Forney, TX
Details
- Dimensions
- 48.5ʺW × 19ʺD × 32.5ʺH
- Period
- 18th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Pine
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Auburn
- Condition Notes
- Great shape overall, especially considering its age. Presents well, enhanced by nicely worn, naturally distressed patina with luminous coloring, elegant … moreGreat shape overall, especially considering its age. Presents well, enhanced by nicely worn, naturally distressed patina with luminous coloring, elegant warmth, and rustic charm. Strong, sturdy, stable and structurally sound. Delivered ready for many more centuries of use. less
- Description
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A warm, nicely aged early American country single drawer lift-top blanket chest. circa 1780
Hand-crafted in the New England region … more A warm, nicely aged early American country single drawer lift-top blanket chest. circa 1780
Hand-crafted in the New England region of the United States in the second half of the 18th century, the chest is comprised of solid wood, most likely pine or poplar, finished with a rich, warm faux cherry graining and beautifully aged distressed reddish brown patina. Crafted in period English Chippendale taste, having a hinged lid door at the top that flips open to reveal the large sized storage trunk, fitted with a small compartment for storing smaller items. Over a single full-length drawer with quality hand-cut dovetail joinery and affixed with an unusual three batwing pulls. Raised on ogee bracket feet with carved and molded edge trim.
Provenance:
A wonderfully curated Clarence, Upstate New York private estate
Dimensions: (approx)
32.5" High, 48.5" Wide, 19" Deep
Versatile:
Ideal size and proportions for a variety of different uses, including as a bedroom commode dresser, chest of drawers, sideboard server, buffet cabinet, credenza, oversized console table, tv media stand, blanket trunk casket or cassone, to name just a few.
Great shape overall, especially considering its age. Presents well, enhanced by nicely worn, naturally distressed patina with luminous mahogany coloring, elegant warmth, and rustic charm. Strong, sturdy, stable and structurally sound. Delivered ready for many more centuries of use. less
Forney, TX
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