Late 18th Century Georgian Period Oak Chest of Drawers

This Charming Old Oak Chest of Drawers is full of naive character has two short drawers at the top and three longer graduated drawers beneath with brass handles

The chest is of old construction it is a good working piece that has had the odd repair over the years but still retains its a wonderful character and patination.

The drawers run very smoothly and is full of 18th Century character a very loveable piece

The chest measures 34" high 30" wide and 19" deep

RF91.

To get an accurate delivery quote please send the item number with your location to Elmgarden Antiques.

Physical Dimensions

Height

85cm (33.46")

Width

76cm (29.92")

Depth

48cm (18.90")

Declaration

Elmgarden has dated these Georgian Oak Chest Drawers to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1237967

Dealers Internal Reference

RF91

Description

Late 18th Century Georgian Period Oak Chest of Drawers

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This Charming Old Oak Chest of Drawers is full of naive character has two short drawers at the top and three longer graduated drawers beneath with brass handles.

Elmgarden

fig 1. A late 18th-century Georgian dark oak chest of drawers featuring a two-short over three-long drawer configuration, brass drop handles, and bracket feet. — fig 1. Late 18th Century Georgian Period Oak Chest of Drawers

The chest is of old construction it is a good working piece that has had the odd repair over the years but still retains its a wonderful character and patination.

The drawers run very smoothly and is full of 18th Century character a very loveable piece

The chest measures 34" high 30" wide and 19" deep

RF91.

To get an accurate delivery quote please send the item number with your location to Elmgarden Antiques.

Physical Dimensions

Height

85cm (33.46")

Width

76cm (29.92")

Depth

48cm (18.90")

Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated these Georgian Oak Chest Drawers to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1237967

Dealers Internal Ref

RF91

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ObjectChest of Drawers
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialOak, Brass
ColourDark Brown
MotifsTwo over three drawers, Shaped bracket feet, Brass backplate handles, Moulded edge top
SizeH 85 cm (33 in) x W 76 cm (30 in) x D 48 cm (19 in)

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Georgian chests of drawers, produced between 1714 and 1830, are defined by classical proportions, solid wood construction, and functional drawer arrangements such as the two-short-over-three-long configuration. They typically feature bracket feet or ogee feet, moulded tops, and brass hardware with decorative backplates.

Late 18th-century case furniture predominantly utilised solid oak, mahogany, or walnut. Drawers were assembled using hand-cut dovetail joints, often lined with oak or pine secondary timbers, and secured with hand-forged iron nails and wooden pegs.

Authentic 18th-century chests show signs of hand-planed surfaces, irregular hand-cut dovetails, and shrinkage gaps in solid timber panels consistent with age. Looking at the back panels and drawer undersides reveals hand-sawn timber marks and age-related oxidisation of the wood.

A Georgian oak chest serves as a grounding focal point when placed against neutral or contemporary painted walls. Styling the surface with modern lighting, ceramic art, or a contemporary mirror creates a balance between historical texture and clean modern aesthetics.

Preserve solid oak by applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to maintain moisture and patina. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage, warping, or fading.