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Vintage Birch wood Wellington Chest Late 20 Century

$544.92
£400
€467.34
CA$762.12
A$830.64
CHF 432.56
MX$10,022.34
NOK 5,437.48
SEK 5,104.53
DKK 3,490.45

About the Item

This is a fabulous vintage birchwood English bespoke Wellington chest, late 20th century date. The piece is made from beautiful birch wood which has a stunning grain and colour, and features six drawers. It is a lovely chest which would be ideal for any room in your home. With working locks and original  key. Condition: In really excellent condition having been beautifully cleaned, polished and waxed in our workshops, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 155 cm x Width 73 cm x Depth 55 cm Dimensions in inches:Height 5 feet, 1 inch x Width 2 foot, 5 inches x Depth 1 foot, 10 inches Wellington Chest is one of the most famous pieces of campaign furniture, which was named after the 1st Duke of Wellington. The campaign furniture were made for travel so they had to be very compact and practical. They are recogniseable because they had to be easy to dismantle and fold. This type of chest was first seen in the 1820's and is characterised by their tall narrow shape, and usually with a locking flap on one side, which when closed, prevents any of the drawers from opening. They continued to be made in the Victorian period. Some had a fitted secretaire occupying two drawer heights, but these are not considered as desirable as the all-drawer model. Due to their compact size, Wellington chests are keenly sought and command high prices. Watch for secretaire versions that have been converted back to full-drawer models, the give-away being the new drawer linings in two of the drawers. Our reference: A3373
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 61.03 in (155 cm)Width: 28.75 in (73 cm)Depth: 21.66 in (55 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: A33731stDibs: LU950647032972

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