A beautiful, serpentine four drawer chest. Made out of solid cherry, this chest has a lot going for it. First, it has a serpentine, blockfront. This means that the serpentine flattens out at the edge. This is more difficult to make and thus “better”. Second, it has all of its original hardware and feet. Indeed, those pulls are original. [Read more…]
Walnut Virginia Chest
May 1, 2024 by Leave a Comment
A lovely, solid walnut, four drawer chest of drawers from Virginia. Made during the end of the 18th century, this chest has a lot going for it. First, it is made out of walnut and has yellow pine as a secondary wood. Made to compete with mahogany pieces, the cabinet maker was careful to select a light walnut and made the piece with the refinements one normally associates with mahogany. [Read more…]
Walnut Chippendale Chest
September 29, 2023 by Leave a Comment
A sweet, walnut, Chippendale chest of drawers with 2 drawers over 3 drawers. Standing only 34.5” tall, 31.25” wide, and 22” deep, this chest can go in many places and serve many functions. [Read more…]
North Carolina Chest
April 5, 2023 by Leave a Comment
A lovely, 2 over 4 chest of drawers. Made out of solid walnut, this chest features nice string inlaid drawer fronts and barber pole inlay above the shaped apron at the base. [Read more…]
