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A Queen Anne Period Walnut Veneered Chest on Stand
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A Queen Anne Period Walnut Veneered Chest on Stand

18th century
Description

Dating from the early 18th century (circa 1705), this walnut veneered chest on stand is a lovely example with great colour and and untouched surface. The top part on the original stand that retains the original cabriole legs, and the drawers having herringbone inlaid bandings. The plate handles are original and like the whole piece, a lovely country house patination.

Physical Dimensions
Height
165cm (64.96")
Width
102cm (40.16")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Declaration

William Cook Antiques has dated this Walnut Chest on Stand to the 18th Century.

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SA1232288
Description
Dating from the early 18th century (circa 1705), this walnut veneered chest on stand is a lovely example with great colour and and untouched surface.
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The top part on the original stand that retains the original cabriole legs, and the drawers having herringbone inlaid bandings.
William Cook Antiques

The plate handles are original and like the whole piece, a lovely country house patination.

Height
165cm (64.96")
Width
102cm (40.16")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Date of Manufacture

William Cook Antiques has dated this Walnut Chest on Stand to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1232288
William Cook Antiques
William Cook Antiques
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Dealers in fine antique furniture, objects and works of art from the late 17th to mid 20th century with the emphesis being on quality

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A Queen Anne period walnut veneered chest on stand featuring multiple crossbanded drawers, brass drop handles, and cabriole legs with pad feet.
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Archive I A Queen Anne period walnut veneered chest on stand featuring multiple crossbanded drawers, brass drop handles, and cabriole legs with pad feet.

A Queen Anne Period Walnut Veneered Chest on Stand

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William Cook Antiques

William Cook Antiques
Telephone 01488 681254 or 07885 031301
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15 Bridge Street
Hungerford
Berkshire
RG17 0EG
United Kingdom
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A Queen Anne period walnut veneered chest on stand featuring multiple crossbanded drawers, brass drop handles, and cabriole legs with pad feet.
A Queen Anne Period Walnut Veneered Chest On Stand
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A Queen Anne period walnut veneered chest on stand featuring multiple crossbanded drawers, brass drop handles, and cabriole legs with pad feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleQueen Anne
  • MaterialWalnut, Walnut Veneer, Brass, Oak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Pad feet, Crossbanded drawer fronts, Brass drop handles
  • SizeH 165 cm (65 in) x W 102 cm (40 in) x D 55 cm (22 in)

This Queen Anne period chest on stand is an 18th-century English country house piece constructed from walnut and walnut veneer with oak elements, finished in a warm brown colour with a natural timber patination and untouched surface. The upper section contains two small drawers above three long graduated drawers, positioned on an original stand featuring a single wide drawer flanked by two smaller square drawers. The drawer fronts display herringbone inlaid bandings and crossbanded borders, fitted with original brass drop handles and brass keyhole escutcheons, while the stand rests on four cabriole legs terminating in pad feet. Measuring 165 cm high, 102 cm wide, and 55 cm deep, this tall storage item suits placement in a hallway, bedroom, or living space as a traditional display and organisational unit. The cabinetry displays traditional moulding along the cornice and drawer surrounds, accompanied by aged brass hardware with cast backplates.

FAQs

A Queen Anne chest on stand, also known as a highboy or chest on frame, is an early 18th-century English storage piece consisting of a chest of drawers mounted upon a raised base with cabriole legs. Popularised during the reign of Queen Anne (17021714), these pieces favoured refined proportions, figured walnut veneers, and subtle curves over heavy ornamentation.

These chests were predominantly crafted using solid oak or pine carcases covered in figured walnut veneers, often featuring featherbanded or crossbanded drawer fronts. Solid walnut was utilized for turnings and cabriole legs, while hand-cast brass drop handles and escutcheons served as primary hardware.

Authentic period examples feature hand-cut dovetail joints, oak drawer linings, and solid walnut cabriole legs ending in pad or pad-and-disc feet. Look for double-beaded drawer surrounds or crossbanded borders, alongside historic wear and natural oxidisation on internal timbers.

A chest on stand functions effectively as a focal statement piece in an entrance hall, bedroom, or drawing room, where its elevated legs preserve visible floor space. Pairing warm walnut tones with neutral wall palettes or contemporary artwork balances historical weight with modern aesthetics.

Keep the chest in a climate-controlled environment away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent veneer lifting or timber shrinkage. Apply a high-quality beeswax paste sparingly once or twice a year to nourish the timber and clean brass fittings with a soft cloth.
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