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Antique Georgian George III Mahogany Bow-front Chest on Chest
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Antique Georgian George III Mahogany Bow-front Chest on Chest

18th century
Sold 8 October 2026 · Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables
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A Georgian George III mahogany bow-front chest on chest, fitted with eight drawers arranged with a two-over-three drawer configuration to the upper section, set above three long drawers to the lower section. This traditional chest-on-chest form provides substantial storage, offering greater capacity than a standard single chest.

The chest stands on splayed feet and retains brass handles to all drawers. The upper section is finished with a Gothic arched cornice, decorated with repeating lancet arches, adding an architectural detail that is less commonly seen on chests of this type.

The bow-front form gives the piece an elegant profile and is a less common variation, adding visual interest while remaining practical. A well-proportioned and functional piece, suitable for use in a bedroom, dressing room, or as statement storage within a larger interior.

Dimensions

• Height: 199 cm / 78.35 in

• Width: 112 cm / 44.09 in

• Depth: 60 cm / 23.62 in

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Physical Dimensions
Height
199cm (78.35")
Width
112cm (44.09")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Declaration

Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables has dated this Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest to the Georgian era.

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SA1234124
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Description
A Georgian George III mahogany bow-front chest on chest, fitted with eight drawers arranged with a two-over-three drawer configuration to the upper section, set above three long drawers to the lower section.
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This traditional chest-on-chest form provides substantial storage, offering greater capacity than a standard single chest.
Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables
fig 1. An antique Georgian bow-front mahogany chest on chest featuring a carved cornice, two upper short drawers, five long graduating drawers, and brass oval handles.
fig 1. Antique Georgian George III Mahogany Bow-front Chest on Chest

The chest stands on splayed feet and retains brass handles to all drawers. The upper section is finished with a Gothic arched cornice, decorated with repeating lancet arches, adding an architectural detail that is less commonly seen on chests of this type.

fig 2. An antique Georgian bow-front mahogany chest on chest featuring a carved cornice, two upper short drawers, five long graduating drawers, and brass oval handles.
fig 2. Antique Georgian George III Mahogany Bow-front Chest on Chest

The bow-front form gives the piece an elegant profile and is a less common variation, adding visual interest while remaining practical. A well-proportioned and functional piece, suitable for use in a bedroom, dressing room, or as statement storage within a larger interior.

Dimensions

• Height: 199 cm / 78.35 in

• Width: 112 cm / 44.09 in

• Depth: 60 cm / 23.62 in

Delivery

International delivery available — please contact us or request a quote.

Height
199cm (78.35")
Width
112cm (44.09")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables has dated this Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1234124
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Archive I An antique Georgian bow-front mahogany chest on chest featuring a carved cornice, two upper short drawers, five long graduating drawers, and brass oval handles. SOLD11 HRS AGO

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An antique Georgian bow-front mahogany chest on chest featuring a carved cornice, two upper short drawers, five long graduating drawers, and brass oval handles.
Antique Georgian George III Mahogany Bow-Front Chest on Chest
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBow front, Blind fretwork cornice, Oval brass backplate handles, Graduated drawers
  • SizeH 199 cm (78 in) x W 112 cm (44 in) x D 60 cm (24 in)

This Georgian George III mahogany bow-front chest on chest follows a traditional two-part form in a rich warm brown timber, measuring 199 cm high, 112 cm wide, and 60 cm deep. The upper section contains two short drawers above three long graduating drawers, while the lower section provides three additional long graduating drawers. A Gothic arched cornice along the top displays repeating lancet arches with blind fretwork detailing. Oval brass backplate handles are fitted to every drawer, and the entire structure rests on splayed feet. Practical and substantial, this piece suits placement in a bedroom or dressing room to provide ample clothing storage. The curved bow-front profile offers an elegant silhouette within traditional English country house interiors.

FAQs

A chest on chest, also known as a tallboy, is an antique storage piece consisting of two stacked chest sections, originally developed in 18th-century Britain to maximise vertical storage space.

Georgian chests on chest were predominantly constructed from solid mahogany and flame mahogany veneers, featuring oak or pine drawer linings and hand-cast brass hardware.

Authentic George III pieces typically display hand-cut dovetail joints, period-appropriate brass oval or swan-neck handles, original timber backboards, and natural age-related patination.

Place the piece as a focal architectural feature against a neutral or rich paint backdrop, pairing its warm wood tones with contemporary artwork, minimalist table lamps, or structured greenery.

Dust regularly with a dry, lint-free cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, keeping the cabinet away from direct heat sources and humid environments.
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