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A Lovely George I Oyster Veneered Chest on Stand
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A Lovely George I Oyster Veneered Chest on Stand

18th century
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A Super George Ist Chest on Stand veneered in Oyster Walnut it has a band on inlay around each drawer front, it is in two parts top and bottom the bottom stands on original cabriole legs , the sides and top are also veneered with Walnut. This is a lovely early piece in Excellent condition with a pleasing colour and Patina

circa 1720

DIMENSIONS

WIDTH 100 CMS

DEPTH 54 CMS

HEIGHT 147 CMS

Physical Dimensions
Height
147cm (57.87")
Width
100cm (39.37")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Declaration

Wickersley Antiques has dated this Oyster Veneered Chest Stand to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1116077
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Description
A Super George Ist Chest on Stand veneered in Oyster Walnut it has a band on inlay around each drawer front, it is in two parts top and bottom the bottom stands on original cabriole legs , the sides and top are also veneered with Walnut. This is a lovely early piece in Excellent condition with a pleasing colour and Patina

circa 1720

DIMENSIONS

WIDTH 100 CMS

DEPTH 54 CMS

HEIGHT 147 CMS

Height
147cm (57.87")
Width
100cm (39.37")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Date of Manufacture

Wickersley Antiques has dated this Oyster Veneered Chest Stand to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1116077
Wickersley Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2011
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Trade Associations

Wickersley Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I A George I walnut chest on stand featuring oyster veneered drawer fronts, brass drop handles, a shaped apron, and cabriole legs.

A Lovely George I Oyster Veneered Chest on Stand

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Wickersley Antiques
Telephone 07802 196 675 or 01142 851 486
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Exhibiting and Trading from Hemswell Antique Centre
Caenby Corner
Gainsborough
Lincolnshire
DN21 5TJ
United Kingdom
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A George I walnut chest on stand featuring oyster veneered drawer fronts, brass drop handles, a shaped apron, and cabriole legs.
A Lovely George I Oyster veneered Chest on Stand
Ref: SA1116077
A George I walnut chest on stand featuring oyster veneered drawer fronts, brass drop handles, a shaped apron, and cabriole legs.
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  • ObjectChest on Stand
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge I
  • MaterialWalnut, Boxwood, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsOyster veneering, Feather banding, Shaped apron, Cabriole legs
  • SizeH 147 cm (58 in) x W 100 cm (39 in) x D 54 cm (21 in)

This George I chest on stand is an English Country House piece from the Georgian period, dating from circa 1720. It is constructed from walnut and boxwood, finished with a warm brown colour, oyster veneering, and feather banding across the two-part top and bottom sections. The upper section contains five graduated drawers with brass drop handles and central keyhole escutcheons, while the lower section includes a central small drawer flanked by two side drawers above a shaped apron. The piece stands on original cabriole legs with pad feet, and features visible grain patterns on the drawer fronts and borders of boxwood stringing. Dimensions are 147 cm high, 100 cm wide, and 54 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this chest on stand provides practical storage for a bedroom, dressing room, hallway, or living area. It serves as a statement storage chest or a decorative side unit, accommodating folded garments, accessories, or linens. The elevated stance and compact footprint allow it to fit against a wall in traditional or transitional interiors while maintaining floor clearance beneath the shaped apron.

FAQs

A George I chest on stand is a two-part English storage piece originating in the early 18th century, featuring an upper chest of drawers mounted upon an elevated base or table frame.

These pieces typically feature thin transverse slices of tree branches, often walnut or laburnum, arranged in geometric patterns and laid over solid pine or oak carcases.

Authentic pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joints, thick veneers, oak drawer linings with grain running front-to-back, and original brass drop handles with split-pin fixings.

Position the piece as a focal point in a hallway, bedroom, or living area, balancing its rich timber tones against neutral walls and simple contemporary accessories.

Keep the furniture away from direct heat sources and fluctuating humidity to prevent veneer lifting, dusting regularly with a soft cloth and applying beeswax occasionally.
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