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18th Century Country Elm Chest of Drawers
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18th Century Country Elm Chest of Drawers

18th century
For Sale by Elmgarden
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18th Century Country Elm Chest of Drawers

This is a lovely piece dating from around 1750, it is a small beautifully proportioned chest with 3 long drawers. The sides of the chest are panelled.

The fronts of the drawers have deeply moulded panels brass handles and escutcheons, the chest stands on a bracket footed plinth.

The chest has an excellent patina, there is some gnarling to the front right corner and a few old repairs, all very acceptable with an piece this age

The chest stands 32” high, it is 32”wide and 21.5” deep

RF99.

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
81cm (31.89")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Declaration

Elmgarden has dated these Antique Elm Chest Drawers to the 18th Century.

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SA1238291
Dealers Internal Reference
RF99
Description
18th Century Country Elm Chest of Drawers
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This is a lovely piece dating from around 1750, it is a small beautifully proportioned chest with 3 long drawers.
Elmgarden

The sides of the chest are panelled.

The fronts of the drawers have deeply moulded panels brass handles and escutcheons, the chest stands on a bracket footed plinth.

fig 1. An 18th-century country elm chest of drawers with three moulded drawer fronts, brass drop handles, keyhole escutcheons, and bracket feet.
fig 1. 18th Century Country Elm Chest of Drawers

The chest has an excellent patina, there is some gnarling to the front right corner and a few old repairs, all very acceptable with an piece this age

The chest stands 32” high, it is 32”wide and 21.5” deep

RF99.

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

Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
81cm (31.89")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated these Antique Elm Chest Drawers to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1238291
Dealers Internal Ref
RF99
Elmgarden
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Archive I An 18th-century country elm chest of drawers with three moulded drawer fronts, brass drop handles, keyhole escutcheons, and bracket feet.

18th Century Country Elm Chest of Drawers

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An 18th-century country elm chest of drawers with three moulded drawer fronts, brass drop handles, keyhole escutcheons, and bracket feet.
18th Century Country Elm Chest of Drawers
Ref: SA1238291
An 18th-century country elm chest of drawers with three moulded drawer fronts, brass drop handles, keyhole escutcheons, and bracket feet.
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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian Country
  • MaterialElm, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsMoulded drawer fronts, Brass drop handles, Bracket feet, Escutcheon keyholes
  • SizeH 81 cm (32 in) x W 81 cm (32 in) x D 65 cm (26 in)

This 18th century Georgian country chest of drawers is made of elm with a warm brown colour and an excellent patina. The small piece has three long drawers with deeply moulded panels, brass drop handles, keyhole escutcheons, and stands on bracket feet with gnarling to the front right corner and old repairs. It measures 81 cm high, 81 cm wide, and 65 cm deep. In a modern interior, the rustic farmhouse chest provides storage for clothing or linens in a bedroom, hallway, or living space. The compact proportions allow it to fit easily into smaller rooms while adding traditional character and practical surface space for lamps or decorative items.

FAQs

18th-century country chests of drawers were typically constructed from local hard timbers such as elm, oak, or fruitwood rather than imported mahogany. Design traits include simple geometric mouldings, bracket or bun feet, hand-cut joinery, and functional brass drop handles or brass escutcheons.

Georgian country furniture makers utilised native English elm timber due to its durable grain and accessibility. The interior drawer linings were commonly crafted from pine or oak, fitted with iron nails, hand-cut dovetail joints, and cast brass hardware.

Authentic period chests exhibit uneven hand-sawn timber marks, hand-cut dovetail joints on drawer casings, and natural wood shrinkage along drawer bottoms or back panels. Additional indicators include genuine patination around keyholes and period-correct brass fittings.

A country elm chest works well as a focal piece in entryways, bedrooms, or living spaces. Contrast the deep wood tones and historic patination with contemporary wall paint, minimalist ceramics, or modern artwork to create a balanced interior space.

Dust regularly with a dry, lint-free cloth and apply high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to maintain timber hydration. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent timber movement, drying, or colour fading.
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