Pine Empire Gentleman's Chest of Drawers, Usa Circa 1880

Description

What a handsome chest of drawers! The two-tiered case has two overlay drawers in the top gallery, upon a three … more What a handsome chest of drawers! The two-tiered case has two overlay drawers in the top gallery, upon a three over three drawer lower case. The top row of three drawers comprises two short drawers with softly folded ogee fronts, with a square block-fronted drawer in the middle. These sit above three long drawers, slightly graduating top to bottom. All drawers are dovetailed by hand and have original knobs , though the brasses are replacements. The case has a muscular presence with bold convex unadorned corbels mounted on the front corners. Then the front stiles end in delicate integral feet with a fancy scalloped front rail. This piece has a rich polished finish in shades of deep pumpkin. Unfortunately it has a number of cigarette burns on the case top,. less