As tallboy dressers go, this one is something special and a rather enigmatic find. We attribute this to Loughborough Furniture, a high-end piece made for Heals of London and it dates from the late fifties / early sixties. Don’t be thrown by the Maple name plate inside… it’s a red herring! We think this was added at a later date where the rectangular Loughborough Furniture label would be been in the top inside drawer. Our conclusion that it was retailed through Heals fits because this is a piece of the finest quality in terms of construction, wood quality and contemporary design of the time. The richly grained teak stripes across the seven graduated drawer fronts and exterior surfaces. The lower drawer is double height and one of the upper drawers is partially sectioned for accessories. It’s one of those pieces that looks of its day and modern at the same time. Elevated on long, elegant legs that flow from the top down to the floor, there is space around an otherwise substantial piece of furniture. We love the discreet brass pull handles too. Tallboys are excellent storage options for rooms where wall space is at a premium. Because they go up rather than along they’re a smart use of space, maxing out of height but not compromising on storage. A very fine piece of handsome British midcentury design and one for collectors. This is a keeper.
