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18th c. Norfolk Chest of Drawers

Offered by: Yew Tree House

Description
Scarce 18th century oak chest of drawers, East Anglia circa 1750, of unusual vernacular regional form having two shallow drawers flanked by two deeper drawers in the upper section over inverse graduated drawers in lower section, with paneled sides and standing on original bracket feet, the whole possessing good rich color and patination.
This type of chest originated in East Anglia, being made primarily in Norfolk. Often found either cut in half or built in two pieces, this one is more desirable being a single carcass.
Good size as a bachelor's chest in a living room.

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	18th Century
Condition:	Good. Good antique condition
Creation Date:	1750
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	YEWTR00001846
Incollect Reference #:	764925

Dimensions

W.	28.5 in;	H.	34.5 in;	D.	18.5 in;
W.	72.39 cm;	H.	87.63 cm;	D.	46.99 cm;

Message from Seller:

Yew Tree House Antiques was launched in 1991, fueled by a passion for collecting the unexpected. Kevin Kleinbardt and Ahna Petersen, with independent backgrounds in furniture and art history respectively, joined forces to focus on pieces with a “soulfulness of character,” as Ahna likes to say.

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