How do I date these pieces?

Dating relies on construction methods, timber choice, and the style of applied mouldings. Pieces from the Charles II period often exhibit complex geometric fronts on two-part carcases. Hardware placement and lock mechanisms also provide chronological markers. Later adaptations typically disturb the uniformity of the original seventeenth-century construction.

Where were these pieces used?

These storage items stood in chambers, halls, and parlours of seventeenth-century homes. Chests held textiles, documents, and valuables securely under lock. Dresser bases functioned in service rooms and large kitchens for storing tableware and provisions. Their heavy timber build suited the domestic routines of the period.

How do I care for oak moulding?

Maintain stable humidity levels in the room to prevent timber shrinkage and veneer lifting. Direct sunlight will fade the natural colour and dry out the old wood. Apply traditional beeswax sparingly to nourish the surface. Avoid modern liquid polishes that build up a residue over the old patina.

Are these pieces entirely original?

Many surviving examples incorporate repairs, updated handles, or later board replacements accumulated over centuries of use. Descriptions indicate whether elements like feet or cupboard additions date to later periods. Examining the interior construction reveals the extent of replacement timber. Original locks and backboards enhance the historical integrity of the piece.

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These pieces of 17th century oak moulding bring substantial seventeenth-century timber and geometric design into a room.

Seventeenth Century Oak and Oyster Veneered Chest.

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Seventeenth Century Oak and Oyster Veneered Chest.

From Reindeer Antiques

£5,950

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chest of drawers

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17th Century Oak 3 Drawer Chest of Drawers

From Elmgarden

£2,500

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17th Century Oak Moulded Front Small Chest of Drawers

From Blank Canvas Antiques

£1,850

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chest of drawers

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Good Charles II Oak Chest of Drawers – Moulded Front, Circa 1680

From Salisbury Antiques Centre

£1,100

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chest of drawers

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17th Century Charles II Oak Chest of Drawers on Later Cupboard

From Mersham Manor Antiques

£995

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cupboards

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17th Century Charles II Oak Geometric Chest of Drawers, C1680

From Anthony Short Antiques

£2,900

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chest of drawers

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Handsome 17th Century Oak Chest of Drawers

From Mersham Manor Antiques

£1,295

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chest of drawers

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Late 17th Century Oak Server or Low Dresser with Geometrically Moulded Drawer Fronts

From Havard and Havard

£2,250

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sideboards

17th century

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17th Century Charles II Oak Geometric Chest of Drawers, C1680

From Anthony Short Antiques

£2,900

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chest of drawers

17th century

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Rare Charles II Walnut & Fruitwood Chest of Drawers

From Holmes Antiques

£2,500

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Several chests feature snakewood and fruitwood decorations, proving that seventeenth-century joiners enjoyed exotic flair just as much as plain English oak.

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Jacobean Oak Chest of Drawers with Original Brasses, C.1680

From Hingstons of Wilton

£1,375

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chest of drawers

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Early 18th Century Oak Moulded Front Chest of Drawers from the Stuart Period

From Martlesham Antiques

£2,550

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17th Century Charles II Oak Chest of Drawers C. 1680

From School House Antiques

£2,150

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chest of drawers

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17th Century Moulded Oak Chest of Drawers.

From Dickinsons Antiques

£1,450

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chest of drawers

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A Rare Charles II Oak Chest of Drawers

From Holmes Antiques

£2,800

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Oak Moulded-front Chest with Snakewood and Fruitwood Decoration

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Oak Moulded-front Chest with Snakewood and Fruitwood Decoration

From Moxhams Antiques

£2,950

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chest of drawers

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17th Century Oak Moulding

Seventeenth Century Oak and Oyster Veneered Chest.

17th Century Oak 3 Drawer Chest of Drawers

17th Century Oak Moulded Front Small Chest of Drawers

Good Charles II Oak Chest of Drawers – Moulded Front, Circa 1680

17th Century Charles II Oak Chest of Drawers on Later Cupboard

17th Century Charles II Oak Geometric Chest of Drawers, C1680

Handsome 17th Century Oak Chest of Drawers

Late 17th Century Oak Server or Low Dresser with Geometrically Moulded Drawer Fronts

17th Century Charles II Oak Geometric Chest of Drawers, C1680

Rare Charles II Walnut & Fruitwood Chest of Drawers

Jacobean Oak Chest of Drawers with Original Brasses, C.1680

Early 18th Century Oak Moulded Front Chest of Drawers from the Stuart Period

17th Century Charles II Oak Chest of Drawers C. 1680

17th Century Moulded Oak Chest of Drawers.

A Rare Charles II Oak Chest of Drawers

Oak Moulded-front Chest with Snakewood and Fruitwood Decoration

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