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Early 18th Century, English Walnut Chest on Stand Circa 1730, 161cm Tall
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Early 18th Century, English Walnut Chest on Stand Circa 1730, 161cm Tall

18th century
Sold 22 July 2025 · Gilt and Gesso
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Early 18th Century, English Walnut Chest on Stand circa 1730, 161cm tall.

A fine quality English antique chest on stand circa 1730.

A walnut veneer chest on stand measuring 161cm tall with a 2 over 3 drawer upper arrangement and 3 drawers to the base. Each fitted with oak lined drawers with matching dovetail joints and original, complete set of hand chases brass handles, all with wire straps behind, evidence of an early example, probably George 1 to early George 11, TBV, early Georgian.

The 161cm tall chest on stand measures 96cm wide and 55cm deep, standing upon 4 cabriole legs and pad feet. Recently back from the workshop for some minor cosmetic conservation, very original and very ready to go.

Presented in mostly excellent condition with evidence of some timeworn wear in areas but really very nominal and a most excellent piece of English antique furniture, very stable, stands well and imminently useable as a daily household working furniture piece.

Dimensions

Height 161cm

Width 96cm

Depth 55cm

A wonderful English country house antique aesthetic, a useable antique of both function and form that can enhance a classic or contemporary space, an interior design antique furniture piece of considerable appeal.

Please request more photos and any questions invited.

Free collection from Lewes, East Sussex.

U.K. delivery available.

We can recommend a whole of U.K. weekly delivery service at competitive prices, please enquire.

Date of Manufacture

Gilt and Gesso has dated this Walnut Chest on Stand to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
161cm (63.39")
Width
96cm (37.80")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Reference Numbers
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SA1100234
Description
Early 18th Century, English Walnut Chest on Stand circa 1730, 161cm tall.

A fine quality English antique chest on stand circa 1730.

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A walnut veneer chest on stand measuring 161cm tall with a 2 over 3 drawer upper arrangement and 3 drawers to the base.
Gilt and Gesso

Each fitted with oak lined drawers with matching dovetail joints and original, complete set of hand chases brass handles, all with wire straps behind, evidence of an early example, probably George 1 to early George 11, TBV, early Georgian.

fig 1. An early 18th-century walnut chest on stand featuring multiple stacked drawers, figured wood grain, and cabriole legs.
fig 1. Early 18th Century, English Walnut Chest on Stand Circa 1730, 161cm Tall

The 161cm tall chest on stand measures 96cm wide and 55cm deep, standing upon 4 cabriole legs and pad feet. Recently back from the workshop for some minor cosmetic conservation, very original and very ready to go.

fig 2. An early 18th-century walnut chest on stand featuring multiple stacked drawers, figured wood grain, and cabriole legs.
fig 2. Early 18th Century, English Walnut Chest on Stand Circa 1730, 161cm Tall

Presented in mostly excellent condition with evidence of some timeworn wear in areas but really very nominal and a most excellent piece of English antique furniture, very stable, stands well and imminently useable as a daily household working furniture piece.

fig 3. An early 18th-century walnut chest on stand featuring multiple stacked drawers, figured wood grain, and cabriole legs.
fig 3. Early 18th Century, English Walnut Chest on Stand Circa 1730, 161cm Tall

Dimensions

Height 161cm

Width 96cm

Depth 55cm

A wonderful English country house antique aesthetic, a useable antique of both function and form that can enhance a classic or contemporary space, an interior design antique furniture piece of considerable appeal.

fig 4. An early 18th-century walnut chest on stand featuring multiple stacked drawers, figured wood grain, and cabriole legs.
fig 4. Early 18th Century, English Walnut Chest on Stand Circa 1730, 161cm Tall

Please request more photos and any questions invited.

Free collection from Lewes, East Sussex.

U.K. delivery available.

We can recommend a whole of U.K. weekly delivery service at competitive prices, please enquire.

Date of Manufacture

Gilt and Gesso has dated this Walnut Chest on Stand to the 18th Century.

Height
161cm (63.39")
Width
96cm (37.80")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1100234
Gilt and Gesso
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2023
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Early 18th Century, English Walnut Chest on Stand Circa 1730, 161cm Tall

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An early 18th-century walnut chest on stand featuring multiple stacked drawers, figured wood grain, and cabriole legs.
Early 18th Century, English Walnut Chest on Stand circa 1730, 161cm tall
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An early 18th-century walnut chest on stand featuring multiple stacked drawers, figured wood grain, and cabriole legs.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChests on Stand
  • Period18th century
  • StyleEarly Georgian
  • MaterialWalnut, Oak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBook-matched walnut veneer, Cabriole legs, Brass drop handles and escutcheons, Frieze drawers
  • SizeH 161 cm (63 in) x W 96 cm (38 in) x D 55 cm (22 in)

FAQs

The chest on stand, or tallboy, gained prominence in England during the late 17th and early 18th centuries, evolving from earlier cabinet designs to provide elevated storage with enhanced aesthetic proportions.

These pieces were typically constructed using fine native timbers like walnut, often featuring figured grain veneers laid over oak or pine carcasses, complemented by hand-cut dovetail joints and cast brass hardware.

Authenticity is identified through construction hallmarks such as hand-beveled drawer linings, original or period-correct brass escutcheons and handles, hand-cut dovetailing, and natural timber oxidisation beneath the base.

A tall wooden chest provides strong vertical lines and rich texture, making it an effective anchor piece in a neutral modern room or a contrasting statement element in a minimalist hallway.

Maintain antique walnut by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources, dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth, and occasionally applying traditional beeswax to nourish the wood finish.
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