What defines Georgian style furniture?

Georgian style furniture is characterised by classical proportions, symmetry, and refined cabinet making using timbers such as mahogany, walnut, and yew.

What materials are traditionally used in Georgian style chests of drawers?

These pieces are typically constructed from solid hardwoods lined with decorative veneers, featuring inlaid stringing, crossbanding, and cast brass drop handles.

How can you identify authentic construction details on antique drawers?

Look for hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer linings, original brass drop handles with securing nuts inside, and subtle timber shrinkage consistent with age.

How do you style a pair of yew wood chests in a modern interior?

Place them as a symmetrical pair flanking a bedhead or place them individually in alcoves to introduce warm timber tones into neutral room schemes.

How should yew wood furniture be maintained?

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply clear beeswax polish along the grain occasionally while keeping pieces away from direct heat sources.

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Pair of Antique Georgian Style Yew Wood Chests of Drawers

1920 - 1940

For Sale by Marylebone Antiques

Description

A smart and very well made pair of antique Georgian style yew wood chests of drawers. They were made in England, they date from around the 1930’s.

The quality is superb and they are a very useful size with plenty of storage space. They have serpentine shaped fronts and lovely brass handles, sitting on beautifully shaped bracket feet. The yew wood grain patterns and colour tones are gorgeous throughout. They would be useful in various settings around the home, even as a pair of large bedside chests.

We have had these re-polished, the condition is excellent for their age, with just some extremely minor wear remaining beneath the polish here and there.

Width – 29 inches , 74 cm

Depth – 18 inches , 46 cm

Height – 31 inches , 79 cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

79cm (31.10")

Width

74cm (29.13")

Depth

46cm (18.11")

Declaration

Marylebone Antiques has dated these Yew Wood Chest Drawers to the 1930s.

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SA1237519

Dealers Internal Reference

13575

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Description

A smart and very well made pair of antique Georgian style yew wood chests of drawers. They were made in England, they date from around the 1930’s.

The quality is superb and they are a very useful size with plenty of storage space.

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They have serpentine shaped fronts and lovely brass handles, sitting on beautifully shaped bracket feet.

Marylebone Antiques

The yew wood grain patterns and colour tones are gorgeous throughout. They would be useful in various settings around the home, even as a pair of large bedside chests.

fig 1. A matching pair of Georgian-style yew wood chests of drawers with serpentine fronts, brass handles, and four drawers each. — fig 1. Pair of Antique Georgian Style Yew Wood Chests of Drawers

We have had these re-polished, the condition is excellent for their age, with just some extremely minor wear remaining beneath the polish here and there.

Width – 29 inches , 74 cm

Depth – 18 inches , 46 cm

Height – 31 inches , 79 cm