George II Walnut Chest 18th Century | Sellingantiques.co.uk

Name: George II Walnut Chest of Drawers. Circa 1730
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1033219
Price: 4850 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

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A rectangular George II walnut chest of drawers featuring herringbone inlay, brass drop handles, key escutcheons, and bracket feet.

George II walnut chest of drawers. Circa 1730

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ObjectChest of Drawers
Period18th century
StyleGeorge II
MaterialWalnut, Oak, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsHerringbone inlay, Brass drop handles, Bracket feet, Escutcheons
SizeH 93 cm (37 in) x W 96 cm (38 in) x D 52 cm (20 in)

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The George II style, spanning from 1727 to 1760, is characterised by a transition from heavy baroque influences to lighter, more refined classical designs, often featuring rich veneers like walnut and mahogany, bracket feet, and refined brass hardware.

Cabinet makers of this era typically used native oak or pine for carcases and drawer linings, applying fine veneers such as walnut to the exterior surfaces. Construction methods included hand-cut dovetail joints on drawers and tongue-and-groove backboards.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the hand-cut dovetails, original brasses or backplate impressions, timber shrinkage patterns, secondary woods such as oak or Scots pine, and the presence of hand-planed surfaces rather than modern machine marks.

An antique walnut chest serves as a focal storage piece in a modern bedroom or living room, grounding minimalist or neutral spaces with its warm tone and natural grain patterns, topped with simple ceramic or bronze decor.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels away from direct sunlight and heat sources, avoiding silicone-based polishes, and applying microcrystalline wax occasionally to protect the historical finish and fragile veneers.

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George II Walnut Chest of Drawers. Circa 1730

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