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Early 18th Century Walnut Chest on Chest.
Christopher Tombs Antiques Ltd
for sale €10,472     $11,367
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Early 18th Century Walnut Chest on Chest.

18th century
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We are offering to you this Converted Walnut Chest on Chest to a TV Cabinet.

A classic two-part chest-on-chest in richly figured walnut, standing tall and elegant with the refined proportions typical of Early Walnut furniture.

The upper section features a molded cornice above a row of three small drawers, followed by three graduated full-width drawers.

The lower section continues with three further deep drawers of increasing height, creating a balanced and practical arrangement of storage. All drawers are fitted with elegant brass swan-neck handles and decorative keyhole escutcheons, set against the warm, reddish-brown tones and swirling grain of the walnut veneers.

Subtle cockbeading and carefully matched panels frame each drawer front, while the piece rests on bold bracket feet that give it a solid, architectural presence.

Oak Lined Drawers.

The overall effect is one of quiet sophistication a handsome, well-proportioned example of 18th Century craftsmanship that would make a striking focal point in any traditional or transitional interior.

The Top Drawers Lift and Slide to reveal your TV and the Lower Drawer hinges to reveal your Sky Box or Sound Bar.

Dimensions are 70 inches Tall. 40 inches wide and 20.5 inches Deep.

Delivery is included in the Asking Price and Shipping to you is also a Pleasure so please do contact us for a Quote to you anywhere in the World.

Thanks for looking Chris.

07778655965

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Christopher Tombs Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Walnut Chest on Chest to the 18th Century.

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SA1230859
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We are offering to you this Converted Walnut Chest on Chest to a TV Cabinet.
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A classic two-part chest-on-chest in richly figured walnut, standing tall and elegant with the refined proportions typical of Early Walnut furniture.
Christopher Tombs Antiques Ltd
fig 1. An early eighteenth-century walnut chest on chest featuring crossbanded drawers, brass handles, and bracket feet.
fig 1. Early 18th Century Walnut Chest on Chest.

The upper section features a molded cornice above a row of three small drawers, followed by three graduated full-width drawers.

The lower section continues with three further deep drawers of increasing height, creating a balanced and practical arrangement of storage. All drawers are fitted with elegant brass swan-neck handles and decorative keyhole escutcheons, set against the warm, reddish-brown tones and swirling grain of the walnut veneers.

fig 2. An early eighteenth-century walnut chest on chest featuring crossbanded drawers, brass handles, and bracket feet.
fig 2. Early 18th Century Walnut Chest on Chest.

Subtle cockbeading and carefully matched panels frame each drawer front, while the piece rests on bold bracket feet that give it a solid, architectural presence.

Oak Lined Drawers.

The overall effect is one of quiet sophistication a handsome, well-proportioned example of 18th Century craftsmanship that would make a striking focal point in any traditional or transitional interior.

fig 3. An early eighteenth-century walnut chest on chest featuring crossbanded drawers, brass handles, and bracket feet.
fig 3. Early 18th Century Walnut Chest on Chest.

The Top Drawers Lift and Slide to reveal your TV and the Lower Drawer hinges to reveal your Sky Box or Sound Bar.

Dimensions are 70 inches Tall. 40 inches wide and 20.5 inches Deep.

Delivery is included in the Asking Price and Shipping to you is also a Pleasure so please do contact us for a Quote to you anywhere in the World.

Thanks for looking Chris.

07778655965

Date of Manufacture

Christopher Tombs Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Walnut Chest on Chest to the 18th Century.

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A chest on chest, frequently referred to as a tallboy, is a vertical storage unit consisting of two separate chest sections stacked one atop the other. First popularised in late 17th and 18th-century Britain, this form maximized storage capacity while saving floor space.

Pieces from this era typically feature native English or imported American walnut veneers over pine or oak carcasses. Construction methods include hand-cut dovetail joints on drawers, deal drawer linings, and decorative feather-banding or crossbanding along the edges.

Authentic period examples display irregular hand-cut dovetails, uneven drawer linings, and natural wood shrinkage marks. Additional indicators include period-appropriate cast brass drop handles, original oak or pine back panels, and evidence of historic wear around the feet and drawer runners.

An antique tallboy serves as a grounding focal point in modern bedrooms, dressing rooms, or hallways. Pairing warm, figured walnut timber with neutral wall paint, contemporary lighting, and minimalist textiles balances historic character with modern aesthetics.

Preserve antique walnut by maintaining stable humidity and keeping the piece away from direct sunlight or heat sources. Apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly along the grain twice yearly, avoiding modern aerosol sprays or silicone-based cleaners.
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