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Antique Small Chest of Drawers, English, Georgian Revival, Tallboy, Edwardian
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Antique Small Chest of Drawers, English, Georgian Revival, Tallboy, Edwardian

1900 - 1920
Description

This is an antique bedroom chest of drawers. An English, mahogany and boxwood inlaid squat tallboy in Georgian revival taste, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

Superior example with a delightful proportion and fine finish

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order

Select stocks present fine grain interest throughout

Presented in wonderfully warm caramel hues with contrasted boxwood stringing

Arranged as a quartet of graduated drawers, each dressed with charming foliate drop handles

Quality drawer boxes crafted from English oak with through dovetail joints and green liner papers

Conch shell marquetry accentuates the top, set in fan shaped corners against attractive inlay

The whole raised upon four shaped bracket feet beneath a beaded lower apron

This is an appealing antique bedroom chest of drawers, offering Georgian revival taste upon a squat tallboy proportion. A treat for the bedside or within a home office. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 59cm (23.25'')

Max Depth: 51cm (20'')

Max Height: 74cm (29.25'')

Largest Drawer Width: 50cm (19.75'')

Largest Drawer Depth: 39.5cm (15.5'')

Largest Drawer Height: 16cm (6.25'')

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated these Georgian Revival Chest Drawers to the Edwardian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Reference Numbers
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SA1242646
Dealers Internal Reference
26360
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Description
This is an antique bedroom chest of drawers.
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An English, mahogany and boxwood inlaid squat tallboy in Georgian revival taste, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
London Fine Antiques

Superior example with a delightful proportion and fine finish

fig 1. An antique mahogany small chest of drawers featuring four graduated inlaid drawers, circular brass ring pull handles, and bracket feet.
fig 1. Antique Small Chest of Drawers, English, Georgian Revival, Tallboy, Edwardian

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order

Select stocks present fine grain interest throughout

Presented in wonderfully warm caramel hues with contrasted boxwood stringing

Arranged as a quartet of graduated drawers, each dressed with charming foliate drop handles

fig 2. An antique mahogany small chest of drawers featuring four graduated inlaid drawers, circular brass ring pull handles, and bracket feet.
fig 2. Antique Small Chest of Drawers, English, Georgian Revival, Tallboy, Edwardian

Quality drawer boxes crafted from English oak with through dovetail joints and green liner papers

Conch shell marquetry accentuates the top, set in fan shaped corners against attractive inlay

The whole raised upon four shaped bracket feet beneath a beaded lower apron

fig 3. An antique mahogany small chest of drawers featuring four graduated inlaid drawers, circular brass ring pull handles, and bracket feet.
fig 3. Antique Small Chest of Drawers, English, Georgian Revival, Tallboy, Edwardian

This is an appealing antique bedroom chest of drawers, offering Georgian revival taste upon a squat tallboy proportion. A treat for the bedside or within a home office. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 59cm (23.25'')

Max Depth: 51cm (20'')

Max Height: 74cm (29.25'')

Largest Drawer Width: 50cm (19.75'')

Largest Drawer Depth: 39.5cm (15.5'')

Largest Drawer Height: 16cm (6.25'')

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated these Georgian Revival Chest Drawers to the Edwardian era.

Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1242646
Dealers Internal Ref
26360
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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An antique mahogany small chest of drawers featuring four graduated inlaid drawers, circular brass ring pull handles, and bracket feet.
Antique Small Chest of Drawers, English, Georgian Revival, Tallboy, Edwardian
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  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGeorgian Revival
  • MaterialMahogany, Satinwood Inlay, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsLine inlay, Graduated drawers, Bracket feet, Brass ring handles
  • SizeH 74 cm (29 in) x W 59 cm (23 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

An antique chest of drawers from the Edwardian period, rendered in a Georgian revival style. The piece takes form in mahogany with warm caramel hues and contrasting satinwood line inlay, displaying a fine grain finish alongside a desirable aged patina. Four graduated drawers run down the front, dressed with circular brass ring pull handles adorned with foliate motifs, and the whole rests upon bracket feet beneath a beaded lower apron. Measuring 74 cm high, 59 cm wide and 51 cm deep, the unit provides a compact footprint. Placement suits a bedroom as a bedside chest or a home office for storage needs. Solid construction ensures practical utility in a domestic setting.

FAQs

Georgian Revival furniture produced during the Edwardian era draws design inspiration from eighteenth-century English cabinetmaking. Key elements include classical proportions, geometric string inlay, mahogany veneers, and traditional bracket feet.

Cabinetmakers primarily used solid mahogany and mahogany veneers, often detailed with contrasting wood stringing such as satinwood or boxwood. Cast brass hardware, including circular ring pulls or swan-neck handles, was standard for drawer fittings.

Authentic pieces feature machine-assisted yet precise dovetail drawer joints, natural aging to the timber patination, authentic brass hardware with light oxidisation, and smooth drawer runners showing legitimate historic wear.

Warm mahogany furniture acts as a grounding anchor against neutral paint palettes, muted plaster walls, or modern botanical wallpapers. Pairing rich timber tones with contemporary artwork or minimalist lighting creates an engaging textural contrast.

Maintain timber using high-grade beeswax polish applied sparingly along the wood grain. Keep the cabinet away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent veneer cracking, movement, or colour fading.
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