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Georgian Chest-on-chest
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Georgian Chest-on-chest

18th century
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Georgian Chest-on-Chest – Sympathetically Painted with Architectural Grandeur

An imposing Georgian chest-on-chest, distinguished by its elegant proportions and superb architectural detailing. Sympathetically painted in soft, original-inspired colourways, the light cream finish is gently distressed to evoke the quiet dignity of age while preserving the integrity of its classical form.

The upper section features six drawers, including a pair of smaller top drawers, framed by fluted corner columns and crowned with refined moulding. Below, four full-width drawers offer generous storage, each fronted with decorative paneling and adorned with ornate brass handles and key escutcheons.

Bracket feet and balanced symmetry lend the piece a stately presence, making it ideal for both period interiors and characterful contemporary schemes. A fine example of Georgian craftsmanship, reimagined with sensitivity and style.

Physical Dimensions
Height
195cm (76.77")
Width
106cm (41.73")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Declaration

Arundel Decorative has dated this Georgian Painted Chest on Chest to the 18th Century.

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SA1191373
Description
Georgian Chest-on-Chest – Sympathetically Painted with Architectural Grandeur
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An imposing Georgian chest-on-chest, distinguished by its elegant proportions and superb architectural detailing.
Arundel Decorative

Sympathetically painted in soft, original-inspired colourways, the light cream finish is gently distressed to evoke the quiet dignity of age while preserving the integrity of its classical form.

fig 1. A tall cream-painted Georgian chest-on-chest featuring brass swan-neck handles, dentil moulding cornice, blue line detailing, and bracket feet.
fig 1. Georgian Chest-on-chest

The upper section features six drawers, including a pair of smaller top drawers, framed by fluted corner columns and crowned with refined moulding. Below, four full-width drawers offer generous storage, each fronted with decorative paneling and adorned with ornate brass handles and key escutcheons.

fig 2. A tall cream-painted Georgian chest-on-chest featuring brass swan-neck handles, dentil moulding cornice, blue line detailing, and bracket feet.
fig 2. Georgian Chest-on-chest

Bracket feet and balanced symmetry lend the piece a stately presence, making it ideal for both period interiors and characterful contemporary schemes. A fine example of Georgian craftsmanship, reimagined with sensitivity and style.

Height
195cm (76.77")
Width
106cm (41.73")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Date of Manufacture

Arundel Decorative has dated this Georgian Painted Chest on Chest to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1191373
Arundel Decorative
Arundel Decorative
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2026

Decorative french and period english furniture

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Archive I A tall cream-painted Georgian chest-on-chest featuring brass swan-neck handles, dentil moulding cornice, blue line detailing, and bracket feet.

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Archive II A tall cream-painted Georgian chest-on-chest featuring brass swan-neck handles, dentil moulding cornice, blue line detailing, and bracket feet. View II
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Rear of 18 High Street
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BN18 9AB
United Kingdom
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A tall cream-painted Georgian chest-on-chest featuring brass swan-neck handles, dentil moulding cornice, blue line detailing, and bracket feet.
Georgian Chest-on-Chest
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A chest-on-chest, also known as a tallboy, consists of two stacked chests of drawers designed as a single vertical storage piece. Popularised during the 18th century, this configuration maximised vertical storage while minimising floor footprint.

Georgian pieces were typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut, featuring hand-dovetailed drawer joints and solid timber drawer linings. Hardware often included cast brass swan-neck handles and keyhole escutcheons.

Authentic Georgian pieces feature hand-sawn drawer bottoms, hand-cut dovetail joints, and age-related shrinkage in the timber panels. Look for period brass hardware patterns, pine secondary timbers, and traditional mortise-and-tenon frame construction.

A tall chest-on-chest functions effectively as a focal point in a master bedroom or spacious hallway. Pairing painted examples with neutral textiles, contemporary lighting, or framed artwork balances traditional silhouettes with modern aesthetics.

Maintain painted finishes by dusting regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and keeping the piece away from direct heat sources or radiators. Avoid abrasive chemical cleaners, applying clear wax sparingly to drawer runners if sticking occurs.
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