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Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest.
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Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest.

18th century
Sold 15 October 2026 · Philip Hunt Antiques
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Here We Have a Good Quality Mahogany Chest on Chest.

Standing upon Spade Feet with a Shaped Apron.

The Top Section Features an Arrangement of 2 Over 3 Oak Lined Drawers.

The Bottom Section Having 3 Oak Lined Drawers with a Brushing Slide Above.

All Drawers Having Ornate Pierced Handles and Brass Escutcheons.

The Top Section Features Fluted Canted Corners and Greek Key Moldings to the Cornice.

Presented in Good Condition.

Size:

Height 71" (180cm)

Width 43 1/2" (110cm)

Depth 21 1/2" (55cm)

Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
180cm (70.87")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
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SA1130149
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LP84-18
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Here We Have a Good Quality Mahogany Chest on Chest.

Standing upon Spade Feet with a Shaped Apron.

The Top Section Features an Arrangement of 2 Over 3 Oak Lined Drawers.

The Bottom Section Having 3 Oak Lined Drawers with a Brushing Slide Above.

fig 1. A tall Georgian mahogany chest on chest featuring two upper short drawers above six long drawers, detailed with brass handles, fluted quarter columns, and bracket feet.
fig 1. Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest.

All Drawers Having Ornate Pierced Handles and Brass Escutcheons.

The Top Section Features Fluted Canted Corners and Greek Key Moldings to the Cornice.

Presented in Good Condition.

Size:

Height 71" (180cm)

Width 43 1/2" (110cm)

Depth 21 1/2" (55cm)

Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest to the Georgian era.

Height
180cm (70.87")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Reference Numbers
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SA1130149
Dealers Internal Ref
LP84-18
Philip Hunt Antiques
Philip Hunt Antiques
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Specializing in furniture spanning from the illustrious 18th century to the early 20th century,

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Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest.

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A tall Georgian mahogany chest on chest featuring two upper short drawers above six long drawers, detailed with brass handles, fluted quarter columns, and bracket feet.
Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest.
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A tall Georgian mahogany chest on chest featuring two upper short drawers above six long drawers, detailed with brass handles, fluted quarter columns, and bracket feet.
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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Oak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsDentil cornice, Fluted quarter columns, Swan-neck brass handles, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 180 cm (71 in) x W 110 cm (43 in) x D 55 cm (22 in)

This Georgian chest on chest is made from dark brown mahogany and oak with a polished finish. The tall piece displays an upper section containing two short drawers above three long drawers, set above a lower section holding three long drawers alongside a brushing slide. Details visible include ornate pierced swan-neck brass handles, brass escutcheons, a Greek key dentil moulding to the cornice, fluted quarter columns, a shaped apron, and bracket feet. The dimensions measure 180 cm high, 110 cm wide, and 55 cm deep. Placement works well in a bedroom, dressing room, or hallway for substantial linen or clothing storage. The design brings traditional English Country House character to a home interior, offering generous vertical storage while occupying a modest floor footprint.

FAQs

A chest on chest, also known as a tallboy, is a piece of furniture consisting of two stacked chests of drawers, originating in the early 18th century during the Georgian period to initialise and maximise vertical storage space.

These pieces were predominantly crafted from solid and veneered mahogany or oak, featuring hand-dovetailed drawer joints, oak or pine drawer linings, and cast brass swan-neck or batwing handles.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, oak backboards with original rosehead nails, age-related shrinkage splits in side panels, and original brass hardware showing mild oxidisation.

A tallboy serves as a statement focal point in a master bedroom, hallway, or dining room, pairing well with minimalist contemporary artwork, neutral wall colours, and simple modern ceramics to balance its classic silhouette.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, keeping the item away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber warping or veneer bleaching.
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