18th Century Oak Chest of Drawers or Garret Chest

A Garret Chest is one that can be broken down to give ease of access usually to a garret room or attic bedroom

The chest has 4 long drawers, the drawer fronts are trimmed with geometric mouldings, in the style of their time

This is a heavy chest of drawers and it stands on peg feet and is if of very solid construction it has no creaks, it is in good condition with age related marks

The chest measures 37" high 38" wide and 22" deep and of course comes into 2 for ease of access

TRF94.

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

Physical Dimensions

Height

93cm (36.61")

Width

97cm (38.19")

Depth

56cm (22.05")

Declaration

Elmgarden has dated this 18th Century Oak Chest to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1238001

Dealers Internal Reference

TRF94

Description

18th Century Oak Chest of Drawers or Garret Chest

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A Garret Chest is one that can be broken down to give ease of access usually to a garret room or attic bedroom.

Elmgarden

The chest has 4 long drawers, the drawer fronts are trimmed with geometric mouldings, in the style of their time

fig 1. An 18th century dark oak chest of drawers featuring geometric panelled drawer fronts, brass drop handles, and panelled sides. — fig 1. 18th Century Oak Chest of Drawers or Garret Chest

This is a heavy chest of drawers and it stands on peg feet and is if of very solid construction it has no creaks, it is in good condition with age related marks

The chest measures 37" high 38" wide and 22" deep and of course comes into 2 for ease of access

TRF94.

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

Physical Dimensions

Height

93cm (36.61")

Width

97cm (38.19")

Depth

56cm (22.05")

Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this 18th Century Oak Chest to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1238001

Dealers Internal Ref

TRF94

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ObjectChests of Drawers
Period18th century
Style18th Century British
MaterialOak, Brass, Iron
ColourDark Brown
MotifsGeometric moulded drawers, Panelled sides, Drop handles, Peg construction
SizeH 93 cm (37 in) x W 97 cm (38 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

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A garret chest is a compact chest of drawers typically produced during the late seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, designed to fit into smaller domestic quarters or garrets while providing ample storage through multiple drawers.

Chests from this period were predominantly constructed from solid native timbers such as English oak or pine, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints, wooden peg fixings, hand-planed panels, and wrought iron or cast brass handles.

Authentic pieces feature signs of historical hand-craftsmanship, including irregular hand-sawn timber marks, hand-cut dovetails, peg construction rather than modern screws, natural wood shrinkage over time, and a rich developed surface patina.

An antique oak chest works well as a grounding focal point in contemporary spaces, pairing effectively with neutral wall shades, minimalist artwork, modern ceramics, and simple textured lamps to highlight its architectural geometric profile.

Keep the timber healthy by applying a clear beeswax polish once or twice a year, dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth, maintaining a stable indoor humidity level, and positioning the piece away from direct heat sources or prolonged direct sunlight.