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Figured Elm Chest on Chest
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Figured Elm Chest on Chest

1900 - 1920
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A handsome figured elm chest on chest, standing on elegant ogee bracket feet. The piece is fitted with an arrangement of eight mahogany-lined graduated drawers, complemented by a practical bachelor's slide. Each drawer is decorated with attractive chequered stringing and fitted with brass plate handles, enhancing the chest's refined Georgian character.

The moulded dentil cornice provides a handsome architectural finish, while the chest separates into two sections, allowing for ease of transport and installation.

Presented in good condition throughout, this is a fine example of traditional English craftsmanship, combining generous storage with elegant proportions and the rich figuring of the elm veneers.

Size:

Height 63 1/2" (161cm)

Width 31 1/2" (80cm)

Depth 18" (46cm)

Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Figured Elm Chest on Chest to the 1920s.

Independent Date Check ID 09567104
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques Date1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 85-120 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1920s:
Fine, regular dovetails on the drawer sides: early twentieth-century cabinet making.
Dentil cornice and chequered stringing: early Georgian revival detailing popular between the wars.
Even, mellow patination across the elm veneers: decades of careful domestic wax care.
Pierced brass backplates with mild surface tarnish: quality revival fittings.

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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
161cm (63.39")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1223872
Dealers Internal Reference
PP120-6
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A handsome figured elm chest on chest, standing on elegant ogee bracket feet.
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The piece is fitted with an arrangement of eight mahogany-lined graduated drawers, complemented by a practical bachelor's slide.
Philip Hunt Antiques

Each drawer is decorated with attractive chequered stringing and fitted with brass plate handles, enhancing the chest's refined Georgian character.

fig 1. A tall antique Georgian-style chest on chest crafted from figured elm wood with two short over five long drawers and decorative brass handles.
fig 1. Figured Elm Chest on Chest

The moulded dentil cornice provides a handsome architectural finish, while the chest separates into two sections, allowing for ease of transport and installation.

Presented in good condition throughout, this is a fine example of traditional English craftsmanship, combining generous storage with elegant proportions and the rich figuring of the elm veneers.

Size:

Height 63 1/2" (161cm)

Width 31 1/2" (80cm)

Depth 18" (46cm)

Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Figured Elm Chest on Chest to the 1920s.

Independent Date Report ID 09567104
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques dating1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 85-120 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1920s:
Fine, regular dovetails on the drawer sides: early twentieth-century cabinet making.
Dentil cornice and chequered stringing: early Georgian revival detailing popular between the wars.
Even, mellow patination across the elm veneers: decades of careful domestic wax care.
Pierced brass backplates with mild surface tarnish: quality revival fittings.

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
161cm (63.39")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1223872
Dealers Internal Ref
PP120-6
Philip Hunt Antiques
Philip Hunt Antiques
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Specializing in furniture spanning from the illustrious 18th century to the early 20th century,

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A tall antique Georgian-style chest on chest crafted from figured elm wood with two short over five long drawers and decorative brass handles.
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Archive I A tall antique Georgian-style chest on chest crafted from figured elm wood with two short over five long drawers and decorative brass handles.

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Archive II A tall antique Georgian-style chest on chest crafted from figured elm wood with two short over five long drawers and decorative brass handles. View II
Archive III A tall antique Georgian-style chest on chest crafted from figured elm wood with two short over five long drawers and decorative brass handles. View III
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Archive VI A tall antique Georgian-style chest on chest crafted from figured elm wood with two short over five long drawers and decorative brass handles. View VI
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A tall antique Georgian-style chest on chest crafted from figured elm wood with two short over five long drawers and decorative brass handles.
Figured Elm Chest on Chest
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A tall antique Georgian-style chest on chest crafted from figured elm wood with two short over five long drawers and decorative brass handles.
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  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialElm, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsDentil moulding, Bracket feet, Crossbanded drawer fronts, Brass drop handles
  • SizeH 161 cm (63 in) x W 80 cm (31 in) x D 46 cm (18 in)

This Georgian-style chest on chest is made from figured elm wood in a warm brown colour with crossbanded drawer fronts. The tall piece stands on ogee bracket feet and features a moulded dentil cornice at the top, along with decorative brass plate drop handles and chequered stringing on the eight mahogany-lined graduated drawers, plus a pull-out bachelor's slide. It separates into two sections for transport and measures 161 cm high, 80 cm wide, and 46 cm deep. In a home today, this upright chest of drawers provides substantial storage capacity for clothing or household linens while taking up a modest footprint on the floor. It suits a bedroom, dressing room, or hallway in an English country house or period interior where traditional timber furniture is desired.

A chest on chest, also known as a tallboy, is a historic storage piece comprising two stacked chests of drawers. Originating in the 18th century, this design provided expanded vertical storage while keeping overall floor space requirements minimal.

These pieces were typically crafted from solid native hardwoods such as oak, elm, walnut, or mahogany. Secondary drawer linings were frequently made of pine or oak, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints and original cast brass drop handles.

Authentic examples feature hand-cut dovetail joints, hand-planed back panels, and clear evidence of separate upper and lower carcases. Look for natural shrinkage gaps in drawer bases and original lock mechanisms or period brass hardware.

A tallboy functions as a commanding focal point in a bedroom, dressing room, or hallway. Pair its warm wooden tones with modern textured linen fabrics, contemporary artwork, or neutral walls to balance its visual weight.

Dust the surface regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year along the grain. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and radiators to prevent wood movement, warping, or cracking.
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