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Georgian Chippendale Period Mahogany Chest on Chest
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Georgian Chippendale Period Mahogany Chest on Chest

18th century
Description

An exceptional example of a superb quality English Georgian, Chippendale period antique chest on chest with beautiful quilted figured mahogany to the graduating drawer fronts. Each drawer is adorned with its original Rococo style brass gilt swan neck handles and key escutcheons and they are finished with cock bead moulded edge.

The cornice is of Greek key design and the canted corners to the top section have blind fretwork decoration with double lambs tongue moulding to the lower section terminating to original ogee shaped bracket feet.

All the drawers are oak lined and retain their original locks and come with a working key. The chest on chest or tallboy retains its lovely colour and original finish which has been cleaned and waxed.

The chest comes in two sections which makes it easy to move and place in a room. The lower height of this piece of furniture means it can be accommodated in most homes.

Height - 173 cm (68 inches)

Width - 122 cm (48 inches)

Depth - 60 cm (23 ½ inches)

Circa - 1770

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Delivery is free for most of the mainland UK. If you are interested in purchasing and are outside the UK mainland or in the Scottish Highlands please get in touch first for a shipping quote. If you are an overseas buyer please contact us with your address so we can provide you with an accurate shipping quote and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

This item will be delivered by a trustworthy carrier and we aim to deliver within two weeks of purchase, but please allow three weeks. We use smaller carrier companies which take a bit longer but we would rather your item arrives at your door safely. Like our small items, our larger items are packaged well and protected.

All of our items can be collected.

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View more items on our website www.arrowsmithantiques.com

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Physical Dimensions
Height
173cm (68.11")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Declaration

Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors has dated this Georgian Mahogany Tallboy to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1228244
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ABOUT - Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors has been established in Macclesfield, Cheshire for 35 years. We sell high quality antique furniture, clocks, lighting and decorative items ready for your home, to the general public and interior designers around the world from our showroom. Our stock inventory consists of decorative Continental, English and Oriental items ranging from the 18th century through to the 20th century.

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Description
An exceptional example of a superb quality English Georgian, Chippendale period antique chest on chest with beautiful quilted figured mahogany to the graduating drawer fronts.
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Each drawer is adorned with its original Rococo style brass gilt swan neck handles and key escutcheons and they are finished with cock bead moulded edge.
Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors
fig 1. A Georgian Chippendale period mahogany chest on chest featuring two upper short drawers over five long drawers with brass swan-neck handles and carved bracket feet.
fig 1. Georgian Chippendale Period Mahogany Chest on Chest

The cornice is of Greek key design and the canted corners to the top section have blind fretwork decoration with double lambs tongue moulding to the lower section terminating to original ogee shaped bracket feet.

fig 2. A Georgian Chippendale period mahogany chest on chest featuring two upper short drawers over five long drawers with brass swan-neck handles and carved bracket feet.
fig 2. Georgian Chippendale Period Mahogany Chest on Chest

All the drawers are oak lined and retain their original locks and come with a working key. The chest on chest or tallboy retains its lovely colour and original finish which has been cleaned and waxed.

fig 3. A Georgian Chippendale period mahogany chest on chest featuring two upper short drawers over five long drawers with brass swan-neck handles and carved bracket feet.
fig 3. Georgian Chippendale Period Mahogany Chest on Chest

The chest comes in two sections which makes it easy to move and place in a room. The lower height of this piece of furniture means it can be accommodated in most homes.

Height - 173 cm (68 inches)

Width - 122 cm (48 inches)

fig 4. A Georgian Chippendale period mahogany chest on chest featuring two upper short drawers over five long drawers with brass swan-neck handles and carved bracket feet.
fig 4. Georgian Chippendale Period Mahogany Chest on Chest

Depth - 60 cm (23 ½ inches)

Circa - 1770

Delivery is free for most of the mainland UK. If you are interested in purchasing and are outside the UK mainland or in the Scottish Highlands please get in touch first for a shipping quote. If you are an overseas buyer please contact us with your address so we can provide you with an accurate shipping quote and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

fig 5. A Georgian Chippendale period mahogany chest on chest featuring two upper short drawers over five long drawers with brass swan-neck handles and carved bracket feet.
fig 5. Georgian Chippendale Period Mahogany Chest on Chest

This item will be delivered by a trustworthy carrier and we aim to deliver within two weeks of purchase, but please allow three weeks. We use smaller carrier companies which take a bit longer but we would rather your item arrives at your door safely. Like our small items, our larger items are packaged well and protected.

All of our items can be collected.

View more items on our website www.arrowsmithantiques.com

Height
173cm (68.11")
Width
122cm (48.03")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors has dated this Georgian Mahogany Tallboy to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1228244
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A Georgian Chippendale period mahogany chest on chest featuring two upper short drawers over five long drawers with brass swan-neck handles and carved bracket feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian Chippendale
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSwan-neck handles, Bracket feet, Dentil cornice, Blind fretwork detail
  • SizeH 173 cm (68 in) x W 122 cm (48 in) x D 60 cm (24 in)

This Georgian Chippendale period chest on chest is made from mahogany with a warm brown colour, featuring a dentil cornice, blind fretwork detail along the canted corners, and original ogee bracket feet. The tallboy comprises two upper short drawers and five long graduating drawers, all finished with cock bead moulded edges, original Rococo style brass gilt swan-neck handles, key escutcheons, and working locks. Standing at 173 cm high, 122 cm wide, and 60 cm deep, the two-section cabinet provides substantial storage capacity while fitting comfortably into standard domestic ceiling heights. Designed for residential interiors, this English country house style piece suits placement in a bedroom, dressing room, or grand hallway for storing folded garments, linens, or personal belongings. The cleaned and waxed original finish highlights the quilted figured wood grain across the drawer fronts, complemented by vertical carved detailing on the upper corners and traditional bracket feet at the base.

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A chest on chest, also known as a tallboy, is an 18th-century furniture design featuring two stacked chests of drawers. Originating in the Georgian period, this vertical storage design maximized floor space while displaying fine cabinetry techniques.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid mahogany or flame mahogany veneers, featuring oak or pine drawer linings. Cast brass swan-neck handles, dustboards between drawers, and hand-cut dovetail joints are standard construction features.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-sawn drawer linings, hand-cut dovetail joints, and period brass hardware. The timber shows natural oxidisation on unpolished surfaces, and the structure separates into two distinct upper and lower sections.

A Georgian tallboy serves as a focal point in a bedroom, dressing room, or hallway. Complementing the dark timber tone with neutral wall palettes, contemporary artwork, or simple ceramic decorative accessories helps integrate the historical piece into modern living spaces.

Dust regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year following the grain. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage, veneer splitting, or sun bleaching.
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