This dark wood, distressed and sturdy tallboy brings a very refined country touch to a kitchen or dining room. Its single side-opening door reveals three shelves, ideal for organizing tableware, jars, or linens in clearly defined spaces. The height of its structure allows it to occupy the space with elegance while maintaining a beautiful lightness on the floor. Its dark wood pairs easily with light earthenware, a linen tablecloth, or a few ceramic objects. Filled with homemade jam jars and a stack of vintage plates, it creates a warm and carefully composed display.
Length: 79 cm
Width: 49 cm
Height: 129 cm
Niche height: 16 cm, 16 cm, 22 cm, 32 cm
A little history of the tallboy
Its name says it all: it was born to be "convenient," replacing deep chests where everything was piled together haphazardly. Appearing during the reign of Louis XIV, it was a display piece so prestigious that it often sat in reception rooms rather than dressing rooms. It introduced the sliding drawer, a revolution that finally allowed access to one's belongings without emptying everything. Whether called a "jumping tallboy" (on high legs) or a "tomb tallboy," it is defined by its generous top and its front, punctuated by two or three rows of drawers.
