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1920s |
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This magnificent piece is John's favorite (replacing his previous favorite, an
ivory nightstand on wheels. Most likely dating from the 1920s, this
country-style cabinet-top dresser is built like a tank, and features a highly unusual arrangement of drawers:
two-over-three-over three long.
Cabinet-tops typically have two small glove-drawers on the top tier, and three to five long drawers beneath; this one has two large drawers on top, and extra row of three smaller drawers below that and above the long drawers. The corners beside the second row of drawers are chamfered (also unusual), and the decorative lip marking the border between this row and the first long drawer runs across both sides as well as the front (another uncommon feature). Tall, wide, and deep, it weighs about the same as a tank—but how many times do you move a dresser? The paint is a custom antique moss-green-and-peach, with highlights are of faded gold. The first long drawer is graced by a weathered image of two putti or cherubs doing...whatever it is these little darlings do. Dimensions: 49 inches high x 38 inches wide x 20-1.4 inches deep. DETAILED PHOTOS BELOW.
FRONT TOP VIEW Angle showing both front and top lends an excellent perspective on this piece's overall proportions.
FRONT CENTER VIEW Detail of image gracing first long drawer: two putti (or cherubs) doing...whatever it is these little darlings do.
FRONT UPPER VIEW Close shot of upper front center showing two-over-three-over-long drawer arrangement and detail of molding, incised carving, and mushroom-shaped wood pulls.
FRONT TOP LEFT VIEW A closer look at the upper left corner, showing top and cabinet lips, carving, and moldings. Note chamfered corners at lower left.
FRONT TOP RIGHT VIEW Similar to above, but showing upper right and a bit more detail along the side.
FRONT LEFT VIEW Chamfered corner to left of three-drawer tier, with view of rail along front and side.
FRONT RIGHT VIEW Similar shot offering a different angle on chamfered corner to right of three-drawer tier.
FRONT BOTTOM VIEW Center of apron, showing graceful curves and part of bottom drawer.
LEFT LEG VIEW Close view of left front leg and surrounding areas, including left side of apron.
RIGHT LEG VIEW Similar view of right front leg and surrounding areas.
RIGHT SIDE VIEW Shot of right side, clearly showing cabinet top, along with lips, moldings, and rail which run along front and both sides.
LEFT SIDE VIEW Similar shot of left side, also showing top.
REAR VIEW View of back, showing proportions and wood darkened over the better part of a century.
THE BIG PICTURE or the "money shot," as they say around here (Hollywood); the piece in all its glory and—we hope—not quite too large for your screen.   |
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