Antique Oak Chest Drawers 18th Century

Name: 18th Century Oak Chest
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA183829
Price: 1280 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Ballinderry Antiques

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Ballinderry Upper
Lisburn
BT28 2EP
Northern Ireland
United Kingdom

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Verified Since Sep 2012

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Ballinderry Antiques

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Location: 2 Lower Ballinderry Rd , Ballinderry Upper , Lisburn , BT28 2EP, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/ballinderryantiques

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An 18th-century dark oak chest of drawers featuring two short drawers over three long drawers with brass handles and bracket feet.

18th century oak chest

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Georgian oak furniture from the 18th century is distinguished by robust joinery, classic proportions, and functional simplicity. Chests from this period typically feature graduated drawers, brass swan-neck handles, and simple bracket feet.

Chests from this era were primarily constructed using solid native timber such as oak or walnut. Drawers featured hand-cut dovetail joints, pine or oak drawer linings, and cast brass swan-neck drop handles with batwing backplates.

Authentic period chests display irregular hand-cut dovetails, uneven backboards with hand-sawn tool marks, and natural shrinkage cracks along wood grains. Original brass hardware will leave specific footprint impressions or shadow lines on the drawer fronts.

A dark oak chest provides visual weight in a contemporary setting. Contrast the timber with light neutral wall colours, soft textiles, modern ceramic lighting, or contemporary artwork hung directly above the top surface.

Maintain oak surfaces by dusting regularly with a dry cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and radiators to prevent timber shrinkage or splitting.

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