This exquisite piece is an English George II period burr walnut chest-on-chest (or tallboy). This English burl walnut chest-on-chest features cornice molding, graduated upper drawers, and reeded canted columns. The lower section offers a pull-out brush and dressing slide and three drawers, with an inlaid fan motif that is exceptionally valuable and highly collectible.
Two-Part Construction: A true chest-on-chest features a slightly narrower chest of drawers nested securely on top of a wider base chest of drawers
Burled Walnut Veneer: The highly figured, speckled patterns on the drawer fronts are made from premium burl walnut. It is framed with linear "crossbanding" borders around each drawer face
The Concave Sunburst / Starburst: The inlaid, recessed concave sunburst motif at the center of the bottom drawer is a signature luxury detail highly sought after in early 19th-century English walnut casework.
Period Hardware: The piece features classic brass batwing escutcheons (the decorative backplates behind the pull handles) and elaborate central keyhole covers.
Bracket Feet: The base rests on shaped bracket feet, which provide a sturdy, architectural anchor for the tall silhouette.
72” H x 41” W x 18” D.
