What is an eight drawer tallboy?

An eight drawer tallboy is a tall storage chest that stacks multiple drawers vertically, often split into two separate carcases. These pieces offer maximum storage capacity while maintaining a modest footprint on the floor.

How do I style a tallboy?

You place a tallboy against a solid wall in a bedroom or dressing room where its height can be fully appreciated. Because of the vertical scale, keep surrounding furniture lower to maintain balanced proportions in the room.

How do I spot a Georgian tallboy?

Georgian tallboys typically feature dense mahogany construction, bracket feet, and hand cut dovetails inside the drawers. They also exhibit traditional cornice mouldings and heavier brass hardware characteristic of the eighteenth century.

What is fiddleback mahogany?

Fiddleback mahogany is a figured variety of the timber displaying a distinctive rippled grain pattern resembling a violin back. Cabinet makers reserved this striking material for prominent surfaces to catch the light.