Late 18thc. Mahogany Secretaire Chest on Chest 18th Century

Name: Late 18thc. Mahogany Secretaire Chest on Chest
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1176890
Price: 5500 GBP
Availability: InStock

FURTHER BROWSING

Visitors also looked at these ⇣

18th Century Georgian Period - George III Painted Mahogany Chest on Chest with Secretaire

18th Century

18th Century George III Chippendale Period Secretaire Tallboy C.1775

18th Century

18th Century English Walnut Chest of Drawers

18th Century

Fine 18th Century Mahogany Tallboy

18th Century

Antique Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest / Tall Chest of Drawers

18th Century

Georgian Walnut Chest on Stand

18th Century

Antique 18th Century Georgian Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Four Drawers

18th Century

18th Century Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers

18th Century

18th Century Figured Elm Chest of Drawers

18th Century

Georgian 4 Drawer Serpentine Walnut Chest of Drawers

Georgian

Georgian Serpentine Chest of Drawers 84cm High

18th Century

George 11 Brush Slide Mahogany Chest of Drawers.

1750

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Secure Transit

Cataloguer’s Note

Sustainable Choice

Frequently Asked Questions

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectChests of Drawers
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialMahogany, Pine, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsBlind fretwork cornice, Flame mahogany veneers, Swan-neck handles, Bracket feet
SizeH 204 cm (80 in) x W 122 cm (48 in) x D 61 cm (24 in)

This Georgian chest on chest belongs to the late 18th century and is constructed from mahogany, pine, and brass with a warm brown colour. The tall storage unit has an upper section with three small drawers above three long drawers, resting on a base with a secretaire drawer above three further long drawers, all fitted with brass swan-neck handles and key escutcheons. The woodwork displays flame mahogany veneers, ebony and boxwood inlay on the secretaire drawer front, a decorative blind-fretwork cornice along the top, and low bracket feet. Practical dimensions measure 204 cm high, 122 cm wide, and 61 cm deep. The substantial piece suits placement in a traditional bedroom, hallway, or landing for substantial wardrobe or linen storage.

FAQs

A secretaire chest on chest, also known as a tallboy, is a two-part wooden cabinet featuring two stacked chests of drawers, where one drawer folds down to reveal a fitted writing desk interior. Popular during the 18th century in Georgian England, this design combined vertical storage with a compact home office workspace.

Georgian chests on chest were primarily constructed from solid mahogany or oak, often finished with flame mahogany veneers on the drawer fronts. Internal drawer linings were crafted from secondary timbers like pine or oak, complemented by hand-cast brass handles and steel lock mechanisms.

Authentic 18th-century pieces display hand-sawn tool marks on the back panels, hand-cut dovetail joints of irregular width, and natural timber oxidisation on unvarnished surfaces. Additionally, the unit splits into two distinct sections to facilitate transport and shows historic hand-forged iron or brass hardware.

A tallboy provides architectural height and storage efficiency in a bedroom, study, or hallway. Complementing the dark timber with muted, neutral wall shades and contemporary artwork creates a refined contrast between historic craftsmanship and modern design.

Dust the wood regularly with a dry, lint-free microfibre cloth and apply a thin coat of high-quality beeswax once or twice a year along the grain. Keep the piece away from direct radiator heat and strong sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage, veneer splitting, and colour bleaching.

Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture

Late 18thc. Mahogany Secretaire Chest on Chest

Visitors also looked at these ⇣

18th Century Georgian Period - George III Painted Mahogany Chest on Chest with Secretaire

18th Century George III Chippendale Period Secretaire Tallboy C.1775