster secures the right side, operating alongside a keyhole set into the upper cupboard door. The upper section consists of a drop-down secretaire compartment above a stack of four graduated drawers. Every drawer and the top cupboard are fitted with small turned wooden knobs, and the piece shows the natural warm tones typical of the wood. In a contemporary home, this cabinet functions well as a supplementary storage unit in a bedroom, study, or hallway. The tall proportions allow it to fit neatly against narrow wall spaces while providing practical organisation for personal items or stationery. The clean lines and golden wood finish coordinate easily with traditional or eclectic interior schemes, bringing period character and functional surface space to a room.

FAQs

Named after the Duke of Wellington, a Wellington chest is a tall, narrow 19th-century chest of drawers characterised by a hinged vertical flap or pilaster that locks all drawers simultaneously.

Victorian Wellington chests were typically crafted from solid timbers and fine veneers such as mahogany, oak, walnut, or satin birch, finished with turned wooden drawer handles.

Authentic examples feature a side-hinged locking pilaster with a keyhole, hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, turned timber knobs, and a heavy moulded plinth base.

Due to its compact footprint and vertical stature, a Wellington chest fits well in narrow alcoves, hallways, or master bedrooms paired with neutral wall finishes and subtle brass lighting.

Dust the timber surfaces regularly with a dry, lint-free cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish twice a year to preserve the original finish and wood grain.
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