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Neat Scottish Chest of Drawers
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Neat Scottish Chest of Drawers

19th century
For Sale by Millers Antiques
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A beautiful quality Scottish chest of drawers, lovely colour of satinbirch. Wellington styled chest, right hand side opening to four graduated drawers, without key, the linings are finely made in ash, original wooden handles all free running, made around 1860, all ready to use and enjoy.

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Declaration

Millers Antiques has dated this Scottish Chest of Drawers to the 1860s.

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SA1236160
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Millers Antiques 1-5 Church Street, Wooler. Northumberland NE716BZ.

Telephone 01668282308 or 07714332441

All measurements taken at the widest point.

Shop open 10-4.30 weekdays

Description
A beautiful quality Scottish chest of drawers, lovely colour of satinbirch. Wellington styled chest, right hand side opening to four graduated drawers, without key, the linings are finely made in ash, original wooden handles all free running, made around 1860, all ready to use and enjoy.
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Date of Manufacture

Millers Antiques has dated this Scottish Chest of Drawers to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1236160
Millers Antiques
Millers Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Antiques since 1947.

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An antique Scottish wooden chest featuring four full-width drawers with dark turned handles and carved roundel details at the upper corners.
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Archive I An antique Scottish wooden chest featuring four full-width drawers with dark turned handles and carved roundel details at the upper corners.

Neat Scottish Chest of Drawers

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1-5 Church Street
Wooler
Northumberland
NE71 6BZ
United Kingdom
Verified Since Sep 2012
Items For Sale 311
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An antique Scottish wooden chest featuring four full-width drawers with dark turned handles and carved roundel details at the upper corners.
Neat Scottish Chest of Drawers
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An antique Scottish wooden chest featuring four full-width drawers with dark turned handles and carved roundel details at the upper corners.
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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleScottish Victorian
  • MaterialPine, Birch
  • ColourWarm Amber
  • MotifsTurned wooden knobs, Corner roundels, Plinth base, Four graduated drawers
  • SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 74 cm (29 in) x D 43 cm (17 in)

This Scottish Victorian chest of drawers, made around 1860, is constructed from satinbirch with ash linings and displays a warm amber colour with a smooth polished finish. The Wellington-styled piece features a right-hand side opening to four graduated full-width drawers, fitted with original dark turned wooden knobs, upper corner roundels, and a sturdy plinth base. The drawers run freely, and the cabinet operates without a key. Measuring 76 cm high, 74 cm wide, and 43 cm deep, this practical storage item provides compact organization for bedrooms, dressing rooms, or hallways in contemporary homes. Its clean lines and traditional Scottish aesthetic complement both modern and period interiors.

Scottish chests of drawers from the 19th century are typically distinguished by their taller proportions, robust construction, turned wooden knobs, plinth bases, and decorative carved details such as corner roundels or side pilasters.

Cabinetmakers commonly utilised native timbers such as pitch pine, satin birch, and oak, alongside imported mahogany for veneer and accents, joined using hand-cut dovetail techniques.

Authentic pieces feature hand-carved details like corner roundels, turned wooden handles, solid drawer linings, hand-cut dovetails, and proportioned full-width graduated drawers set over a solid plinth.

A traditional chest can serve as a focal piece in a modern bedroom, hallway, or living room when paired with neutral wall treatments, modern ceramics, or framed contemporary photography to create visual contrast.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a quality natural beeswax polish periodically along the grain. Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and extreme moisture to prevent cracking or warping.
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