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Large Antique Gentleman's Tallboy, English, Walnut, Chest of Drawers, Victorian
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Large Antique Gentleman's Tallboy, English, Walnut, Chest of Drawers, Victorian

19th century
Description

This is a large antique gentleman's tallboy. An English, walnut chest of drawers, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

Striking example with beautiful figuring and fascinating cot drawer

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout

Superb figuring to the select walnut stocks, bookmatched to the fascia

Exceptional colour, with warm caramel hues beneath a wax polish finish

Classic arrangement of two short over three long drawers with graduated heights

Eye-catching fascia with quality mahogany drawer boxes

Each drawer dressed with brass drop handles on pierced backplates

Inset brass lined locks adorn each fascia — untested, key absent

Lowest in deep 'cot drawer' form, opening within the front apron

Standing upon a quartet of squat bun feet with a panelled rear

This is a superb antique gentleman's tallboy, with exceptional colour and of delightful proportion. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 119cm (46.75'')

Max Depth: 53cm (20.75'')

Max Height: 119cm (46.75'')

Bottom 'Cot' Drawer Height: 32cm (12.5'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
119cm (46.85")
Width
119cm (46.85")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Tallboy Chest to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1129416
Dealers Internal Reference
25203
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Description
This is a large antique gentleman's tallboy. An English, walnut chest of drawers, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.

Striking example with beautiful figuring and fascinating cot drawer

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout

fig 1. A Victorian walnut chest of drawers with two short over three long drawers, metal bail handles, and figured wood veneer.
fig 1. Large Antique Gentleman's Tallboy, English, Walnut, Chest of Drawers, Victorian

Superb figuring to the select walnut stocks, bookmatched to the fascia

Exceptional colour, with warm caramel hues beneath a wax polish finish

Classic arrangement of two short over three long drawers with graduated heights

fig 2. A Victorian walnut chest of drawers with two short over three long drawers, metal bail handles, and figured wood veneer.
fig 2. Large Antique Gentleman's Tallboy, English, Walnut, Chest of Drawers, Victorian

Eye-catching fascia with quality mahogany drawer boxes

Each drawer dressed with brass drop handles on pierced backplates

Inset brass lined locks adorn each fascia — untested, key absent

Lowest in deep 'cot drawer' form, opening within the front apron

fig 3. A Victorian walnut chest of drawers with two short over three long drawers, metal bail handles, and figured wood veneer.
fig 3. Large Antique Gentleman's Tallboy, English, Walnut, Chest of Drawers, Victorian

Standing upon a quartet of squat bun feet with a panelled rear

This is a superb antique gentleman's tallboy, with exceptional colour and of delightful proportion. Solid joints and construction, delivered waxed, polished and ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 119cm (46.75'')

Max Depth: 53cm (20.75'')

Max Height: 119cm (46.75'')

Bottom 'Cot' Drawer Height: 32cm (12.5'')

Height
119cm (46.85")
Width
119cm (46.85")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Victorian Walnut Tallboy Chest to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1129416
Dealers Internal Ref
25203
London Fine Antiques
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A Victorian walnut chest of drawers with two short over three long drawers, metal bail handles, and figured wood veneer.
Large Antique Gentleman's Tallboy, English, Walnut, Chest of Drawers, Victorian
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A Victorian walnut chest of drawers with two short over three long drawers, metal bail handles, and figured wood veneer.
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  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Walnut, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBurr walnut veneer, Dovetail drawer joints, Plinth base, Rounded corners
  • SizeH 119 cm (47 in) x W 119 cm (47 in) x D 53 cm (21 in)

This large Victorian gentleman's tallboy is an English chest of drawers made from select walnut stocks with burr walnut veneer in a warm brown tone and a wax polish finish. The piece displays a rectangular top with rounded front corners, a classic arrangement of two short drawers over three graduated long drawers, inset brass-lined locks, and a sturdy plinth base standing upon squat bun feet. Each drawer fascia features bookmatched figuring and is dressed with dark metal drop handles on pierced backplates. Measuring 119 cm high, 119 cm wide, and 53 cm deep, this tallboy serves as a substantial storage unit for a bedroom, dressing room, or study, providing ample space for folded garments or linens while offering a classic antique presence in a domestic interior.

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A Victorian tallboy is a tall wooden chest of drawers designed primarily for clothing storage, often constructed with a two-over-three drawer configuration and crafted from hardwoods such as walnut or mahogany.

Craftsmen typically utilised solid timber framing with decorative veneers, such as burr walnut, alongside hand-cut dovetail drawer joints and cast brass hardware.

Authentic pieces display characteristic hand-cut dovetails, original metal or turned wooden handles, natural age-related patination, and secondary timbers like pine or oak inside the drawer linings.

Position the piece as a focal point in a master bedroom or hallway, pairing its rich wood grain with minimalist contemporary artwork or modern lighting to create balanced visual contrast.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a quality beeswax polish once or twice a year while keeping the piece away from direct heat sources and damp environments.
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