Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest 18th Century

Name: Antique Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1238104
Price: 1250 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectChests of Drawers
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialMahogany, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsOgee bracket feet, Swan-neck handles, Diamond escutcheons, Moulded cornice

This Georgian antique chest of drawers comes in warm brown mahogany with a rich grain and stands at a height of 164 cm. The tall English country house storage unit consists of two stacked sections fitted with multiple oak-lined drawers of graduating depth, dressed in brass swan-neck swing handles. Each drawer features a diamond-shaped keyhole escutcheon inlaid with white mother-of-pearl or bone, complemented by a heavily moulded cornice along the top edge and raised on decorative ogee bracket feet. Practical for everyday use in a bedroom, dressing room, or hallway, the substantial vertically-oriented chest provides extensive enclosed storage capacity while maintaining a compact footprint against a wall. The traditional timber construction and period details suit classic and rustic interior settings alike, offering a timeless storage solution for clothing, linens, or personal items in a modern home.

FAQs

A chest on chest, also referred to as a tallboy, is a vertical storage piece comprising two stacked chests of drawers, designed during the 18th century to maximize floor space.

Georgian chests on chests were typically constructed from solid mahogany, featuring hand-dovetailed pine or oak drawer linings alongside cast brass drop handles and escutcheons.

Authentic Georgian examples exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, secondary softwood construction within drawer interiors, period-correct brass hardware, and original bracket or ogee feet.

Position the tallboy against a neutral wall in a bedroom, hallway, or living space to serve as a focal point, pairing its vertical scale with minimalist lighting or modern artwork.

Maintain the surface by dusting with a dry cloth and applying natural beeswax twice yearly, keeping the wood away from direct heat sources and moisture to avoid timber movement.

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