Case Valentine Tallboy Chest Of Drawers
VALENTINE TALLBOY CHEST OF DRAWERS
VALENTINE TALLBOY CHEST OF DRAWERS
Designed by Matthew Hilton
The Valentine Tallboy by Matthew Hilton is the perfect companion to the existing bedroom collection.
With the same amount of internal space as the chest of drawers but with a vertical arrangement, the tallboy can be used to provide some additional sleek and contemporary storage.
As with all of the Valentine range, it features the signature tapered leg detail, which lends a visual balance to the piece.
Raised up from the ground, the Valentine Tallboy creates a feeling of space by keeping sight lines around the room clear. Additionally, it makes it far easier to clean around the bedroom furniture.
DESIGNER
MATTHEW HILTON
Matthew Hilton believes in creating furniture that people live with, and his inspiration often comes from long-established furniture forms.
“All of my pieces are loaded with meaning and memory and are very personal to me,” says the British designer.
From an early age, Hilton was interested in painting, sculpture and architecture, and yet the notion of being a designer didn’t occur to him until it was suggested by a tutor at Portsmouth College of Art.
The idea suited Hilton, who enrolled in the renowned Furniture and Design course at England’s Kingston Polytechnic. After graduation he worked as an industrial designer and model maker until 1984 when he set up his own design studio and workshop.
Two years later he launched a series of shelves at the Milan Furniture Fair, and in 1991 he designed the Balzac Armchair, which was first received with circumspect curiosity but then quickly embraced as a modern classic.
Matthew Hilton doesn't believe in design movements, and he really doesn't like the concept of design as a fashion. Rather, he thinks the design process is part of the evolution of any object through history.
Designing with the end user in mind, and whether that means a household of ten or one, he takes pleasure in finding the fluid, easily adaptable solution to fit today's domestic spaces.
Since the Balzac, however, Hilton’s work has taken on a less stylistic, more functional approach.
He believes in creating furniture that people live with, and his inspiration often comes from long-established furniture forms. He now works to update and reinvent these forms, while keeping an eye on the future.
In 2006, Hilton’s Cross Extension Table won the annual Elle Decoration Design Award for Best in Furniture. The table showcases Hilton’s advanced wood manufacturing techniques, as well as his sense of proportion, scale and functionality.
Hilton has learned from every piece he’s designed, whether it was because it allowed him to work in a new material, with a new manufacturer or for stylistic reasons. “All of my pieces are loaded with meaning and memory and are very personal to me,” says the British designer.
Now regarded as one of Britain’s most esteemed industrial designers, Matthew Hilton’s furniture is displayed in the permanent collections of the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Geffrye Museum and the Manchester City Art Gallery.
INFORMATION
BRAND
Case
PRODUCT TYPE
Chest Of Drawers
COLLECTION
Valentine
PRODUCTION
Made in Lithuania
MATERIAL
- Oak & Walnut Wood
- Clear Polyurethane Lacquer
- Veneered Oak Carcass And Fronts
DIMENSIONS
- Width : 550mm
- Height : 1300mm
- Depth : 520mm
USE
Interior
WEIGHT
70kg
DETAIL
Product Made with solid oak or walnut legs and a veneered carcass, it has self-closing drawers and inset-turned solid wood handles which keep the handles flush against the front of the drawers saving space in smaller rooms. Two-person assembly required.
LEGS
Solid Wood Legs, drawer internals and handles
WARRANTY
2 Years
ALIGNMENT
Vertical
FINISHES
DESIGNER
Matthew Hilton
AVAILABLE COLORS
3
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
-Part assembly required. -Dry the wood using a second non-abrasive cloth. Remember to wipe in the direction of the wood grain. -Use a dampened, soft, non-abrasive, lint-free colourless cloth to wipe the entire surface of your wood, moving in the direction of the grain. -You do not need to polish the wood as part of your regular maintenance, as we finish our products with a matte, non-yellowing clear polyurethane lacquer for its natural appearance and durability. -Never use wax-based polish or ammonia-based cleaning products on your wood.