Tall Boy Mahogany
Mahogany Tall Boy, Irish, circa 1780
Located in Lincoln, GB
An extremely good colored Irish mahogany tall boy, circa 1780.
Measures: Height 177 centimeters
Category
Antique 1780s Irish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Georgian Mahogany Tall Boy, circa 1800
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality Chippendale period mahogany chest on chest, having a dental cornice, canted
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Mahogany
Georgian Tall Boy
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality George IV mahogany chest on chest, having a dental cornice, two small and six long
Category
Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Mahogany 1950s English serpentine front 'tall boy' chest of drawers
Located in London, GB
A vintage 1950s mahogany veneered serpentine fronted, seven drawer 'tall boy' chest of drawers on
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
H 48.82 in W 27.37 in D 17.72 in
Regency Chest Drawers Tall Boy Bow Front
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Elegant Mahogany Regency Style Bow Chest of Drawers.
Circa 1920
This Chest of Drawers Stands upon
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Vintage 1920s Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Victorian Tall Boy Chest Drawers Serpentine 1900
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers.
Circa 1900
This chest of drawers stands upon splay feet with
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
French Semanier Chest of Drawers Tall Boy 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Quality French Mahogany Chest of Drawers or semanier
This Chest of Drawers Features 7 Graduated
Category
Antique 1860s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Gilbert Rohde 4140 Tall Chest for Herman Miller
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in Hanover, MA
Beautifully refinished mahogany tall boy chest of four drawers by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller's
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Faux Leather, Mahogany
Beautiful Councill Craftsman Mahogany Chippendale High Chest of Drawers Highboy
Located in Long Branch, NJ
" Tall X 40" Wide X 19" Deep
This high boy was made by Councill Craftsman and is excellent quality! The
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1990s American Chippendale Dressers
Materials
Mahogany
H 90 in W 40 in D 19 in
19th Century American Mahogany Chippendale Bonnet Top High Chest Highboy
Located in Long Branch, NJ
19th Century American Mahogany Chippendale Bonnet Top High Chest Highboy
Dimensions : 86" Tall X
Category
Antique 19th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Early 20th Century Painted Mahogany Tallboy Dresser Chest of Drawers
Located in Dayton, OH
Late Victorian style mahogany painted tall boy chest. Finished in black with gold painted accents
Category
Early 20th Century Late Victorian Dressers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Tall Hardwood Military Campaign Chest of Drawers, circa 1860
Located in GB
halfway between a tall boy and a normal campaign chest, a very functional and utilitarian piece
We have
Category
Antique 1860s English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
H 48.04 in W 33.86 in D 24.41 in
Art Deco Curly Maple and Mahogany Dresser by R-Way
By Eliel Saarinen
Located in Hudson, NY
certainty in the style of. Dresser is available with our other listing for a tall boy dresser. All the
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Bedroom Sets
Materials
Wood
Empire Chiffonier Ebonized, Danish, Approx. 1840
Located in Kastrup, DK
Late Empire black ebonized mahogany chest of drawers / tall boy, with raised semi-oval top.
Seven
Category
Antique 19th Century Danish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Chest of Drawers by Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iversen, 1940s
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Uppsala, SE
Chest of drawers or tall boy with curved front and eight drawers designed by Ole Wanscher for A.J
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Rare 19th Century French Marble Topped Brass Gallery Semainier Chest of Drawers
Located in GB
be classed as a tall boy, because of the elegant nature of the piece it really can be used in any
Category
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
H 55.71 in W 26.78 in D 15.36 in
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Victorian Chippendale Revival Serpentine Mahogany Chest of Drawers -
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Portrait of Lady Caroline Price
By George Romney
Located in Miami, FL
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Antique English 19th Century George III Chest of Drawers, C.1800
Located in London, GB
An antique English George III Mahogany bow fronted chest of drawers.
Made in England, dating from C.1800.
Fine quality piece on classic Georgian splayed bracket feet, and oval bras...
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19th Century Mahogany Military Chest With Miniature Fall Front Secretaire
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century mahogany military campaign chest with miniature fall front secretaire opening to reveal fitted compartments of scriver and pigeonholes flanked with four small drawers ra...
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English Mahogany Wardrobe / Linen Press
Located in Woodbury, CT
This two-door, two-drawer wardrobe / linen press in finely grained mahogany is just the right size for that guest room with no closet. Not too big so as to take up too much space, bu...
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Antique 19th Century British Georgian Wardrobes and Armoires
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Vintage Cavalier Mahogany Cedar Blanket Chest, Circa 1940s
By Cavalier
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage cavalier mahogany cedar blanket chest. Cedar and felt lining.
Very good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use.
Some scratches
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Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
A vintage French Provincial walnut and oak semainier chest of drawers.
Handcrafted in France in the Mid-20th Century, high quality solid wood construction, finished in elegantly s...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Bronze
George III Mahogany Chest in Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Fine George II figured mahogany chest on chest with a carved dental molded top cornice, the top section with two split drawers over three graduated drawers, canted and fluted corne...
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Midcentury National Mt. Airy Campaign Tall Chest of Drawers, Mahogany
By National Mt. Airy
Located in Miami, FL
Midcentury National Mt. Airy Campaign Tall Chest of Drawers, Mahogany
Offered for sale is a large, monumental mid-century modern tall chest of drawers by National Mt. Airy Furnit...
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18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Carved Wardrobe or Armoire
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare and important antique wardrobe in solid walnut made in the late 18th century French Louis XV.
Characteristic wavy line with wood carvings on the floral taste front. Beautiful c...
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Antique 1780s French Louis XV Wardrobes and Armoires
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Walnut
Restored Mid-Century Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Walnut and Green Stain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into the world of mid-century elegance with our beautifully restored chest of drawers, a testament to the timeless design and craftsmanship of the era. This exquisite piece, int...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Irish Military Campaign Chest on Chest, circa 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Irish military Campaign chest from the 19th century. This antique case-piece from Ireland, circa 1880, has a chest-on-chest design; a style of chests which were originally designe...
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Antique 19th Century Northern Irish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mid Century Modern Tufted Mahogany Bench, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
A original 1950s mid-century modern tufted bench, meticulously restored to its former glory by Stamford Modern. Crafted from solid mahogany, this timeless beauty boasts impeccable cr...
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Georgian Chest on Chest Mahogany Period Furniture
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Here we have a good quality mahogany chest on chest.
Raised upon typical georgian bracket feet.
Georgian era
The lower section having 3 oak lined drawers and the upper section hav...
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Vintage 1980s Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany
19th Century Demilune Satinwood Commode
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th century Regency demilune satinwood commode. The top and bow-fronted doors cross-banded with burr walnut and inlaid with fruitwood. Containing one interior shelf and termin...
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Antique Early 19th Century Irish Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Satinwood
TALL Antique French Louis XV Bench Settle Pew Carved Tiger Oak Chest Foyer Entry
Located in Shreveport, LA
TALL Antique French Louis XV Bench Settle Pew Carved Tiger Oak Chest Foyer Entry Piece.
Direct from France, a stunning antique French hall bench with superb carvings and a majestic ...
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Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Benches
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Oak
H 60.5 in W 57 in D 18.5 in
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Dutch High Boy Chest of Drawers with Marquetry Inlaid Shell Designs, circa 1820
Located in Antwerp, BE
A phenomenal Dutch high boy or" tall commode" in mahogany with satinwood inlaid shell designs. The
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Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany
H 59.06 in W 39.77 in D 20.48 in
T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Dresser for Widdicomb with "Spear tip" Handles
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Nashville, TN
Beautiful tall boy Robsjohn-Gibbings dresser in mahogany with chrome "spear tip" handles. Companion
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
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Chrome
18th century miniature chest on chest
Located in Edenbridge, Kent
An outstanding miniature 18th century mahogany chest on chest or tall boy. I would say that this
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Models and Miniatures
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Mahogany, Wood
Antique Chest on Chest of Drawers, English, Tall Boy, Mahogany, circa 1780
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique chest on chest of drawers, an English, late Georgian tall boy in mahogany and
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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H 69.3 in W 41.15 in D 20.87 in
Two-Tone Ebonized Mahogany Tall Boy
Located in Pasadena, CA
Two tone tall boy in mahogany with a mix of ebony and natural finish and unique brass handles
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
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Brass
Danish Tall Boy Chest of Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome Danish tall boy (semanier or chest-on-chest) featuring a Biedermeier-style design of
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Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
1960s Vintage Mahogany Tall Boy Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A beautifully made vintage tall boy chest of drawers in mahogany, this dates from the 1960s. It was
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany
Blond mahogany Tall boy by Raymond Loewy for Mengel
Located in Pasadena, CA
The front of the drawers is engraved with little stars.
It is made of solid mahogany.
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Vintage 1950s American Dressers
Materials
Brass
Blond Mahogany Tall Boy by Raymond Loewy for Mengel
Located in Pasadena, CA
patterns. The wood goes from dark mahogany to blonde to almost white.
The legs and handles are in
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Vintage 1950s American Dressers
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Iron
English "Tall Boy" Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful mahogany chest of drawers in a taller version - called Tall Boy. Dental molding on
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Antique 19th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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1960s Danish Mahogany Tall Boy Chest of Drawers by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in London, GB
A superb and rare vintage Danish chest of drawers in mahogany, this was designed by Ole Wanscher
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Harvey Probber Tall Boy 6 Drawer Dresser in Rosewood and Mahogany
By Harvey Probber
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Exceptional Harvey Probber dresser in rosewood and ebonized mahogany trim and brass capped feet
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
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Brass
1960s Danish Mahogany Tall Boy Chest of Drawers by Søborg Møbelfabrik Midcentury
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
This wonderful tall boy chest of drawers dating from the 1960s was produced by Søborg Møbelfabrik
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1870s Antique Carved Dark Tone Mahogany Tall Boy Dresser with Six Drawers + Key
Located in New York, NY
1870s dark tone six-drawer antique mahogany tall boy dresser with decorative carved details. Top
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Antique 1870s American Dressers
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Irish Tall Boy Chippendale Chest on Stand
Located in Woodbury, CT
Rare and impressive Irish tall chest on stand with ornate Chippendale relief carving to frieze
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By Paul Laszlo
Located in Pasadena, CA
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Art Deco Walnut Tall Boy Linen Cupboard, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
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Tall Boy by Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman
Located in Pasadena, CA
Combed-wood mixed with dark mahagony and of course the signature Paul Frankl hardware.
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Vintage 1940s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Antique English Georgian Style Walnut Tall Boy Chest on Chest
Located in Chelmsford, GB
drawers that are mahogany lined. They all slide nice and smooth as they should with working locks and key
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Antique Early 1900s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Nice Flamed Hardwood Bevan Funnell Serpentine Fronted Tall Boy Chest of Drawers
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Located in GB
mahogany serpentine fronted tall boy chest of drawers
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By Willis & Gambier
Located in GB
We are delighted to sell this Lovely Willis & Gambier mahogany chest of drawers.
Made from Hevea
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By Consorzio Esposizione Mobili Cantù
Located in GB
tall boy drawers and sideboard bank of drawers listed under my other items
We have cleaned waxed
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Dressing Table Mirror and Stool Made in Italy by Consorzio Mobili Mahogany Frame
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Located in GB
mirror and stool
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English High Style Art Deco Blanket Chest of Drawers, circa 1930
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By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
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English Art Deco High Style Double Wardrobe
Located in Devon, England
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Paul Frankl, "Station Wagon" Cabinet, Wood, Leather, Brass, Johnson Furniture
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Located in High Point, NC
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19th Century Mahogany Chest on Chest Tall Boy with Sleeve
Located in London, GB
An elegant mahogany early 19th century chest on chest with integrated sleeve. Carved moulded edging
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Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
English, Art Deco tall boy, circa 1930.
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Located in London, GB
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Tall Boy Mahogany For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic tall boy mahogany available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and hardwood, every tall boy mahogany was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a tall boy mahogany — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right tall boy mahogany, those designed in Georgian, Art Deco and Empire styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made tall boy mahogany over the years, but those crafted by A.J. Iversen, Hickory Chair Furniture Company and Herman Miller are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Tall Boy Mahogany?
The average selling price for a tall boy mahogany at 1stDibs is $4,218, while they’re typically $2,400 on the low end and $17,338 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets 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 Tall Boy Mahogany
- What is a tall boy?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A tall boy is a piece of furniture that features a wardrobe on top. A tall boy should not be confused with a highboy which is a tall chest of drawers.
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