What is a George III style tallboy chest of drawers?

A tallboy, or chest-on-chest, is a vertical storage piece featuring stacked chest sections, designed during the 18th century to maximise vertical floor space in Georgian interiors.

What materials were traditionally used in Georgian burr walnut furniture?

These pieces typically feature burr walnut veneers applied over solid oak or pine carcasses, accented with cast brass swan-neck handles and decorative escutcheons.

How do you identify authentic 19th-century Georgian style chests?

Look for hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer linings, oak drawer bottoms, hand-carved blind fretwork, and natural age-related oxidisation on the timber.

How can a burr walnut tallboy be styled in a modern interior?

Position the piece as a focal vertical accent in a bedroom, hallway, or study, pairing its rich wood grain with neutral walls and classic brass lighting.

How should burr walnut antique furniture be preserved?

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent veneer lifting or fading, and clean periodically using a high-grade beeswax polish.

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A Fine 19th Century George III Style Burr Walnut Tallboy Chest of Drawers

Name: A Fine 19th Century George III Style Burr Walnut Tallboy Chest of Drawers
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1227346
Price: 1650 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

For Sale by Pap Antiques and Restoration Ltd

Description

A superb and highly decorative antique George III style slim tallboy chest of drawers, crafted in beautifully figured burr walnut and presented in two sections. This elegant piece combines practical storage with refined period styling, making it ideal for both traditional and contemporary interiors.

The upper section features two short drawers above three long graduated drawers, framed by finely carved blind fretwork decoration to the cornice and canted corners. The lower section incorporates a useful brushing slide above three further long drawers, all fitted with attractive brass drop handles and decorative escutcheons. The chest stands on shaped bracket feet, completing its classic Georgian-inspired silhouette.

The rich burr walnut veneers display wonderful figuring, colour variation and natural grain patterns throughout, creating a warm and characterful appearance that only genuine antique furniture can offer. Its slim proportions make it particularly useful where space is limited, whilst still providing an impressive amount of storage.

This is a genuine antique piece dating from the 19th Century, executed in the George III manner. It possesses the charm, craftsmanship and character expected from furniture of this age and period.

Condition

Presented in good antique condition overall.

As expected for a piece of this age, there are signs of historical use including minor surface marks, light scratches, age-related wear, small colour variations and evidence of previous repairs. There may be minor imperfections and historic restorations consistent with over a century of use and ownership.

The drawers operate well, the structure is solid, and the chest retains excellent colour and patina throughout. While not perfect—as is to be expected from authentic antique furniture—it offers a wonderful sense of history, charm and character that simply cannot be replicated in modern pieces.

Overall, this is a handsome and practical antique tallboy, offering excellent storage, attractive proportions and beautiful burr walnut figure, making it an ideal addition to any period or country house interior.

Physical Dimensions

Height

167cm (65.75")

Width

56cm (22.05")

Depth

41cm (16.14")

Declaration

Pap Antiques and Restoration Ltd has dated this Burr Walnut Tallboy Chest to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1227346

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Description

A superb and highly decorative antique George III style slim tallboy chest of drawers, crafted in beautifully figured burr walnut and presented in two sections.

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This elegant piece combines practical storage with refined period styling, making it ideal for both traditional and contemporary interiors.

Pap Antiques and Restoration Ltd

fig 1. A tall 19th-century George III style burr walnut chest of drawers featuring decorative brass handles, keyhole escutcheons, carved side friezes, and bracket feet. — fig 1. A Fine 19th Century George III Style Burr Walnut Tallboy Chest of Drawers

The upper section features two short drawers above three long graduated drawers, framed by finely carved blind fretwork decoration to the cornice and canted corners. The lower section incorporates a useful brushing slide above three further long drawers, all fitted with attractive brass drop handles and decorative escutcheons. The chest stands on shaped bracket feet, completing its classic Georgian-inspired silhouette.

fig 2. A tall 19th-century George III style burr walnut chest of drawers featuring decorative brass handles, keyhole escutcheons, carved side friezes, and bracket feet. — fig 2. A Fine 19th Century George III Style Burr Walnut Tallboy Chest of Drawers

The rich burr walnut veneers display wonderful figuring, colour variation and natural grain patterns throughout, creating a warm and characterful appearance that only genuine antique furniture can offer. Its slim proportions make it particularly useful where space is limited, whilst still providing an impressive amount of storage.

fig 3. A tall 19th-century George III style burr walnut chest of drawers featuring decorative brass handles, keyhole escutcheons, carved side friezes, and bracket feet. — fig 3. A Fine 19th Century George III Style Burr Walnut Tallboy Chest of Drawers

This is a genuine antique piece dating from the 19th Century, executed in the George III manner. It possesses the charm, craftsmanship and character expected from furniture of this age and period.

Condition

fig 4. A tall 19th-century George III style burr walnut chest of drawers featuring decorative brass handles, keyhole escutcheons, carved side friezes, and bracket feet. — fig 4. A Fine 19th Century George III Style Burr Walnut Tallboy Chest of Drawers

Presented in good antique condition overall.

As expected for a piece of this age, there are signs of historical use including minor surface marks, light scratches, age-related wear, small colour variations and evidence of previous repairs. There may be minor imperfections and historic restorations consistent with over a century of use and ownership.

fig 5. A tall 19th-century George III style burr walnut chest of drawers featuring decorative brass handles, keyhole escutcheons, carved side friezes, and bracket feet. — fig 5. A Fine 19th Century George III Style Burr Walnut Tallboy Chest of Drawers

The drawers operate well, the structure is solid, and the chest retains excellent colour and patina throughout. While not perfect—as is to be expected from authentic antique furniture—it offers a wonderful sense of history, charm and character that simply cannot be replicated in modern pieces.

fig 6. A tall 19th-century George III style burr walnut chest of drawers featuring decorative brass handles, keyhole escutcheons, carved side friezes, and bracket feet. — fig 6. A Fine 19th Century George III Style Burr Walnut Tallboy Chest of Drawers

Overall, this is a handsome and practical antique tallboy, offering excellent storage, attractive proportions and beautiful burr walnut figure, making it an ideal addition to any period or country house interior.