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18th Century Miniature Chest of Drawers
For sale by Wakelin and Linfield
for sale €1,697     $1,842
£1,450

Wakelin and Linfield

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    Specialists in formal and country antique furniture and decorative items from 16th to 20th centuries
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18th Century Miniature Chest of Drawers

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Late 18th century miniature chest of drawers in mahogany with rosewood cross banding, holly and box stinging and decorative inlaid urn to the top and fans on the drawer fronts, the whole raised on out swept feet. England. C.1780

Date of Manufacture

Wakelin and Linfield has dated these Antique Miniature Chest Drawers to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
20.5cm (8.07")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245014
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West Sussex based specialists in formal and country antique furniture, decorative items, ceramics, art and sculpture from the 16th to 20th centuries. High St, Petworth, GU28 0AU

Description
Late 18th century miniature chest of drawers in mahogany with rosewood cross banding, holly and box stinging and decorative inlaid urn to the top and fans on the drawer fronts, the whole raised on out swept feet. England. C.1780
Date of Manufacture

Wakelin and Linfield has dated these Antique Miniature Chest Drawers to the 18th Century.

Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
20.5cm (8.07")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245014
Wakelin and Linfield
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2026

Specialists in formal and country antique furniture and decorative items from 16th to 20th centuries

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Wakelin and Linfield is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I An 18th-century miniature mahogany chest of drawers featuring wood inlay, an urn motif on the top surface, turned wooden knobs, and brass escutcheons.

18th Century Miniature Chest of Drawers

Archive II An 18th-century miniature mahogany chest of drawers featuring wood inlay, an urn motif on the top surface, turned wooden knobs, and brass escutcheons. View II
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Wakelin and Linfield
Telephone 07850 350829
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High Street
Petworth
West Sussex
GU28 0AU
United Kingdom

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Tuesday to Saturdays
10:30 - 4:30

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Wakelin and Linfield
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An 18th-century miniature mahogany chest of drawers featuring wood inlay, an urn motif on the top surface, turned wooden knobs, and brass escutcheons.
18th Century Miniature Chest of Drawers
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An 18th-century miniature mahogany chest of drawers featuring wood inlay, an urn motif on the top surface, turned wooden knobs, and brass escutcheons.
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  • ObjectMiniature Chest of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Satinwood Inlay, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsUrn inlay, Fan spandrels, Turned knobs, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 24 cm (9 in) x W 26 cm (10 in) x D 20.5 cm (8 in)

This late 18th century miniature chest of drawers reflects Georgian style and British craftsmanship from around 1780. The piece uses mahogany timber with a warm brown finish, accented by rosewood crossbanding, holly and box stringing, and satinwood inlay showing an urn motif on the top surface and fan spandrels on the drawer fronts. Small turned wooden knobs pull each drawer, while brass escutcheons surround the keyholes, and the carcass rests on swept bracket feet. Measuring 24 cm high, 26 cm wide and 20.5 cm deep, the miniature proportions sit comfortably on a sideboard top, desk or cabinet surface in a gentleman's library or study. Today, the chest provides compact tabletop storage for small collectibles, jewellery or desk accessories. The detailed parquetry and fine stringing make it an attractive decorative display item that adds period character to traditional interiors. The sturdy wooden construction ensures everyday functionality while maintaining its historic appearance in a modern home.

FAQs

Apprentice chests are scale models of full-sized furniture constructed by 18th and 19th-century cabinetmakers to demonstrate technical proficiency in joinery, marquetry, and drawer fitting prior to becoming master craftsmen.

Craftsmen typically utilised fine hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, and rosewood, often paired with decorative satinwood inlays, ebony stringing, hand-carved wooden knobs, and brass escutcheons.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, natural shrinkage along timber grain lines, hand-planed backboards, authentic patination, and proportional hardware matching period cabinetmaking standards.

These compact pieces function well as elevated storage on a sideboard top, executive desk, or mantelpiece, serving as decorative containers for trinkets, stationery, or jewellery.

Keep the wood preserved by dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth, applying a thin coat of natural beeswax annually, and placing the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent wood movement.
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