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Antique Gentleman’s Tallboy, Chest of Drawers, Country House, Georgian, C.1790
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Antique Gentleman’s Tallboy, Chest of Drawers, Country House, Georgian, C.1790

18th century
Description

This is an antique gentleman’s tallboy. An English, mahogany chest of drawers, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1790. A wonderfully complete late 18th century example, displaying elegance, proportion and craftsmanship.

Attractive Georgian tallboy with timeless country house presence

Select stocks present fine grain interest and warm caramel hues

Arranged in the classic two short over three long drawer configuration

Each drawer fascia dressed with brass handles on decorative oval backplates

Oak drawer boxes glide smoothly and pull with a reassuring solidity

Brass lock escutcheons to every drawer front — key absent

Standing upon a quartet of ogee bracket feet, lending refinement to the stance

Ideal for clothing, linens or refined bedroom storage within a period setting

A distinguished gentleman’s tallboy of excellent Georgian craftsmanship. A fine choice for collectors, period interiors, or those seeking antique character with practical storage. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 106cm (41.75'')

Max Depth: 52cm (20.5'')

Max Height: 88.5cm (34.75'')

Lower Drawer Width: 96cm (37.75'')

Lower Drawer Depth: 45cm (17.75'')

Lower Drawer Height: 17.5cm (7'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
88.5cm (34.84")
Width
106cm (41.73")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated these Georgian Mahogany Chest Drawers to the Georgian era.

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SA1181858
Dealers Internal Reference
25602
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Description
This is an antique gentleman’s tallboy. An English, mahogany chest of drawers, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1790. A wonderfully complete late 18th century example, displaying elegance, proportion and craftsmanship.
fig 1. A late 18th-century Georgian mahogany chest of drawers featuring two short drawers above three long drawers with oval brass handles on bracket feet.
fig 1. Antique Gentleman’s Tallboy, Chest of Drawers, Country House, Georgian, C.1790

Attractive Georgian tallboy with timeless country house presence

Select stocks present fine grain interest and warm caramel hues

Arranged in the classic two short over three long drawer configuration

Each drawer fascia dressed with brass handles on decorative oval backplates

fig 2. A late 18th-century Georgian mahogany chest of drawers featuring two short drawers above three long drawers with oval brass handles on bracket feet.
fig 2. Antique Gentleman’s Tallboy, Chest of Drawers, Country House, Georgian, C.1790

Oak drawer boxes glide smoothly and pull with a reassuring solidity

Brass lock escutcheons to every drawer front — key absent

Standing upon a quartet of ogee bracket feet, lending refinement to the stance

fig 3. A late 18th-century Georgian mahogany chest of drawers featuring two short drawers above three long drawers with oval brass handles on bracket feet.
fig 3. Antique Gentleman’s Tallboy, Chest of Drawers, Country House, Georgian, C.1790

Ideal for clothing, linens or refined bedroom storage within a period setting

A distinguished gentleman’s tallboy of excellent Georgian craftsmanship.

“
A fine choice for collectors, period interiors, or those seeking antique character with practical storage.
London Fine Antiques

Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 106cm (41.75'')

Max Depth: 52cm (20.5'')

Max Height: 88.5cm (34.75'')

Lower Drawer Width: 96cm (37.75'')

Lower Drawer Depth: 45cm (17.75'')

Lower Drawer Height: 17.5cm (7'')

Height
88.5cm (34.84")
Width
106cm (41.73")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated these Georgian Mahogany Chest Drawers to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1181858
Dealers Internal Ref
25602
London Fine Antiques
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A late 18th-century Georgian mahogany chest of drawers featuring two short drawers above three long drawers with oval brass handles on bracket feet.
Antique Gentleman’s Tallboy, Chest of Drawers, Country House, Georgian, C.1790
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Georgian chests of drawers, produced between 1714 and 1830, are defined by classical symmetry, restrained proportions, and high-quality timber construction. They frequently feature a two-short-over-three-long drawer arrangement, standing on bracket feet or bun feet with cast brass hardware.

Primary woods for high-status Georgian furniture included solid and veneered Cuban or West Indian mahogany. Secondary timbers used for drawer linings and backboards typically comprised pine, oak, or poplar, assembled with hand-cut dovetail joints.

Authentic pieces feature irregular, hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer linings, hand-planed back panels, and signs of natural timber shrinkage over time. Original brass handles often leave distinct impression marks or ghosting on the wood surface.

A dark mahogany chest provides visual weight and historic contrast when placed against light, neutral plaster or painted walls. Positioning contemporary artwork or abstract ceramics on top creates a balanced blend of traditional and modern elements.

Routine maintenance requires gentle dusting with a dry microfibre cloth and periodic application of natural beeswax to preserve the patina. The piece should be situated away from direct heat sources, radiators, and prolonged sunlight to prevent wood shrinkage or cracking.
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