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There is something deeply reassuring about a proper English chest of drawers — honest, balanced, and built for a lifetime …
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There is something deeply reassuring about a proper English chest of drawers — honest, balanced, and built for a lifetime of use.
This 19th century English pine chest, hand selected in and imported from England, embodies that enduring practicality with quiet elegance. Its very serviceable 2-over-3 drawer construction offers generous, thoughtful storage — two smaller drawers above for the everyday necessities, resting over three full-width drawers ready to hold linens, clothing, or household essentials. It is a layout perfected through generations of use.
The pine has developed a truly lovely patina. The surface tells its story in subtle variations — the kind of depth only time and touch can create.
Craftsmanship is evident throughout. The hand-hewn joinery speaks to a slower way of making — visible tool marks and solid construction reminding us that this piece was built by skilled hands, not machines. Below, the clean lines of the plinth base ground the chest with understated strength, giving it a simple architectural presence that allows the beauty of the timber to shine.
This is the kind of piece that slips seamlessly into modern life while carrying the soul of its past — practical, handsome, and rooted in English tradition. A chest made to work hard, age well, and continue its story in a new home.
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- Dimensions
- 36.5ʺW × 21.5ʺD × 39ʺH
- Period
- 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Pine
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Good antique condition consistent with age and use. The pine shows expected surface wear including minor scratches, small indentations, and … moreGood antique condition consistent with age and use. The pine shows expected surface wear including minor scratches, small indentations, and gentle undulations, all contributing to its lovely, time-earned patina. The 2-over-3 drawers function well, and the hand-hewn joinery remains sound and sturdy. less
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