Antique Walnut Chest Drawers 18th Century

Name: 18th Century English Walnut Chest of Drawers
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1240107
Price: 5800 GBP
Availability: InStock

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An 18th-century English burr walnut chest of drawers featuring two short over three long drawers with brass drop handles and turned bun feet.

18th Century English Walnut Chest of Drawers

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ObjectChests of Drawers
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialWalnut, Burr Walnut Veneer, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsBurr walnut veneer, Brass drop handles, Turned bun feet, Feather crossbanding
SizeH 92 cm (36 in) x W 102 cm (40 in) x D 58 cm (23 in)

This Georgian chest of drawers originates from 18th-century England and belongs to the English Country House style. Constructed from walnut with burr walnut veneer and brass, the piece exhibits a warm brown colour with feathered crossbanding across the top and drawer fronts. The configuration consists of two short drawers positioned above three graduated long drawers, complemented by decorative brass drop handles and matching escutcheons around the keyholes. The lower section rests upon heavy turned bun feet beneath a moulded base. The chest measures 92 cm high, 102 cm wide, and 58 cm deep in overall dimensions. In a modern residence, this versatile storage piece serves bedrooms, hallways, or living areas as a functional surface and chest for clothing or household linens, bringing classic timber warmth to traditional and transitional interiors alike.

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The 18th century saw the widespread adoption of decorative walnut veneers, figure-matched cuts such as burr walnut, and refined joinery. Storage pieces typically featured feather crossbanding, drawer configuration options, and sturdy turned or bracket feet.

Cabinetmakers employed solid oak or pine for the secondary internal framing and drawer linings, while applying cuts of walnut or burr walnut veneer over the external surfaces. Hardware was predominantly cast brass, including teardrop or drop handles and escutcheons.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joinery, hand-sawn wood marks on carcass backings, and signs of natural timber shrinkage along the grain over time. Original brass backplates, keyhole escutcheons, and historic secondary wood construction also confirm period authenticity.

Positioning warm walnut timber against neutral or bold wall paint creates contrast. Combining the historic chest with modern artwork, contemporary lighting fixtures, or minimalist ceramics highlights the woodwork while integrating the piece into updated room schemes.

Preserve the timber finish by dusting regularly with a soft cloth and applying beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year. Keep the item away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber movement, joint separation, and veneer lifting.

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18th Century English Walnut Chest of Drawers