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Description

Late c19th /early C20th in the George II manner, burr-walnut of small proportions the cross-banded top over arrangement of drawers with brass plate handles, raised on bracket feet.

Physical Dimensions

Height

79cm (31.10")

Width

60cm (23.62")

Depth

49cm (19.29")

Declaration

Antiques Decorative has dated this Antique Walnut Chest of Drawers to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

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SA1150986

Description

Late c19th /early C20th in the George II manner, burr-walnut of small proportions the cross-banded top over arrangement of drawers with brass plate handles, raised on bracket feet.

Physical Dimensions

Height

79cm (31.10")

Width

60cm (23.62")

Depth

49cm (19.29")

Date of Manufacture

Antiques Decorative has dated this Antique Walnut Chest of Drawers to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1150986

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With over 30 years in the london antiques world, I have since established a dealership supplying the trade and private clients.

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ObjectChest of Drawers
Period1900 - 1920
StyleGeorgian
MaterialWalnut, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsBurr walnut veneer, Brass drop handles, Bracket feet, Dovetail joints
SizeH 79 cm (31 in) x W 60 cm (24 in) x D 49 cm (19 in)

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Walnut rose to prominence in cabinet making during the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries, prized for its rich grain patterns and durability before mahogany became the dominant wood.

Authentic pieces typically feature solid timber frames with decorative veneers such as burr walnut, joined using traditional hand-cut dovetails and fitted with solid brass hardware.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the drawer construction for hand-cut dovetails, tool marks, patination on the timber, and the consistency of the secondary woods used in the interior frame.

An antique chest provides textural contrast in a modern setting when paired with minimalist decor, neutral walls, and contemporary lighting to highlight the rich wood grain.

Preservation requires keeping wooden furniture away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber splitting, maintaining stable indoor humidity, and treating periodically with traditional beeswax.