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19th Century Pine Chest of Drawers in Paint
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19th Century Pine Chest of Drawers in Paint

19th century
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A mid 19th century split pine chest of drawers in the original grained paint. I believe this chest of drawers was originally made to split to help manoeuvre up narrow English cottage stairs. English c1840

In good solid order with some wear to the painted surface.

Physical Dimensions
Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
90cm (35.43")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Declaration

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Painted Pine Chest to the 19th Century.

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SA1240854
Dealers Internal Reference
2140
Description
A mid 19th century split pine chest of drawers in the original grained paint.
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I believe this chest of drawers was originally made to split to help manoeuvre up narrow English cottage stairs.
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd

English c1840

In good solid order with some wear to the painted surface.

Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
90cm (35.43")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Date of Manufacture

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated this Victorian Painted Pine Chest to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1240854
Dealers Internal Ref
2140
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2023

We deal in a range of pieces such as tables, storage and seating, ranging from the 18th through to the mid 20th century.

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A Victorian 19th-century pine chest of drawers with a scumble painted finish, featuring two short over three long drawers with turned wooden knobs.
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Archive I A Victorian 19th-century pine chest of drawers with a scumble painted finish, featuring two short over three long drawers with turned wooden knobs.

19th Century Pine Chest of Drawers in Paint

Archive II A Victorian 19th-century pine chest of drawers with a scumble painted finish, featuring two short over three long drawers with turned wooden knobs. View II
Archive III A Victorian 19th-century pine chest of drawers with a scumble painted finish, featuring two short over three long drawers with turned wooden knobs. View III
Archive IV A Victorian 19th-century pine chest of drawers with a scumble painted finish, featuring two short over three long drawers with turned wooden knobs. View IV
Archive V A Victorian 19th-century pine chest of drawers with a scumble painted finish, featuring two short over three long drawers with turned wooden knobs. View V
Archive VI A Victorian 19th-century pine chest of drawers with a scumble painted finish, featuring two short over three long drawers with turned wooden knobs. View VI
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West Yorkshire
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A Victorian 19th-century pine chest of drawers with a scumble painted finish, featuring two short over three long drawers with turned wooden knobs.
19th century Pine Chest of Drawers in Paint
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A Victorian 19th-century pine chest of drawers with a scumble painted finish, featuring two short over three long drawers with turned wooden knobs.
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  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Country
  • MaterialPine, Paint, Wood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned knobs, Scumble paint finish, Turned feet, Two over three arrangement
  • SizeH 104 cm (41 in) x W 90 cm (35 in) x D 43 cm (17 in)

This mid-19th century Victorian country chest of drawers is constructed from solid pine and retains an original warm brown scumble painted finish that displays distinct grained patterning across every surface. The sturdy storage unit follows a two-over-three drawer arrangement comprising two small drawers positioned above three progressively deeper full-width drawers, each fitted with a central keyhole escutcheon and dark turned wooden pull knobs. The rectangular chest stands elevated on four turned wooden bun feet beneath a simple flat top surface, showing natural signs of age including surface wear and scuffs to the painted finish from practical historical use. Measuring 104 cm high, 90 cm wide, and 43 cm deep, the proportions suit placement in a bedroom, hallway, or living space as a functional rustic farmhouse storage solution for folded garments or linens. The traditional configuration provides ample organization capacity while the warm timber tones and vintage finish complement both period interiors and contemporary country-style domestic settings.

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A 19th-century painted pine chest of drawers is a practical storage piece from the Victorian era, often featuring decorative painted finishes such as scumblings or faux-graining to simulate more expensive timbers like mahogany or oak.

These chests were constructed primarily from pine softwood, incorporating hand-cut dovetail joints, turned timber knobs, and protective painted or varnished surface treatments.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut drawer dovetails, hand-planed timber backboards, original turned feet, and natural surface wear or patination consistent with age.

A painted pine chest can be integrated into modern bedrooms or hallways by pairing its warm timber tones with natural linen textiles, ceramic vessels, and minimalist lighting.

Maintain the surface by dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth, avoiding abrasive chemical cleaners that strip the original paint finish, and placing the piece away from direct heat sources.
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