What defines 17th-century Jacobean furniture style?

Jacobean furniture from the 17th century is characterised by solid construction, rectangular forms, and often features geometric mouldings and panelled details.

What traditional materials were used to construct 17th-century chests?

These chests were predominantly constructed from solid English oak, often incorporating hand-wrought iron or brass hardware and pegged tenon joints.

How can one identify an authentic 17th-century chest of drawers?

Authentic pieces typically exhibit hand-cut dovetails, pit-sawn timber marks, irregular board widths, and period-appropriate joinery without modern fixings.

How do you incorporate a 17th-century oak chest into a modern interior?

Such a substantial piece works well as a focal point in a contemporary room, contrasting cleanly against neutral walls and minimalist surrounding decor.

What is the correct way to care for and preserve antique oak furniture?

Maintain antique oak by keeping it away from direct heat sources and sunlight, and periodically apply natural beeswax to nourish the timber.

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17th Century Oak Chest of Drawers

Name: 17th Century Oak Chest of Drawers
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA707610
Price: 1950 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

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A late 17th Century Geometric Moulded Chest Of Drawers of good small proportions and superb honey colour, in very good original condition. The linings are wonderfully clean and original. It retains the original escutcheons, the handles and feet are replaced. This piece has never been lashed with dark varnish as so many from this period were in victorian times, it has a lovely patina that really glows.

Date of Manufacture

Holmes Antiques has dated this Seventeenth Century Oak Chest to the 17th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

87cm (34.25")

Width

89cm (35.04")

Depth

58cm (22.83")

Reference Numbers

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SA707610

Dealers Notes

Holmes Antiques was established in 1932

We are a family business with a shop on Haworth Main Street in West Yorkshire.

We specialise in early English furniture

With the emphasis on quality, originality, colour and surface.

David Holmes has developed a reputation in the antique trade as one of the country's leading experts on early English Oak, Walnut and Mahogany furniture.

Christian Holmes is the 4th generation of the family to deal in Antique furniture

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This piece has never been lashed with dark varnish as so many from this period were in victorian times, it has a lovely patina that really glows.

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Date of Manufacture

Holmes Antiques has dated this Seventeenth Century Oak Chest to the 17th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

87cm (34.25")

Width

89cm (35.04")

Depth

58cm (22.83")

Reference Numbers

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SA707610

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Holmes Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011

Leading experts on early english oak, walnut and mahogany furniture. Established in 1932.

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