Walnut Virginia Chest

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…]