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How tall is a highboy dresser?

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How tall is a highboy dresser?
A highboy dresser is usually around six feet tall, with some versions standing even taller at seven feet or so. Highboys, which began to appear with frequency during the early 17th century in England, are essentially very tall dressers with lots of drawers, whereas a lowboy is a different type of storage furniture in that it's a dressing table with one or two rows of drawers. A wardrobe can usually be found positioned on top of a tallboy, which is yet another type of dresser.

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American of Martinsville, Dresser, Oak, Brass, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and brass dresser designed and produced by American of Martinsville, USA, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 31.875"H x 60.0"W x 20.5"D All items ship from High Point, N...
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Expertly Restored - Richard Thompson Two-Toned Lacquered Dresser for Glenn of CA
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Paul Frankl, Dresser, Wood, Brass, USA, 1950s
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