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Exceptional Quality Early 18th Century Antique George I Walnut Chest on Stand
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Exceptional Quality Early 18th Century Antique George I Walnut Chest on Stand

18th century
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A magnificent early 18th-century antique George I walnut chest on stand superbly constructed and richly figured throughout. The upper section features two short over three long graduated drawers while the lower section is fitted with three further drawers, all retaining their original engraved brass handles and escutcheons.

The beautifully quarter-veneered walnut surfaces are bordered with fine featherbanding displaying the deep, mellow patina that only centuries of age can produce. The piece stands elegantly on cabriole legs terminating in pad feet with a shaped apron adding to its refined silhouette.

A wonderful example of early Georgian craftsmanship, blending proportion, grace, and practical storage — a true collector’s piece.

A rare and distinguished George I walnut chest on stand, circa 1720, with exceptional colour, character, and authenticity.

Dimensions:

Height: 141 cm (55.5 in)

Width: 105.5 cm (41.5 in)

Depth: 53.5 cm (21 in)

Date: 1720

Origin: England

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this George I Walnut Chest on Stand to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
141cm (55.51")
Width
105.5cm (41.54")
Depth
53.5cm (21.06")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1244953
Dealers Internal Reference
2904
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A magnificent early 18th-century antique George I walnut chest on stand superbly constructed and richly figured throughout.
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The upper section features two short over three long graduated drawers while the lower section is fitted with three further drawers, all retaining their original engraved brass handles and escutcheons.
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fig 1. An early eighteenth-century George I walnut chest on stand featuring crossbanded drawer fronts, brass drop handles, and a shaped apron supported by cabriole legs.
fig 1. Exceptional Quality Early 18th Century Antique George I Walnut Chest on Stand

The beautifully quarter-veneered walnut surfaces are bordered with fine featherbanding displaying the deep, mellow patina that only centuries of age can produce. The piece stands elegantly on cabriole legs terminating in pad feet with a shaped apron adding to its refined silhouette.

fig 2. An early eighteenth-century George I walnut chest on stand featuring crossbanded drawer fronts, brass drop handles, and a shaped apron supported by cabriole legs.
fig 2. Exceptional Quality Early 18th Century Antique George I Walnut Chest on Stand

A wonderful example of early Georgian craftsmanship, blending proportion, grace, and practical storage — a true collector’s piece.

A rare and distinguished George I walnut chest on stand, circa 1720, with exceptional colour, character, and authenticity.

Dimensions:

Height: 141 cm (55.5 in)

Width: 105.5 cm (41.5 in)

Depth: 53.5 cm (21 in)

Date: 1720

Origin: England

Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this George I Walnut Chest on Stand to the 18th Century.

Height
141cm (55.51")
Width
105.5cm (41.54")
Depth
53.5cm (21.06")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1244953
Dealers Internal Ref
2904
London City Antiques
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At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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Archive I An early eighteenth-century George I walnut chest on stand featuring crossbanded drawer fronts, brass drop handles, and a shaped apron supported by cabriole legs.

Exceptional Quality Early 18th Century Antique George I Walnut Chest on Stand

Archive II An early eighteenth-century George I walnut chest on stand featuring crossbanded drawer fronts, brass drop handles, and a shaped apron supported by cabriole legs. View II
Archive III An early eighteenth-century George I walnut chest on stand featuring crossbanded drawer fronts, brass drop handles, and a shaped apron supported by cabriole legs. View III
Archive IV An early eighteenth-century George I walnut chest on stand featuring crossbanded drawer fronts, brass drop handles, and a shaped apron supported by cabriole legs. View IV
Archive V An early eighteenth-century George I walnut chest on stand featuring crossbanded drawer fronts, brass drop handles, and a shaped apron supported by cabriole legs. View V
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Archive VII An early eighteenth-century George I walnut chest on stand featuring crossbanded drawer fronts, brass drop handles, and a shaped apron supported by cabriole legs. View VII
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An early eighteenth-century George I walnut chest on stand featuring crossbanded drawer fronts, brass drop handles, and a shaped apron supported by cabriole legs.
Exceptional Quality Early 18th Century Antique George I Walnut Chest on Stand
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  • ObjectChest on Stand
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge I
  • MaterialWalnut, Oak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBurr walnut veneer, Cabriole legs, Brass drop handles, Crossbanded drawer borders
  • SizeH 141 cm (56 in) x W 105.5 cm (42 in) x D 53.5 cm (21 in)

This early 18th-century George I walnut chest on stand belongs to the English Country House style and utilizes walnut, oak, and brass materials in a warm brown colour. The upper section contains two short drawers over three long graduated drawers, while the lower section includes three further drawers, all decorated with crossbanded borders, featherbanding, and quarter-veneered surfaces. The drawers retain engraved brass drop handles and decorative brass escutcheons. The lower stand features a shaped apron and stands upon cabriole legs with pad feet. The piece measures 141 cm high, 105.5 cm wide, and 53.5 cm deep. Position this impressive period furniture piece in a hallway, bedroom, or living room to provide substantial practical storage while bringing traditional English character to an interior. The rich timber grain, mellow patina, and classic Georgian proportions complement both period properties and contemporary settings, serving as a functional storage cabinet that doubles as a focal display surface.

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Originating in the early 1700s, a chest on standfrequently termed a highboyconsists of an upper chest of drawers mounted upon a lower table-like base with legs, designed to elevate storage and protect timber carcases from damp floors.

Cabinetmakers typically utilised solid oak or pine carcases overlaid with decorative walnut veneers, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints, featherbanding, crossbanding, and cast brass hardware.

Authentic pieces display thick hand-sawn veneers, oak drawer linings with runner wear, period-correct brass escutcheons, hand-forged iron fixings, and natural timber shrinkage consistent with age.

Position the piece as a focal point in a hallway, dining room, or master bedroom, pairing its warm timber tones with neutral wall palettes and understated contemporary accessories to create visual balance.

Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth, apply beeswax sparingly once or twice a year, and maintain stable indoor humidity levels away from direct sunlight and radiators.
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