Superb early 18th century English oak chest of drawers A very beautiful oak chest of drawers with superb molding work on the drawers and on both sides, typical of late 17th/early 18th century English chests of drawers. The drawers taper in height from the bottom to the top, giving the chest of drawers a beautiful line. A small, unusual model. The chest of drawers has a superb patina and is in perfect condition. It rests on squares with a molding at the bottom. The top has a beautiful patina.