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18th Century Tallboy

18th Century George II Miniature Tallboy
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th century George II flame mahogany miniature tallboy, the moulded top over five graduated
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Antique 18th Century Irish George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-18th Century Chippendale Period Mahogany Tallboy
Located in London, GB
A mid-18th century Chippendale period well-figured mahogany tallboy of attractive small proportions
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian 18th Century Miniature Tallboy Chest On Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Exceptionally Rare And Untouched 18th Century, Georgian Mahogany, Miniature, Or Childs Size
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 18th Century Mahogany Chest on Chest of Drawers Tallboy Storage Solution
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique 18th Century Mahogany Tallboy Chest on Chest of Drawers – featuring attractive canted front
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Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Antique 18th Century mahogany tallboy chest on chest of drawers Timeless Storage
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique 18th Century Mahogany Tallboy Chest on Chest of Drawers – a striking piece showcasing
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Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Tallboy or Chest on Chest
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very good quality and charming mid-18th century mahogany chest on chest, or tallboy, having
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 18th Century Burr Walnut Tallboy Chest on Chest of Drawers Fine Quality
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique 18th Century Burr Walnut Tallboy Chest on Chest of Drawers A fine quality 18th Century
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Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Oak, Walnut

18th Century George III period Mahogany Bow Tallboy
Located in London, GB
A good quality George III period golden colored fiddle-back mahogany bow tallboy with bowed cornice
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Mahogany, Boxwood

Large Antique 18th Century Georgian Oak Tallboy Chest of Six Drawers English
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A very tall and highly attractive 18th-century Georgian oak chest of two over four graduated
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Antique Mid-18th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique 18th Century Georgian George III Mahogany Tallboy Chest on Chest, 1760
Located in Portland, OR
A fine quality George III flame mahogany chest on chest/tallboy, circa 1760. This elegant Georgian
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Antique 1760s English George III Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

Chippendale Period Mahogany Tallboy
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine 18th century flame mahogany tallboy, the quarter cut veneers are matched across the whole
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Chippendale Period Mahogany Tallboy
Chippendale Period Mahogany Tallboy
H 72.84 in W 43.31 in D 21.66 in
A Fine 18th Century George II Figured Walnut Chest on Chest or Tallboy, 1740
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A Fine 18th Century George II Figured Walnut Chest on Chest or Tallboy, Circa 1740. England. In
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Antique 17th Century English George II Cabinets

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Oak, Walnut, Burl

18th Century English Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A Mid 18th Century English Walnut Tallboy or Chest on Chest of Glowing Colour. This double chest
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Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

18th Century English Walnut Chest on Chest
18th Century English Walnut Chest on Chest
H 72.45 in W 43.31 in D 22.45 in
George II Period Golden Coloured Walnut Tallboy
Located in London, GB
A George II period golden coloured walnut tallboy having moulded cornice above herring bone inlaid
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Antique Early 18th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Virginian Walnut Tallboy/Chest on Chest circa 1750
Located in Sherborne, GB
George 2nd Virginia walnut Tallboy/chest on chest with fluted canted corners on bracket feet circa
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Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Early Georgian walnut tallboy with chevron banding c.1730
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A good mid 18th Century figured tallboy in well-figured veneers with chevron banding and all the
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Antique Early 18th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Georgian Oak Chest on Chest of Drawers 1750 Antique Tallboy Country Farmhouse
Located in London, GB
A very rare and strikingly attractive early Georgian oak ‘Chest On Chest’ of drawers in wonderful seemingly all original antique condition. Most likely made in England during the rei...
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Antique Mid-18th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest/Linen Cupboard
Located in Folkestone, GB
A rare and unusual small 18th century mahogany tallboy consisting of a chest of drawers above a two
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Antique Mid-18th Century British Georgian Cupboards

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest/Linen Cupboard
Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest/Linen Cupboard
H 67.33 in W 40.01 in D 21.07 in

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An Irish 18th Century Tallboy
Located in Dublin, IE
A Georgian Mahogany Tallboy with nine drawers.
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Antique 1780s Irish Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

An Irish 18th Century Tallboy
An Irish 18th Century Tallboy
H 59.85 in W 26.38 in D 12.6 in
18th Century Mahogany Tallboy.
Located in Salisbury Wiltshire, GB
A good 18th Century mahogany tallboy in two sections. The drawers and brushing slide retaining
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Antique Mid-18th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Mahogany Tallboy.
18th Century Mahogany Tallboy.
H 75 in W 44 in D 22.5 in
18th Century George III Mahogany Tallboy
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
18th century George III mahogany tallboy The chest stands on square bracket feet with oak lined
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Small English 18th Century Oak Tallboy
Located in Skipton, GB
A good Oak Tallboy, or chest-on-chest of small proportions. The upper section has moulded dentil
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Antique 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Small English 18th Century Oak Tallboy
Small English 18th Century Oak Tallboy
H 66.15 in W 40.56 in D 20.08 in
18th Century Mahogany Chest on Chest 'Tallboy'
Located in Richmond, London, Surrey
A very high quality 18th century mahogany chest on chest (Tallboy) two short drawers at the top and
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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

An Irish 18th Century Walnut Tallboy.
Located in Dublin, IE
An Irish 18th Century Walnut Tallboy. Ex Collection Desmond Fitzgerald, The Knight of Glin.
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Antique 1730s Irish Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

An Irish 18th Century Walnut Tallboy.
An Irish 18th Century Walnut Tallboy.
H 56.3 in W 20.48 in D 16.54 in
Extremely Fine Mahogany Chest on Chest (Tallboy), 18th Century
Located in Lincoln, GB
An exquisite testament to 18th-century craftsmanship, this exceptional mahogany chest on chest, or
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Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-18th Century Mahogany Tallboy Chest with Rococo Mounts
Located in Tring, GB
example of mid-18th century design and cabinetmaking. The dentilled cornice crowns the top section of
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Antique Mid-18th Century George II Linen Presses

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Mahogany

Mid 18th Century Mahogany Tallboy Chest with Rococo Mounts
Located in Tring, GB
example of mid-18th century design and cabinetmaking. The dentilled cornice crowns the top section of
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Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Linen Presses

Materials

Mahogany

Mid 18th C Irish mahogany tallboy
Located in Belfast, IE
This wonderful mid 18th C Irish mahogany tallboy chest is of wonderful neat proportions. Lovely
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Antique 18th Century Irish George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Mid 18th C Irish mahogany tallboy
Mid 18th C Irish mahogany tallboy
H 60 in W 30 in D 17 in
Antique Georgian 18th Century Oak Country Tallboy Chest on Chest of Drawers
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique Georgian 18th century rustic oak country tallboy chest on chest of drawers. Attractive
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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

George II Mahogany Tallboy
Located in London, GB
A George II mahogany tallboy of four long graduating drawers, retaining the original brass handles
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Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Cupboards

Materials

Mahogany

George II Mahogany Tallboy
George II Mahogany Tallboy
H 64.57 in W 30.71 in D 17.72 in
George III Mahogany Tallboy
Located in Hungerford, Berkshire
Made from Cuban mahogany, this George III tallboy retains the original swan neck handles and
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Antique 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany Tallboy
George III Mahogany Tallboy
H 72 in W 42 in D 22 in
Walnut Tallboy Dresser Circa 1800
Located in Carson City, NV
This is a very rich and sturdy circa 1800 tall dresser from New England. The dresser has nine drawers and sits upon carved apron legs. The piece is particularly heavy and well made...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Walnut Tallboy Dresser Circa 1800
Walnut Tallboy Dresser Circa 1800
H 66 in W 43.5 in D 24 in
Pair of Georg III Irish Tallboys
Located in Dublin port, IE
An unusual pair of 18th century Irish mahogany tallboys, the tops with a moulded carjack cornice
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Antique Mid-18th Century Irish George III Cabinets

Pair of Georg III Irish Tallboys
Pair of Georg III Irish Tallboys
H 59 in W 26 in D 15 in
George II mahogany tallboy circa 1765
Located in Avington, Hampshire
A rare late George II mahogany tallboy. The dentil cornice carved with flower and dart decoration
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Cupboards

George II mahogany tallboy circa 1765
George II mahogany tallboy circa 1765
H 75.99 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
Fine George II walnut tallboy with sunburst
Located in Salisbury, GB
George II walnut tallboy with Sunburst Here we are very pleased to offer you a George II walnut
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Antique Early 18th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Georgian Burr Walnut Tallboy Chest on Stand of Drawers
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
with a good storage capacity. This is an 18th century chest with a later (poss early 20th century) base
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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Small George II Mahogany Chest on Chest, Tallboy, circa 1760
Located in East Sussex, GB
A small George II period solid mahogany chest on chest dating from circa 1760. The top with moulded cornice above two short and three long oak lined drawers with brass handles and es...
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Antique 18th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Georgian Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in New Orleans, LA
/> The chest on chest was introduced early in the 18th century. Also known as the tallboy, it served as
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Georgian Walnut Chest on Chest
Georgian Walnut Chest on Chest
H 66 in W 42.25 in D 21 in
Fine 18th Century Mahogany Tallboy
Located in London, GB
A fine quality mid-18th century well-figured mahogany tallboy, having canted cornered dentil
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Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Fine 18th Century Mahogany Tallboy
Fine 18th Century Mahogany Tallboy
H 76 in W 42 in D 22 in
Georgian 18th Century Walnut Tallboy
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Fine Quality Early 18th Century, George II Period, Figured Walnut Tallboy, Or Chest On Chest
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Antique Early 18th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Georgian 18th Century Walnut Tallboy
Georgian 18th Century Walnut Tallboy
H 75.5 in W 42 in D 22 in
18th Century Antique Chippendale Influenced Mahogany Tallboy
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
England 18th Century A Fine 18th Century Antique Chippendale Influenced Mahogany Secretaire
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

18th Century Mahogany Chest On Chest (Tallboy)
Located in Richmond, Surrey
A very high quality 18th Century (George III) Mahogany Chest On Chest (Tallboy) with two short
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Mahogany Chest On Chest (Tallboy)
Located in Richmond, Surrey
A very high quality 18th Century George III Mahogany Chest On Chest (Tallboy) Two short drawers at
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century, Mahogany Chest on Chest / Tallboy
Located in Richmond, Surrey
A very high quality 18th century (George III) Mahogany chest on chest (tallboy) with a brushing
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Antique 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Mahogany Chest on Chest / Tallboy
By Georgian House 1
Located in Richmond, Surrey
A very high quality 18th century George III Mahogany chest on chest (Tallboy) Three short drawers
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Antique 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

Antique 18th Century mahogany chest on chest of drawers tallboy
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique 18th Century mahogany tallboy chest on chest of drawers. Attractive canted front corners
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Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique 18th Century mahogany tallboy chest on chest of drawers
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique 18th Century mahogany tallboy chest on chest of drawers. Lovely age, colour and patina
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Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

18th Century Mahogany Chest On Chest (Tallboy) Secretaire
Located in Richmond, Surrey
A very high quality 18th Century (George III) Mahogany Chest On Chest (Tallboy) with a Secretaire
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 18th Century Walnut Chest on Chest / Tallboy
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A delightful George I period walnut chest on chest, or tallboy, of diminutive proportions having
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Antique Early 18th Century English George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique 18th Century Burr Figured Walnut Tallboy Chest on Chest of Drawers
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique 18th Century Burr Figured Walnut Tallboy Chest on Chest of Drawers A fine quality 18th
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Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Antique Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Chest on Chest/Tallboy
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Georgian 18th century mahogany chest on chest/tallboy having a moulded edge top above two
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

18th Century Mahogany Chest on Chest/Tallboy
Located in Martlesham, GB
18th century mahogany chest on chest/tallboy, the moulded edge top above a selection of eight
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Antique 1770s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique fine quality 18th Century burr walnut tallboy chest on chest of drawers
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality 18th Century burr figured walnut tallboy chest on chest of drawers. This is a
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Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Antique fine quality 18th Century burr walnut tallboy chest on chest of drawers
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality 18th Century burr walnut tallboy chest on chest of drawers. This is a lovely
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Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Oak, Walnut

18th Century Antique Chest of Drawers, Georgian Squat Tallboy
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a well-proportioned Georgian, antique squat tall boy, chest of drawers dating to circa 1750. English oak with good colour and grain interest Three plank top with moulded ...
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Antique Mid-18th Century British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Antique Chest of Drawers, Oak, English, Georgian, Tallboy, 18th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique chest of drawers in oak. An English, late Georgian tallboy dating to late 18th
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Antique Chest of Drawers, Oak, English, Georgian, Tallboy, 18th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique chest of drawers in oak. An English, late Georgian tallboy dating to late 18th
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Mid-18th Century Walnut English Chest on Chest or Tallboy
Located in London, GB
A fine mid-18th century walnut chest of chest of good color, with graduated drawers, all supported
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Early 18th Century George I Period Burr Walnut Secretaire Tallboy
Located in London, GB
A fine early 18th century George I Period burr walnut secretaire tallboy, the shaped cornice above
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Antique Early 18th Century English George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique Early 18th Century Walnut Chest on Chest, or Tallboy
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A stunning early 18th century queen anne period walnut chest on chest, or tallboy, having cavetto
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Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Walnut

Tallboy
Located in London, GB
A FINE GEORGE III FIGURED MAHOGANY TALLBOY WITH ORIGINAL CHIPPENDALE PATTERN, GILT-BRASS HANDLES
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Tallboy
Tallboy
H 87 in W 46 in D 22 in
18th Century English Walnut Sunburst Tallboy Chest on Chest
Located in Lymington, GB
: A very similar 18th century walnut tallboy or chest-on-chest, circa 1730, lot 91, was sold by
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Antique 1730s English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Antique Fine Quality 18th Century Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest Tallboy, 1780
Located in Portland, OR
A very high quality George III mahogany chest on chest, tallboy, circa 1780. This chest on chest
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Walnut Tallboy
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A wonderful original example of an early 18th century walnut tallboy of mellow color and fantastic
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Antique Early 18th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Tallboy
Walnut Tallboy
H 73 in W 44 in D 23 in
Antique 18th Century Georgian Oak Tallboy Chest on Chest of Drawers
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality Georgian 18th century oak tallboy chest on chest of drawers C1770
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Antique 1770s Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

George III Period Mahogany Secretaire Tallboy
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
An super example of a mid-18th century mahogany tallboy with blind fretwork to the frieze and the
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Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

George III Period Mahogany Secretaire Tallboy
George III Period Mahogany Secretaire Tallboy
H 72.05 in W 41.93 in D 21.07 in
George II Walnut Tallboy
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine early 18th century walnut tallboy of good mellow color and patination, with the original set
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

George II Walnut Tallboy
George II Walnut Tallboy
H 0.1 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Small Georgian Walnut Tallboy
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A charming early 18th century George I period walnut tallboy, or chest on chest, of extremely rare
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Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Small Georgian Walnut Tallboy
Small Georgian Walnut Tallboy
H 57.5 in W 36.5 in D 20.5 in
George III Oak Tallboy
Located in Conwy, GB
Raised on bracket feet with three long graduated drawers below two long drawers with two short above, the stepped top section has a central drawer with two small drawers either side....
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

George III Oak Tallboy
George III Oak Tallboy
H 51.2 in W 41 in D 20 in
Georgian Oak Country Tallboy Chest on Chest of Drawers
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique Georgian 18th century rustic oak country tallboy chest on chest of drawers. Attractive
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Antique 18th Century Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Tallboy George II Walnut Oak Great Britain XVIII Century
Located in Milano, IT
Tallboy supported by carved shelf feet, in the lower body it has three drawers plus the same number
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Antique 18th Century English George II Cabinets

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Georgian Mahogany Tallboy C.1765
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A fine Chippendale period mahogany tallboy with canted corners and brushing slide: of an excellent
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Tallboy C.1765
Georgian Mahogany Tallboy C.1765
H 70 in W 42 in D 21.5 in
Walnut Chest on Chest/Tallboy
Located in Folkestone, GB
A very fine and grand example of an early 18th century walnut tallboy. The cavetto cornice above an
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Antique Early 18th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Chest on Chest/Tallboy
Walnut Chest on Chest/Tallboy
H 74 in W 41 in D 22 in
Oak Tallboy Dresser, England, Circa 1780
Located in Culver City, CA
Oak tallboy dresser England circa 1780 Georgian era dresser in solid oak with turned ebonised
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Antique 18th Century English Dressers

Materials

Oak

Georgian Mahogany Tallboy of Small Proportions
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A charming mahogany tallboy of good color and patination with canted corners with gilt metal
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Antique Late 18th Century English Cupboards

Exceptional Queen Anne Burr Walnut Tallboy
Located in Lymington, GB
A remarkable English Queen Anne period burr walnut tallboy, ca 1710. From a private Scottish
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Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Walnut

Exceptional Queen Anne Burr Walnut Tallboy
Exceptional Queen Anne Burr Walnut Tallboy
H 83.08 in W 41.34 in D 22.05 in
Antique Georgian Mahogany Chest On Chest Tallboy
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A superb quality and very well figured Cuban mahogany chest on chest, or tallboy, of unusually
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

William and Mary Walnut Tallboy circa 1700
Located in Sherborne, GB
A stunning William and Mary Tallboy circa 1700, with wonderful figured walnut in a pleasing light
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Antique Early 18th Century English William and Mary Commodes and Chests ...

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Brass

William and Mary Walnut Tallboy circa 1700
William and Mary Walnut Tallboy circa 1700
H 64.2 in W 16.9 in D 42.9 in

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A very fine George I walnut tallboy
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A very fine George I walnut tallboy, of typical rectangular form with a wide base containing three graduated long drawers and a narrower upper section with three further long drawers...
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Antique 1720s English George I Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

A very fine George I walnut tallboy
A very fine George I walnut tallboy
H 74 in W 44 in D 23.75 in
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18th Century Tallboy For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 18th century tallboy available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and walnut, every 18th century tallboy was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 18th century tallboy — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 19th Century are available. A 18th century tallboy is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Georgian, Louis XV and Louis XVI styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a 18th Century Tallboy?

A 18th century tallboy can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $8,490, while the lowest priced sells for $1,447 and the highest can go for as much as $43,059.

Finding the Right Commodes-chests-of-drawers for You

Shopping for a commode or a chest of drawers?

Commode is the French term for a low chest of drawers, but it is also sometimes used to denote any case piece with a particularly intricate design. The commode dates to circa 1700 France, where it was used as an alternative to a taller cabinet piece so as to not obscure paneled, mirrored or tapestried walls. Coffers, or chests, which were large wooden boxes with hinged lids and sometimes stood on ball feet, preceded chests of drawers, a fashionable cabinet furnishing that garnered acclaim for its obvious storage potential and versatility. The term commode was also used to refer to a piece of bedroom furniture — a washstand or nightstand that contained a chamber pot. 

As time passed, French and British furniture makers led the way in the production of chests of drawers, and features like the integration of bronze and ornamental pulls became commonplace. Antique French commodes in the Louis XV style were sometimes crafted in mahogany or walnut, while an Italian marble top added a sophisticated decorative flourish. This specific type of case piece grew in popularity in the years that followed.

So, what makes a chest of drawers different from a common dresser? Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do. Tallboys and highboys are variations of the dresser form. Some chests of drawers have one column of four to six long drawers or three long drawers in their bottom section that are topped by a cluster of small side-by-side drawers on the top. To further complicate things, we sometimes refer to particularly short chests of drawers as nightstands. 

Even though chests of drawers are commonly thought of as bedroom furniture to store clothing, these are adaptable pieces. A chest of drawers can house important documents — think of your walnut Art Deco commode as an upgrade to your filing cabinet. Nestle your chest near your home’s front door to store coats and other outerwear, while the top can be a place to drop your handbag. Add some flair to your kitchen, where this lovable case piece can hold pots, pans and even cookbooks.

When shopping for the right chest of drawers for your home, there are a few key things to consider: What will you be storing in it? How big a chest will you need?

Speaking of size, don’t dream too big. If your space is on the smaller side, a more streamlined vintage mid-century modern chest of drawers, perhaps one designed by Paul McCobb or T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, may best suit your needs.

At 1stDibs, we make it easy to add style and storage to your home. Browse our collection of antique and vintage commodes and chests of drawers today.

Questions About 18th Century Tallboy
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, wedding rings have a long history, stretching back to ancient Egypt. The first diamond engagement ring was created in 1477 by Archduke Maximillian of Austria. Browse a wide array of vintage and contemporary wedding rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, the history of glass-making goes back much further than the 1600s. It’s believed that they were making glass in different parts of the world at least 3,600 years ago, maybe even longer. During the late Bronze Age in Egypt and in Western Asia, glassmarking advanced significantly and was manipulated extensively to produce vessels, jewelry, and works of art. Shop a range of antique and vintage glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, there were cannons in the 16th century. The history of the weapon dates back to 12th-century China. Historical records suggest that the first cannons appeared in Europe during the Islamic wars in Iberia in the 13th century. Find a range of antique cannons on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What painting is the most important of the 20th century is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some notable works produced during the period include Paul Cézanne's Mont Sainte-Victoire, Pablo Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Henri Matisse's The Dance and Jackson Pollock's Lavender Mist. Shop a large selection of 20th-century paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A variety of furniture was used during the 16th century. Items commonly found in homes include high-backed armchairs, chests, stools, benches and cupboards. Most European artisans active during the time period produced pieces out of oak wood. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What 17th-century furniture is called varies. The general term for all furniture produced 100 years ago, including 17th-century pieces, is antique furniture. You may also choose to be more specific and describe a piece by its style. Theatrical and lavish, the Baroque style was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to the mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from shape to materials. 17th-century pieces from England often feature characteristics of the William and Mary style, such as crisp lines, maple and walnut veneers, inlaid bands and C-scroll ornaments. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sir Isaac Newton invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century. He created it as a replacement for the refracting telescope, which tended to have poor optics. Find a collection of antique and vintage telescopes on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    17th-century Dutch portraiture has many similarities to other Baroque paintings, including rich colors, dark shadows and intense lighting. Many famous Dutch Baroque works lean toward realism. In Dutch portraiture, props and detailed backgrounds are uncommon. You'll find a collection of Dutch Baroque paintings from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.

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