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Vintage Small Georgian Style Burr Walnut Tallboy | Bow Front
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Vintage Small Georgian Style Burr Walnut Tallboy | Bow Front

1900 - 1920
For Sale by ActFurniture LTD
Description

Vintage 20th century burr walnut tallboy chest of drawers in the Georgian manner, a handsome and well-proportioned piece of good quality, showcasing fine craftsmanship and elegant bow-fronted lines.

It offers generous storage across seven graduated drawers, arranged as three in the upper section over four in the lower, each fitted with a pair of brass swan-neck handles on shaped batwing back plates.

The case is finished with a moulded cornice and a moulded edge between the two sections, and the whole piece stands on shaped bracket feet. The top is veneered in a well-matched burr walnut panel with a crossbanded border.

The burr walnut displays a wonderful figured grain and a warm, rich golden colour, complemented by the deeper tone of the straight-grained sides.

Of compact, neat proportions, it fits comfortably into a smaller bedroom or hallway, and it comes apart in two sections for easier delivery and access. Presented in good condition, it is a very desirable piece and a perfect addition to any home.

Product Reference : AF - 6704

Measurements : 59cm (23") Width x 36cm (14") Depth x 109cm (43") Height

As with all antique and vintage furniture, pieces may show signs of age, use and wear, all of which form part of their character and history. Please study the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description and condition report.

We’re a family-run antique furniture business based in Malvern, Worcestershire. All of our pieces are available to view at our stockroom by appointment only. If you’d like additional photographs, measurements or to arrange a viewing, we’re always happy to help and aim to respond as quickly as possible.

Delivery – £65

• Delivery is available throughout the UK mainland, including most areas of Scotland.

• Each piece is carefully wrapped and protected prior to dispatch and delivered by our trusted private courier using a two-person team.

• Your piece will be delivered to the room of your choice, provided there is suitable access. For items supplied in sections, assembly is not included as part of the delivery service.

• Our standard delivery timeframe is approximately 3–15 working days from receipt of payment. The courier will contact you directly to confirm the delivery date and provide an approximate arrival time.

• If you have any particular delivery requirements, please let us know before purchasing and we’ll do our best to accommodate them.

Collection – Free

Collection is available free of charge from our stockroom at WR6 5JE, by appointment only. Please contact us in advance to arrange a convenient collection date and time.

Thank you for viewing this piece. Should you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Physical Dimensions
Height
109cm (42.91")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Declaration

ActFurniture LTD has dated this Burr Walnut Bowfront Tallboy to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1239712
Dealers Internal Reference
AF-6704
Description
Vintage 20th century burr walnut tallboy chest of drawers in the Georgian manner, a handsome and well-proportioned piece of good quality, showcasing fine craftsmanship and elegant bow-fronted lines.

It offers generous storage across seven graduated drawers, arranged as three in the upper section over four in the lower, each fitted with a pair of brass swan-neck handles on shaped batwing back plates.

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The case is finished with a moulded cornice and a moulded edge between the two sections, and the whole piece stands on shaped bracket feet.
ActFurniture LTD

The top is veneered in a well-matched burr walnut panel with a crossbanded border.

fig 1. A Georgian style burr walnut tallboy featuring a bow-front silhouette, seven stacked drawers with brass handles, and bracket feet.
fig 1. Vintage Small Georgian Style Burr Walnut Tallboy | Bow Front

The burr walnut displays a wonderful figured grain and a warm, rich golden colour, complemented by the deeper tone of the straight-grained sides.

Of compact, neat proportions, it fits comfortably into a smaller bedroom or hallway, and it comes apart in two sections for easier delivery and access. Presented in good condition, it is a very desirable piece and a perfect addition to any home.

fig 2. A Georgian style burr walnut tallboy featuring a bow-front silhouette, seven stacked drawers with brass handles, and bracket feet.
fig 2. Vintage Small Georgian Style Burr Walnut Tallboy | Bow Front

Product Reference : AF - 6704

Measurements : 59cm (23") Width x 36cm (14") Depth x 109cm (43") Height

As with all antique and vintage furniture, pieces may show signs of age, use and wear, all of which form part of their character and history. Please study the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description and condition report.

fig 3. A Georgian style burr walnut tallboy featuring a bow-front silhouette, seven stacked drawers with brass handles, and bracket feet.
fig 3. Vintage Small Georgian Style Burr Walnut Tallboy | Bow Front

We’re a family-run antique furniture business based in Malvern, Worcestershire. All of our pieces are available to view at our stockroom by appointment only. If you’d like additional photographs, measurements or to arrange a viewing, we’re always happy to help and aim to respond as quickly as possible.

fig 4. A Georgian style burr walnut tallboy featuring a bow-front silhouette, seven stacked drawers with brass handles, and bracket feet.
fig 4. Vintage Small Georgian Style Burr Walnut Tallboy | Bow Front

Delivery – £65

• Delivery is available throughout the UK mainland, including most areas of Scotland.

• Each piece is carefully wrapped and protected prior to dispatch and delivered by our trusted private courier using a two-person team.

fig 5. A Georgian style burr walnut tallboy featuring a bow-front silhouette, seven stacked drawers with brass handles, and bracket feet.
fig 5. Vintage Small Georgian Style Burr Walnut Tallboy | Bow Front

• Your piece will be delivered to the room of your choice, provided there is suitable access. For items supplied in sections, assembly is not included as part of the delivery service.

• Our standard delivery timeframe is approximately 3–15 working days from receipt of payment. The courier will contact you directly to confirm the delivery date and provide an approximate arrival time.

fig 6. A Georgian style burr walnut tallboy featuring a bow-front silhouette, seven stacked drawers with brass handles, and bracket feet.
fig 6. Vintage Small Georgian Style Burr Walnut Tallboy | Bow Front

• If you have any particular delivery requirements, please let us know before purchasing and we’ll do our best to accommodate them.

Collection – Free

Collection is available free of charge from our stockroom at WR6 5JE, by appointment only. Please contact us in advance to arrange a convenient collection date and time.

Thank you for viewing this piece. Should you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Height
109cm (42.91")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Date of Manufacture

ActFurniture LTD has dated this Burr Walnut Bowfront Tallboy to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1239712
Dealers Internal Ref
AF-6704
ActFurniture LTD
ActFurniture LTD
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2023
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the ActFurniture LTD Profile Page

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Vintage Small Georgian Style Burr Walnut Tallboy | Bow Front

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Worcester Road
Malvern
Worcestershire
WR6 5JE
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A Georgian style burr walnut tallboy featuring a bow-front silhouette, seven stacked drawers with brass handles, and bracket feet.
Vintage Small Georgian Style Burr Walnut Tallboy | Bow Front
Ref: SA1239712
A Georgian style burr walnut tallboy featuring a bow-front silhouette, seven stacked drawers with brass handles, and bracket feet.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTallboys
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGeorgian Revival
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBow front, Burr walnut veneer, Bracket feet, Brass drop handles
  • SizeH 109 cm (43 in) x W 59 cm (23 in) x D 36 cm (14 in)

A tallboy, historically known as a chest-on-chest, is a tall piece of furniture consisting of stacked sections of drawers designed to maximise vertical storage space within a compact footprint.

Georgian style tallboys are predominantly constructed using solid hardwoods or veneered finishes such as burr walnut or mahogany, fitted with cast brass drop handles and solid timber drawer linings.

Key indicators include hand-dovetailed drawer joints, cockbeaded drawer edges, distinctive bracket feet, and figured wood veneers like burr walnut laid over secondary structural timbers.

Position a walnut tallboy against a neutral or rich dark backdrop to highlight its timber grain, pairing it with subtle brass accents or minimalist lighting to balance its traditional silhouette.

Dust the surface regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year, avoiding direct sunlight and proximity to radiators.
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