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George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
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George III Mahogany Chest on Chest

18th century
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George III Mahogany Chest on Chest

Item Code: S27-732

Circa: 1780

A fine George III mahogany chest on chest of elegant proportions, dating to the late 18th century. Constructed in well-figured mahogany, the piece is arranged with two short and three long graduated drawers to the upper section, over a further three long drawers to the base. Each drawer is fitted with period-style brass swan neck handles and matching escutcheons.

The chest is finished with a moulded cornice, fluted canted corners, and stands on shaped bracket feet. The mahogany displays a rich, warm colour with attractive grain throughout, enhanced by a pleasing patina developed over time. A well-balanced and practical piece, offering generous storage while retaining refined Georgian elegance, suitable for both traditional and classic contemporary interiors.

Key Features:

* George III mahogany chest on chest

* Circa 1780

* Two short and three long drawers to the upper section

* Three long drawers to the base

* Brass swan neck handles and escutcheons

* Fluted canted corners

* Shaped bracket feet

* Rich colour and patina

Dimensions:

* Width: 110cm

* Depth: 53cm

* Height: 182cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
182cm (71.65")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Declaration

FB Antiques has dated this Mahogany Chest on Chest to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1191910
Dealers Internal Reference
S27-732A
Description
George III Mahogany Chest on Chest

Item Code: S27-732

Circa: 1780

A fine George III mahogany chest on chest of elegant proportions, dating to the late 18th century.

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Constructed in well-figured mahogany, the piece is arranged with two short and three long graduated drawers to the upper section, over a further three long drawers to the base.
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Each drawer is fitted with period-style brass swan neck handles and matching escutcheons.

fig 1. A George III mahogany chest on chest featuring multiple stacked drawers with flame mahogany veneer, brass handles, and bracket feet.
fig 1. George III Mahogany Chest on Chest

The chest is finished with a moulded cornice, fluted canted corners, and stands on shaped bracket feet. The mahogany displays a rich, warm colour with attractive grain throughout, enhanced by a pleasing patina developed over time. A well-balanced and practical piece, offering generous storage while retaining refined Georgian elegance, suitable for both traditional and classic contemporary interiors.

fig 2. A George III mahogany chest on chest featuring multiple stacked drawers with flame mahogany veneer, brass handles, and bracket feet.
fig 2. George III Mahogany Chest on Chest

Key Features:

George III mahogany chest on chest

Circa 1780

Two short and three long drawers to the upper section

Three long drawers to the base

Brass swan neck handles and escutcheons

Fluted canted corners

Shaped bracket feet

Rich colour and patina

Dimensions:

Width: 110cm

Depth: 53cm

Height: 182cm

Height
182cm (71.65")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated this Mahogany Chest on Chest to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1191910
Dealers Internal Ref
S27-732A
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A George III mahogany chest on chest featuring multiple stacked drawers with flame mahogany veneer, brass handles, and bracket feet.
George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
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A George III mahogany chest on chest featuring multiple stacked drawers with flame mahogany veneer, brass handles, and bracket feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFlame mahogany veneer, Swan-neck brass handles, Bracket feet, Fluted quarter columns
  • SizeH 182 cm (72 in) x W 110 cm (43 in) x D 53 cm (21 in)

This George III mahogany chest on chest dates from the Georgian period, around 1780. Constructed from timber with a warm brown finish and flame mahogany veneer, the two-section tallboy comprises two short and three long graduated drawers above a further three long lower drawers. Details include brass swan-neck handles, matching brass escutcheons, a moulded cornice, fluted canted corners, and shaped bracket feet. The dimensions measure 182 cm high, 110 cm wide, and 53 cm deep. Providing extensive storage capacity, this case piece suits traditional and classic contemporary interiors alike. Placed in a bedroom or dressing room, the upper and lower drawer configurations accommodate folded garments and linens while maintaining a compact footprint on the floor.

FAQs

A chest on chest, also known as a tallboy, is a piece of case furniture featuring two stacked chests of drawers, designed during the 18th century to maximise vertical storage within a single footprint.

Georgian chests on chests were predominantly constructed from dense timbers such as mahogany or walnut, featuring hand-dovetailed drawer joints, oak or pine secondary woods, and cast brass swan-neck handles.

Authentic George III tallboys usually display hand-sawn drawer linings, hand-cut dovetail joints, period cast brass keyhole escutcheons, and hand-carved bracket feet typical of late 18th-century cabinetmaking.

A mahogany tallboy functions effectively as a structural focal point in a master bedroom, hallway, or dressing room, complemented by muted wall colours and simple modern lighting to highlight the timber grain.

Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and strong sunlight, dust regularly with a soft dry cloth, and apply a high-quality beeswax polish periodically to preserve the original finish.
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