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Rosewood Tallboy

Danish Mid-Century Six Drawer Rosewood Tallboy Dresser 1960s
Located in Emeryville, CA
This exquisite rosewood tallboy dresser, crafted in Denmark during the 1960s, epitomizes the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Rosewood

Danish Mid-Century Six Drawer Rosewood Tallboy Dresser 1960s
Located in Emeryville, CA
This exquisite rosewood tallboy dresser, crafted in Denmark during the 1960s, epitomizes the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Model 385 Tallboy Chest, Rosewood
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen Model 385 Chest of Drawers, circa 1960 Rosewood tallboy chest, produced by Aksel
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Oak

Kai Kristiansen Danish Tallboy Chest of Drawers, Rosewood
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen Model 385 Chest of Drawers, circa 1960 A stunning rosewood tallboy chest, produced
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Oak

Mid Century Tallboy Dresser Lane Tower Suite
By Lane Furniture
Located in Baltimore, MD
An elegant tallboy dresser from the Lane furniture “tower suite”. This is a beautiful example of
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Rosewood

PAIR OF LARGE ITALIAN HARDWWOOD & WALNUT MARBLE TOPPED TALLBOY CHESTS OF DRAWERs
Located in GB
vintage Tarocco Alberto di Giorgio tallboy chests of drawers with Walnut frames, Rosewood panels and solid
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20th Century Italian Renaissance Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Vintage Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Dresser 1960s
Located in Emeryville, CA
This vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern tallboy dresser, crafted in the 1960s, embodies the elegance
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Rosewood

Antique Robert W Irwin Louis XV French Walnut Chest of Drawers Tallboy Dresser
By Robert W. Irwin Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
, Rosewood Mahogany, Aspen, Satinwood and Curly Maple. Timeless craftsmanship that will add grandeur to
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Vintage 1930s Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Satinwood

Westnofa 3 Piece Rosewood Dresser Set, 1960s
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Monrovia, CA
Westnofa of Norway labeled 3 Piece rosewood dresser Set, 1960s. Gorgeous Rosewood all the way
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets

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Wood

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Kai Kristiansen Danish Rosewood Nightstand, 1950s
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Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
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Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
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By G Plan Furniture
Located in Greater Manchester, GB
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Located in Greater Manchester, GB
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Danish Midcentury Rosewood Tallboy Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A classic Danish midcentury rosewood tallboy chest of drawers. Produced in Denmark circa 1960. Nice
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Located in London, GB
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Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
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Located in Asaa, DK
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Located in Debenham, Suffolk
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Located in Little Burstead, Essex
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Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
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Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian tallboy of the mid-20th century. Furniture in Louis XVI style, richly inlaid in rosewood
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By Lane Furniture
Located in San Diego, CA
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Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
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Located in London, GB
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Located in London, Lambeth
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By P. Westergaard Møbelfabrik
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
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Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
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Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
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Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
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By John Widdicomb
Located in South Charleston, WV
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Located in London, GB
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By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

20th Century French Inlaid Tallboy In Rosewood With Marble Top
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French tallboy from 20th-century. Furniture moved on the front and sides in inlaid rosewood. Chest
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Danish Midcentury Rosewood Seven-Drawer Tallboy Chest of Drawers by Westergaard
By P. Westergaard Møbelfabrik
Located in Norwalk, CT
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By John Widdicomb
Located in South Charleston, WV
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Tallboy Chest by John Widdicomb
Tallboy Chest by John Widdicomb
H 45.75 in W 38 in D 20 in
Antique Robert W Irwin Louis XVI Satinwood Tallboy Dresser Chest of Drawers
By Robert W. Irwin Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
"An exquisite tallboy dresser or chest of drawers by Robert W. Irwin Furniture Company. Circa 1928
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Mid Century Lane Tower Suite Rosewood & Walnut Armoire Highboy Gentleman's Chest
By Lane Furniture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
From Le Shoppe Too in Michigan comes this wonderful vintage modern armoire tallboy or gentleman's
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Bernhard Pedersen Rosewood Tallboy Chest of Drawers, Denmark, circa 1960
By Bernhard Pedersen & Son
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Bernhard Pedersen & Son Brazilian rosewood tallboy chest of drawers, Denmark, circa 1960 Mid
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Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
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Located in Long Beach, CA
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Danish Rosewood Chest of Four Drawers Low Tallboy, Midcentury, 1960s
Located in London, GB
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Rosewood Tallboy For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal rosewood tallboy for your home. Frequently made of wood, rosewood and hardwood, every rosewood tallboy was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect rosewood tallboy — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A rosewood tallboy is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Louis XVI and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Bernhard Pedersen & Son, Espacio Sami Hayek and Kai Kristiansen each produced at least one beautiful rosewood tallboy that is worth considering.

How Much is a Rosewood Tallboy?

The average selling price for a rosewood tallboy at 1stDibs is $2,060, while they’re typically $595 on the low end and $25,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces 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 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. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, 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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