Highboy-front and Side Views
c. 1936
Fred Weiss’s 1936 design study captures the elegant proportions of a classic 'highboy' chest of drawers, presenting both a detailed front view and a sleek side profile. Notice the charming floral medallion carved into the central top drawer—a delightful touch of craftsmanship that breaks up the rows of wooden storage. The piece stands on slender, turned legs with a scalloped apron, echoing the popular Queen Anne or Chippendale styles that were seeing a major revival during the Depression era. The name 'highboy' is actually thought to be a corruption of the French term *haut bois*, meaning 'high wood,' fitting for this towering piece of furniture.
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