Australian Colonial Two-Part Chest of Drawers c1850-1880

A substantial Australian colonial chest of drawers dating from the mid nineteenth century, constructed in two sections for ease of transport and movement.

Featuring two short drawers above four graduated full-width drawers, this piece retains its original turned timber knobs, keyholes and warm honey-coloured patina developed through generations of use. The drawers are crafted with fine hand-cut dovetail joints, a feature associated with earlier cabinetmaking and indicative of skilled hand workmanship.

The simple, practical form is characteristic of Australian colonial furniture, where durability and function were often prioritised over ornament. The two-part construction is reminiscent of campaign and travelling furniture, making the chest surprisingly practical even by modern standards.

An honest and increasingly hard-to-find example of nineteenth-century Australian furniture that would sit comfortably in both traditional and contemporary interiors.

Features

• Australian colonial chest of drawers
• Circa 1850-1880
• Two-part construction
• Fine hand-cut dovetail drawers
• Two short drawers over four graduated drawers
• Original turned timber knobs
• Original keyholes
• Warm aged patina
• Solid timber construction

Condition

Original as-found condition with wear, marks, scratches and age-related imperfections consistent with over a century of use. Retains excellent colour, character and authenticity.

A genuine piece of Australian colonial furniture with strong decorative and practical appeal.

Dimensions

Please refer to photographs for dimensions or contact us for further information.

Available from Northam Secondhand. Delivery can be arranged.