Antique Early 1800s Virginia Neoclassical Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Description

Encased in elegantly-grained mahogany, this chest exhibits all the features typical of Central Virginia work in the early 1800s. Neat … more Encased in elegantly-grained mahogany, this chest exhibits all the features typical of Central Virginia work in the early 1800s. Neat and plain style? Check. Simple ring on a tapered foot? Check. Mixture of yellow pine and poplar secondary wood? Check. It also helps that the previous owner's parents acquired this piece in the Shenandoah Valley when they were young. Additionally, the inlaid diamond escutcheons and well-executed mahogany veneer point to an urban area of manufacture.

A convenient size at 40' W and 19.75' D, this chest will add so much character to any space it calls home. We hope it brings as much joy to your home as it has to ours! less