Classic Cherry Highboy
If you are looking for an exceptional piece of furniture for your home, consider an eighteenth century-style highboy. A highboy is a classic that can be handed down from one generation to another. It is a large piece of furniture that will make a major statement in any room. This highboy is based on one made in about 1750 in Philadelphia. The lower case is constructed with mortise and tenon joinery while the top case is hand-dovetailed together for exceptional strength. Including the drawers, there are 240 hand-cut dovetails in this piece. The highboy has 11 drawers plus two hidden compartments. This piece was made from solid cherry with poplar as the secondary wood, but it can be made in mahogany or walnut instead if you prefer. The bonnet top and flame finials are design features often found in this type of piece. The finials were turned on a lathe and then hand carved. The decorative shells on the center drawers were hand carved as well. The cabriole legs and pad feet were shaped by hand. The hardware is an authentic reproduction of hardware from that period. The finish is shellac.
Type
- wood
Material
- cherry
- oak
- walnut
Base
- cabriole leg
Material
- mahogany
Meet the Maker
Jim Reedy
Jim Reedy Custom Woodworking
It is refreshing and deeply satisfying to purchase something that is made by a craftsman especially for you. A piece of furniture that can be passed down from one generation to another is special. Jim Reedy Custom Woodworking is a one-person shop that makes beautiful furniture in a variety of styles. I use only fine quality solid wood and employ hand carving, traditional joinery and extensive use of hand tools to create my furniture. My pieces aren't inexpensive, but I have found that the bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.
Customer Reviews
Kevin Hillyard
Jan 19, 2017Always on top of everything and did a great job.
Richard Melchionno
Nov 3, 2016Exceeded expectations. Jim did a great job and was responsive and communicative throughout. His customer service was impeccable and I'd surely use him again if the occasion arises.
Stephanie Smith
May 19, 2016Working with Jim has been a great experience. He is very pleasant, personable, and professional. He gave great care to details in making expert suggestions, along with communicating his progress. I would highly recommend him for custom made furniture and will use him for all of my furture projects!
Carl Betta
Mar 19, 2015Working with Jim was an absolute pleasure. We had him build a large mirror for our dining room and are thrilled with the results. A true professional, Jim worked with us through three iterations on the mirror molding and at least two iterations on the stain before we selected a final design. He kept us informed regarding progress from start to finish, and the final product is a testament to his expertise as a woodworker. Jim gets five stars across the board.
Charles Possenriede
Nov 9, 2014Jim did a great job and fast! Look forward to working with him again.
