Georgian Chest Of Drawers 2 Over 3 Configuration Later Painted Icy Mottled Blue
Stock No
WA173
2023
- £1,250.00
- €1,441 Euro
- $1,684 US Dollar
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Item Description
This handsome straight-fronted Georgian chest of drawers dates to the later 18th century and represents a particularly strong and honest example of its type. Constructed from solid, well-seasoned old-growth timber, it displays the robust, practical cabinet making for which the Georgian period is rightly admired.
The chest is arranged in a traditional two-over-three drawer configuration, offering generous and varied storage. The drawers are notably solid and well-constructed, retaining their original drawer linings which remain durable, stable, and fully functional - a testament to both material quality and skilled workmanship.
Later finished in an icy mottled blue specialist distressed finish, the surface has been sensitively applied to suit the architectural simplicity of the form. While it is never possible to recreate the patina of an untouched Georgian surface, this finish sits comfortably with the period, offering a fresh yet sympathetic perspective without compromising the integrity of the underlying structure. The “flesh and bones” remain entirely intact; only the outermost cosmetic layers have been updated.
Of particular note is the survival of the original hand-made brass hardware, including finely fretted backplates, elegant swan-neck loop handles, and original escutcheons - all correct to the period and beautifully proportioned. The chest stands on traditional Georgian bracket feet, grounding the piece with both visual balance and structural strength.
This is a sound, stable, and highly usable Georgian chest - equally suited to a classical interior or as a quietly confident contrast in a more contemporary setting.
Historical Context
Chests of drawers such as this became an essential feature of Georgian domestic interiors, valued for their practicality, durability, and restrained architectural elegance. Designed for bedrooms, dressing rooms, and family spaces, they reflect a period when craftsmanship, proportion, and longevity were paramount.
Item Info
Seller
Seller Location
Poling, Sussex
Item Dimensions
H: 99cm W: 99cm D: 48cm
Period
19thC
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
Poling, Sussex
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Contact No
+44 (0)7717 321455
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