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What is a highboy in furniture?
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In furniture, a highboy is a chest of drawers that rests on decorative legs. Its name comes from the French word for wood, "bois," which sounds similar to the English word “boy.” On 1stDibs, shop a collection of highboy furniture.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Vintage 9 Drawer Chippendale Highboy
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage Chippendale Highboy
Chippendale style eight-drawer highboy dresser or lingerie chest of
Category
Vintage 1940s North American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
18th Century Two Part Chippendale Highboy in Cherrywood
Located in Milford, NH
A fine two part Chippendale cherry highboy with a wonderful warm color and patina. The upper case
Category
Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
KINDEL Mahogany Chippendale Highboy Chest With Ball in Claw Feet
By Kindel Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale style highboy chest by Kindel Furniture, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA. Solid
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th C. Crotch Mahogany Chippendale Ball and Claw Highboy Tall Chest of Drawers
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large and stately 87" High American Chippendale style highboy, circa Late 19th Century. This
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Chippendale Dressers
Materials
Brass
Baker Mahogany Chippendale Style Highboy Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Parkesburg, PA
Chippendale style, broken arch top with pediment center, and 2 finials flank the left and right
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Drexel Heritage Chippendale Banded Mahogany Highboy Dresser
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style seven-drawer highboy dresser
By Drexel Heritage
USA
Category
Vintage 1980s American Chippendale Dressers
Materials
Brass