1980s Pair of Henredon Chippendale Style Mahogany Fretwork Chests, 42 In., Very Good Condition

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A matched pair of Henredon Chippendale-style mahogany chests, each with an overhanging molded rectangular top, flanking cabinet doors, and a … Read more A matched pair of Henredon Chippendale-style mahogany chests, each with an overhanging molded rectangular top, flanking cabinet doors, and a central bank of drawers. No Henredon collection name is claimed; Chippendale is used here as a style description.

Each chest is arranged with two small upper side drawers and a center upper drawer, then three stacked long drawers between a pair of cabinet doors. The center drawer front carries applied carved leaf ornament and a diamond lattice, with a small round brass knob. The side doors have an applied diamond-and-ogee lattice over solid panels; the door interiors are plain mahogany, and the doors have no visible pulls. A carved gadrooned molding runs beneath the upper drawer row and wraps the sides. The chests stand on Chippendale-style bracket feet with recessed carved floral panels and open C-shaped returns under the apron. Drawer and door hardware, where present, is cast brass: bail pulls on scrolled backplates for the small and long drawers.

Factory marks include Henredon inspector labels, serials 3388875 and 3388896; the same back stencil, 5000 44 / 3401, on both chests; and a burned-in drawer stamp reading HENREDON FURNITURE INDUSTRIES INC. The inspector label on 3388875 appears dated March 24, 1982; that reading is likely but not certain.

Each chest measures about 42 inches wide × 12 inches deep × 31 inches high. Case depth is 12 inches; the brass pulls project about another inch. Sold as a pair only.

Condition is very good, with a warm, glossy mahogany finish and the brass hardware present. Expect light vintage signs consistent with age and storage. Small chips and marks are visible along the front edge of a top; please review the photographs closely. Surface dust is present on the top of one chest (serial 3388896, the viewer's right in the pair photographs); it is dust, not finish wear. Drawer interiors are stained wood and reasonably clean, with some dust and loose debris as photographed. A Henredon brochure and a small tag are in the upper drawers of that chest as photographed. Cabinet interiors are open compartments with some dust and spotting on the floors; one door shows a small sticker. The backs are unfinished utility panels, which is normal. Please see all photographs. See less