18th Century English Highboy Dresser

Add a touch of 18th-century English elegance to your bedroom with this highboy dresser. Measuring 38 inches wide, 21 inches deep, and a stately 48 inches high, this piece showcases the refined style of the Queen Anne period. Crafted from oak, the dresser features a tall, two-part construction with a total of five drawers – two smaller drawers over three larger ones – providing ample storage. The dresser stands on elegant rounded turned legs terminating in distinctive ball feet, a characteristic of the Queen Anne style. Simple brass handles adorn the drawers, complementing the warm tones of the oak. 

The highboy, also known as a tallboy or chest-on-chest, was a popular furniture form in England and America during the 18th century. It was primarily used in bedrooms for storing clothing, with the taller design providing significant vertical storage space, especially for finer garments. The Queen Anne style, prevalent in the early to mid-18th century, is characterized by graceful curves, cabriole or turned legs, and a generally more refined and less ornate aesthetic compared to earlier periods.

This 18th-century English highboy can be a striking and functional addition to modern interiors. Its tall, slender profile works well in rooms with higher ceilings, adding vertical interest. The warm oak and classic lines can bring a sense of history and character to contemporary spaces. It can serve as a traditional dresser in a bedroom, or even be repurposed in a living area or hallway as a unique storage cabinet. Its timeless design blends surprisingly well with various modern styles, from minimalist to eclectic, adding a touch of curated history.

• *Era: Antique
• *Material: Oak
• *Size: 38.5″(L) x 21“(D) x 48.5″(H)
• *Color: Brown
• *Condition: Shows wear consistent with age & use, blemishes and imperfections will be present. These are not to be considered defects but rather part of its character & historical value.

Found in York

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