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Late 18thc Georgian Mahogany Tallboy Chest on Chest
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Late 18thc Georgian Mahogany Tallboy Chest on Chest

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Late 18thC Georgian Mahogany Tallboy Chest on Chest - Dentilled cornice above chest with fluted canted corners, the base raised upon original shaped bracket feet, oak lined drawers with original brass swan neck handles - 44.5"w x 23"d x 76"h

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Church Street Antiques & Interiors has dated this Georgian Mahogany Tallboy Chest to the Georgian era.

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Late 18thC Georgian Mahogany Tallboy Chest on Chest - Dentilled cornice above chest with fluted canted corners, the base raised upon original shaped bracket feet, oak lined drawers with original brass swan neck handles - 44.5"w x 23"d x 76"h
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Church Street Antiques & Interiors has dated this Georgian Mahogany Tallboy Chest to the Georgian era.

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A late 18th-century Georgian mahogany tallboy chest on chest with brass swan-neck handles and bracket feet.
Late 18thC Georgian Mahogany Tallboy Chest on Chest
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A late 18th-century Georgian mahogany tallboy chest on chest with brass swan-neck handles and bracket feet.
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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBracket feet, Swan-neck handles, Dentil moulding, Graduated drawers

This late 18th-century Georgian tallboy chest on chest is constructed from mahogany in a warm brown colour with visible grain, complemented by oak-lined interiors. The upper section displays a dentilled cornice above graduated drawers flanked by fluted canted corners, while the lower section rests on original shaped bracket feet. All eight drawers are fitted with original brass swan-neck handles and key escutcheons. Measuring 113 cm wide by 58 cm deep by 193 cm high, this imposing storage piece suits a period bedroom, dressing room or hallway in a traditional home, providing substantial drawer space for clothing and linens while maintaining a formal presence.

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A Georgian tallboy, or chest on chest, is a vertical storage unit consisting of two separate chests stacked together, designed during the 18th century to maximise storage capacity without occupying excessive floor area.

Cabinetmakers predominantly constructed these pieces from dense timbers such as Cuban or Honduras mahogany, featuring solid oak or pine drawer linings, dovetail joinery, and cast brass swan-neck handles.

Authentic pieces display hand-sawn dovetail joints, solid oak drawer bottoms with grain running side-to-side, hand-cast brass hardware, period mouldings, and distinct upper and lower carcass structures.

Position the tallboy as a focal anchor piece in a bedroom, dressing room, or hallway, pairing its dark mahogany tones with modern neutral wall colours and minimalist lighting.

Dust regularly using a soft lint-free cloth, apply clear beeswax polish once or twice per year, and position the furniture away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage.
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