Antique Georgian Oak Chest on Chest 18th Century

Name: Antique Georgian Oak Chest on Chest
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1242041
Price: 495 GBP
Availability: InStock

FURTHER BROWSING

Visitors also looked at these ⇣

18th Century Antique Oak Chest on Stand Georgian Cabinet Drawer Storage Cupboard

18th Century

Antique Edwardian Oak Tallboy | Hidden Compartment

Edwardian

Oak & Walnut Chest of Drawers

1920

Georgian Oak Chest of Drawers

Georgian

Two Drawer Chest

1800

Georgian Oak Chest of Drawers.

Georgian

Antique Oak Chest of Drawers

17th Century

Georgian Oak Chest of Drawers

1750

Georgian Oak Chest of Drawers

1750

Georgian Oak Chest of Drawers

1750

Antique Georgian Small Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Georgian

Antique Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Georgian

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

ObjectChest of Drawers
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialOak, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsBracket feet, moulded cornice, brass swan-neck handles, crossbanded drawers

This Georgian oak chest on chest displays a warm brown timber colour with richly figured grain across its two-part construction. The upper section comprises a moulded dentil cornice above two short drawers and four graduated long drawers, resting upon a lower base fitted with two further long drawers. Details include contrasting crossbanded borders to the drawer fronts, brass swan-neck handles, and brass keyhole escutcheons. The entire cabinet is raised on shaped bracket feet. Standing at a height of 169 cm, a width of 106 cm, and a depth of 49 cm, this piece provides extensive vertical storage capacity for a bedroom or dressing area. Practical organisation is achieved through the configuration of eight drawers in total, accommodating folded garments, linens, and accessories. The traditional English country house aesthetic suits period properties, cottage interiors, and classic settings, where it functions as a primary clothing storage unit or a focal point in a hallway. The sturdy proportions and traditional construction ensure stability for everyday use while maintaining period character.

FAQs

A Georgian chest on chest, also known as a tallboy, is a two-part wooden storage cabinet featuring an upper chest of drawers mounted on a slightly wider lower chest, popularised during the 18th century for maximum vertical storage.

These pieces were primarily crafted from solid native hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, frequently incorporating pine secondary woods for drawer linings, hand-cut dovetail joints, and cast brass swan-neck handles.

Authentic Georgian examples typically demonstrate hand-sawn timber marks, hand-cut dovetails on drawer construction, original brass bail handles with backplates, and a two-section design built to facilitate easier transport.

A tallboy chest serves as a commanding focal point in a hallway or master suite, balanced by minimalist artwork, modern ceramics, or textured neutral wall finishes to contrast with the rich wood tones.

Maintain stable ambient humidity to prevent wood movement, clean with a dry soft cloth, and apply a high-quality beeswax polish annually while avoiding direct sunlight and proximity to radiators.

W H Barker Antiques

Antique Georgian Oak Chest on Chest

Visitors also looked at these ⇣

18th Century Antique Oak Chest on Stand Georgian Cabinet Drawer Storage Cupboard