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Antique Burr Walnut Chest on Chest of Drawers
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Antique Burr Walnut Chest on Chest of Drawers

1920 - 1940
Sold 12 November 2024 · Marylebone Antiques
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A beautifully made and very impressive antique burr walnut chest on chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s.

The quality is superb, this has absolutely gorgeous burr walnut grain patterns, and it contains lots of storage space in the many drawers. It sits on cabriole legs with shell carving at the knees, there is also a pull out brushing slide that comes out from the centre. The top also has a lovely burr walnut finish with cross banded edges.

We have recently had this re-polished, the condition is excellent for its age.

Width – 30 inches , 76 cm

Depth – 17 inches , 44 cm

Height – 59 inches , 150 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
150cm (59.06")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Declaration

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Tallboy to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1091231
Dealers Internal Reference
8988
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A beautifully made and very impressive antique burr walnut chest on chest of drawers. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s.
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The quality is superb, this has absolutely gorgeous burr walnut grain patterns, and it contains lots of storage space in the many drawers.
Marylebone Antiques

It sits on cabriole legs with shell carving at the knees, there is also a pull out brushing slide that comes out from the centre. The top also has a lovely burr walnut finish with cross banded edges.

We have recently had this re-polished, the condition is excellent for its age.

Width – 30 inches , 76 cm

Depth – 17 inches , 44 cm

Height – 59 inches , 150 cm

Height
150cm (59.06")
Width
76cm (29.92")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Date of Manufacture

Marylebone Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Tallboy to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1091231
Dealers Internal Ref
8988
Marylebone Antiques
Marylebone Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2012

Specialist in english, french and swedish antique furniture & decorative items circa 1750-1950s.

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An antique burr walnut chest on chest featuring multiple stacked drawers with brass drop handles and cabriole legs.
Antique Burr Walnut Chest on Chest of Drawers
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An antique burr walnut chest on chest featuring multiple stacked drawers with brass drop handles and cabriole legs.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Walnut, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBurr walnut veneer, Brass drop handles, Cabriole legs
  • SizeH 150 cm (59 in) x W 76 cm (30 in) x D 44 cm (17 in)

FAQs

The tallboy, or chest on chest, emerged in late seventeenth-century England and gained immense popularity during the Queen Anne and Georgian periods as a practical solution for maximising vertical storage space in bedrooms.

Traditional tallboys are typically constructed using a carcase of secondary timbers like oak or pine, veneered with highly figured decorative woods such as burr walnut or mahogany, and assembled using hand-cut dovetail joints.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-correct joinery, such as hand-cut dovetails on the drawer linings, traditional wax finishes, hand-forged or cast brass hardware with appropriate patination, and timber shrinkage consistent with age.

A traditional wooden tallboy can serve as a striking focal point in a contemporary bedroom or hallway, contrasting clean modern lines with rich textures and providing functional storage without occupying excessive floor space.

Preserve antique walnut furniture by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent veneer cracking, and maintain the finish by occasionally applying natural beeswax while avoiding synthetic silicone polishes.
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