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Late Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
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Late Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest

18th century
Sold 31 October 2025 · The Old Cinema
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A late Georgian mahogany chest-on-chest, made in two sections for ease of transport. The top half features two short drawers above three full-width drawers, while the lower section contains a further four long drawers. All drawers are fitted with original brass swan-neck handles and brass escutcheons. Constructed in well-figured mahogany, with a projecting cornice and bracket feet, this early 19th-century piece reflects the balance and craftsmanship typical of English furniture from the period.

Physical Dimensions
Height
176cm (69.29")
Width
109cm (42.91")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

The Old Cinema has dated this Mahogany Chest on Chest to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1138376
Dealers Internal Reference
46783
Description
A late Georgian mahogany chest-on-chest, made in two sections for ease of transport.
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The top half features two short drawers above three full-width drawers, while the lower section contains a further four long drawers.
The Old Cinema

All drawers are fitted with original brass swan-neck handles and brass escutcheons. Constructed in well-figured mahogany, with a projecting cornice and bracket feet, this early 19th-century piece reflects the balance and craftsmanship typical of English furniture from the period.

Height
176cm (69.29")
Width
109cm (42.91")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

The Old Cinema has dated this Mahogany Chest on Chest to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1138376
Dealers Internal Ref
46783
The Old Cinema
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A tall, two-part Georgian mahogany chest on chest featuring eight horizontal drawers with brass swan-neck handles and bracket feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A tall, two-part Georgian mahogany chest on chest featuring eight horizontal drawers with brass swan-neck handles and bracket feet. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Late Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest

Archive II A tall, two-part Georgian mahogany chest on chest featuring eight horizontal drawers with brass swan-neck handles and bracket feet. View II
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Archive IV A tall, two-part Georgian mahogany chest on chest featuring eight horizontal drawers with brass swan-neck handles and bracket feet. View IV
Archive V A tall, two-part Georgian mahogany chest on chest featuring eight horizontal drawers with brass swan-neck handles and bracket feet. View V
Archive VI A tall, two-part Georgian mahogany chest on chest featuring eight horizontal drawers with brass swan-neck handles and bracket feet. View VI
Archive VII A tall, two-part Georgian mahogany chest on chest featuring eight horizontal drawers with brass swan-neck handles and bracket feet. View VII
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A tall, two-part Georgian mahogany chest on chest featuring eight horizontal drawers with brass swan-neck handles and bracket feet.
Late Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
Ref: SA1138376
A tall, two-part Georgian mahogany chest on chest featuring eight horizontal drawers with brass swan-neck handles and bracket feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Pine
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBracket feet, Swan-neck brass handles, Key escutcheons, Graduated drawers
  • SizeH 176 cm (69 in) x W 109 cm (43 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

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A chest on chest, often referred to as a tallboy, is a tall piece of furniture consisting of two stacked sections of drawers, typically with a narrower upper chest resting on a wider base chest.

Georgian cabinet makers predominantly utilised solid mahogany and mahogany veneers, frequently complemented by secondary timbers such as oak or pine for drawer linings and internal framing.

Authentication relies on examining hand-cut dovetail joints, period-correct brass hardware, secondary wood species in concealed areas, and natural ageing characteristics such as timber shrinkage and wax patination.

This type of foundational storage piece can be paired with neutral walls and minimalist furnishings to create a balanced contrast between historic craftsmanship and modern simplicity.

Maintenance requires avoiding direct sunlight and excessive humidity, dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth, and occasionally applying a pure beeswax polish to nourish the timber.
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