Antique Late 1700s New York Chippendale Mahogany Tall Chest

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The slender dimensions of this tall chest elevate it from similar pieces of the period, most of which were much … Read more The slender dimensions of this tall chest elevate it from similar pieces of the period, most of which were much more substantial in width and depth. Not only do the smaller proportions make it more versatile, it also is evidence that this chest was made to fit in the more compact spaces of urban townhouses. In this case, New York City. The use of poplar secondary woods and the nature of the ball and claw feet with the squat ball with claws set at 90 degree angles are clear New York features.

With quarter columns along the corners and acanthus leaf carvings, this chest is an exemplar of Chippendale design, popular in the United States from the mid to late 1700s. The use of cut nails in the back instead of rosehead nails places toward the end of that century. Whether you love the history or just appreciate its timeless style, this chest will add character to in any space it calls home. See less