Rare Early 19th Century Regency Karelian Birch Chest of Drawers

An extremely rare early 19th century Regency (circa 1820) period Karelian birch (or Masur birch) chest of drawers of good patina (colour).

This chest of drawers consists of a Karelian birch veneered top with rosewood banding and outer birch cross banding.

This leads down to the front of the chest consisting of Karelian birch and rosewood veneered stile supports to either side of the drawers, the drawers being slightly recessed.

The drawers consist of four graduated mahogany lined drawers, each of the drawer fronts veneered in Karelian birch with rosewood banding, each drawers with two brass handles (the handles are not original probably due to changes in fashion, the original would probably have been knob handles).

The sides of the chest are pine which has been 'grained' to resemble a burr wood, this method was probably used due to the cost and rarity of the Karelian birch wood at this period, the chest is supported on four finely turned feet, these also grained.

This chest of drawers is in very good condition for age, is of stable construction and can go straight into a home.

Size:

Height: 36.5'' / 92.5cm

Width: 35.25'' / 89.5cm

Depth: 19'' / 48cm

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LVS Decorative Arts is a small family run business based in Suffolk, specialising in an eclectic mix of fine quality and decorative antiques from around the world.

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All furniture is professionally restored to the highest of standards, using traditional methods, we feel that quality restoration is paramount to the longevity of the piece.

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INSURED DELIVERY INCLUDED IN LIST PRICE WITHIN MAINLAND UK FOR A ONE MAN COURIER SERVICE

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Worldwide shipping available, please contact us for a free quote to include professional packing and fully insured services

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Please bear in mind: antique items for sale may have some wear and marks commensurate with their age which adds to the character of the piece.

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