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Antique Ca. 1820 Federal Era Trompe L oeil Painted Chest

$2,275
$3,25030% Off
£1,730.94
£2,472.7730% Off
€1,994.40
€2,849.1430% Off
CA$3,229.79
CA$4,613.9830% Off
A$3,464.98
A$4,949.9830% Off
CHF 1,858.55
CHF 2,655.0730% Off
MX$41,717.95
MX$59,597.0730% Off
NOK 23,429.16
NOK 33,470.2330% Off
SEK 21,364.15
SEK 30,520.2130% Off
DKK 14,900.81
DKK 21,286.8730% Off

About the Item

American Federal era chest of drawers in its original trompe l’oeil mustard painted finish, ca. 1820.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 41 in (104.14 cm)Width: 43.25 in (109.86 cm)Depth: 20.5 in (52.07 cm)
  • Style:
    Federal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1820
  • Condition:
    Replacements made: As is often the case with a chest of this age, the original brass pulls have been replaced at some point but these are still period appropriate. Back plate at right bottom drawer does not match the others, noticeable from side on close inspection. Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. In fine original antique condition with minor signs of typical maintenance repairs from prior generations.
  • Seller Location:
    Peabody, MA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU888029827932

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