Antique Early 1800s American Neoclassical Cherry Chest of Drawers With Reeded Feet

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With reeded feet done in the French style, reeding along the top, and reeding on either side of the drawers, … Read more With reeded feet done in the French style, reeding along the top, and reeding on either side of the drawers, this chest shows a combination of French and British tastes that co-mingled in the American countryside. The use of cherry primary wood and poplar secondary confirm it is an American piece, most likely from Pennsylvania given the size of the feet and heavy-duty construction techniques.

An intriguing cosmetic feature of this chest is the top drawer is a faux drawer that is actually combined with the drawer beneath, resulting in one large top drawer instead of two smaller ones as it first appears. See less