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English Bow Front Chest of Drawers
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English Bow Front Chest of Drawers

18th century
For Sale by Arcadia Antiques
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Late 18th century English painted bow front oak chest of drawers. 1780.

Internal reference: C

Code: 8935

Dimensions:

W: 41" (104.1 cm)

H: 40" (101.6 cm)

D: 21" (53.3 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated these Green Bowfront Chest Drawers to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1146161
Dealers Internal Reference
8935
Description
Late 18th century English painted bow front oak chest of drawers. 1780.

Internal reference: C

Code: 8935

Dimensions:

W: 41" (104.1 cm)

H: 40" (101.6 cm)

D: 21" (53.3 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated these Green Bowfront Chest Drawers to the 18th Century.

Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1146161
Dealers Internal Ref
8935
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An antique olive green painted bowfront chest of drawers with two short over three long drawers and oval brass handles.
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English Bow Front Chest of Drawers

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Telephone 07768 666 833 or 01926 611923
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Westfields Farm
Fosse Way
Radford Semele
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV31 1XL
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An antique olive green painted bowfront chest of drawers with two short over three long drawers and oval brass handles.
English Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Ref: SA1146161
An antique olive green painted bowfront chest of drawers with two short over three long drawers and oval brass handles.
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  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialPainted Wood, Brass
  • ColourOlive Green
  • MotifsBowfront facade, Splayed bracket feet, Oval brass plate handles, Graduated drawers
  • SizeH 102 cm (40 in) x W 104 cm (41 in) x D 53 cm (21 in)

This late 18th century Georgian bow front chest of drawers stems from the English country house tradition. The piece uses painted oak in an olive green colour, complemented by brass hardware. Observable details include a bowfront facade, splayed bracket feet, oval brass plate handles, and graduated drawers. The structure comprises two short drawers positioned over three long drawers, all fitted with small keyholes. It measures 102 cm high, 104 cm wide, and 53 cm deep. In a contemporary home interior, this chest of drawers suits placement in a bedroom, hallway, or living space to provide functional storage. The proportions allow it to stand neatly against a wall while holding folded garments, linens, or household items. The traditional design integrates easily into period or classic interior schemes, bringing a practical surface and traditional English storage furniture into daily use.

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An English bowfront chest of drawers features a convex, curved front facade designed to soften the silhouette of the piece while maximising interior storage space. Popularised during the late 18th and early 19th centuries in Georgian and Regency Britain, this design offered an elegant alternative to flat-fronted chests.

Historically, these pieces were constructed using timber frameworks of mahogany, walnut, or pine, often accented with brass oval ring handles or backplates. Curved drawer fronts were crafted through steam-bending or veneering layered woods over curved cores, typically assembled with hand-cut dovetail joints.

Authentic period examples feature hand-cut dovetail joints on drawer linings, uneven hand-sawn backboards, and original locks or escutcheons. Inspecting the drawer sides and underside reveals hand-planing marks and natural timber shrinkage typical of historic craftsmanship.

A painted bowfront chest works well as a focal point in a hallway, bedroom, or living area. Balance its curved silhouette by positioning artwork or an architectural mirror above it, flanked by contemporary table lamps or ceramic vessels.

Keep the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent paint flaking or timber warping. Dust regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth and apply microcrystalline wax sparingly to preserve the painted finish and lubricate drawer runners.
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