George I Chest on Chest - Armoire - Ronce de noyer
Nº 90092383
George I Burr Walnut Chest on Chest
A fine early 18th century George I Burr Walnut Chest on Chest, the upper with two cupboard doors veneered in bookmatched burr walnut, opening to a fitted interior of 12 drawers of varying size, above a chest with two short drawers above two long, the whole raised on turned bun feet.
Height: 171 cms (67 ins)
Width: 110 cms (43.3 ins)
Depth : 54 cms (21.2 ins)
Origin: British Isles, England, Circa 1720
The Artistry and Craftsmanship of an Early 18th Century Burr Walnut Cabinet
This fine early 18th-century Geirge I burr walnut chest on chest, is a prime example of the early Georgian furniture era’s dedication to elegance through the subtlety of form and the richness of material. Georgian furniture, particularly from the early period, was defined by its refined proportions, the quality of the wood used, and the craftsmanship displayed in the intricate veneers and finishes.
The use of burr walnut, with its distinctive swirling grain patterns, was prevalent during the early Georgian period. The craftsmen of the time had a profound understanding of the aesthetic potential of walnut, utilising bookmatching techniques to create symmetrical, visually pleasing patterns. This cabinet exemplifies this practice with its two cupboard doors, revealing the cabinetmaker’s skill in selecting and arranging the veneer to showcase the wood’s natural beauty.
The interior fitted with a dozen drawers reveals a piece made not merely for aesthetic enjoyment but also for practical use. During the Georgian era, furniture was beginning to reflect the needs of a more refined society, where organisation and storage became as essential as appearance.
Moreover, the piece’s structural elements, such as the turned bun feet, were not just functional components but also stylistic ones. The feet, although a small detail, are indicative of the design tastes of the time, showing a preference for solid, yet understated, forms.
In a broader historical context, this piece would have been at home in the sophisticated urban dwellings of the time, or within the country houses of the landed gentry. It reflects the Georgian ethos of balance—between ornamentation and simplicity, between the demands of practicality and the desires for beauty. As such, this cabinet on chest does not just stand as a relic of the past but serves as a testament to the Georgian craftsmen’s understanding of form and function, which continues to influence furniture design to this day.
Shipping can be arranged in consultation with the buyer.
George I Burr Walnut Chest on Chest
A fine early 18th century George I Burr Walnut Chest on Chest, the upper with two cupboard doors veneered in bookmatched burr walnut, opening to a fitted interior of 12 drawers of varying size, above a chest with two short drawers above two long, the whole raised on turned bun feet.
Height: 171 cms (67 ins)
Width: 110 cms (43.3 ins)
Depth : 54 cms (21.2 ins)
Origin: British Isles, England, Circa 1720
The Artistry and Craftsmanship of an Early 18th Century Burr Walnut Cabinet
This fine early 18th-century Geirge I burr walnut chest on chest, is a prime example of the early Georgian furniture era’s dedication to elegance through the subtlety of form and the richness of material. Georgian furniture, particularly from the early period, was defined by its refined proportions, the quality of the wood used, and the craftsmanship displayed in the intricate veneers and finishes.
The use of burr walnut, with its distinctive swirling grain patterns, was prevalent during the early Georgian period. The craftsmen of the time had a profound understanding of the aesthetic potential of walnut, utilising bookmatching techniques to create symmetrical, visually pleasing patterns. This cabinet exemplifies this practice with its two cupboard doors, revealing the cabinetmaker’s skill in selecting and arranging the veneer to showcase the wood’s natural beauty.
The interior fitted with a dozen drawers reveals a piece made not merely for aesthetic enjoyment but also for practical use. During the Georgian era, furniture was beginning to reflect the needs of a more refined society, where organisation and storage became as essential as appearance.
Moreover, the piece’s structural elements, such as the turned bun feet, were not just functional components but also stylistic ones. The feet, although a small detail, are indicative of the design tastes of the time, showing a preference for solid, yet understated, forms.
In a broader historical context, this piece would have been at home in the sophisticated urban dwellings of the time, or within the country houses of the landed gentry. It reflects the Georgian ethos of balance—between ornamentation and simplicity, between the demands of practicality and the desires for beauty. As such, this cabinet on chest does not just stand as a relic of the past but serves as a testament to the Georgian craftsmen’s understanding of form and function, which continues to influence furniture design to this day.
Shipping can be arranged in consultation with the buyer.