Philadelphia
Mahogany
Circa 1780
33.5″ H; 40″ W; 21″ D
The Philadelphia quarter-column chest of drawers is a standard in collecting American furniture. This chest survives in excellent overall condition, retaining a rich finish, original brasses, and robust ogee bracket feet. This chest would make a wonderful and useful addition to any collection.
WHY WE LOVE IT: In the antiques world you always hear how important condition is. This piece is a great chest to study for condition. It has original brass, a rich, early surface and an undisturbed secondary surface. This piece can stand on its own in a formal setting or extremely useful in a bedroom.