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This tall walnut chest rises through seven graduated drawers, two short up top, five long below, each fitted with pierced …
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This tall walnut chest rises through seven graduated drawers, two short up top, five long below, each fitted with pierced brass swan-neck pulls and keyhole escutcheons aged to a soft patina. The case rests on shaped bracket feet, its silhouette drawn from 18th century American case furniture, a form that's stayed handsome across two centuries for a reason. Underneath, a period Sears, Roebuck and Co. shipping label still shows, addressed from Greensboro to Wilson, North Carolina, a small paper trail of where it's been. Tall and narrow, it settles easily into an entry hall for daily essentials, or into a bedroom for linens and out-of-season layers.
SIZE: 43.5"W x 22"D x 55"H
MATERIAL: Solid black walnut, brass hardware
ORIGIN: American
CIRCA: 1930s
NOTES: Wear consistent with age and use, including natural age splits to one drawer front, the top and sides. Structurally sound. Photo 3 is AI-generated for styling reference only; all other images show the actual piece.
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- Dimensions
- 43.5ʺW × 22ʺD × 55ʺH
- Styles
- Chippendale
- Georgian
- Period
- 1930s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Brass
- Walnut
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- At Willie's Vintage, every piece that passes through our hands is thoughtfully inspected, refreshed, and prepared for generations of continued … moreAt Willie's Vintage, every piece that passes through our hands is thoughtfully inspected, refreshed, and prepared for generations of continued daily use, while preserving the history, patina, and character that made it worth saving in the first place. Where needed, we tighten what has loosened, stabilize what needs reinforcement, and adjust drawers to run more smoothly. Chairs are looked over for structural soundness, cabinets for function, tables for movement and balance. Where restoration is needed, we approach it with restraint and respect for the piece itself. We believe softened finishes, worn edges, subtle markings, and evidence of time are part of what gives antique furniture its depth and permanence — not imperfections to conceal, but signs of a life well lived. The goal is never to erase age or make an antique feel newly manufactured. It's to preserve its integrity while keeping it functional and ready for another generation of living. Most of these pieces have already outlived the majority of furniture being produced today. Solid wood construction. Dovetail joinery. Hand-finished surfaces. Time-tested craftsmanship. Built in an era when furniture was made slowly, repaired when necessary, and intended to remain in a home for decades, not seasons. Many arrive to us after generations of daily use — the fact that they are still standing is part of their value. Our role is simply to care for them during the chapter they spend in our hands: to prepare them thoughtfully, preserve what matters, and pass them forward with intention. Enduring objects, shaped by time, meant to be lived with and carried forward for generations to come. less
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