What is a chest on chest?

A chest on chest, also known as a tallboy, is a timber storage unit comprising two chests of drawers stacked vertically, designed in the eighteenth century to maximise storage capacity while maintaining a compact floor footprint.

What materials are used in Georgian chests on chests?

Georgian chests on chests were constructed using mahogany or walnut for the primary exterior, with oak or pine for internal drawer linings, dovetailed joints, and cast brass handles.

How can you identify an authentic Georgian chest on chest?

Authentic pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joints, hand-planed timber backboards, original brass hardware held by steel screws, and natural signs of wood shrinkage or oxidisation.

How do you style a Georgian chest on chest in a modern interior?

Position the piece against a neutral wall to balance its visual scale, pairing it with minimal ambient lighting and complementary architectural elements to highlight the rich mahogany grain.

How should a mahogany chest on chest be maintained?

Dust surfaces regularly using a soft dry cloth and apply beeswax periodically along the grain, ensuring the cabinet remains positioned away from direct heat sources and sunlight.

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Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest

Name: Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA930211
Price: 1585 GBP
Availability: InStock

18th century

For Sale by Brookside Antiques

Description

Here we have for sale today this most wonderful Georgian Period Chest on Chest or Tallboy.

Dating 1790's to 1800's ish and all made in solid Mahogany with Oak drawer lining's. All raised on these bracket feet and made in two sections. The base section having 3 graduating drawers with brushing slide. The top section having 2 short over 3 long graduating drawers, polished sides with moulded dental tooth detailed corness. Drawers being cock-beaded and fitted with original brass Swan-neck Handles, working locks and Iron key.

Original polish plus patina its this rich mahogany colour with a lovely polish (please see pictures)

Solid in all its joints with NO breaks, NO splits & NO woodworm.

Contact details

Gerard James (available 24 hrs) don’t hesitate to contact, please ring or text, 07851385634 also available on land line in the evenings & weekends contact 01270 253730

Condition details

Unless otherwise stated all item are in excellent condition and ready to use, with all upholstered items been recently upholstered, we can also offer a re-upholstery service, in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood & Jim Dickens fabrics (samples available)

Viewing details

Available to view at SY13 4HY contact 07851385634 (Gerard) customers are welcome to come and view items of furniture at our premises at Norbury (Shropshire) please note by appointment only, this is due to the items been stored, and we would need to unpack it for display.

Delivery & Collection details

Collection FREE, delivery available England and Wales, London area £45 with the large items and chair sets we usually deliver to central England & Wales for the asking price, for further afield please contact for costing’s, we deliver large items ourselves, with all items packed and wrapped to insure no damage, with years of experience, smaller items will be sent by carrier please contact for costing.

Payment details

Payment methods can be by Bank to Bank transfer, cash, cheque, credit or debit card. All moneys must be cleared before items are delivered or collected. We offer a UK, 7 day full money refund if items are not as described or do not suit your requirements (excluding logistics)

Shipping details

We have sold furniture to international customers, and have had their shippers collect from our workshop. We have also had items shipped abroad door to door all insurance covered, contact for quotes. .

Physical Dimensions

Height

193cm (75.98")

Width

112cm (44.09")

Depth

57cm (22.44")

Declaration

Brookside Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA930211

Dealers Internal Reference

00647

Dealers Notes

Contact Evenings & Weekends 01270 663204

Brookside Antiques

Dear customers all items of furniture can be viewed at our premises at Norbury in Shropshire SY13 4HY by appointment only, this is due to items being packed away in storage. ( and we would need to unpack them for display, please note this is not a problem, as we welcome viewers/customers)

We are a furniture restoration workshop, busy from day to day doing restoration work for the trade and general public alike.

All items for sale have been restored if restoration is required, unless otherwise stated. Upholstered items will have been re-upholstered, however if the fabric choice is not to taste, we offer a re-upholstery service in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood and Jim Dickens Fabric ( samples available )

Regards Gerard James

Description

Here we have for sale today this most wonderful Georgian Period Chest on Chest or Tallboy.

Dating 1790's to 1800's ish and all made in solid Mahogany with Oak drawer lining's. All raised on these bracket feet and made in two sections. The base section having 3 graduating drawers with brushing slide.

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The top section having 2 short over 3 long graduating drawers, polished sides with moulded dental tooth detailed corness.

Brookside Antiques

Drawers being cock-beaded and fitted with original brass Swan-neck Handles, working locks and Iron key.

fig 1. A Georgian mahogany chest on chest featuring two short over six long drawers with brass drop handles and fluted side columns on bracket feet. — fig 1. Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest

Original polish plus patina its this rich mahogany colour with a lovely polish (please see pictures)

Solid in all its joints with NO breaks, NO splits & NO woodworm.

Contact details

Gerard James (available 24 hrs) don’t hesitate to contact, please ring or text, 07851385634 also available on land line in the evenings & weekends contact 01270 253730

fig 2. A Georgian mahogany chest on chest featuring two short over six long drawers with brass drop handles and fluted side columns on bracket feet. — fig 2. Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest

Condition details

Unless otherwise stated all item are in excellent condition and ready to use, with all upholstered items been recently upholstered, we can also offer a re-upholstery service, in customers own fabric, or from our wide range of Linwood & Jim Dickens fabrics (samples available)

fig 3. A Georgian mahogany chest on chest featuring two short over six long drawers with brass drop handles and fluted side columns on bracket feet. — fig 3. Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest

Viewing details

Available to view at SY13 4HY contact 07851385634 (Gerard) customers are welcome to come and view items of furniture at our premises at Norbury (Shropshire) please note by appointment only, this is due to the items been stored, and we would need to unpack it for display.

fig 4. A Georgian mahogany chest on chest featuring two short over six long drawers with brass drop handles and fluted side columns on bracket feet. — fig 4. Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest

Delivery & Collection details

Collection FREE, delivery available England and Wales, London area £45 with the large items and chair sets we usually deliver to central England & Wales for the asking price, for further afield please contact for costing’s, we deliver large items ourselves, with all items packed and wrapped to insure no damage, with years of experience, smaller items will be sent by carrier please contact for costing.

fig 5. A Georgian mahogany chest on chest featuring two short over six long drawers with brass drop handles and fluted side columns on bracket feet. — fig 5. Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest

Payment details

Payment methods can be by Bank to Bank transfer, cash, cheque, credit or debit card. All moneys must be cleared before items are delivered or collected. We offer a UK, 7 day full money refund if items are not as described or do not suit your requirements (excluding logistics)

fig 6. A Georgian mahogany chest on chest featuring two short over six long drawers with brass drop handles and fluted side columns on bracket feet. — fig 6. Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest

Shipping details

We have sold furniture to international customers, and have had their shippers collect from our workshop. We have also had items shipped abroad door to door all insurance covered, contact for quotes. .