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Tall Dark Oak Chest of Drawers
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Worboys Antiques

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Tall Dark Oak Chest of Drawers

1920 - 1940
For Sale by Worboys Antiques
Description

Tall dark oak chest of six drawers with turned wooden handles , raised on bracket feet . The drawers are 13 cm deep .

Height

122 cm / 48 "

Width

76 cm / 30"

Depth

41 cm / 16 1⁄4"

Please note that not all items are on display in our showrooms and may be in our off-site store. If you wish to see specific items please notify us before visiting so that we can ensure the item(s) are available to view.

Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this Dark Oak Tallboy Chest to the 1930s.

Independent Date Check ID 09719767
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques Date1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 85-105 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1930s:
Plywood backboard: sheet material standard in interwar cabinet-making.
Machine-cut dovetails on the drawer sides: factory joinery of the period.
Curved wooden bridge handles: geometric detailing typical of the 1930s.
Dark stained oak surface: popular finish for domestic bedroom suites between the wars.

This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
122cm (48.03")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1245681
Dealers Internal Reference
378883
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Description
Tall dark oak chest of six drawers with turned wooden handles , raised on bracket feet . The drawers are 13 cm deep .

Height

122 cm / 48 "

Width

76 cm / 30"

Depth

41 cm / 16 1⁄4"

Please note that not all items are on display in our showrooms and may be in our off-site store.

“
If you wish to see specific items please notify us before visiting so that we can ensure the item(s) are available to view.
Worboys Antiques
Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this Dark Oak Tallboy Chest to the 1930s.

Independent Date Report ID 09719767
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques dating1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 85-105 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1930s:
Plywood backboard: sheet material standard in interwar cabinet-making.
Machine-cut dovetails on the drawer sides: factory joinery of the period.
Curved wooden bridge handles: geometric detailing typical of the 1930s.
Dark stained oak surface: popular finish for domestic bedroom suites between the wars.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
122cm (48.03")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1245681
Dealers Internal Ref
378883
Worboys Antiques
Worboys Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2005

Established since 1978, dealing in and restoring most antiques, specialising in clocks and furniture.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Worboys Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Worboys Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Telephone 01494 931812
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86 London End
Beaconsfield
Buckinghamshire
HP9 2JD
United Kingdom

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Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/wa
Verified Since Jul 2005
Items For Sale 200
Items Sold 6,475
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A tall dark oak chest featuring six stacked drawers with curved wooden handles, set on short bracket feet.
Tall Dark Oak Chest Of Drawers
Ref: SA1245681
A tall dark oak chest featuring six stacked drawers with curved wooden handles, set on short bracket feet.
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  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsSix stacked drawers, Curved wooden pulls, Bracket feet, Moulded top edge
  • SizeH 122 cm (48 in) x W 76 cm (30 in) x D 41 cm (16 in)

This tall dark oak chest of drawers dates from the 1930 Art Deco period and brings practical storage to a gentleman's library or bedroom. The piece is rendered in a deep brown timber finish with a visible grain, complemented by a moulded top edge, six stacked drawers of graduated appearance, curved wooden loop pulls, and short bracket feet. The upright format measures 122 cm high, 76 cm wide, and 41 cm deep, offering ample capacity while taking up minimal floor space. It suits placement against a wall in a study or dressing room to hold accessories, documents, or folded garments within a traditional or vintage interior scheme.

FAQs

A tallboy chest of drawers, also known as a highboy, typically consists of a tall cabinet structure featuring multiple vertically stacked drawers to maximise vertical storage space. Originating in the late seventeenth century, tallboys evolved through the eighteenth and twentieth centuries into streamlined designs suited for compact interior spaces.

Solid oak and oak veneers are commonly used alongside hand-cut or machine-cut dovetail joints on drawer linings. High-quality construction frequently incorporates secondary timbers such as pine or cedar for interior drawer linings and back panels.

Authentic pieces feature natural wood grain variations, traditional joinery such as dovetailed drawer corners, period-appropriate timber handles or metal hardware, and characteristic wear patterns on wooden drawer runners.

A tall dark oak chest introduces structural height and warm wood tones into modern neutral bedrooms or hallways. Styling the top surface with a contemporary table lamp, ceramic vessels, or framed artwork balances the vertical proportions.

Regular dusting with a soft, dry cloth and periodic application of high-grade beeswax protects the timber finish. Avoid placement near direct heat sources or damp environments to prevent wood warping or finish deterioration.
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