1980s Vintage Kittinger Gentleman's’ Chest

Description

A great quality piece of American cabinet making as exemplified in this Vintage Kittinger Gentlemans’ Chest. From the recently French … more A great quality piece of American cabinet making as exemplified in this Vintage Kittinger Gentlemans’ Chest. From the recently French polished top to the base of this cabinet all of the components work together to create a simple yet elegant masterpiece. The Vintage Kittinger Gentlemans’ Chest features a pullout working surface over top two side by side drawers, over top three graduated, full width drawers all of which retain the original solid brass pulls. It appears as though all of the hardware is from Ball and Ball, one of the most prestigious hardware firms in America. The locks are marked Ball and Ball and each drawer has a lock, one key is included with the piece. All of the drawers are dovetailed for strength and support. Everything on this cabinet is in original, as found, condition but the top has recently been professionally restored to give the item a fresh from the showroom look. Item includes an original branded furniture label. There is one key with the Vintage Kittinger Gentlemans’ Chest which functions for all the drawers.

Kittinger furniture company of Buffalo NY has been around since 1866 and they are well known for having furnished spaces such as the White House in Washington, DC. Kittinger is still in business today and their master cabinet makers do an outstanding job of combining finely veneered panels with attractive solid woods in the door and drawer frames of their pieces.

Measures 30″wide x 18″deep x 30″high

As with all antique and used pieces of furniture there will be some small signs of wear and tear but overall this item is in excellent condition. less