Scottish Mahogany Chest on Chest 18th Century

Name: An 18th Century Scottish Chest on Chest
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1066588
Price: 2650 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectChest of Drawers
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialMahogany, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsSwan-neck handles, Bracket feet, Inlaid frieze, Dovetail construction
SizeH 155 cm (61 in) x W 107 cm (42 in) x D 54 cm (21 in)

An eighteenth-century Scottish chest on chest exhibits a Georgian style in warm brown mahogany with a polished timber finish and visible patina. The upper section contains two small drawers over three full-width graduating drawers, while the lower section holds three further graduating drawers, all decorated with brass swan-neck handles and keyholes. Fine boxwood inlay decorates the frieze beneath a moulded cornice, and the piece stands firmly on low bracket feet at the base. Measuring 155 cm high, 107 cm wide and 54 cm deep, the compact dimensions suit placement in a traditional bedroom or hallway storage setting. This practical storage cabinet brings classic period character to an interior, offering functional organisation through six rows of timber drawers. The rich grain of the wood displays natural age and historical wear appropriate for an eighteenth-century antique. Placed in a dressing room or landing, the chest on chest accommodates folded garments, linens and personal items while serving as a statement heritage piece in a traditional home.

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A chest on chest, also referred to as a tallboy, is a tall vertical storage unit comprised of two separate drawer sections stacked atop one another. The form became prominent during the eighteenth century across Britain to maximize storage capacity while maintaining manageable dimensions for transport.

Eighteenth-century tallboys were typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut. Drawers feature hand-cut dovetail joinery, pine or oak drawer linings, brass swan-neck or drop handles, and are framed with bracket feet or plinth bases.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-sawn timber marks, hand-cut dovetail joints of irregular spacing, original cast-brass hardware with cast backplates, and genuine age-related wear to the drawer runners and secondary woods.

Positioning dark mahogany case furniture against neutral, muted wall paint creates balanced contrast. Combining the warm timber tones with natural textiles, modern lighting, and minimalist ceramics grounds the historical visual weight within a modern living space.

Regular dusting with a soft microfiber cloth and occasional applications of high-grade beeswax polish protect the original finish. Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and maintain stable indoor humidity levels to prevent wood movement or splitting.

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An 18th Century Scottish Chest on Chest