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Victorian Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers with Turned Walnut Handles C.1860
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Victorian Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers with Turned Walnut Handles C.1860

19th century
Description

Victorian burr walnut chest of drawers

A superb quality Victorian burr walnut chest of drawers, dating from around 1860, crafted from exceptionally well-selected burr walnut veneers that display outstanding colour, movement and natural figuring throughout. The richly figured walnut showcases the cabinetmaker's careful selection of timber, creating a striking and elegant appearance from every angle.

The chest features a practical arrangement of two short over three long graduating drawers, all fitted with attractive original fine turned walnut handles. Opening smoothly, the drawers reveal beautifully finished solid mahogany drawer linings, demonstrating the quality of construction and attention to detail associated with high-end Victorian cabinetmaking.

The warm tones of the burr walnut are enhanced by a deep patina acquired over more than 160 years, while the gently rounded corners and elegant proportions make this piece equally suited to both traditional and contemporary interiors.

Offering excellent storage and timeless appeal, this Victorian chest is a wonderful example of 19th-century English furniture craftsmanship.

Dimensions

• Width: 122 cm (48 inches)

• Depth: 55 cm (21½ inches)

• Height: 120.5 cm (47½ inches)

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Key Features

• Authentic Victorian period chest of drawers

• Circa 1860

• Outstanding burr walnut veneers throughout

• Superb walnut selected by the original cabinetmaker

• Attractive original turned walnut handles

• Solid mahogany drawer linings

• Two short over three long drawer configuration

• Rich colour and exceptional figuring

• Excellent storage capacity

• Beautiful antique patina

• Strong and sturdy construction

• Ideal for bedroom, hallway or living room

“There is scarcely anything in the world that some man cannot make a little worse and sell a little more cheaply. The person who buys on price alone is this man’s lawful prey.”

• Delivery

• UK mainland FREE Other destinations please contact us, and we will get a quote. We use a professional Removal company to transport our precious items and do not entrust them to usual parcel services. Therefore, delivery may be 7 -10 days, but it is worth the wait of course.

• On occasions customers have been disappointed to miss an item as they e-mailed their enquiry instead of phoning, I would recommend that if you wished to get the piece, please call rather than e-mail. We are very friendly and easy to deal with.

This Victorian burr walnut chest of drawers is a green product and has not affected the environment we live in.

Guarantee

This Victorian burr walnut chest of drawers, carries the Hingstons Antiques product guarantee plate which gives you the peace of mind that any item with this plate, is of the quality and condition expected when purchasing from Hingstons Antiques Limited. All our goods are individually selected by Nick Hingston who uses his experience of over 50 years of trading to select the items with the best design and condition suitable to be placed into our quality stock.

• Hingstons Distance selling policy.

• Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 14 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less transport costs, on condition it is returned in the condition it was sent.

• Payment- We can accept payment by bank transfer, card transaction by phone, or cheque in store for UK customers, please contact us if you are an overseas customer.

Physical Dimensions
Height
120.5cm (47.44")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Declaration

Hingstons of Wilton has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Chest to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1241473
Dealers Notes

PRICE MATCHING

Antiques are unique and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please take into account the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before making a decision if you are looking at price comparison.

When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique that has to meet the criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Beware of cheaper imitations.

DISTANCE SELLING REGULATIONS

Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd are covered under the Distance Selling Regulations, which give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 7 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less RETURN transport costs.

Description
Victorian burr walnut chest of drawers

A superb quality Victorian burr walnut chest of drawers, dating from around 1860, crafted from exceptionally well-selected burr walnut veneers that display outstanding colour, movement and natural figuring throughout.

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The richly figured walnut showcases the cabinetmaker's careful selection of timber, creating a striking and elegant appearance from every angle.
Hingstons of Wilton
fig 1. A Victorian burr walnut chest of drawers featuring two short drawers over three long drawers with turned walnut knobs and a plinth base.
fig 1. Victorian Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers with Turned Walnut Handles C.1860

The chest features a practical arrangement of two short over three long graduating drawers, all fitted with attractive original fine turned walnut handles. Opening smoothly, the drawers reveal beautifully finished solid mahogany drawer linings, demonstrating the quality of construction and attention to detail associated with high-end Victorian cabinetmaking.

fig 2. A Victorian burr walnut chest of drawers featuring two short drawers over three long drawers with turned walnut knobs and a plinth base.
fig 2. Victorian Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers with Turned Walnut Handles C.1860

The warm tones of the burr walnut are enhanced by a deep patina acquired over more than 160 years, while the gently rounded corners and elegant proportions make this piece equally suited to both traditional and contemporary interiors.

fig 3. A Victorian burr walnut chest of drawers featuring two short drawers over three long drawers with turned walnut knobs and a plinth base.
fig 3. Victorian Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers with Turned Walnut Handles C.1860

Offering excellent storage and timeless appeal, this Victorian chest is a wonderful example of 19th-century English furniture craftsmanship.

Dimensions

• Width: 122 cm (48 inches)

• Depth: 55 cm (21½ inches)

fig 4. A Victorian burr walnut chest of drawers featuring two short drawers over three long drawers with turned walnut knobs and a plinth base.
fig 4. Victorian Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers with Turned Walnut Handles C.1860

• Height: 120.5 cm (47½ inches)

________________________________________

Key Features

• Authentic Victorian period chest of drawers

• Circa 1860

• Outstanding burr walnut veneers throughout

• Superb walnut selected by the original cabinetmaker

fig 5. A Victorian burr walnut chest of drawers featuring two short drawers over three long drawers with turned walnut knobs and a plinth base.
fig 5. Victorian Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers with Turned Walnut Handles C.1860

• Attractive original turned walnut handles

• Solid mahogany drawer linings

• Two short over three long drawer configuration

• Rich colour and exceptional figuring

• Excellent storage capacity

• Beautiful antique patina

fig 6. A Victorian burr walnut chest of drawers featuring two short drawers over three long drawers with turned walnut knobs and a plinth base.
fig 6. Victorian Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers with Turned Walnut Handles C.1860

• Strong and sturdy construction

• Ideal for bedroom, hallway or living room

“There is scarcely anything in the world that some man cannot make a little worse and sell a little more cheaply. The person who buys on price alone is this man’s lawful prey.”

fig 7. A Victorian burr walnut chest of drawers featuring two short drawers over three long drawers with turned walnut knobs and a plinth base.
fig 7. Victorian Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers with Turned Walnut Handles C.1860

• Delivery

• UK mainland FREE Other destinations please contact us, and we will get a quote. We use a professional Removal company to transport our precious items and do not entrust them to usual parcel services. Therefore, delivery may be 7 -10 days, but it is worth the wait of course.

fig 8. A Victorian burr walnut chest of drawers featuring two short drawers over three long drawers with turned walnut knobs and a plinth base.
fig 8. Victorian Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers with Turned Walnut Handles C.1860

• On occasions customers have been disappointed to miss an item as they e-mailed their enquiry instead of phoning, I would recommend that if you wished to get the piece, please call rather than e-mail. We are very friendly and easy to deal with.

fig 9. A Victorian burr walnut chest of drawers featuring two short drawers over three long drawers with turned walnut knobs and a plinth base.
fig 9. Victorian Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers with Turned Walnut Handles C.1860

This Victorian burr walnut chest of drawers is a green product and has not affected the environment we live in.

Guarantee

This Victorian burr walnut chest of drawers, carries the Hingstons Antiques product guarantee plate which gives you the peace of mind that any item with this plate, is of the quality and condition expected when purchasing from Hingstons Antiques Limited. All our goods are individually selected by Nick Hingston who uses his experience of over 50 years of trading to select the items with the best design and condition suitable to be placed into our quality stock.

fig 10. A Victorian burr walnut chest of drawers featuring two short drawers over three long drawers with turned walnut knobs and a plinth base.
fig 10. Victorian Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers with Turned Walnut Handles C.1860

• Hingstons Distance selling policy.

• Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 14 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less transport costs, on condition it is returned in the condition it was sent.

• Payment- We can accept payment by bank transfer, card transaction by phone, or cheque in store for UK customers, please contact us if you are an overseas customer.

Height
120.5cm (47.44")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Date of Manufacture

Hingstons of Wilton has dated this Victorian Burr Walnut Chest to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1241473
Hingstons of Wilton
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2010
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Hingstons of Wilton Profile Page

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A Victorian burr walnut chest of drawers featuring two short drawers over three long drawers with turned walnut knobs and a plinth base.
Victorian Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers with Turned Walnut Handles c.1860
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Walnut, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBurr walnut veneer, Turned wooden knobs, Plinth base, Two over three drawer configuration
  • SizeH 120.5 cm (47 in) x W 122 cm (48 in) x D 55 cm (22 in)

Victorian burr walnut furniture, prominent from the mid-to-late 19th century, features highly figured wood veneers derived from tree burl growths, showcasing intricate, swirling grain patterns crafted during the British Industrial Era.

Chests from this period were crafted using solid pine or oak carcases covered with thin burr wood veneers, featuring hand-cut dovetail drawer joints and turned wooden knobs or brass handles.

Authentic mid-Victorian pieces display hand-sawn dovetails inside the drawers, original brass keyhole escutcheons, untrimmed veneer seams, and age-appropriate wear or patination on the drawer runners.

An antique chest of drawers functions well as a focal statement piece in a hallway or master bedroom, balanced by modern abstract artwork or minimalist lighting placed on top.

To preserve burr walnut veneers, apply a high-grade beeswax polish annually along the natural grain, avoiding direct sunlight, radiators, and moisture exposure.
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