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A Small Early 18th Century Oak Chest of Drawers.
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for sale €2,048     $2,223
£1,750
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A Small Early 18th Century Oak Chest of Drawers.

18th century
Description

A rare, diminutive early oak chest of drawers. The piece features a two-part overhanging top with a moulded edge, sitting above an arrangement of two small and three long drawers. A quality chest with oak-dovetailed drawer linings, the piece remains in excellent condition, complete with its original engraved brass escutcheons and handles. The top left handle is damaged, which can be replaced if desired. The back feet are later replacements but match well.

Circa 1730.

This chest is photographed with another very small oak chest of drawers we have in stock; they would be useful as a pair of bedside chests.

Date of Manufacture

Dickinsons Antiques has dated this 18th Century Oak Chest to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09657530
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques Date18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 285-330 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 18TH CENTURY:
Hand-cut dovetails on oak linings: traditional cabinet-making before machine work.
Iron locks fixed with hand-made nails: original ironwork intact.
Two-board oak top with thumb-moulded edge: joinery standard in the early 1700s.
Natural shrinkage gaps between boards: centuries of wood movement in dry interiors.

This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled 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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
73cm (28.74")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1236790
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Description
A rare, diminutive early oak chest of drawers.
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The piece features a two-part overhanging top with a moulded edge, sitting above an arrangement of two small and three long drawers.
Dickinsons Antiques

A quality chest with oak-dovetailed drawer linings, the piece remains in excellent condition, complete with its original engraved brass escutcheons and handles. The top left handle is damaged, which can be replaced if desired. The back feet are later replacements but match well.

Circa 1730.

This chest is photographed with another very small oak chest of drawers we have in stock; they would be useful as a pair of bedside chests.

Date of Manufacture

Dickinsons Antiques has dated this 18th Century Oak Chest to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09657530
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques dating18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 285-330 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 18th Century:
Hand-cut dovetails on oak linings: traditional cabinet-making before machine work.
Iron locks fixed with hand-made nails: original ironwork intact.
Two-board oak top with thumb-moulded edge: joinery standard in the early 1700s.
Natural shrinkage gaps between boards: centuries of wood movement in dry interiors.

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.

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
73cm (28.74")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1236790
Dickinsons Antiques
Dickinsons Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2020

Dealing in early oak and country furniture since 1958.

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Telephone 01756 748257 or 07971 958303
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The Estate Yard
West Street
Gargrave
North Yorkshire
BD23 3RD
United Kingdom
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An early eighteenth-century oak chest of drawers featuring two short over three long drawers with brass drop handles and bracket feet.
A Small Early 18th Century Oak Chest Of Drawers.
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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTwo short over three long drawers, pierced brass escutcheons, bracket feet, moulded top border
  • SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 73 cm (29 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

A small Georgian oak chest of drawers from the early eighteenth century, rendered in a warm brown timber with a dark patina. The two-part overhanging top with a moulded edge sits above an arrangement of two small drawers over three long graduated drawers, fitted with engraved brass drop handles and pierced brass escutcheons. The top left handle shows damage, and the rear bracket feet are later replacements. Measuring 76 cm high, 73 cm wide, and 46 cm deep, the diminutive proportions make this piece well-suited as a pair of bedside chests in a bedroom or as a compact storage unit in a living room, hallway, or study.

FAQs

Chests of drawers from the early 18th century, covering the Queen Anne and early Georgian eras, are defined by classic proportions, commonly structured with two short drawers over three long graduated drawers. Constructed primarily from native woods like oak or walnut, they typically feature bracket feet, moulded edge tops, and pierced brass backplate handles.

Craftsmen utilised solid English oak for the outer frame and drawer fronts, often using pine or secondary softwoods for interior drawer linings and back panels. Hand-cast brass fittings, including shaped escutcheons and drop handles, were secured with cast pins or butterfly iron fixings.

Authentic pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joints, which are typically large and asymmetrical compared to machine-made equivalents. Looking at the drawer bases, hand-planed timber boards, hand-forged iron nails, and natural shrinkage gaps along construction seams indicate genuine age.

An early oak chest serves as a grounding focal point in hallways, bedrooms, or living spaces. Placing modern ceramic lamps or linear artwork above the chest creates a balanced contrast between historic craftsmanship and contemporary minimalist interior design.

Maintain the surface by dusting with a soft dry cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the timber patina. Avoid placing solid oak pieces near direct heat sources or damp areas to prevent wood movement and cracking.
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