Georgian Chest of Drawers

Georgian Chest of DrawersA fine quality Chippendale period chest of drawers in beautifully figured mahogany. English, c. 1770 Why we like it The sturdy proportions, superb quality, great choice of veneers. The top drawer fitted with various lidded compartments and a sliding easel mirror. Such simple and practical pieces intended for everyday use and 'done in a neat but not an expensive manner', to the same high quality standards as the more sophisticated examples, consisted a

the extending mechanism slides smoothly and has its original gilt-brass screws

From the Liberty archive at Westminster and a collection of notes and sketches by Barbara Morris

its most excellent kingwood parquetry and superb brasswork make it a fabulous specimen of French neoclassical design

This chair is a notable example of a highly fashionable pattern in the Georgian 'Chinese' taste

with Boulle-inlays identical to the ones displayed on the back of this armchair

An extremely well drawn back and sculpted rear cabriole legs together with its generous proportions defy expectations

with brass double socket cluster  and adjustable shade fitting

The stone is paired with finely cast gilt bronze mounts that provide a pleasing contrast and add subtle elegance to the piece

the bombé shape was only used for top quality furniture due to the complex process of its production

they have in their Ware rooms a new and elegant assortment of every article of useful and ornamental furniture…

An unusually large and decorative pair of Grand Tour bronze vases of ancient Greek volute krater form

Because many were sold in albums and hence protected from the light