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Charles II Period Oak Chest of Drawers
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Charles II Period Oak Chest of Drawers

17th century
Description

Charles II period oak chest of drawers which divides into two parts of good rich colour

Height 35.5" 90cm

Width 38" 97cm

Depth 23" 58cm

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.

Date of Manufacture

Walton House Antiques has dated this Charles II Oak Chest to the 17th Century.

Independent Date Guide ID 09607382
Dealer's Item Date17th Century
Sellingantiques Date17th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 325-360 years old
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Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 17TH CENTURY:
Grooves cut along drawer sides: side-hung running used in seventeenth-century cabinet work.
Two-part oak frame: built in separate sections to ease moving up narrow stairs.
Pegged mortise-and-tenon joints: traditional framing secured with wooden pegs.
Broad oak backboards: deep natural darkening and shrinkage gaps from centuries of drying.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

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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
Charles II period oak chest of drawers which divides into two parts of good rich colour

Height 35.5" 90cm

Width 38" 97cm

Depth 23" 58cm

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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 Charles II Oak Chest to the 17th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09607382
Dealer's Item Date17th Century
Sellingantiques dating17th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 325-360 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 17th Century:
Grooves cut along drawer sides: side-hung running used in seventeenth-century cabinet work.
Two-part oak frame: built in separate sections to ease moving up narrow stairs.
Pegged mortise-and-tenon joints: traditional framing secured with wooden pegs.
Broad oak backboards: deep natural darkening and shrinkage gaps from centuries of drying.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
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SA1229626
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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Trade Associations

Walton House Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A Charles II oak chest of drawers featuring geometric panelled drawer fronts, split-baluster mouldings, brass drop handles, and escutcheons.
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Archive I A Charles II oak chest of drawers featuring geometric panelled drawer fronts, split-baluster mouldings, brass drop handles, and escutcheons.

Charles II Period Oak Chest of Drawers

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A Charles II oak chest of drawers featuring geometric panelled drawer fronts, split-baluster mouldings, brass drop handles, and escutcheons.
Charles II period oak chest of drawers
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A Charles II oak chest of drawers featuring geometric panelled drawer fronts, split-baluster mouldings, brass drop handles, and escutcheons.
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  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period17th century
  • StyleCharles II / Restoration
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsGeometric panel moulding, split balusters, teardrop brass handles, keyhole escutcheons

This Charles II period chest of drawers belongs to the 17th century English country house style and divides into two parts. Constructed from oak with a warm brown timber colour, the piece has a polished finish showing natural grain patterns and gentle wear across the surfaces. The drawer fronts display geometric panel moulding flanked by decorative split balusters on the drawers and vertical framing elements. Keyhole escutcheons and teardrop brass handles complete the hardware setup. The chest stands on block feet underneath a moulded lower rail and a projecting top section. Measuring 90 cm high, 97 cm wide, and 58 cm depressed, the chest provides practical storage capacity for textiles, accessories, or paperwork. It functions well within a hallway, bedroom, or living room setting as a standalone storage unit or a surface for display purposes.

Furniture from the Charles II period (16601685), also known as the Restoration era, is marked by a transition from utility to decorative joinery. Typical features include geometric panel mouldings, turned split balusters, applied ornamentation, drop handles, and robust oak construction.

Chests from this period were predominantly crafted from native English oak using mortise and tenon jointing secured with wooden pegs. Drawers were typically constructed with heavy oak sides running on lateral side-grooves, secured with early hand-cut dovetail or nailed joints.

Authentic pieces exhibit signs of hand-planed timber, irregular saw marks on the reverse, original peg joinery, and natural shrinkage across wide solid oak boards. Look for side-running drawer construction, period-appropriate brass drop handles, and heavy geometric applied mouldings.

A period oak chest provides substantial visual weight and textural contrast in contemporary spaces. It serves effectively as a hallway storage piece, bedroom dresser, or living room focal point, paired alongside neutral walls, modern lighting, and minimalist art.

Maintain oak furniture by dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the timbers patina. Avoid direct heat sources, excess humidity, and harsh chemical cleaners that can damage historic finishes.
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