Chippendale Cherry Bonnet-Top Highboy

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lightly figured cherry, poplar, brasses
22" deep x 40" wide x 88" high

The finely carved claw-and-ball feet, central plinth pinwheel, and fan carvings are among the classical Chippendale features that set this highboy apart from others. The dynamic proportions set the stage for the delicately arched bonnet and flamed finials that create an explosive vertical lift. This well-balanced piece exemplifies some of the techniques I learned from members of the Furniture Masters. In both thought and influence, this highboy has been a decade in the making.

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