George III Mahogany Chest on Chest C1790 18th Century

Name: George III Mahogany Chest on Chest C1790
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1205866
Price: 1450 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectChest of Drawers
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialMahogany, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsBracket feet, Brass swan-neck handles, Dentil cornice, Canted corners
SizeH 185 cm (73 in) x W 110 cm (43 in) x D 60 cm (24 in)

This George III mahogany chest on chest from circa 1790 is a Georgian piece fashioned from warm brown timber with visible grain. The structure is detailed with a dentil cornice across the top, canted upper corners, and original bracket feet at the base, along with original gilded brass swan-neck handles and keyhole escutcheons fitted to each drawer. The upper section contains two short drawers above three long drawers, while the lower section provides three additional long drawers. Practical proportions make this tall chest suitable for organising clothing and linens within a bedroom or dressing room, standing at 185 cm high, 110 cm wide, and 60 cm deep.

FAQs

A George III chest on chest, also known as a tallboy, is a piece of two-part storage furniture produced during the reign of King George III (17601820). It comprises an upper chest of drawers mounted upon a slightly wider lower chest, designed to maximize vertical space.

Cabinetmakers during the 18th century predominantly utilized solid mahogany and mahogany veneers due to the woods durability and fine grain. Drawer linings were typically constructed from pine or oak, fitted with cast brass handles and steel lock mechanisms.

Authentic pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joints, oak or pine drawer bottoms showing age-related shrinkage, and original brass hardware with cast backplates. Look for smooth hand-planed back panels and evidence of hand-carved mouldings along the cornice and bracket feet.

A Georgian mahogany tallboy serves as a focal statement piece in modern bedrooms, hallway landings, or formal dressing rooms. Pairing its dark wood tones with light neutral wall paint accentuates the warm timber grain and classical proportions.

Maintain mahogany by dusting regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax paste once or twice a year. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent wood shrinkage and finish fading.

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George III Mahogany Chest on Chest C1790

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