06/12/2026
American Federal Chest of Drawers — c. 1820–1850
A handsome example of early American case furniture, this four-drawer chest speaks quietly of the craftsmanship that defined the Federal and early Victorian periods.
Four graduated drawers are fitted with original — or period-appropriate — stamped brass k**bs bearing an octagonal rosette motif, their aged patina a testament to generations of use. Turned bulb feet in a contrasting darker wood anchor the form with understated elegance. The case corners are joined with hand-cut dovetails, the slight irregularity of each tail a signature of pre-industrial American joinery.
Surface wear is consistent with age and entirely appropriate to the period — this is a piece that has lived, and shows it beautifully.
A versatile antique that reads equally well in a traditional interior, a collected farmhouse setting, or as a grounding counterpoint in a more contemporary room.
Origin: American, c. 1820–1850
Primary wood: Oak or chestnut
Construction: Hand-cut dovetail joinery
Hardware: Stamped brass k**bs, octagonal rosette pattern
Feet: Turned bulb feet, darker wood
Drawers: Four, with lock escutcheons
Dimensions: 46″W x 20″D x 49″H
