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1920s Oak Tallboy

1900 - 1920
Sold 29 January 2025 · Millers Antiques
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Description

A lovely 1920s oak tallboy with inlaid decoration, two drawers with original wooden handles, two door cupboard above opening to shelved storage. All in good strong antique condition.

Date of Manufacture

Millers Antiques has dated this 1920s Oak Tallboy to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
123cm (48.43")
Width
72.5cm (28.54")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Reference Numbers
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SA1093563
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Millers Antiques 1-5 Church Street, Wooler. Northumberland NE716BZ.

Telephone 01668282308 or 07714332441

All measurements taken at the widest point.

Shop open 10-4.30 weekdays Winter hours may vary please call 01668282308 in advance.

Description
A lovely 1920s oak tallboy with inlaid decoration, two drawers with original wooden handles, two door cupboard above opening to shelved storage. All in good strong antique condition.
Date of Manufacture

Millers Antiques has dated this 1920s Oak Tallboy to the 1920s.

Height
123cm (48.43")
Width
72.5cm (28.54")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Reference Numbers
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SA1093563
Millers Antiques
Millers Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Antiques since 1947.

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Archive I A 1920s tallboy cabinet made of brown oak featuring upper cabinet doors with floral marquetry and two lower drawers. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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Millers Antiques

Millers Antiques
Telephone 01668 282 308 or 07714 332 441
Location
1-5 Church Street
Wooler
Northumberland
NE71 6BZ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/millersantiques
Verified Since Sep 2012
Items For Sale 313
Items Sold 1,155
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A 1920s tallboy cabinet made of brown oak featuring upper cabinet doors with floral marquetry and two lower drawers.
1920s Oak Tallboy
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A 1920s tallboy cabinet made of brown oak featuring upper cabinet doors with floral marquetry and two lower drawers.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectTallboys
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt and Crafts
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFloral marquetry, Brass hinges, Wooden knob handles, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 123 cm (48 in) x W 72.5 cm (29 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

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The tallboy, combining a chest of drawers with a wardrobe or cupboard section above, emerged in the late 17th century and remained a staple bedroom storage piece through the 1920s due to its vertical space-saving design.

Pieces from this era were typically constructed from solid oak and oak veneers, featuring traditional joinery such as dovetail joints on the drawers and applied decorative mouldings or brass hardware.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the dovetailing, drawer linings, hardware styles, and timber oxidisation, which should show consistent age-related wear rather than modern manufacturing marks.

Pairing a warm wood tallboy with minimalist white walls and contemporary lighting creates a balanced focal point that highlights the natural grain and historic character of the piece.

Maintain oak furniture by keeping it away from direct heat sources and sunlight, dusting regularly with a dry cloth, and occasionally applying a traditional beeswax polish to nourish the timber.
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