George III Mahogany Tallboy 18th Century

Name: George III Mahogany Chest on Chest
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA557065
Price: 950 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectChest of Drawers
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialMahogany, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsDentil moulding, Fluted columns, Oval brass handles, Bracket feet
SizeH 186 cm (73 in) x W 110 cm (43 in) x D 53 cm (21 in)

This George III mahogany chest on chest belongs to the Georgian period and has a warm brown finish with a mellow patina. The upper section has a dentil-moulded cornice above two small and four graduated long drawers, flanked by fluted chamfered corners. The lower section contains three graduated long drawers, standing on large bracket feet. Each drawer has oval brass plate handles with drop rings, and keyhole escutcheons appear throughout the front elevation. The piece measures 186 cm high, 110 cm wide, and 53 cm deep. Such a tall storage unit provides generous capacity for clothing and linens in a bedroom, dressing room, or hallway. The traditional proportions suit classic interiors and country house settings. The solid timber construction ensures stability and daily functionality while maintaining period character.

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A George III chest-on-chest, also termed a tallboy, is a two-part wooden storage unit created during the reign of King George III (17601820). It consists of a upper chest of drawers mounted upon a slightly larger lower chest to maximise vertical storage space.

Primary woods for Georgian tallboys typically included mahogany, walnut, or oak, often finished with flame mahogany veneers. Secondary timbers for interior drawer linings commonly comprised pine or oak, fitted with cast brass drop handles and steel locks.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, hand-sawn timber marks on back panels, and graduated drawers. Design hallmarks of the era include dentil moulding along the cornice, chamfered or fluted corners, and original bracket feet.

A large tallboy functions as an anchor piece in a master bedroom, dressing room, or hallway. Modern styling involves pairing the dark timber with neutral wall colours, contemporary artwork, and minimal tabletop accessories to balance its visual weight.

Keep the wood away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent drying, cracking, or fading. Apply a high-quality beeswax polish annually along the grain, and gently clean metal brassware with a dry cloth without harsh abrasives.

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