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Victorian Large Satin Birch Chest of Drawers
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Victorian Large Satin Birch Chest of Drawers

19th century
Description

Victorian period satin birch large chest of drawers raised on turned feet.

Having easy opening storage drawers with original knob handles offering plenty of useful storage space.

Historic opening to top surface as shown in photo. Side moulding to be re-fitted before dispatch.

Circa 1860

Measurements

Height 52”

Width 48”

Depth 20”

Delivery: Free UK Mainland

Physical Dimensions
Height
132cm (51.97")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

Harrison Antique Furniture has dated this Victorian Satin Birch Chest to the 1860s.

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SA1239339
Dealers Internal Reference
Ref: Glynn Pcf 10/10/26 Location: PP
Dealers Notes

Here at Harrison Antique Furniture Ltd we abide by the distance selling regulations.

You have the right to cancel your order within 48 hours.

Once item is delivered you have 14 days to cancel. Return of the goods must be within 14 days of this cancellation date.

The cost of the item/s will be refunded, whilst the cost of returning the item/s is at the buyers own expense.

Visit Website www.harrisonantiquefurniture.co.uk for full terms & conditions.

Delivery when shown as Free UK Mainland excludes Scottish Highlands.

Description
Victorian period satin birch large chest of drawers raised on turned feet.
“
Having easy opening storage drawers with original knob handles offering plenty of useful storage space.
Harrison Antique Furniture

Historic opening to top surface as shown in photo. Side moulding to be re-fitted before dispatch.

Circa 1860

Measurements

Height 52”

Width 48”

Depth 20”

Delivery: Free UK Mainland

Height
132cm (51.97")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

Harrison Antique Furniture has dated this Victorian Satin Birch Chest to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1239339
Dealers Internal Ref
Ref: Glynn Pcf 10/10/26 Location: PP
Harrison Antique Furniture
Harrison Antique Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010

At harrison antique furniture we sell online affordable antique & pre-1940's furniture for every room in the home.

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A Victorian satin birch chest of drawers featuring two short upper drawers above three full-width graduated drawers with turned wooden knobs and carved side corbels.
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Archive I A Victorian satin birch chest of drawers featuring two short upper drawers above three full-width graduated drawers with turned wooden knobs and carved side corbels.

Victorian Large Satin Birch Chest of Drawers

Archive II A Victorian satin birch chest of drawers featuring two short upper drawers above three full-width graduated drawers with turned wooden knobs and carved side corbels. View II
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A Victorian satin birch chest of drawers featuring two short upper drawers above three full-width graduated drawers with turned wooden knobs and carved side corbels.
Victorian Large Satin Birch Chest of Drawers
Ref: SA1239339
A Victorian satin birch chest of drawers featuring two short upper drawers above three full-width graduated drawers with turned wooden knobs and carved side corbels.
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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSatin Birch, Pine, Metal
  • ColourWarm Amber
  • MotifsCarved corbels, Turned wooden knobs, Turned feet
  • SizeH 132 cm (52 in) x W 122 cm (48 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

This Victorian large chest of drawers dates from 1860 and follows an English country house style. The piece uses satin birch, pine and metal materials, rendered in a warm amber colour with a smooth finish. Visible details include carved corbels on the sides, turned wooden knob handles, turned feet, and keyhole escutcheons on the top drawers. Signs of age comprise a historic opening on the top surface and a side moulding that requires re-fitting. The piece stands 132 cm high, 122 cm wide and 51 cm deep. Buyers would place this item in a bedroom or dressing room to provide ample storage space for folded clothes and linens.

FAQs

Victorian satin birch furniture is characterized by the use of birch timber prized for its pale, golden lustre and shimmering grain figure, popular during the mid-to-late nineteenth century as a lighter alternative to dark mahogany.

Chests from this period were built using hand-cut dovetailed drawer joints, solid timber drawer linings, and turned handles or brass escutcheon plates, often supported by turned feet or plinth bases.

Authentic pieces feature uneven hand-cut dovetails inside the drawer boxes, original steel or brass locks, natural timber shrinkage along backboards, and hand-carved details such as side corbels.

Place the chest against a neutral or boldly painted wall to allow the warm wood tone to contrast, pairing the surface with contemporary lighting, framed artwork, or simple ceramic vessels.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish twice a year along the grain to protect the timber finish, avoiding direct sunlight and radiator proximity.
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