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Georgian Oak Tallboy Chest
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Georgian Oak Tallboy Chest

18th century
For Sale by Millers Antiques
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A well proportioned 18th century oak tallboy giving excellent storage, graduated drawers, three deep drawers to the base, with three to the top, two drawers to the top, a signature Georgian cornice above. The chest stands on bracket feet, some historic treated woodworm to the back, drawer linings are in pine, all free running drawers, with original handles and feet, made around 1780, all ready for use.

Currently free UK mainland delivery available.

Date of Manufacture

Millers Antiques has dated this Georgian Oak Tallboy Chest to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09156694
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques Date18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 235-270 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 18TH CENTURY:
Hand-cut drawer dovetails with slender pins: cabinetmaking before machine work.
Dentil cornice moulding: classic architectural detailing of the Georgian period.
Cockbeaded drawer edges: moulding style introduced to protect drawer lips from rubbing.
Pine drawer linings: standard secondary timber in eighteenth-century provincial cabinetmaking.
Shaped bracket feet: support design typical from the mid-eighteenth century onwards.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
187cm (73.62")
Width
103.5cm (40.75")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Reference Numbers
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SA1165242
Dealers Notes

Millers Antiques 1-5 Church Street, Wooler. Northumberland NE716BZ.

Telephone 01668282308 or 07714332441

All measurements taken at the widest point.

Shop open 10-4.30 weekdays Winter hours may vary please call 01668282308 in advance.

Description
A well proportioned 18th century oak tallboy giving excellent storage, graduated drawers, three deep drawers to the base, with three to the top, two drawers to the top, a signature Georgian cornice above.
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The chest stands on bracket feet, some historic treated woodworm to the back, drawer linings are in pine, all free running drawers, with original handles and feet, made around 1780, all ready for use.
Millers Antiques

Currently free UK mainland delivery available.

Date of Manufacture

Millers Antiques has dated this Georgian Oak Tallboy Chest to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09156694
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques dating18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 235-270 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 18th Century:
Hand-cut drawer dovetails with slender pins: cabinetmaking before machine work.
Dentil cornice moulding: classic architectural detailing of the Georgian period.
Cockbeaded drawer edges: moulding style introduced to protect drawer lips from rubbing.
Pine drawer linings: standard secondary timber in eighteenth-century provincial cabinetmaking.
Shaped bracket feet: support design typical from the mid-eighteenth century onwards.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
187cm (73.62")
Width
103.5cm (40.75")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1165242
Millers Antiques
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Antiques since 1947.

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Georgian Oak Tallboy Chest

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Northumberland
NE71 6BZ
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A tall Georgian oak chest on chest featuring brass swan-neck handles, keyhole escutcheons, and bracket feet.
Georgian Oak Tallboy Chest
Ref: SA1165242
A tall Georgian oak chest on chest featuring brass swan-neck handles, keyhole escutcheons, and bracket feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSwan-neck handles, Bracket feet, Cornice moulding, Keyhole escutcheons
  • SizeH 187 cm (74 in) x W 103.5 cm (41 in) x D 53 cm (21 in)

This Georgian oak tallboy chest dates from the 18th century and is finished in a warm brown timber colour with a rich polished grain. The piece comprises an upper section with two small drawers above four long graduated drawers, set upon a base containing three further graduated drawers, all fitted with brass swan-neck handles and brass keyhole escutcheons. The structure is finished with a signature Georgian dentil cornice moulding at the top and stands on shaped bracket feet at the base, displaying historic treated woodworm marks to the back and pine drawer linings. The chest measures 187 cm high by 103.5 cm wide and 53 cm deep, providing substantial vertical storage capacity. In a modern home, this practical storage item sits comfortably in a bedroom, hallway or dressing room to hold folded clothing, linens or personal accessories.

FAQs

A Georgian tallboy, or chest-on-chest, is an 18th-century furniture form comprising two stacked chests of drawers. Designed to provide vertical storage while saving floor space, these pieces were a staple of British cabinetmaking during the Georgian period.

Georgian tallboys were primarily constructed from native woods such as oak and walnut in the early-to-mid 18th century, with mahogany becoming prevalent later in the period. Secondary woods, used for drawer linings and backboards, often included pine or poplar, fitted with cast brass hardware.

Authentic Georgian tallboys feature hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer linings, thick hand-sawn backboards, and original brass hardware with threaded posts and cast nuts. Evidence of historic wear, subtle shrinkage splits along timber grain, and a naturally aged patina also indicate authenticity.

Position a tallboy as a focal point against a neutral accent wall in a bedroom or spacious hallway. Pairing the dark timber with modern minimalist lighting, soft textiles, and contemporary artwork creates a balanced contrast between traditional craftsmanship and current interior aesthetics.

Maintain antique oak by dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and applying a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the timbers moisture and lustre. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent shrinking, splitting, or fading.
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