What is a geometric moulded chest?

A geometric moulded chest is a seventeenth-century wooden storage unit featuring raised wooden pieces glued and pinned to the drawer fronts in repeating patterns. These patterns create a distinct architectural depth on the facade, separating them from flat-fronted furniture of later eras.

How old are most of these chests?

The majority of these chests date from the seventeenth century, specifically the reign of Charles II and the William and Mary period. Some later revival pieces appear from around nineteen hundred, reproducing the earlier styles using aged timber.

What woods were used to make them?

Oak is the predominant timber found in these constructions, serving as the sturdy base for carcases and drawer linings. Cabinetmakers also incorporated walnut, fruitwood, and decorative veneers to add colour contrast and visual texture to the geometric designs.

How do two-part chests function?

Two-part chests are built as two separate stacking cabinets rather than a single tall carcase. This design originated to ease movement through narrow staircases and doorways in seventeenth-century dwellings.

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A geometric moulded chest is a sturdy seventeenth-century storage piece defined by projecting wooden panels on the drawer fronts.

Charles II Moulded Front Oak Chest of Drawers

17th century

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Charles II Moulded Front Oak Chest of Drawers

From Moxhams Antiques

£2,450

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chest of drawers

17th century

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Charles II Oak Moulded Chest of Drawers

From Dickinsons Antiques

£1,900

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Antique Style Oak Dresser Dating from Around 1900

1900 - 1920

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Antique Style Oak Dresser Dating from Around 1900

From James R Millington Antiques

£345

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sideboards

17th century

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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

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

From Mersham Manor Antiques

£995

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cupboards

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

From Hingstons of Wilton

£1,375

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chest of drawers

17th century

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Charles II Oak Two-part Chest of Drawers with Geometric Mouldings

From Hand of Glory

£1,600

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chest of drawers

Seventeenth Century Oak and Oyster Veneered Chest.

17th century

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Seventeenth Century Oak and Oyster Veneered Chest.

From Reindeer Antiques

£5,950

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chest of drawers

Several chests still retain their original complex steel locks, designed to keep household valuables safe from roving seventeenth-century domestic staff.

17th century

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17th Century Oak 3 Drawer Chest of Drawers

From Elmgarden

£2,500

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chest of drawers

18th century

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Antique 18th Century Quality Oak Jacobean Chest of Drawers

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£1,850

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chest of drawers

17th century

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Handsome 17th Century Oak Chest of Drawers

From Mersham Manor Antiques

£1,295

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chest of drawers

18th century

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Stunning Early 18th Century Georgian Chest of Drawers

From Driscolls Antiques Ltd

£1,450

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chest of drawers

19th century

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Antique 19th Century Chest of Drawers

From Penderyn Antiques

£795

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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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Geometric Moulded Chest

Charles II Moulded Front Oak Chest of Drawers

Charles II Oak Moulded Chest of Drawers

Antique Style Oak Dresser Dating from Around 1900

17th Century Oak Moulded Front Small Chest of Drawers

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

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

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

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

Charles II Oak Two-part Chest of Drawers with Geometric Mouldings

Seventeenth Century Oak and Oyster Veneered Chest.

17th Century Oak 3 Drawer Chest of Drawers

Antique 18th Century Quality Oak Jacobean Chest of Drawers

Handsome 17th Century Oak Chest of Drawers

Stunning Early 18th Century Georgian Chest of Drawers

Antique 19th Century Chest of Drawers

Rare Charles II Walnut & Fruitwood Chest of Drawers

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