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Antique Georgian Golden Oak Mule Chest | 18th Century | Af-6448
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Antique Georgian Golden Oak Mule Chest | 18th Century | Af-6448

18th century
For Sale by ActFurniture LTD
Description

Antique 18th century Georgian mule chest in golden oak, a wonderfully characterful period piece combining generous storage with a simple and timeless design. Standing on traditional bracket feet, the lower section features two drawers finished with decorative brass handles, providing useful storage for smaller items.

The hinged top opens to reveal a large and spacious compartment, ideal for storing blankets, linens or other household pieces.

The golden oak showcases a gorgeous natural grain and beautiful depth of colour, giving the chest an inviting warmth that suits its Georgian character perfectly. Presented in good condition and of good quality, this well-made mule chest has a lovely sense of age and authenticity while remaining highly practical for the modern home.

Its warm golden oak and classic form would bring effortless period charm to a bedroom, hallway or living space.

Product Reference : AF - 6448

Measurements : 119.5cm (47") Width x 53cm (21") Depth x 65.5cm (26") Height

As with all antique and vintage furniture, pieces may show signs of age, use and wear, all of which form part of their character and history. Please study the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description and condition report.

We’re a family-run antique furniture business based in Malvern, Worcestershire. All of our pieces are available to view at our stockroom by appointment only. If you’d like additional photographs, measurements or to arrange a viewing, we’re always happy to help and aim to respond as quickly as possible.

Delivery – £65

• Delivery is available throughout the UK mainland, including most areas of Scotland.

• Each piece is carefully wrapped and protected prior to dispatch and delivered by our trusted private courier using a two-person team.

• Your piece will be delivered to the room of your choice, provided there is suitable access. For items supplied in sections, assembly is not included as part of the delivery service.

• Our standard delivery timeframe is approximately 3–15 working days from receipt of payment. The courier will contact you directly to confirm the delivery date and provide an approximate arrival time.

• If you have any particular delivery requirements, please let us know before purchasing and we’ll do our best to accommodate them.

Collection – Free

Collection is available free of charge from our stockroom at WR6 5JE, by appointment only. Please contact us in advance to arrange a convenient collection date and time.

Thank you for viewing this piece. Should you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Physical Dimensions
Height
65.5cm (25.79")
Width
119.5cm (47.05")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Declaration

ActFurniture LTD has dated this Georgian Oak Mule Chest to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1236576
Dealers Internal Reference
AF-6448
Description
Antique 18th century Georgian mule chest in golden oak, a wonderfully characterful period piece combining generous storage with a simple and timeless design.
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Standing on traditional bracket feet, the lower section features two drawers finished with decorative brass handles, providing useful storage for smaller items.
ActFurniture LTD
fig 1. An 18th-century Georgian golden oak mule chest featuring a hinged lid, two lower drawers with brass drop handles, shaped bracket feet, and the inscribed date 1789.
fig 1. Antique Georgian Golden Oak Mule Chest | 18th Century | Af-6448

The hinged top opens to reveal a large and spacious compartment, ideal for storing blankets, linens or other household pieces.

The golden oak showcases a gorgeous natural grain and beautiful depth of colour, giving the chest an inviting warmth that suits its Georgian character perfectly. Presented in good condition and of good quality, this well-made mule chest has a lovely sense of age and authenticity while remaining highly practical for the modern home.

fig 2. An 18th-century Georgian golden oak mule chest featuring a hinged lid, two lower drawers with brass drop handles, shaped bracket feet, and the inscribed date 1789.
fig 2. Antique Georgian Golden Oak Mule Chest | 18th Century | Af-6448

Its warm golden oak and classic form would bring effortless period charm to a bedroom, hallway or living space.

Product Reference : AF - 6448

Measurements : 119.5cm (47") Width x 53cm (21") Depth x 65.5cm (26") Height

fig 3. An 18th-century Georgian golden oak mule chest featuring a hinged lid, two lower drawers with brass drop handles, shaped bracket feet, and the inscribed date 1789.
fig 3. Antique Georgian Golden Oak Mule Chest | 18th Century | Af-6448

As with all antique and vintage furniture, pieces may show signs of age, use and wear, all of which form part of their character and history. Please study the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description and condition report.

fig 4. An 18th-century Georgian golden oak mule chest featuring a hinged lid, two lower drawers with brass drop handles, shaped bracket feet, and the inscribed date 1789.
fig 4. Antique Georgian Golden Oak Mule Chest | 18th Century | Af-6448

We’re a family-run antique furniture business based in Malvern, Worcestershire. All of our pieces are available to view at our stockroom by appointment only. If you’d like additional photographs, measurements or to arrange a viewing, we’re always happy to help and aim to respond as quickly as possible.

fig 5. An 18th-century Georgian golden oak mule chest featuring a hinged lid, two lower drawers with brass drop handles, shaped bracket feet, and the inscribed date 1789.
fig 5. Antique Georgian Golden Oak Mule Chest | 18th Century | Af-6448

Delivery – £65

• Delivery is available throughout the UK mainland, including most areas of Scotland.

• Each piece is carefully wrapped and protected prior to dispatch and delivered by our trusted private courier using a two-person team.

fig 6. An 18th-century Georgian golden oak mule chest featuring a hinged lid, two lower drawers with brass drop handles, shaped bracket feet, and the inscribed date 1789.
fig 6. Antique Georgian Golden Oak Mule Chest | 18th Century | Af-6448

• Your piece will be delivered to the room of your choice, provided there is suitable access. For items supplied in sections, assembly is not included as part of the delivery service.

• Our standard delivery timeframe is approximately 3–15 working days from receipt of payment. The courier will contact you directly to confirm the delivery date and provide an approximate arrival time.

fig 7. An 18th-century Georgian golden oak mule chest featuring a hinged lid, two lower drawers with brass drop handles, shaped bracket feet, and the inscribed date 1789.
fig 7. Antique Georgian Golden Oak Mule Chest | 18th Century | Af-6448

• If you have any particular delivery requirements, please let us know before purchasing and we’ll do our best to accommodate them.

Collection – Free

Collection is available free of charge from our stockroom at WR6 5JE, by appointment only. Please contact us in advance to arrange a convenient collection date and time.

Thank you for viewing this piece. Should you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Height
65.5cm (25.79")
Width
119.5cm (47.05")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

ActFurniture LTD has dated this Georgian Oak Mule Chest to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1236576
Dealers Internal Ref
AF-6448
ActFurniture LTD
ActFurniture LTD
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2023
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the ActFurniture LTD Profile Page

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Archive I An 18th-century Georgian golden oak mule chest featuring a hinged lid, two lower drawers with brass drop handles, shaped bracket feet, and the inscribed date 1789.

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Archive II An 18th-century Georgian golden oak mule chest featuring a hinged lid, two lower drawers with brass drop handles, shaped bracket feet, and the inscribed date 1789. View II
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Archive V An 18th-century Georgian golden oak mule chest featuring a hinged lid, two lower drawers with brass drop handles, shaped bracket feet, and the inscribed date 1789. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century Georgian golden oak mule chest featuring a hinged lid, two lower drawers with brass drop handles, shaped bracket feet, and the inscribed date 1789. View VI
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Archive X An 18th-century Georgian golden oak mule chest featuring a hinged lid, two lower drawers with brass drop handles, shaped bracket feet, and the inscribed date 1789. View X
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Unit 4
Worcester Road
Malvern
Worcestershire
WR6 5JE
United Kingdom
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An 18th-century Georgian golden oak mule chest featuring a hinged lid, two lower drawers with brass drop handles, shaped bracket feet, and the inscribed date 1789.
Antique Georgian Golden Oak Mule Chest | 18th Century | AF-6448
Ref: SA1236576
An 18th-century Georgian golden oak mule chest featuring a hinged lid, two lower drawers with brass drop handles, shaped bracket feet, and the inscribed date 1789.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectMule Chest
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsInlaid date and initials, Shaped bracket feet, Brass drop handles, Two bottom drawers
  • SizeH 65.5 cm (26 in) x W 119.5 cm (47 in) x D 53 cm (21 in)

FAQs

A mule chest is an evolution of the traditional coffer, featuring a top storage section with a hinged lid alongside one or more drawers at the base, widely produced in Britain during the 17th and 18th centuries.

Authentic 18th-century mule chests were primarily crafted from solid English oak or pine, joined with hand-cut dovetails and wood pegging, and fitted with iron or cast brass hardware.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-sawn markings on unpolished back panels, pegged mortise and tenon joints, original brass escutcheons, and natural wood shrinkage along board seams.

Position the chest in an entryway, landing, or at the foot of a bed, balancing its warm oak tones against contemporary wall colours and understated decorative ceramics.

Dust the wood regularly using a dry microfiber cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice per year to protect the timber and retain its natural sheen.
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