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17th Century Two Drawer Oak Chest on Stand
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17th Century Two Drawer Oak Chest on Stand

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A 17th century two drawer oak chest on stand, raised on turned legs with Dutch style drop handles. All in one piece chest and stand joined at a later date. All solid oak with oak lined drawers.

Physical Dimensions
Height
135cm (53.15")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Declaration

The Collector Antiques has dated this Oak Chest on Stand to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA894833
Dealers Internal Reference
220428_03
Description
A 17th century two drawer oak chest on stand, raised on turned legs with Dutch style drop handles. All in one piece chest and stand joined at a later date. All solid oak with oak lined drawers.
Height
135cm (53.15")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Date of Manufacture

The Collector Antiques has dated this Oak Chest on Stand to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA894833
Dealers Internal Ref
220428_03
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A 17th-century dark oak chest on stand featuring geometric moulded drawer fronts, turned split-spindle ornamentation, and a four-legged base with stretchers.
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Archive I A 17th-century dark oak chest on stand featuring geometric moulded drawer fronts, turned split-spindle ornamentation, and a four-legged base with stretchers.

17th Century Two Drawer Oak Chest on Stand

Archive II A 17th-century dark oak chest on stand featuring geometric moulded drawer fronts, turned split-spindle ornamentation, and a four-legged base with stretchers. View II
Archive III A 17th-century dark oak chest on stand featuring geometric moulded drawer fronts, turned split-spindle ornamentation, and a four-legged base with stretchers. View III
Archive IV A 17th-century dark oak chest on stand featuring geometric moulded drawer fronts, turned split-spindle ornamentation, and a four-legged base with stretchers. View IV
Archive V A 17th-century dark oak chest on stand featuring geometric moulded drawer fronts, turned split-spindle ornamentation, and a four-legged base with stretchers. View V
Archive VI A 17th-century dark oak chest on stand featuring geometric moulded drawer fronts, turned split-spindle ornamentation, and a four-legged base with stretchers. View VI
Archive VII A 17th-century dark oak chest on stand featuring geometric moulded drawer fronts, turned split-spindle ornamentation, and a four-legged base with stretchers. View VII
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A 17th-century dark oak chest on stand featuring geometric moulded drawer fronts, turned split-spindle ornamentation, and a four-legged base with stretchers.
17th Century Two Drawer Oak Chest On Stand
Ref: SA894833
A 17th-century dark oak chest on stand featuring geometric moulded drawer fronts, turned split-spindle ornamentation, and a four-legged base with stretchers.
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  • ObjectChest on Stand
  • Period17th century
  • StyleJacobean
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsGeometric moulding, Turned spindles, Shaped apron, Stretcher base
  • SizeH 135 cm (53 in) x W 104 cm (41 in) x D 59 cm (23 in)

This seventeenth-century Jacobean chest on stand in dark brown solid oak follows an English country house style. The construction combines a two-drawer upper section with a four-legged stand joined at a later date, fitted with oak-lined drawers. The visible details comprise geometric moulded drawer fronts, split-spindle turnings, ornate brass Dutch-style drop handles, keyhole escutcheons, and a shaped apron above a stretcher base. It measures 135 cm high, 104 cm wide, and 59 cm deep. Practical for everyday use in various home interiors, this piece provides accessible storage surfaces and drawer space for linens, tableware, or paperwork in a hallway, bedroom, or living space. The dark timber finish and historic craftsmanship blend readily with both traditional and curated contemporary decorative schemes.

FAQs

A chest on stand is a storage unit featuring a chest of drawers mounted atop a raised leg frame or table-like base. Popularised during the 17th and 18th centuries, this design elevated stored items off damp floors and added visual height to formal interiors.

Chests from this era were primarily constructed using solid English oak, joined with mortise and tenon joints held by wooden pegs. Drawers typically featured hand-cut dovetail or side-hung runners, while decorative elements included geometric moulding, turned split spindles, and brass drop handles.

Authentic pieces display signs of hand-planed timber, irregular pegged construction, and genuine age-related shrinkage across solid wood panels. Look for hand-carved details, original iron or brass escutcheons, and wear patterns on the drawer runners and lower stretchers.

Position the piece as a focal point against a neutral or rich wall colour to accentuate its architectural silhouette and dark patina. Pair it with modern ceramic table lamps, contemporary artwork framed above, or place it in a spacious hallway to balance modern minimalist decor with historical texture.

Maintain the timber by dusting regularly with a soft, dry cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year in the direction of the grain. Avoid placing the chest near direct heat sources, radiators, or strong sunlight to prevent warping and cracking of the oak.
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