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An Antique Mahogany Tallboy C1920
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An Antique Mahogany Tallboy C1920

1900 - 1920
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An antique Mahogany Tallboy and dating from around 1920. This lovely Tallboy has a moulded cornice with dental moulding and a lip underneath. Two doors follow this with a moulded edge and original brass handles and these sit above three long graduating Oak lined drawers and original brass handles. Its moulded around the bottom and stands on short cabriole legs. The top lifts off the base for ease of movement.

Measures: Height: 64.5" x Depth: 21.5" x Internal Depth to Top: 19" x Width: 37"

With a lovely deep colour and patination and oozing all the and character of the period. Our furniture is and using traditional waxing methods. WOULD BE £75 WITHIN MAINLAND ENGLAND

For Scotland and Wales please enquire

WE ALSO SHIP OUR FURNITURE OVERSEAS AND HAVE A REGULAR COURIER TO FRANCE PLEASE ENQUIRE

WE ARE AN ANTIQUE FURNITURE TRADE WAREHOUSE AND HAVE BEEN SELLING TO BOTH THE TRADE AND PUBLIC FOR 30 YEARS AT COMPETITIVE TRADE PRICES. VISITORS WELCOME 07884377373

Physical Dimensions
Height
164cm (64.57")
Width
94cm (37.01")
Depth
54.5cm (21.46")
Declaration

Castleforge Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Mahogany Tallboy Cabinet to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1175941
Dealers Internal Reference
W3764/2.11
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Description
An antique Mahogany Tallboy and dating from around 1920. This lovely Tallboy has a moulded cornice with dental moulding and a lip underneath.
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Two doors follow this with a moulded edge and original brass handles and these sit above three long graduating Oak lined drawers and original brass handles.
Castleforge Antiques Ltd

Its moulded around the bottom and stands on short cabriole legs. The top lifts off the base for ease of movement.

fig 1. An antique mahogany tallboy cabinet featuring an upper double cupboard with dentil moulding over three lower drawers resting on cabriole feet.
fig 1. An Antique Mahogany Tallboy C1920

Measures: Height: 64.5" x Depth: 21.5" x Internal Depth to Top: 19" x Width: 37"

With a lovely deep colour and patination and oozing all the and character of the period. Our furniture is and using traditional waxing methods. WOULD BE £75 WITHIN MAINLAND ENGLAND

fig 2. An antique mahogany tallboy cabinet featuring an upper double cupboard with dentil moulding over three lower drawers resting on cabriole feet.
fig 2. An Antique Mahogany Tallboy C1920

For Scotland and Wales please enquire

WE ALSO SHIP OUR FURNITURE OVERSEAS AND HAVE A REGULAR COURIER TO FRANCE PLEASE ENQUIRE

WE ARE AN ANTIQUE FURNITURE TRADE WAREHOUSE AND HAVE BEEN SELLING TO BOTH THE TRADE AND PUBLIC FOR 30 YEARS AT COMPETITIVE TRADE PRICES. VISITORS WELCOME 07884377373

Height
164cm (64.57")
Width
94cm (37.01")
Depth
54.5cm (21.46")
Date of Manufacture

Castleforge Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Mahogany Tallboy Cabinet to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1175941
Dealers Internal Ref
W3764/2.11
Castleforge Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2008
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Archive I An antique mahogany tallboy cabinet featuring an upper double cupboard with dentil moulding over three lower drawers resting on cabriole feet. SOLD20 AUG 26

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Castleforge Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07884 377373
Location
Four lane Ends Farm
Skipton Rd (A59)
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG3 2BX
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/castleforge
Verified Since Jul 2008
Items For Sale 185
Items Sold 6,441
Castleforge Antiques Ltd
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An antique mahogany tallboy cabinet featuring an upper double cupboard with dentil moulding over three lower drawers resting on cabriole feet.
AN ANTIQUE MAHOGANY TALLBOY C1920
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An antique mahogany tallboy cabinet featuring an upper double cupboard with dentil moulding over three lower drawers resting on cabriole feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTallboys
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGeorgian Revival
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsDentil moulding, Double doors, Brass drop handles, Cabriole feet
  • SizeH 164 cm (65 in) x W 94 cm (37 in) x D 54.5 cm (21 in)

FAQs

The tallboy, also known as a chest-on-chest or highboy, originated in the late 17th century as a response to the need for expanded clothes storage without consuming additional floor space. These pieces typically feature a narrower top chest resting upon a slightly wider lower chest of drawers.

Pieces from the early 20th century commonly utilised mahogany, oak, or walnut veneers over solid pine or oak carcases. Construction features often include hand-cut or machine-cut dovetail joints, solid drawer linings, and classical details such as dentil mouldings and cast brass handles.

Georgian Revival pieces replicate 18th-century proportions but feature early 20th-century manufacturing hallmarks, such as uniform drawer runners, consistent saw marks on unexposed timber, and standard screw threads on metal fittings alongside classical elements like cabriole legs or bracket feet.

A tallboy serves as an effective vertical anchor in a bedroom, dressing room, or hallway. Modern styling often pairs the warm timber hues with neutral paint palettes, minimalist lighting, and modern art to create contrast against the classical architectural details.

Dust the surface regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth following the wood grain. Apply a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the wood and maintain its luster, avoiding silicone-based sprays and direct placement near heat sources or bright sunlight.
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