Georgian Chest On Stand C.1760-1780 In Distressed Mottled Blue Finish

A handsome Georgian chest on stand of strong architectural form dating to circa1760-1780, later hand painted in a specialist distressed mottled chalky blue finish - retaining its original proportions, strong cabinetwork construction and brass hardware

At a Glance - Appeal, Desirability & Collectibility

• Date: Georgian period, circa 1760-1780
• Origin: England
• Form: Chest on stand with graduated drawers above and cupboard base
• Materials: Solid hardwood with original hand-made brass handles
• Construction: Traditional Georgian cabinetwork with robust original structure
• Finish: Later painted Distressed Mottled Chalky Blue, hand-mixed in a historically appropriate • Georgian palette
• Condition: Structurally sound with excellent original framework; surface finish professionally applied with gentle wear and patination consistent with age and sympathetic restoration
• Storage: Capacious and practical arrangement of drawers in varying sizes
• Dimensions:
• Top section height: 99cm (39")
• Base section height: 50cm (19.7")
• Overall: H: 143cm (56.3") | W: 103cm (40.6") | D: 55cm (21.7")
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• Desirability
• A classic Georgian furniture form with confident architectural presence
• Original brass hardware of correct period design and quality
• Rare combination of strong original construction with a refined later decorative finish
• Equally suited to traditional interiors or as a statement piece in contemporary settings
• Practical storage combined with clear decorative impact

Brief Historical Note - Use & Context

Chests on stand were an important development in Georgian domestic furniture, offering increased storage while elevating the chest both physically and visually within an interior. Typically used in bedrooms, dressing rooms and principal chambers, they provided organised storage for clothing, linens and personal effects, with the stand improving access and protecting the chest from damp floors.

During the Georgian period, painted furniture was widely used, particularly where refinement of colour and surface was desired. While original finishes do not survive on this piece, the later hand-painted chalky blue finish has been sensitively chosen to reflect historically appropriate palettes, allowing the chest’s strong form and original craftsmanship to remain the focus.