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Georgian Oak Chest on Chest with Secretaire & Hidden Compartments
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Georgian Oak Chest on Chest with Secretaire & Hidden Compartments

18th century
Sold 27 February 2025 · Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables
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An exceptional Georgian (c1714-c1790) Oak Chest on Chest with a secretaire drawer and hidden compartments. The middle drawer opens to reveal a secretaire writing area with small drawers, pigeon holes and a mirror. There are three further small hidden drawers located behind the mirror section in the middle, which is a great place to store important or small valuables!

The top section with moulded and dentil cornice, blind fretwork detailing and an unusual configuration of five short drawers and two long drawers. The base section has a secretaire drawer and two further long drawers raised on shaped bracket feet. Chest on chests are great for storage, because of the two chests on top of each other, meaning double the storage in the same room space.

Dimensions

Height - 198cm

Width - 111cm

Depth - 53cm

Delivery

Free UK mainland delivery.

Date of Manufacture

Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables has dated this Georgian Oak Tallboy to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
198cm (77.95")
Width
111cm (43.70")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Reference Numbers
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SA1114018
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Description
An exceptional Georgian (c1714-c1790) Oak Chest on Chest with a secretaire drawer and hidden compartments.
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The middle drawer opens to reveal a secretaire writing area with small drawers, pigeon holes and a mirror.
Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables

There are three further small hidden drawers located behind the mirror section in the middle, which is a great place to store important or small valuables!

fig 1. A front-facing view of a tall Georgian oak chest on chest featuring multiple stacked drawers, decorative carved frieze work, and brass drop handles.
fig 1. Georgian Oak Chest on Chest with Secretaire & Hidden Compartments

The top section with moulded and dentil cornice, blind fretwork detailing and an unusual configuration of five short drawers and two long drawers. The base section has a secretaire drawer and two further long drawers raised on shaped bracket feet. Chest on chests are great for storage, because of the two chests on top of each other, meaning double the storage in the same room space.

Dimensions

Height - 198cm

Width - 111cm

Depth - 53cm

Delivery

Free UK mainland delivery.

Date of Manufacture

Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables has dated this Georgian Oak Tallboy to the 18th Century.

Height
198cm (77.95")
Width
111cm (43.70")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1114018
Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables
Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2024
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Georgian Oak Chest on Chest with Secretaire & Hidden Compartments

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A front-facing view of a tall Georgian oak chest on chest featuring multiple stacked drawers, decorative carved frieze work, and brass drop handles.
Georgian Oak Chest on Chest with Secretaire & Hidden Compartments
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCarved fretwork frieze, Brass batwing handles, Stacked carcass construction, Secretaire drawer
  • SizeH 198 cm (78 in) x W 111 cm (44 in) x D 53 cm (21 in)

FAQs

A tallboy, or chest on chest, emerged during the early 18th century in England, combining a smaller chest of drawers stacked upon a larger base to maximise vertical storage space.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid timber such as oak or mahogany, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawers and fitted with brass batwing or swan-neck handles.

Authenticity is identified by hand-planed drawer linings, natural timber shrinkage, uniform patination, and the construction of two distinct carcass sections joined with original mouldings.

Positioning an antique wooden cabinet against a neutral wall allows its rich grain and historical craftsmanship to act as a grounding focal point in a contemporary bedroom or hallway.

Maintain antique oak by placing it away from direct heat sources and sunlight, and periodically treat the timber with traditional beeswax to nourish the wood and preserve its finish.
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