Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest 18th Century

Name: 18thc Mahogany Chest on Chest Original Brasses.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1184404
Price: 1495 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectChest of Drawers
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialMahogany, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsDentil moulding, Swan-neck handles, Bracket feet, Graduated drawers
SizeH 180 cm (71 in) x W 105 cm (41 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

This 18th-century Georgian chest on chest comprises an upper chest of seven drawers above a lower chest of three graduating drawers, totalling ten storage compartments. Constructed from warm brown mahogany with a polished timber finish, the piece is detailed with a dentil moulding running along the upper cornice, key escutcheons on each drawer, and original brass swan-neck handles with backplates. The furniture rests upon bracket feet at the base, and includes a pull-out brushing slide positioned between the upper and lower sections. Measuring 180 cm high, 105 cm wide, and 56 cm deep, this tall cabinet provides substantial storage capacity while maintaining a compact floor footprint. In a contemporary interior, it serves as a practical bedroom wardrobe alternative or hallway storage unit for folded garments, linens, and personal items, anchoring traditional country house or period bedroom schemes with its historic profile.

FAQs

A chest on chest, frequently referred to as a tallboy, is a case furniture form developed in the early 18th century comprising two vertical chest sections stacked together to optimise storage while utilizing minimal floor space.

Georgian tallboys were primarily crafted from solid or veneered mahogany and walnut, featuring secondary timbers like pine or oak for drawer linings, complemented by cast brass drop handles and escutcheons.

Authentic 18th-century pieces display hand-cut dovetail joints, hand-planed back panels, natural timber shrinkage across wide surfaces, original steel locks, and cast brass hardware showing historical patina.

A Georgian chest on chest can be integrated into modern spaces by pairing its deep mahogany tones with neutral walls, minimalist light fixtures, and contemporary artwork to create balanced visual texture.

Maintain the finish by applying high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year, wiping along the grain with a soft cloth, and keeping the timber away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent shrinkage.

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