What is oyster veneer?

Oyster veneer consists of transverse slices taken from small tree branches or roots. These circular pieces create patterned surfaces resembling oyster shells. Cabinetmakers arranged these sections across drawer fronts and tops during the seventeenth century to display decorative grain.

How do I style an oyster chest?

An antique oyster veneer chest functions well as a focal point in a hallway or living room. Its patterned timber surface pairs effectively with plain walls. Keep the top uncluttered to allow the circular wood grain patterns to remain the primary visual feature.

How do I identify William and Mary pieces?

William and Mary furniture typically exhibits geometric veneering, panelled drawer fronts, and inverted cup or trumpet turning on stands. These pieces date from the late seventeenth to early eighteenth century. Look for walnut, laburnum, or olivewood timbers combined with intricate boxwood stringing.

What woods were used for veneer?

Cabinetmakers utilised walnut, laburnum, olivewood, and yew for cutting circular veneer sections. These woods provided distinct colour variations and ring patterns. Boxwood was frequently used alongside these timbers for contrasting stringing and inlay details.

Search 0

17,526 PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 44 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS

Sorted by

Per page

VISITOR LOGIN DEALER LOGIN

Saved

Oyster Veneer Drawers

44 ITEMS ADDED TODAY

Visitor Login (saved items)

Sort Order

Items Per Page

Antique Oyster Veneer Drawers

20 items · page 2 of 2

← Page 2 of 2 →

Antique oyster veneer drawers bring supreme circular grain patterns into a room, offering rich timber surfaces shaped in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.

William and Mary Period Circa 1680 Oyster Olive and Inlaid Chest
of of Drawers

17th century

Save

William and Mary Period Circa 1680 Oyster Olive and Inlaid Chest of of Drawers

From Park Lodge Antiques

£16,500

3+ MONTHS AGO

chest of drawers

17th century

Save

Fine 17th Century William and Mary Burr Walnut Marquetry Chest of Drawers

From Park Lodge Antiques

£39,000

3+ MONTHS AGO

chest of drawers

18th century

Save

Oyster Veneer Chest of Drawers

From The Fine Art Fund

£1,950

3+ MONTHS AGO

chest of drawers

17th century

Save

Stunning Oyster Laburnum Chest of Drawers

From Philip Hunt Antiques

£5,950

3+ MONTHS AGO

chest of drawers

← 1 2 →

65,496

Antiques For Sale

Antiques Approved Today

3,424

Antique Uploads This Month

440,232

Total Antiques Sold

Antique Oyster Veneer Drawers

William and Mary Period Circa 1680 Oyster Olive and Inlaid Chest of of Drawers

Fine 17th Century William and Mary Burr Walnut Marquetry Chest of Drawers

Oyster Veneer Chest of Drawers

Stunning Oyster Laburnum Chest of Drawers

Add keywords to the filter

Price

Era

Period

Style

Material

Origin

Stock Location

Recently Added

Online Payments

Categories