17th Century Jacobean Chest of Drawer

This exceptional Queen Anne chest of drawers is a beautifully preserved example of early 18th-century English cabinetry. Crafted from richly coloured oak with a deep, historical pati...

Hand-painted in rich tones of ivory, blue, and gilt, this vintage Italian commode features a timeless quatrefoil design and an elegant aged patina. With three spacious drawers and gr...

Jacobean style oak chest of four drawers on bun feet. Circa 18th Century

England, ca. late 17th century. A fabulous antique Jacobean or Charles II style chest on stand. Features solid oak construction with a planked top with moulded edge above two small and two large geometrically paneled drawers. Cast brass drop handles and escutcheons are most likely replacements but are period and stylistically correct. (This is not uncommon as brasses were often sold or melted down in times of conflict.) Supported by an unusual separate arched base that includes two narrow drawers and turned bun feet. An attractive survivor perfectly suited to a variety of interiors, we were drawn to the piece’s dark finish and dramatic - yet lovely - presence. From the estate of the Cambridge-born explorer, photographer, and mountaineer Henry Bradford Washburn, Jr. (1910-2007), whose family traced their roots back to Mayflower passenger William Brewster...