A Decorative 18th Century English Oak Chest of Drawers

A decorative 18th Century English oak chest of drawers.

The two plank moulded top above an applied front moulding with an ebony and fruit wood sunburst inlaid central door, flanked by two short above two long drawers having later but appropriate brass work. Having panelled sides and resting on shaped bracket feet.

Probably East Anglia

1740 –1840

H: 2’ 10” – 87 cm

W: 2’ 6” – 74 cm

D: 1’ 7” – 48 cm

Note: Originally the top had a linen press attached and were commonly referred to as a ‘Norfolk Chest’. They were used to store blankets, bed linen and table cloths while keeping them neatly pressed at the same time.