Antique British Federal-Style Three-Drawer Chest With Brass Handles

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A handsome antique chest featuring three full-width drawers, richly figured wood grain, and a warm reddish-brown finish. Brass bail handles, … Read more A handsome antique chest featuring three full-width drawers, richly figured wood grain, and a warm reddish-brown finish. Brass bail handles, individual keyholes, a molded top, and bracket feet complement its restrained, classic proportions.

Acquired from a local Colorado antique dealer, who reported purchasing it from a diplomat previously based in Washington, D.C. According to the dealer, the diplomat had acquired the chest in Washington.

Possibly English or American in origin, with brass handles represented as original at the time of purchase. Its precise age and origin have not been verified. The drawers feature dovetail joinery, a traditional construction detail consistent with the chest’s antique character. Its precise date of manufacture has not been verified.

A versatile piece for a bedroom, entryway, or living room, offering generous drawer storage and a surface for displaying art and decorative objects. See less