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Burr Walnut Tallboy

Walnut & Burr walnut Tallboy circa 1930s
By Maple & Co.
Located in Dereham, GB
Walnut & Burr walnut Serpentine shaped Tallboy circa 1930s Cornice with moulded edge & Dentil
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Early 20th Century British Queen Anne Cupboards

Materials

Walnut

Walnut & Burr walnut Tallboy circa 1930s
Walnut & Burr walnut Tallboy circa 1930s
H 61.23 in W 25.2 in D 19.3 in
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

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

ART DECO BURR WALNUT CABiNETS TALL BOY CHEST OF DRAWERS PLENTY STORAGE J1
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Art Deco Style Burr Walnut Tallboy. The Art Deco burr
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20th Century British Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
An impressive quality 1930s Art Deco two tier burr walnut linen cabinet with an ebonised plinth
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Artistic Tall Boy, Drinks Cabinet With Drawers In Colourful Veneer
Located in London, GB
. The piece includes 4 drawers and 2 doors. The carcass is fully covered in blue veneer, burr walnut
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2010s British Cabinets

Materials

Marble

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Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
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French Art Deco Walnut Library Bookcase
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Antique 18th Century Georgian George III Mahogany Tallboy Chest on Chest, 1760
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Louis XV Style Round Chest of Six Drawers
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A tall and elegant round chest of six drawers, in the Louis XV style, veneered with elaborate marquetry inlaid designs on the drawer fronts, top and sides. Solid brass drawer knobs a...
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Located in GB
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Antique fine quality 18th Century figured walnut chest of drawers
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique fine quality 18th Century figured walnut chest of drawers. This is a lovely chest, that has been restored historically to a good standard. Attractive burr walnut veneers to t...
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Bar Cabinet Veneered Wood Brass Maple, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
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Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
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Antique Georgian Burr Walnut Tallboy Chest on Stand of Drawers
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique Georgian and later burr walnut tallboy chest on stand of drawers. This is a rare chest
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Art Deco Burr Walnut Tallboy by Grange Furnishing Stores, London
Located in London, GB
Art deco tall boy in a stunning figured walnut by Grange furnishing stores London. internally
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English Queen Anne Style Burr Walnut Chest on Stand or Tallboy
Located in Poling, West Sussex
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British Art Deco Figured Walnut Fitted Tallboy
Located in London, GB
Art Deco tall boy with nice curved edges, the front in a stunning burr walnut. Internally fitted
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British Art Deco Figured Walnut Fitted Tallboy
British Art Deco Figured Walnut Fitted Tallboy
H 51.97 in W 30.32 in D 20.48 in
Burr Walnut Serpentine Chest on Stand
Located in Poling, West Sussex
A splendid burr walnut chest on stand, or tallboy, in the Queen Anne style. Of very good
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Burr Walnut Serpentine Chest on Stand
H 64.57 in W 30.71 in D 21.26 in
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Located in London, GB
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Located in South Shields, GB
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Art Deco Burr Walnut Tallboy
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
ART DECO TALLBOY CABINET A burr walnut tallboy produced in England in the 1930’s, the top lifts up
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Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
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Located in London, GB
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Located in London, GB
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Located in South Shields, GB
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Vintage Mid Century Art Deco Style Burr Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press
Located in South Shields, GB
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By Bevan Funnell Ltd.
Located in GB
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Located in Pulborough, GB
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Located in London, GB
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Located in Norwich, GB
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Located in London, GB
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Burr Walnut circa 1920 Art Deco Drinks Cabinet Mirrored Back Lovely Tallboy Size
Located in GB
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Located in London, GB
tallboy, with two drawers over a cupboard, sitting on solid walnut legs. It dates to circa 1920s period
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Located in London, GB
tallboy, with two drawers over a cupboard, sitting on solid walnut legs. It dates to circa 1920s period
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Located in London, GB
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Located in London, GB
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Located in Lymington, GB
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Located in London, GB
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Located in London, GB
Large antique Georgian style burr walnut chest on chest in excellent condition and of fine quality
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Located in South Shields, GB
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Located in Devon, England
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Antique Escritoire Cabinet, French Secretaire, Chest of Drawers, Victorian, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
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Antique Burr Walnut Tallboy Chest on Chest
Located in London, GB
the top & a pull out brushing slide in the middle. The drawer fronts are burr walnut with herringbone
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Vintage Art Deco Burr Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1930's
Located in South Shields, GB
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Located in London, GB
condition. The front is all burr walnut with a very strong pattern. The sides are figured walnut and also
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Art Deco Blonde Burr Walnut Compactum Tallboy, c1930, English
Located in Devon, England
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Located in Debenham, Suffolk
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Art Deco Tallboy Mahogany and Burr Walnut, circa 1920
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Early 20th Century Burr Walnut Chest on Stand or Tallboy
Located in Poling, West Sussex
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Burr Walnut Bow Fronted Chest on Chest
Located in Poling, West Sussex
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Burr Walnut Bow Fronted Chest on Chest
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H 65.75 in W 27.96 in D 16.93 in
Early 20th Century Burr Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in Poling, West Sussex
A splendid burr walnut chest on chest, or tallboy, in the early Georgian style. Well constructed in
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Early 20th Century Burr Walnut Chest on Chest
Early 20th Century Burr Walnut Chest on Chest
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English Bow Fronted Burr Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in Poling, West Sussex
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English Bow Fronted Burr Walnut Chest on Chest
English Bow Fronted Burr Walnut Chest on Chest
H 62.21 in W 27.56 in D 17.72 in
Early 20th Century Georgian Style Burr Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in Poling, West Sussex
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Early 20th Century Burr Walnut Chest on Chest in the Georgian Style
Located in Poling, West Sussex
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Late 19th Century Serpentine Fronted Burr Walnut Chest on Chest
Located in Poling, West Sussex
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Burr Walnut Tallboy For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the burr walnut tallboy you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, walnut and burl, every burr walnut tallboy was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a burr walnut tallboy — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each burr walnut tallboy bearing Art Deco, Georgian or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made burr walnut tallboy over the years, but those crafted by Bevan Funnell Ltd. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Burr Walnut Tallboy?

The average selling price for a burr walnut tallboy at 1stDibs is $2,753, while they’re typically $1,078 on the low end and $21,553 for the highest priced.

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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.

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