Antique Quarter-Sawn Oak Four-Drawer Nightstand with Scalloped Apron c.1900-1920
Annihilate the landfill, inherit a century of solid oak instead of particle board regret
This compact quarter-sawn oak chest has been quietly holding someone's essentials for over a hundred years—and it's ready for another century of service. Beautiful ray fleck figuring across the top and drawer fronts, original turned wood knobs (all eight present), and that charming scalloped apron at the base. Surface shows honest age: light scratches, minor water rings on top, and the warm patina that only comes from decades of actual use. Structurally sound, drawers slide.
The D'Beetle Difference • Quarter-Sawn Oak Throughout: Solid oak construction with distinctive medullary ray figuring visible on top and drawer fronts. Not veneer—this is the real deal from the golden age of American oak furniture.
• Compact Footprint, Big Storage: Four generously sized drawers in a footprint that works beside a bed, in an entry, or wherever you need grab-and-go storage.
• Original Hardware Intact: All eight turned wooden knobs are original and secure. Simple nail construction typical of utilitarian pieces from this era—built to work, not to impress.
Measurements See tape-measure photos for exact dimensions.