Peppler Furniture Co. 'The Hanover Line' Four-Drawer Highboy in Figured Walnut – Canada, c. 1960s
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This exceptional mid-century modern highboy chest of drawers from the legendary 'Hanover Line' perfectly demonstrates the sculptural restraint of mid-century case design. The vertical front presents a completely uninterrupted, clean-lined timber canvas across its four expansive drawers. Lacking traditional protruding hardware, it relies instead on minimalist scooped inset pulls carved subtly into the drawer edges. The facade showcases highly figured American black walnut veneer boasting spectacular, rich amber cathedral patterns that flow seamlessly across the front. It is supported by a distinctive, two-tone structural leg frame that lifts the substantial cabinet high, adding a light, floating architectural profile to the room.
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Proudly produced in Ontario, Canada, by the highly regarded Peppler Furniture Company during the zenith of the mid-century design movement. Heavily informed by the Scandinavian modern design principles sweeping Europe, Peppler designed 'The Hanover Line' to meet the uncompromising standards of affluent mid-century households. This highboy represents a premier tier of Sustainable Heritage furniture; using old-growth premium veneers, robust internal structural framing, and timeless geometric balance, it is a high-utility collector's piece built to retain investment-grade value for generations.
An incredibly versatile storage piece, this compact highboy is an exceptional candidate for a hallway anchor under a prominent art wall, or styled alongside architectural foliage in a principal bedroom where floor space is at a premium.
Condition & Restoration:
Meticulously restored to conservation standards within our specialized workshop. The rich walnut grain has been gently stripped of degraded lacquers, brought back to life, and sealed with a hand-rubbed hard wax oil to accent the organic timber patterns while preserving its honest historical patina. The drawers run remarkably smooth and level.
Specifications:
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Dimensions: H: 102cm | W: 86cm | D: 46cm
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Material: American Black Walnut (Juglans nigra) and Ash (Fraxinus)
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Origin: Canada
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Why Buy This: A rare, masterfully built import piece offering high-impact warm modernist style and immense space-saving storage potential.
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Viewing: Request a personal video walk-through of this piece via WhatsApp.
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Delivery: Dispatched via our specialist antique couriers.
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Scarcity: One available. very rare
- full bedroom set available
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