George II Walnut Tallboy 18th Century

Name: A Good George II Walnut Tallboy
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1176920
Price: 7850 GBP
Availability: InStock

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A two-section George II walnut chest-on-chest tallboy featuring brass handles, bracket feet, and a starburst inlay design on the lower drawer.

A good George II Walnut tallboy

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ObjectChests of Drawers
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialWalnut, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsStarburst inlay, Bracket feet, Brass batwing handles, Fluted chamfered corners
SizeW 99 cm (39 in) x D 54.5 cm (21 in)

A George II walnut chest-on-chest tallboy dates to circa 1730, rendered in a warm brown timber featuring feather-banding and cross-banding around the drawers, canted fluted corners to the sides, a pull-out brushing slide, and ebony and boxwood starburst inlay to the lower drawer front. The two-section piece stands on bracket feet and incorporates cast brass batwing handles and escutcheons across its multiple graduated drawers arranged in rows of three over six. Practical proportions measure 99 cm wide by 54.5 cm deep. The substantial storage unit suits placement in a bedroom or dressing room as a wardrobe alternative for folded garments, or functions as an impressive statement chest in a traditional hallway or living space.

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A tallboy, also known as a chest-on-chest, is a two-tiered wooden storage cabinet popularised during the 18th century in Great Britain. Typically crafted from walnut or mahogany during the George II period, it features stacked chests of drawers to maximize vertical storage space.

George II tallboys were predominantly constructed using native oak or pine frames veneered with figured walnut, burr walnut, or mahogany. Construction features include hand-cut dovetail joints, brass batwing escutcheons, and decorative feather-banding inlay.

Authentic pieces display hand-sawn drawer linings, original brass backplate handles, and oak or pine secondary timbers showing natural timber shrinkage over time. Additionally, genuine 18th-century examples feature hand-cut dovetails and period-correct crossbanding along the drawer fronts.

A tallboy functions effectively as a focal piece in a bedroom, dressing room, or grand hallway. Balancing its substantial vertical scale with contemporary artwork or clean-lined minimalist lighting creates a refined juxtaposition.

Keep the timber cabinet away from direct sunlight and central heating sources to prevent veneer lifting or cracking. Apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year using a soft cotton cloth, moving along the direction of the natural grain.

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