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18th Century Walnut Chest with Poker Work Inlay
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for sale €4,095     $4,445
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18th Century Walnut Chest with Poker Work Inlay

18th century
For Sale by AJD Antiques
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Dating to the reign of George I, a fabulous walnut chest of two short above three long drawers, the top quarter veneered and surrounded by a poker work band with a leaf design, the drawers also banded in the same manner, standing on bracket feet.

In exceptional condition having just been restored and refreshed in our workshop, this chest of drawers has a warm golden colour while retaining the patina of its near 300 year history.

Size:

Width - 34.75" (88cm)

Depth - 20.75" (53cm)

Height - 33" (84cm)

Date of Manufacture

AJD Antiques has dated these Antique Walnut Chest Drawers to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
88cm (34.65")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Reference Numbers
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SA628165
Dealers Internal Reference
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Description
Dating to the reign of George I, a fabulous walnut chest of two short above three long drawers, the top quarter veneered and surrounded by a poker work band with a leaf design, the drawers also banded in the same manner, standing on bracket feet.
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In exceptional condition having just been restored and refreshed in our workshop, this chest of drawers has a warm golden colour while retaining the patina of its near 300 year history.
AJD Antiques

Size:

Width - 34.75" (88cm)

Depth - 20.75" (53cm)

Height - 33" (84cm)

Date of Manufacture

AJD Antiques has dated these Antique Walnut Chest Drawers to the Georgian era.

Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
88cm (34.65")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA628165
Dealers Internal Ref
30615
AJD Antiques
AJD Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2010

Founder of ajd antiques, jonathan dyas has a life-long passion for sourcing and returning to the market an eclectic range of antiques.

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An eighteenth-century walnut chest of drawers featuring decorative poker work inlay, brass swing handles, keyhole escutcheons, and straight bracket feet.
18th Century Walnut Chest with Poker Work Inlay
Ref: SA628165
An eighteenth-century walnut chest of drawers featuring decorative poker work inlay, brass swing handles, keyhole escutcheons, and straight bracket feet.
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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsPoker work inlay, Bracket feet, Brass swing handles, Keyhole escutcheons
  • SizeH 84 cm (33 in) x W 88 cm (35 in) x D 53 cm (21 in)

This George I period chest of drawers takes the form of a rectangular case containing two short upper drawers positioned above three graduated long drawers below. Constructed from walnut timber, the piece exhibits a warm brown colour, quarter-veneered top surfaces, straight bracket feet, brass swing handles, and keyhole escutcheons. The top and individual drawer faces are bordered by poker work inlay incorporating leaf motifs, displaying the polished finish and natural patina of the wood. Measuring 84 cm high, 88 cm wide and 53 cm deep, the cabinet functions practically in a domestic setting as a bedroom storage chest, a hallway console surface, or an occasional living room table. The classic proportions and traditional English country house aesthetic allow the furniture item to integrate into various traditional or transitional interiors while providing accessible drawer storage capacity.

FAQs

The 18th century, particularly the Queen Anne and early Georgian eras, is considered a significant period for walnut furniture. Cabinetmakers favoured walnut for its grain patterns, warm tones, and suitability for detailed inlay, decorative marquetry, or pyrography techniques.

18th-century chests typically featured solid or veneered walnut over pine or oak carcasses, assembled with hand-cut dovetail joints. Secondary timbers formed drawer linings, while bracket feet and solid brass drop handles provided structural support and decorative functionality.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-sawn drawer construction, irregular dovetails, brass escutcheons or handles displaying natural oxidisation, and visible age-related patination across the timber surfaces.

A traditional walnut chest serves as an anchor piece in contemporary spaces, pairing well with neutral wall palettes, modern artwork, or layered textural accessories to create visual contrast.

Preserve the timber finish by placing the chest away from direct sunlight and heat sources, dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth, and applying a high-quality beeswax sparingly to protect the wood grain.
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