Antique Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest 18th Century

Name: Antique Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1245007
Price: 525 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectChests of Drawers
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialMahogany, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsSwan-neck brass handles, Bracket feet, Moulded cornice, Flame mahogany drawer fronts

This Georgian mahogany chest-on-chest stands tall in warm brown tones with a striking flame grain across the drawer fronts. The upper section contains two short drawers over three graduated full-width drawers, positioned beneath a projecting moulded cornice. The wider lower section houses a pull-out slide fitted with twin ring pulls, placed directly above three additional full-width graduated drawers. Decorative brass swan-neck drop handles and keyhole escutcheons punctuate the facade. Fluted corner details frame the main body, which rests upon shaped bracket feet. Practical for home storage, this substantial piece suits placement in a bedroom or a hallway to hold linens or garments. The overall dimensions measure 178 cm in height, 103 cm in width, and 50 cm in depth, providing ample vertical storage capacity while maintaining a compact footprint against a wall. The rich timber finish and traditional hardware offer a classic English country house aesthetic suitable for period interiors.

FAQs

A Georgian chest on chest, also known as a tallboy, is a monumental storage piece originating in 18th-century Britain, featuring two stacked chests of drawers designed to maximize vertical space.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid mahogany and flame mahogany veneers, featuring oak or pine drawer linings, hand-cut dovetail joints, and brass swan-neck or bail handles.

Authentic 18th-century pieces feature hand-sawn carcass construction, split-section design for transportation, original brass keyhole escutcheons, and historic hand-cut dovetailing inside the drawer boxes.

Position the piece against a main wall to ground the room, balancing its visual weight with muted wall colours, tailored linen upholstery, and subtle brass lighting.

Dust surfaces regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish along the grain annually, ensuring the piece is placed away from direct heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage.

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Antique Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest

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