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George I Style Walnut Chest of Drawers on Stand
John Howkins Antiques
for sale €1,463     $1,588
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George I Style Walnut Chest of Drawers on Stand

1900 - 1920
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A handsome George I style figured walnut chest on stand. The rectangular shaped and polished top having a cross banded edge above a cross grain ogee moulded and beaded frieze. Below are 4 graduated and cross banded drawers all having book matched figured walnut with etched brass handles. The base section with ogee moulded top above 2 short drawers with conforming fronts and handles. The whole raised on very good claw and ball legs with carved shells to the knees and joined to an undulating and beaded frieze. Condition - very good and offering good storage space. Dimensions:- Height…54''/ 137cm. Width…35''/ 89cm. Depth…19''/ 48.5cm. Transports in 2 pieces. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £65.

Physical Dimensions
Height
137cm (53.94")
Width
89cm (35.04")
Depth
48.5cm (19.09")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Walnut Chest on Stand to the 1920s.

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SA857369
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23839
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A handsome George I style figured walnut chest on stand.
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The rectangular shaped and polished top having a cross banded edge above a cross grain ogee moulded and beaded frieze.
John Howkins Antiques

Below are 4 graduated and cross banded drawers all having book matched figured walnut with etched brass handles. The base section with ogee moulded top above 2 short drawers with conforming fronts and handles. The whole raised on very good claw and ball legs with carved shells to the knees and joined to an undulating and beaded frieze. Condition - very good and offering good storage space. Dimensions:- Height…54''/ 137cm. Width…35''/ 89cm. Depth…19''/ 48.5cm. Transports in 2 pieces. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £65.

Height
137cm (53.94")
Width
89cm (35.04")
Depth
48.5cm (19.09")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Walnut Chest on Stand to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA857369
Dealers Internal Ref
23839
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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A George I style walnut chest of drawers mounted on a carved stand with cabriole legs and ball-and-claw feet.
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Archive I A George I style walnut chest of drawers mounted on a carved stand with cabriole legs and ball-and-claw feet.

George I Style Walnut Chest of Drawers on Stand

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Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
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Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
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A George I style walnut chest of drawers mounted on a carved stand with cabriole legs and ball-and-claw feet.
George I Style Walnut Chest of Drawers on Stand
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A George I style walnut chest of drawers mounted on a carved stand with cabriole legs and ball-and-claw feet.
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A chest on stand, also known as a tallboy or highboy, is a two-part piece of furniture featuring a chest of drawers mounted upon a raised base or table frame. Popularised in the late 17th and early 18th centuries during the William and Mary and George I periods, it allowed elevated access to storage.

George I chests on stand were predominantly constructed using figured or burr walnut veneers laid over a pine or oak carcass. Drawer fronts frequently featured crossbanding, herringbone feather inlay, and cast brass handles, while the stand rested on carved cabriole legs.

Authentic George I period furniture features hand-cut dovetail joints, oak or pine drawer linings with runner wear, and thick, hand-sawn walnut veneers. Look for original brass plate handles, secondary wood aging, and carved cabriole legs featuring acanthus detailing or ball-and-claw feet.

A walnut chest on stand functions effectively as a focal piece in a hallway, bedroom, or living space. Pair it with neutral painted walls to highlight the rich timber tones, or place modern table lamps and ceramics nearby to contrast traditional cabinetmaking with contemporary design elements.

Maintain the timber by dusting regularly with a soft, dry lint-free cloth and applying a quality beeswax polish twice a year. Keep the chest away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent wood shrinkage, veneer lifting, and uneven fading of the finish.
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