Chippendale Mahogany Highboy
Early 1900's Chippendale Mahogany Highboy Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful and patinated Early 1900's Chippendale genuine Mahogany highboy chest of drawers in
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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
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H 87 in W 44 in D 23 in
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
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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
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Beautiful Councill Craftsman Mahogany Chippendale High Chest of Drawers Highboy
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Beautiful Councill Craftsman Mahogany Chippendale High Chest of Drawers Highboy
Dimensions : 90
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H 90 in W 40 in D 19 in
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
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Late 19th Century Mahogany Chippendale Style Highboy Attributed to Sypher & Co.
By Sypher & Co.
Located in Parkesburg, PA
Late 19th century mahogany chippendale style Highboy attributed to Sypher & Co. from private estate
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H 85 in W 41.75 in D 22.5 in
Impressive Stately 19th Century Mahogany American Highboy
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Large and stately 81" high American Queen Anne or Chippendale style mahogany highboy having two
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Henredon Georgian Solid Mahogany Block Front Highboy Dresser
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style block front five-drawer highboy dresser or chest of
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Brass
CRAFTIQUE Solid Mahogany Philadelphia Highboy Chest W/ Ball in Claw Feet
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale Philadelphia style highboy chest on chest by high-quality furniture maker Craftique
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
CRAFTIQUE Solid Mahogany Philadelphia Highboy Chest with Ball in Claw Feet
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Chippendale Philadelphia style highboy chest on chest by high-quality furniture maker Craftique
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Drexel Heritage Georgian Mahogany Chest on Chest Highboy Dresser
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style eight-drawer chest on chest highboy dresser
By Drexel
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Baker Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Eight-Drawer Highboy Dresser
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style eight-drawer highboy dresser or chest of drawers
By
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Brass
H 66.75 in W 39.5 in D 19.75 in
Kindel Furniture Georgian Mahogany Bow Front Highboy Dresser, circa 1960s
By Kindel Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style seven-drawer highboy dresser or chest of drawers
By
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Early 1900's Chippendale Mahogany Four-Drawer Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful and patinated Early 1900's Chippendale genuine Mahogany commode chest of drawers in
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Early 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Georgian Flame Mahogany Highboy Dresser in the Manner of Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style seven-drawer chest on chest highboy dresser
In the
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H 55.75 in W 36.5 in D 19.25 in
1980s Hickory Chair Mahogany Flat Top High Boy Chest of Drawers
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Germantown, MD
Hickory chair vintage mahogany chippendale style flat top highboy. Very good vintage condition. All
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Henkel Harris Georgian Solid Mahogany Gentleman's Chest
By Henkel Harris
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Chippendale style highboy dresser or gentleman's chest
By Henkel Harris
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John Widdicomb WM A Berkey Italian Provincial Regency Round Walnut Coffee Table
By John Widdicomb
Located in Dayton, OH
and music cabinets, and library, work, toilet, and bedroom tables, mostly in mahogany.
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Chippendale Mahogany Highboy For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the chippendale mahogany highboy you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A chippendale mahogany highboy — often made from mahogany, wood and brass — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer chippendale mahogany highboy, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A chippendale mahogany highboy is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in styles are sought with frequency. Baker Furniture Company, Henredon and Drexel each produced at least one beautiful chippendale mahogany highboy that is worth considering.
How Much is a Chippendale Mahogany Highboy?
A chippendale mahogany highboy can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,595, while the lowest priced sells for $756 and the highest can go for as much as $425,000.
Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You
Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.
Questions About Chippendale Mahogany Highboy
- What is a Chippendale highboy?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Chippendale highboy is a tall piece of storage furniture equipped with sliding drawers that reflects the characteristics of the Chippendale style. Chippendale furniture dates back to the 18th century and tends to feature dark wood, ornate carvings and curvy cabriole legs. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Chippendale highboys.
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