George II Walnut Tallboy Chest on Chest 18th Century

Name: George II Walnut Tallboy Chest on Chest
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA718911
Price: 8000 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectChests of Drawers
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialWalnut, Burr Walnut, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsBurr walnut veneer, Batwing brass handles, Bracket feet, Moulded cornice
SizeH 179 cm (70 in) x W 107 cm (42 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

This George II walnut tallboy chest on chest comes from the mid 18th century and follows the Georgian style. The piece uses walnut, burr walnut, and brass, finished in a warm brown colour with burr walnut veneer. Details include a cavetto cornice, two short and six long drawers, batwing brass handles, dark brass backplate handles, carved fluted columns, and bracket feet. The dimensions are 179 cm high, 107 cm wide, and 56 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this chest on chest provides practical storage in a bedroom, dressing room, or hallway. Its traditional English country house aesthetic suits period properties and classic interiors alike, pairing easily with other wooden furniture and heritage decor.

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A tallboy, also known as a chest on chest, is a piece of case furniture consisting of two separate chests mounted one atop the other. Originating in the 18th century, it was designed to maximize vertical storage space while maintaining stability and balance in English homes.

George II tallboys were primarily constructed from walnut or mahogany, often featuring burr or feather-banded veneers laid over pine or oak carcasses. Construction methods included hand-cut dovetail joints, oak drawer linings, and cast brass backplate handles.

Authentic 18th-century pieces display signs of hand construction, including uneven dovetail joints, hand-sawn backboards, and natural shrinkage cracks in the veneer. Original brass fittings often show oxidation, and drawer bottoms will feature cross-grain oak or pine boards.

A modern interior can accommodate a tallboy as an anchor piece in a bedroom, dressing room, or wide hallway. Pairing the warm walnut wood tones with neutral wall colours, contemporary artwork, or modern lighting creates a balanced contrast between historical craft and contemporary design.

Preserving antique walnut requires maintaining stable humidity levels away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent wood movement or veneer splitting. Regular dusting with a soft cloth and occasional applications of beeswax nourish the timber and protect the original patination.

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