Summary:
• Item: Chest of drawers
• Circa: 1970
• Provenance: England, UK
• Wood: Burr Walnut
• Small proportions
• Fold-over hinged top
• Twin pull out slides to support top
• Converts into a small writing table
• Georgian style swan neck handles
• Brass escutcheons
• Dovetailed drawer construction
• Cock-beaded drawer fronts
• Georgian style bracket feet
• Lovely patination & original colour
• Excellent quality & condition
• Solid in joint
• Free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14-day UK returns period
Description:
Here is a fine quality antique English Georgian style burr walnut bedside chest of drawers, with a folding top to convert into a writing table / desk, with small proportions, circa 1970, in excellent original condition. The hinged top is decorated with stunning burr walnut quarter veneers. The top folds over, with the support of the twin pull-out stops below, to convert into a small writing desk. The chest incorporates four graduating drawers, decorated with fine cock-beading and Georgian style brass swan neck handles and back plates.
The drawers are dovetailed with mahogany drawer linings. The drawers are in good working order; they are clean inside and close flush to the frame. The base of the chest is moulded with central drop frieze and stands on Georgian style bracket feet.
The chest features a rich burr walnut colour, with a wonderful grain configuration to the front and sides. As it boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic colour and patination; this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received.
This bedside chest of drawers would look superb in a variety of rooms, especially the bedroom. This chest of drawers would certainly grace any home. So, don’t miss out on your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.
Condition Report:
This chest is in excellent condition having been cleaned and polished in our workshop. There are nominal old use marks to the top, corners and leading edges and inside of drawers, but nothing significant considering the age of the item (please see photos of top of chest). The fold over top retains the original brass hinges, which are in excellent condition. The drawers retain the original Georgian style brass swan neck handles and key escutcheons. The dovetailed drawers are mahogany lined and close flush to the frame. The chest benefits from a lovely warm burr walnut colour and patination, with a wonderful grain configuration. The chest stands on its original bracket feet. The chest is of extremely good quality.
Dimensions:
External Height = 79.8cm or 31⅜” or 2ft 7⅜”
External Width = 60cm or 23⅝” or 1ft 11⅝”
External Depth = 35cm or 13¾” or 1ft 1¾
Desk Writing Height = 77.5cm or 30½” or 2ft 6½”
Desk Writing Width = 59cm or 23¼” or 1ft 11¼”
Desk Writing Depth = 70.2cm or 27⅝” or 2ft 3⅝”
Desk Knee Height = 66.4cm or 26⅛” or 2ft 2⅛”
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Ref. Chest of Drawers 75