Vintage Chippendale-Style Chest of Drawers With End-Grain Veneer, 1970s

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This Chippendale-style chest of drawers, made in the 1970s, offers classic English form combined with decorative craftsmanship and practical function.

… Read more This Chippendale-style chest of drawers, made in the 1970s, offers classic English form combined with decorative craftsmanship and practical function.

The piece features hand-assembled end-grain patterned veneer across the drawer fronts and top, creating a strong geometric surface with visual depth and variation. The case is solid hardwood construction, raised on bracket feet, with traditional proportions and period-appropriate hardware.

A distinctive feature is the leather pull-out writing surface, concealed beneath the top drawer, allowing the piece to function as a compact writing desk or dressing chest in addition to storage.

Well-scaled and visually substantial without excess ornamentation, this chest works comfortably in traditional, transitional, and historically layered interiors.

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Details
• Style: Chippendale
• Period: 1970s
• Construction: Solid hardwood
• Veneer: Hand-assembled end-grain patterned veneer
• Feature: Leather pull-out writing surface
• Storage: Five drawers
• Condition: Very good vintage condition with age-appropriate wear

Dimensions
• Width: 37.5 in
• Depth: 21 in
• Height: 30.5 in See less