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Rare Regency Bow Front Tallboy Chest on Chest
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Rare Regency Bow Front Tallboy Chest on Chest

19th century
For Sale by LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
Description

This stunning Regency chest on chest is a rare find, presented in excellent condition and showcasing a rich, warm colour of mahogany.

The piece is crafted with impeccable attention to detail and features a traditional bow front design that adds a graceful curve to the overall silhouette.

Comprising three pieces, the top section is crowned with a beautifully arched pediment, adorned with intricate string inlay work. Beneath this, the chest features two short over three long, graduated drawers, each with elegant brass lion mask handles and finely cockbeaded drawer fronts. The drawers are constructed from solid oak with dovetail joints, ensuring both durability and quality.

The base chest has a reeded seat, providing a sturdy foundation for the upper section. It offers an additional three long graduated drawers, all set above a shaped apron and resting on splayed bracket feet.

W 117cm/46"

D 63cm/25"

H 207cm/81.5'

Base H 93cm/36.5"

Date of Manufacture

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Regency Mahogany Bowfront Tallboy to the 1800s.

Independent Date Check ID 09312171
Dealer's Item Date1800s
Sellingantiques Date1800s
Sellingantiques agingItem 200-235 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1800s:
Panelled pine backboards with oxidised iron nails: early nineteenth-century workshop assembly.
Splayed bracket feet below a shaped apron: Regency styling across the base.
Arched pediment with geometric boxwood inlay: late Georgian decorative cabinet making.
Cockbeaded drawer edges on flame mahogany: standard protection for early veneer work.

This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
207cm (81.50")
Width
117cm (46.06")
Depth
63cm (24.80")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1187453
Dealers Internal Reference
NEE221101C
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Description
This stunning Regency chest on chest is a rare find, presented in excellent condition and showcasing a rich, warm colour of mahogany.
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The piece is crafted with impeccable attention to detail and features a traditional bow front design that adds a graceful curve to the overall silhouette.
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
fig 1. A tall Regency mahogany bowfront chest on chest featuring a curved front face with stacked drawers and splayed bracket feet.
fig 1. Rare Regency Bow Front Tallboy Chest on Chest

Comprising three pieces, the top section is crowned with a beautifully arched pediment, adorned with intricate string inlay work. Beneath this, the chest features two short over three long, graduated drawers, each with elegant brass lion mask handles and finely cockbeaded drawer fronts. The drawers are constructed from solid oak with dovetail joints, ensuring both durability and quality.

fig 2. A tall Regency mahogany bowfront chest on chest featuring a curved front face with stacked drawers and splayed bracket feet.
fig 2. Rare Regency Bow Front Tallboy Chest on Chest

The base chest has a reeded seat, providing a sturdy foundation for the upper section. It offers an additional three long graduated drawers, all set above a shaped apron and resting on splayed bracket feet.

W 117cm/46"

D 63cm/25"

H 207cm/81.5'

Base H 93cm/36.5"

Date of Manufacture

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Regency Mahogany Bowfront Tallboy to the 1800s.

Independent Date Report ID 09312171
Dealer's Item Date1800s
Sellingantiques dating1800s
Sellingantiques agingItem 200-235 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1800s:
Panelled pine backboards with oxidised iron nails: early nineteenth-century workshop assembly.
Splayed bracket feet below a shaped apron: Regency styling across the base.
Arched pediment with geometric boxwood inlay: late Georgian decorative cabinet making.
Cockbeaded drawer edges on flame mahogany: standard protection for early veneer work.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
207cm (81.50")
Width
117cm (46.06")
Depth
63cm (24.80")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1187453
Dealers Internal Ref
NEE221101C
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
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Archive I A tall Regency mahogany bowfront chest on chest featuring a curved front face with stacked drawers and splayed bracket feet.

Rare Regency Bow Front Tallboy Chest on Chest

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A tall Regency mahogany bowfront chest on chest featuring a curved front face with stacked drawers and splayed bracket feet.
Rare Regency Bow Front Tallboy Chest On Chest
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Oak, Pine
  • ColourRich Brown
  • MotifsBowfront curve, Flame mahogany veneer, Splay bracket feet, Inlaid pediment
  • SizeH 207 cm (81 in) x W 117 cm (46 in) x D 63 cm (25 in)

This Regency bow front tallboy chest on chest dates from 1800 and is fashioned from mahogany, brass, oak, and pine with a rich brown colour and flame mahogany veneer. The tall piece displays an arched pediment with inlaid string decoration, a curved bow front housing stacked drawers with round dark handles, and splayed bracket feet. Construction details include cockbeaded drawer borders and dovetail joints. The furniture stands 207 cm high, 117 cm wide, and 63 cm deep. It functions as a statement storage unit in a bedroom, dressing room, or hallway to hold folded garments and linens while introducing classical Regency character to the interior layout.

FAQs

A Regency chest on chest, also known as a tallboy, is a tall storage unit consisting of two stacked chests of drawers. Popularised in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, these pieces feature refined classical proportions, curved bow fronts, and flame mahogany veneers.

Cabinetmakers typically utilised solid mahogany or oak for the primary frame, with highly figured flame mahogany veneers applied to the curved drawer fronts. Drawers featured hand-cut dovetail joints and solid oak or pine secondary linings.

Authentic period pieces display hand-sawn timber markings, slightly irregular dovetail joints, and period-appropriate hardware such as brass or turned wood knobs. Inspection of the reverse paneling and drawer bases often reveals natural wood shrinkage splits along the grain.

In contemporary spaces, a tallboy acts as an anchor piece in a bedroom, dressing area, or wide hallway. Contrast the rich wood tones against neutral walls, contemporary artwork, or modern lighting to highlight the structural form.

Position the piece away from direct sunlight, radiators, and active heat sources to reduce the risk of timber shrinkage or veneer detachment. Apply a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice annually, buffing softly in the direction of the timber grain.
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