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Antique Early 20th Century Oak Chest of Drawers | Turned Legs
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Antique Early 20th Century Oak Chest of Drawers | Turned Legs

1900 - 1920
For Sale by ActFurniture LTD
Description

Antique early 20th century chest of drawers in oak, a well-proportioned and practical piece of good quality, showcasing fine craftsmanship and a lovely honest character.

The chest has two short drawers over two long graduated drawers, offering generous storage, each fitted with ring pull handles on flower-shaped backplates.

The top has a neat moulded edge, and the case is raised on turned and blocked legs united by a box stretcher, giving the piece a light and elegant stance.

The oak displays a lovely figured grain with attractive medullary rays and a warm golden colour.

Presented in good condition commensurate with age. A very desirable oak chest of drawers, a perfect addition to any bedroom, hallway or living room.

Product Reference : AF - 6808

Measurements : 106.5cm (42") Width x 49cm (19½") Depth x 84.5cm (33½") Height

As with all antique and vintage furniture, pieces may show signs of age, use and wear, all of which form part of their character and history. Please study the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description and condition report.

We’re a family-run antique furniture business based in Malvern, Worcestershire. All of our pieces are available to view at our stockroom by appointment only. If you’d like additional photographs, measurements or to arrange a viewing, we’re always happy to help and aim to respond as quickly as possible.

Delivery – £65

• Delivery is available throughout the UK mainland, including most areas of Scotland.

• Each piece is carefully wrapped and protected prior to dispatch and delivered by our trusted private courier using a two-person team.

• Your piece will be delivered to the room of your choice, provided there is suitable access. For items supplied in sections, assembly is not included as part of the delivery service.

• Our standard delivery timeframe is approximately 3–15 working days from receipt of payment. The courier will contact you directly to confirm the delivery date and provide an approximate arrival time.

• If you have any particular delivery requirements, please let us know before purchasing and we’ll do our best to accommodate them.

Collection – Free

Collection is available free of charge from our stockroom at WR6 5JE, by appointment only. Please contact us in advance to arrange a convenient collection date and time.

Thank you for viewing this piece. Should you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Physical Dimensions
Height
84.5cm (33.27")
Width
106.5cm (41.93")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Declaration

ActFurniture LTD has dated these Antique Oak Chest Drawers to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1241969
Dealers Internal Reference
AF-6808
Description
Antique early 20th century chest of drawers in oak, a well-proportioned and practical piece of good quality, showcasing fine craftsmanship and a lovely honest character.
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The chest has two short drawers over two long graduated drawers, offering generous storage, each fitted with ring pull handles on flower-shaped backplates.
ActFurniture LTD
fig 1. An antique oak chest of drawers featuring two short drawers above two long drawers, metal drop handles, turned legs, and a lower stretcher rail.
fig 1. Antique Early 20th Century Oak Chest of Drawers | Turned Legs

The top has a neat moulded edge, and the case is raised on turned and blocked legs united by a box stretcher, giving the piece a light and elegant stance.

The oak displays a lovely figured grain with attractive medullary rays and a warm golden colour.

fig 2. An antique oak chest of drawers featuring two short drawers above two long drawers, metal drop handles, turned legs, and a lower stretcher rail.
fig 2. Antique Early 20th Century Oak Chest of Drawers | Turned Legs

Presented in good condition commensurate with age. A very desirable oak chest of drawers, a perfect addition to any bedroom, hallway or living room.

Product Reference : AF - 6808

Measurements : 106.5cm (42") Width x 49cm (19½") Depth x 84.5cm (33½") Height

fig 3. An antique oak chest of drawers featuring two short drawers above two long drawers, metal drop handles, turned legs, and a lower stretcher rail.
fig 3. Antique Early 20th Century Oak Chest of Drawers | Turned Legs

As with all antique and vintage furniture, pieces may show signs of age, use and wear, all of which form part of their character and history. Please study the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description and condition report.

fig 4. An antique oak chest of drawers featuring two short drawers above two long drawers, metal drop handles, turned legs, and a lower stretcher rail.
fig 4. Antique Early 20th Century Oak Chest of Drawers | Turned Legs

We’re a family-run antique furniture business based in Malvern, Worcestershire. All of our pieces are available to view at our stockroom by appointment only. If you’d like additional photographs, measurements or to arrange a viewing, we’re always happy to help and aim to respond as quickly as possible.

fig 5. An antique oak chest of drawers featuring two short drawers above two long drawers, metal drop handles, turned legs, and a lower stretcher rail.
fig 5. Antique Early 20th Century Oak Chest of Drawers | Turned Legs

Delivery – £65

• Delivery is available throughout the UK mainland, including most areas of Scotland.

• Each piece is carefully wrapped and protected prior to dispatch and delivered by our trusted private courier using a two-person team.

fig 6. An antique oak chest of drawers featuring two short drawers above two long drawers, metal drop handles, turned legs, and a lower stretcher rail.
fig 6. Antique Early 20th Century Oak Chest of Drawers | Turned Legs

• Your piece will be delivered to the room of your choice, provided there is suitable access. For items supplied in sections, assembly is not included as part of the delivery service.

• Our standard delivery timeframe is approximately 3–15 working days from receipt of payment. The courier will contact you directly to confirm the delivery date and provide an approximate arrival time.

fig 7. An antique oak chest of drawers featuring two short drawers above two long drawers, metal drop handles, turned legs, and a lower stretcher rail.
fig 7. Antique Early 20th Century Oak Chest of Drawers | Turned Legs

• If you have any particular delivery requirements, please let us know before purchasing and we’ll do our best to accommodate them.

Collection – Free

Collection is available free of charge from our stockroom at WR6 5JE, by appointment only. Please contact us in advance to arrange a convenient collection date and time.

Thank you for viewing this piece. Should you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Height
84.5cm (33.27")
Width
106.5cm (41.93")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Date of Manufacture

ActFurniture LTD has dated these Antique Oak Chest Drawers to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1241969
Dealers Internal Ref
AF-6808
ActFurniture LTD
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Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2023
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ActFurniture LTD
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Worcester Road
Malvern
Worcestershire
WR6 5JE
United Kingdom
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An antique oak chest of drawers featuring two short drawers above two long drawers, metal drop handles, turned legs, and a lower stretcher rail.
Antique Early 20th Century Oak Chest of Drawers | Turned Legs
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialOak, Iron
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned legs, Stretcher base, Drop handles, Quarter-sawn oak
  • SizeH 84.5 cm (33 in) x W 106.5 cm (42 in) x D 49 cm (19 in)

FAQs

Chests from the early twentieth century often draw inspiration from Edwardian, Arts and Crafts, or Jacobean Revival movements. They typically feature solid oak construction, clean geometric proportions, turned legs connected by stretchers, and understated metal hardware.

Traditional oak dressers were built using hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer boxes, solid timber backs, and tongue-and-groove panel construction. Grain matching, such as quarter-sawn oak detailing, was frequently utilised on drawer fronts for durability and decorative effect.

Authentic pieces display natural age-related wear, hand-machined or hand-finished drawer runners, and oxidisation around iron or brass fittings. Examining the underside and rear panels usually reveals secondary timber like pine or poplar alongside visible joinery marks.

A traditional oak chest serves as a grounding focal point when set against neutral wall shades or muted plaster tones. Pair the warm timber with contemporary ceramic table lamps, linear mirrors, or simple modern artwork to create a balanced contrast.

Maintain antique oak by dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the timber. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent shrinking, splitting, or colour fading.
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