What is a graduated chest of drawers?

A graduated chest of drawers is a storage unit where each descending drawer is deeper than the one above it. This design creates a balanced appearance and accommodates larger items at the bottom. Such pieces date predominantly from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, constructed in mahogany, oak, or cedar by period joiners.

How do I identify a George III chest?

George III chests typically display refined mahogany construction, often featuring brass drop handles and bracket feet. The proportions are balanced, and many examples incorporate bow fronts or sliding shelves. Examining the secondary timbers inside the drawers helps confirm the period of manufacture alongside the exterior style.

What woods were used for Georgian chests?

Cabinet makers of the Georgian era predominantly utilised mahogany, oak, and cedar for these chests. Figure variations like flame mahogany appear on high-status examples. Alternative timbers such as yew wood, rosewood, and walnut also feature across different regional workshops and stylistic periods.

Where were these chests placed originally?

These pieces served as primary bedchamber furniture for storing garments and linens. Dressing chests also incorporated surface space for personal grooming. Today, they function equally well in hallways, living rooms, and bedrooms to provide substantial concealed storage.

Search 0

47,262 PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 112 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS

Sorted by

Per page

VISITOR LOGIN DEALER LOGIN

Saved

GIFTSNEW

Georgian Graduated Chest Drawers

112 ITEMS ADDED TODAY

Visitor Login (saved items)

Sort Order

Items Per Page

Georgian Graduated Chest Drawers

20 items · page 2 of 2

← Page 2 of 2 →

A georgian graduated chest drawers brings architectural proportion and generous storage into a room, crafted in rich timber with descending drawer depths.

18th century

Save

George 111 Mahogany Chest of 6 Drawers

From E W Cousins and Son

£1,250

3+ MONTHS AGO

chest of drawers

18th century

Save

Small 18th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers

From Holmes Antiques

£2,200

3+ MONTHS AGO

chest of drawers

1900 - 1920

Save

Chest

From Carradale Farm Antiques

£675

3+ MONTHS AGO

chest of drawers

18th century

Save

Georgian Oak Chest of Drawers

From Harrison Antique Furniture

£590

3+ MONTHS AGO

chest of drawers

← 1 2 →

65,485

Antiques For Sale

112

Antiques Approved Today

4,449

Antique Uploads This Month

441,074

Total Antiques Sold

Georgian Graduated Chest Drawers

George 111 Mahogany Chest of 6 Drawers

Small 18th Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Chest

Georgian Oak Chest of Drawers

Add keywords to the filter

Price

Era

Period

Style

Material

Origin

Stock Location

Recently Added

Online Payments

Categories