c. 1740s Elm and Walnut Crossbanded Chest of Drawers

£100

Characteristics

An interesting and rare elm and burr walnut crossbanded chest of drawers, dating from c. 1740, with a quarter veneered top and three short over three long drawers, raised on bracket feet. In very good condition with a beautiful historic patina throughout. 

Technical Information

Date: mid 18th century
Height: 92 cm
Width: 96 cm
Depth: 53 cm

Sustainability

The average piece of furniture generates approximately 47kg of carbon dioxide equivalents – roughly the same as burning 5.3 gallons of petrol. Buying this item second-hand versus a newly made equivalent recovers the energy used to make it, rather than generating further emissions and using new materials.