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Description

Early 19th C English original painted pine chest of drawers in a wacky green colour. 1830.

Reference: 7891

Dimensions

40.5 inches (103 cms) Wide

21 inches (53 cms) Deep

41 inches (104 cms) High

Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Green Painted Chest of Drawers to the 1860s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

104cm (40.94")

Width

103cm (40.55")

Depth

53cm (20.87")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA993205

Dealers Internal Reference

7891

Description

Early 19th C English original painted pine chest of drawers in a wacky green colour. 1830.

Reference: 7891

Dimensions

40.5 inches (103 cms) Wide

21 inches (53 cms) Deep

41 inches (104 cms) High

Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Green Painted Chest of Drawers to the 1860s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

104cm (40.94")

Width

103cm (40.55")

Depth

53cm (20.87")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA993205

Dealers Internal Ref

7891

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Arcadia Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009

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A front-facing view of a vintage green painted wooden chest of drawers with two small upper drawers and three wide lower drawers, featuring turned wooden knobs and a bracket plinth base.

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Arcadia Antiques

Telephone 07768 666 833 or 01926 611923

Location

Westfields Farm
Fosse Way
Radford Semele
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV31 1XL

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/arcadia

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Items Sold 6,195

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectChests of Drawers
Period19th century
StyleEnglish Country House
MaterialPine, Wood
ColourGreen
MotifsTurned wooden knobs, Bracket feet, Keyhole escutcheons, Dovetailed drawers
SizeH 104 cm (41 in) x W 103 cm (41 in) x D 53 cm (21 in)

FAQs

Painted furniture has a long history in British domestic settings, often used in provincial workshops where less expensive timbers like pine were given a decorative finish to mimic more costly woods or to brighten dark rooms.

Traditional chests are typically constructed from solid timbers such as pine or deal, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer construction, pegged framing, and turned wooden knobs.

Authentic period paint finishes exhibit natural ageing characteristics, including craquelure, layered pigment depths, subtle wear patterns around the hardware, and the absence of modern synthetic undercoats.

A vintage painted chest provides a functional focal point in a modern bedroom or hallway, pairing effectively with minimalist walls and contemporary lighting to balance historical character with clean lines.

Preserve antique painted surfaces by keeping them away from direct sunlight and high humidity fluctuations, dusting gently with a dry microfibre cloth, and avoiding chemical cleaners or abrasive agents.