What is a geometric panelled chest?

A geometric panelled chest is a heavy storage item from the seventeenth or eighteenth century, built mainly from oak with decorative raised mouldings on the front. These pieces function as chests of drawers, mule chests, or coffers, providing both surface utility and period character.

How were these chests used historically?

Households utilised these substantial pieces to store textiles, garments, linen, and family valuables securely in domestic chambers. The inclusion of lower drawers in mule chests allowed easier access to stored goods without lifting the main lid.

How do I date a geometric chest?

Dating relies on observing construction methods, timber choice, hardware styles, and the specific geometric arrangement of the mouldings. Pieces span from seventeenth-century Jacobean and William and Mary eras through to later eighteenth-century interpretations and arts and crafts revivals.

How do I care for antique oak furniture?

Maintain antique oak by keeping it away from direct heat sources and sudden humidity changes to prevent timber splitting. Apply traditional wax sparingly and buff gently with a soft cloth to preserve the natural patination of the wood.

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A geometric panelled chest offers robust seventeenth-century storage, built from solid oak with striking moulded fronts that anchor an interior.

17th century

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Charles II Oak Moulded Chest of Drawers

From Dickinsons Antiques

£1,900

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chest of drawers

17th century

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Oak Walnut and Fruitwood Chest

From Hansord Antiques

£3,750

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18th century

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18th Century Oak Mule Chest

From W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd

£3,250

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17th century

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A Late 17th Century Oak Chest of Drawers Circa 1680

From Chapel Antiques

£1,550

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chest of drawers

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

Exceptionally Fine Oak Mule Chest from the Jacobean Period.

17th century

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Exceptionally Fine Oak Mule Chest from the Jacobean Period.

From Stalham Antique Gallery

£1,150

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chests

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

17th century

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Late 17th Century Oak Chest of Drawers, Circa 1680

From Surrey Antiques by Gary J Hall

£1,400

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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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chest of drawers

Listings feature oak and fruitwood chests spanning the seventeenth century, the William and Mary period, and nineteen-hundred arts and crafts revivals.

17th century

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Fabulous Oak Coffer

From Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

£895

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chests

17th century

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17th Century Cedar Wood Chest of Drawers

From Midwinter Antiques

£2,800

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chest of drawers

17th century

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Charles II Oak 2 Part Chest

From Salisbury Antiques Centre

£1,250

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chest of drawers

Antique English William and Mary Period Oak Chest C.1690

18th century

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Antique English William and Mary Period Oak Chest C.1690

From Minerva Antiques Ltd

£4,650

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chest of drawers

1900 - 1920

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Arts and Crafts Panelled Oak Coffer

From Elmgarden

£660

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Oak Moulded-front Chest with Snakewood and Fruitwood Decoration

17th century

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Oak Moulded-front Chest with Snakewood and Fruitwood Decoration

From Moxhams Antiques

£2,950

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Geometric Panelled Chest

Charles II Oak Moulded Chest of Drawers

Oak Walnut and Fruitwood Chest

18th Century Oak Mule Chest

A Late 17th Century Oak Chest of Drawers Circa 1680

17th Century Oak 3 Drawer Chest of Drawers

Antique 18th Century Quality Oak Jacobean Chest of Drawers

Exceptionally Fine Oak Mule Chest from the Jacobean Period.

Handsome 17th Century Oak Chest of Drawers

Late 17th Century Oak Chest of Drawers, Circa 1680

Rare Charles II Walnut & Fruitwood Chest of Drawers

Fabulous Oak Coffer

17th Century Cedar Wood Chest of Drawers

Charles II Oak 2 Part Chest

Antique English William and Mary Period Oak Chest C.1690

Arts and Crafts Panelled Oak Coffer

Oak Moulded-front Chest with Snakewood and Fruitwood Decoration

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