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Tallboy Collection

The Connell Collection of Old Furniture showcases a stunning array of tallboys, also known as highboys

Background imageTallboy Collection: High Chest of Drawers, c. 1936. Creator: Carl Weiss

High Chest of Drawers, c. 1936. Creator: Carl Weiss
High Chest of Drawers, c. 1936

Background imageTallboy Collection: Highboy, 1935/1942. Creator: Unknown

Highboy, 1935/1942. Creator: Unknown
Highboy, 1935/1942

Background imageTallboy Collection: Highboy, c. 1939. Creator: Frank Wenger

Highboy, c. 1939. Creator: Frank Wenger
Highboy, c. 1939

Background imageTallboy Collection: Highboy-front and Side Views, c. 1936. Creator: Fred Weiss

Highboy-front and Side Views, c. 1936. Creator: Fred Weiss
Highboy-front and Side Views, c. 1936

Background imageTallboy Collection: Highboy, c. 1936. Creator: Fred Weiss

Highboy, c. 1936. Creator: Fred Weiss
Highboy, c. 1936

Background imageTallboy Collection: Highboy, 1936. Creator: Francis Borelli

Highboy, 1936. Creator: Francis Borelli
Highboy, 1936

Background imageTallboy Collection: Highboy, c. 1939. Creator: Francis Borelli

Highboy, c. 1939. Creator: Francis Borelli
Highboy, c. 1939

Background imageTallboy Collection: Highboy, c. 1938. Creator: Francis Borelli

Highboy, c. 1938. Creator: Francis Borelli
Highboy, c. 1938

Background imageTallboy Collection: Highboy, c. 1936. Creator: Louis Annino

Highboy, c. 1936. Creator: Louis Annino
Highboy, c. 1936

Background imageTallboy Collection: Highboy, c. 1939. Creator: Leonard Battee

Highboy, c. 1939. Creator: Leonard Battee
Highboy, c. 1939

Background imageTallboy Collection: Highboy (Chest of Drawers), c. 1940. Creator: Edith Towner

Highboy (Chest of Drawers), c. 1940. Creator: Edith Towner
Highboy (Chest of Drawers), c. 1940

Background imageTallboy Collection: Connell Collection of Old Furniture

Connell Collection of Old Furniture
A photograph showing a section of the Connell Collection of old furniture in the Melbourne Art Gallery, including side tables, a tallboy, writing desk, paintings and a grandfather clock

Background imageTallboy Collection: Highboy, c. 1938. Creator: Charles Squires

Highboy, c. 1938. Creator: Charles Squires
Highboy, c. 1938

Background imageTallboy Collection: Highboy, 1936. Creator: Charles Squires

Highboy, 1936. Creator: Charles Squires
Highboy, 1936

Background imageTallboy Collection: Highboy, c. 1936. Creator: Charles Squires

Highboy, c. 1936. Creator: Charles Squires
Highboy, c. 1936

Background imageTallboy Collection: Highboy, c. 1940. Creator: M. Rosenshield-von-Paulin

Highboy, c. 1940. Creator: M. Rosenshield-von-Paulin
Highboy, c. 1940

Background imageTallboy Collection: Highboy, c. 1939. Creator: Lorenz Rothkrantz

Highboy, c. 1939. Creator: Lorenz Rothkrantz
Highboy, c. 1939

Background imageTallboy Collection: Highboy, 1940. Creator: M. Rosenshield-von-Paulin

Highboy, 1940. Creator: M. Rosenshield-von-Paulin
Highboy, 1940

Background imageTallboy Collection: Highboy, 1939. Creator: M. Rosenshield-von-Paulin

Highboy, 1939. Creator: M. Rosenshield-von-Paulin
Highboy, 1939

Background imageTallboy Collection: Highboy, c. 1937. Creator: Martin Partyka

Highboy, c. 1937. Creator: Martin Partyka
Highboy, c. 1937

Background imageTallboy Collection: Highboy, c. 1939. Creator: Lawrence Phillips

Highboy, c. 1939. Creator: Lawrence Phillips
Highboy, c. 1939

Background imageTallboy Collection: Chest of Drawers, 1878 / 84. Creator: Unknown

Chest of Drawers, 1878 / 84. Creator: Unknown
Chest of Drawers, 1878/84

Background imageTallboy Collection: High Chest of Drawers, 1760 / 75. Creator: Unknown

High Chest of Drawers, 1760 / 75. Creator: Unknown
High Chest of Drawers, 1760/75

Background imageTallboy Collection: High Chest of Drawers, 1750 / 60. Creator: Unknown

High Chest of Drawers, 1750 / 60. Creator: Unknown
High Chest of Drawers, 1750/60

Background imageTallboy Collection: High Chest of Drawers, 1700 / 30. Creator: Unknown

High Chest of Drawers, 1700 / 30. Creator: Unknown
High Chest of Drawers, 1700/30

Background imageTallboy Collection: High Chest of Drawers, 1750 / 70. Creator: Unknown

High Chest of Drawers, 1750 / 70. Creator: Unknown
High Chest of Drawers, 1750/70

Background imageTallboy Collection: Highboy, 1937. Creator: Arsen Maralian

Highboy, 1937. Creator: Arsen Maralian
Highboy, 1937

Background imageTallboy Collection: Highboy, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Frederick Jackson

Highboy, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Frederick Jackson
Highboy, 1935/1942

Background imageTallboy Collection: Highboy, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Isadore Goldberg

Highboy, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Isadore Goldberg
Highboy, 1935/1942

Background imageTallboy Collection: Highboy, c. 1937. Creator: Isadore Goldberg

Highboy, c. 1937. Creator: Isadore Goldberg
Highboy, c. 1937

Background imageTallboy Collection: High-boy, c. 1937. Creator: Randolph F Miller

High-boy, c. 1937. Creator: Randolph F Miller
High-boy, c. 1937

Background imageTallboy Collection: Chest-on-Chest, c. 1938. Creator: Arthur Johnson

Chest-on-Chest, c. 1938. Creator: Arthur Johnson
Chest-on-Chest, c. 1938

Background imageTallboy Collection: Highboy, c. 1940. Creator: Isadore Goldberg

Highboy, c. 1940. Creator: Isadore Goldberg
Highboy, c. 1940

Background imageTallboy Collection: Highboy, c. 1936. Creator: Harry Eisman

Highboy, c. 1936. Creator: Harry Eisman
Highboy, c. 1936

Background imageTallboy Collection: Highboy, c. 1938. Creator: Elisabeth Fulda

Highboy, c. 1938. Creator: Elisabeth Fulda
Highboy, c. 1938

Background imageTallboy Collection: Highboy, c. 1937. Creator: Harry Eisman

Highboy, c. 1937. Creator: Harry Eisman
Highboy, c. 1937

Background imageTallboy Collection: Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho)

Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho)
5989472 Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937.); © Look and Learn

Background imageTallboy Collection: Highboy, 1700-1720 (burled maple veneer with walnut herringbone bandings)

Highboy, 1700-1720 (burled maple veneer with walnut herringbone bandings)
500058 Highboy, 1700-1720 (burled maple veneer with walnut herringbone bandings) by American School, (18th century); h:158.40 w:94.00 d:52.75 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageTallboy Collection: Detail of a George III Tallboy (inlaid burr-elm)

Detail of a George III Tallboy (inlaid burr-elm)
871632 Detail of a George III Tallboy (inlaid burr-elm) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageTallboy Collection: George III tallboy, late 18th century (burr elm & inlay)

George III tallboy, late 18th century (burr elm & inlay)
869448 George III tallboy, late 18th century (burr elm & inlay) by English School, (18th century); 192x122x58 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTallboy Collection: Highboy, c. 1941. Creator: Davids De Vault

Highboy, c. 1941. Creator: Davids De Vault
Highboy, c. 1941

Background imageTallboy Collection: Highboy, c. 1938. Creator: Ferdinand Cartier

Highboy, c. 1938. Creator: Ferdinand Cartier
Highboy, c. 1938

Background imageTallboy Collection: Avro Lancaster B. I PP741

Avro Lancaster B. I PP741
Avro Lancaster B.I PP741, in storage after disposal. Of note are the bulged bomb-bay doors for carrying Tallboy 12, 000lb bombs and 8, 000lb Cookies. Date: circa 1946

Background imageTallboy Collection: Compactum Bedroom Suite

Compactum Bedroom Suite
A modern Compactum bedroom suite, comprising a matching bed, tallboy and dressing table in a light oak Bunny design. Date: 1930s



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The Connell Collection of Old Furniture showcases a stunning array of tallboys, also known as highboys, that span several decades and feature the craftsmanship of various talented creators. One such piece is the Highboy from 1938, designed by Charles Squires. Its elegant lines and intricate detailing make it a true masterpiece. Another notable creation by Squires is the Highboy from 1936, which exudes timeless charm with its classic design. M. Rosenshield-von-Paulin's contribution to the collection includes a Highboy from 1940 that displays exquisite artistry in every curve and carving. Similarly, Lorenz Rothkrantz's Highboy from 1939 stands out for its unique blend of sophistication and simplicity. Martin Partyka's Highboy from 1937 catches the eye with its bold presence and impeccable craftsmanship. Lawrence Phillips' creation from 1939 showcases his attention to detail through delicate embellishments. While most pieces in the collection are highboys, there are also other remarkable additions like an intricately crafted Chest of Drawers dating back to 1878/84 by an unknown creator. Additionally, a striking High Chest of Drawers created between 1760-75 adds historical significance to this diverse assortment. Each tallboy in the Connell Collection tells a story through its design elements and reflects the skillful hands behind their creation.