Search 0
43,352  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 153 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
JOIN AS A SELLER DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
GIFTS
153 ITEMS ADDED TODAY
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Antiques dealer?
Join as a Seller
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA1196102
SOLD
Email Phone
Save
Small Antique Walnut Chest on Chest Tallboy
Sold by Rawlings Antiques
sold SA1196102
Sorry, but this item has been sold.

Rawlings Antiques

Sellingantiques Verified Since Aug 2017
Browse dealers 32 items
↓ Relevant Links
Id #SA1196102
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Small Antique Walnut Chest on Chest Tallboy

1900 - 1920
Sold 13 April 2026 · Rawlings Antiques
This “Small Antique Walnut Chest on Chest Tallboy” found a buyer.

It was listed by Rawlings Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Find more for sale
Antique Furniture TallboyAntique Tall Chest of DrawersPeriod Furniture Tallboy Ask the dealer for something similar
Description

Circa 1900 Walnut Chest on Chest

Englishwalnut chest on chest dating to the turn of the 20th century. Two-part construction with molded cornice over a series of graduated drawers, set on bracket feet.

Good figured walnut to the drawer fronts with consistent color throughout. Original or early brass pulls and escutcheons. Drawers run as they should and the piece breaks down into two sections for transport.

Uncomplicated late Victorian / early Edwardian form — clean lines with minimal ornament.

Condition:

Sound and usable. General age-related wear to finish including light surface marks and minor imperfections consistent with use. No major structural issues noted.

We can arrange delivery through out the UK and ship worldwide please enquire for our competitive delivery prices

Date of Manufacture

Rawlings Antiques has dated this Antique Walnut Tallboy to the Edwardian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
146cm (57.48")
Width
63cm (24.80")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1196102
Dealers Notes

If you see something you like on our website and would like more information, then please feel free to contact us.

Please note that viewing of stock is by appointment only.

Description
Circa 1900 Walnut Chest on Chest

Englishwalnut chest on chest dating to the turn of the 20th century. Two-part construction with molded cornice over a series of graduated drawers, set on bracket feet.

Good figured walnut to the drawer fronts with consistent color throughout. Original or early brass pulls and escutcheons. Drawers run as they should and the piece breaks down into two sections for transport.

fig 1. An antique walnut chest on chest tallboy featuring multiple graduated drawers with brass drop handles and escutcheons, set on bracket feet.
fig 1. Small Antique Walnut Chest on Chest Tallboy

Uncomplicated late Victorian / early Edwardian form — clean lines with minimal ornament.

Condition:

Sound and usable.

“
General age-related wear to finish including light surface marks and minor imperfections consistent with use.
Rawlings Antiques

No major structural issues noted.

We can arrange delivery through out the UK and ship worldwide please enquire for our competitive delivery prices

Date of Manufacture

Rawlings Antiques has dated this Antique Walnut Tallboy to the Edwardian era.

Height
146cm (57.48")
Width
63cm (24.80")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1196102
Rawlings Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2017
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Rawlings Antiques Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
An antique walnut chest on chest tallboy featuring multiple graduated drawers with brass drop handles and escutcheons, set on bracket feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
1 / 7
Archive I An antique walnut chest on chest tallboy featuring multiple graduated drawers with brass drop handles and escutcheons, set on bracket feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Small Antique Walnut Chest on Chest Tallboy

Archive II An antique walnut chest on chest tallboy featuring multiple graduated drawers with brass drop handles and escutcheons, set on bracket feet. View II
Archive III An antique walnut chest on chest tallboy featuring multiple graduated drawers with brass drop handles and escutcheons, set on bracket feet. View III
Archive IV An antique walnut chest on chest tallboy featuring multiple graduated drawers with brass drop handles and escutcheons, set on bracket feet. View IV
Archive V An antique walnut chest on chest tallboy featuring multiple graduated drawers with brass drop handles and escutcheons, set on bracket feet. View V
Archive VI An antique walnut chest on chest tallboy featuring multiple graduated drawers with brass drop handles and escutcheons, set on bracket feet. View VI
Archive VII An antique walnut chest on chest tallboy featuring multiple graduated drawers with brass drop handles and escutcheons, set on bracket feet. View VII
FURTHER BROWSING

Visitors also looked at these ⇣

Enlarged Archival View

Rawlings Antiques
Telephone 07852 312541
Location
Chelmsford
Essex
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/rawlingsantiques
Verified Since Aug 2017
Items For Sale 32
Items Sold 1,202
Rawlings Antiques
Verified Since Aug 2017
View Dealer Info
Location: Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/rawlingsantiques
Verified
Aug 2017
For Sale
32
Sold
1,202
An antique walnut chest on chest tallboy featuring multiple graduated drawers with brass drop handles and escutcheons, set on bracket feet.
small Antique walnut chest on chest tallboy
Ref: SA1196102
An antique walnut chest on chest tallboy featuring multiple graduated drawers with brass drop handles and escutcheons, set on bracket feet.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialWalnut, Oak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsGraduated drawers, Brass drop handles, Bracket feet, Key escutcheons
  • SizeH 146 cm (57 in) x W 63 cm (25 in) x D 42 cm (17 in)

FAQs

The tallboy, or chest on chest, first appeared in the late 17th century during the William and Mary period, gaining immense popularity through the Queen Anne and Georgian eras as a vertical storage solution for textiles and clothing.

Authentic period pieces typically feature solid oak or pine secondary timbers with figured walnut veneer applied to the primary surfaces, complemented by hand-cut dovetail joints, brass drop handles, and escutcheons.

Authentication involves examining the drawer construction for hand-cut dovetails, inspecting the timber for period-appropriate tool marks, checking for shrinkage cracks in the walnut veneer, and verifying the integrity of the secondary woods.

A tallboy serves as a striking focal point in a bedroom or hallway, offering vertical storage while introducing rich wood tones and historic character that contrast well against neutral, minimalist walls.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels away from direct heat sources and sunlight, dusting regularly with a dry cloth, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the antique wood finish.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Period
Style
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Recently Added
Online Payments
Categories