• Pennsylvania Federal Cherry Four-Drawer Chest with Satinwood String Inlay, circa 1800–1820, featuring four drawers, brass pulls, oval keyhole escutcheons, and a scalloped base.
  • Pennsylvania Federal Cherry Four-Drawer Chest with Satinwood String Inlay, circa 1800–1820, an antique cherry wood chest featuring four drawers with brass oval pulls and keyhole escutcheons.
  • Pennsylvania Federal Cherry Four-Drawer Chest with Satinwood String Inlay, featuring brass oval pulls, keyhole escutcheons, and a scalloped base.
  • Pennsylvania Federal Cherry Four-Drawer Chest with Satinwood String Inlay featuring brass pulls and a scalloped base.
  • High-angle view of a Pennsylvania Federal Cherry Four-Drawer Chest with Satinwood String Inlay, featuring four drawers with brass hardware and inlay detail.
  • High-angle view of a Pennsylvania Federal Cherry Four-Drawer Chest with Satinwood String Inlay, featuring four drawers with brass pulls and keyhole escutcheons in the Federal style.
  • Detail of a Pennsylvania Federal Cherry Four-Drawer Chest with Satinwood String Inlay featuring a top ledge and a drawer with inlaid string detail.
  • Close-up of a Pennsylvania Federal Cherry Four-Drawer Chest with Satinwood String Inlay, showing an oval brass handle and light wood inlay detailing.
  • Close-up of the scalloped apron and bracket feet of a Pennsylvania Federal Cherry Four-Drawer Chest with Satinwood String Inlay, circa 1800–1820.
  • A Pennsylvania Federal Cherry Four-Drawer Chest with Satinwood String Inlay, circa 1800–1820, featuring a scalloped skirt and bracket feet.
  • A Pennsylvania Federal Cherry Four-Drawer Chest with Satinwood String Inlay, featuring decorative string inlay and oval brass pulls.
  • A Pennsylvania Federal Cherry Four-Drawer Chest with Satinwood String Inlay, circa 1800–1820, with the top drawer pulled open to reveal the unfinished cherry interior.
  • Pennsylvania Federal Cherry Four-Drawer Chest with Satinwood String Inlay, featuring two drawers, oval metal pulls, keyhole escutcheons, and a scalloped base.
  • Rear view of a Pennsylvania Federal Cherry Four-Drawer Chest with Satinwood String Inlay, showing its cherry wood grain and bracket feet.
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Pennsylvania Federal Cherry Four-Drawer Chest with Satinwood String Inlay, circa 1800–1820

Pennsylvania Federal Cherry Four-Drawer Chest with Satinwood String Inlay, circa 1800–1820

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Details at a Glance

Date
circa 1800–1820
Origin
Pennsylvania, United States (attributed)
Material
Cherry; satinwood string inlay; brass hardware
Dimensions
36h × 38w × 20d inches
Condition
Nice antique condition with scattered surface marks, minor scratches, and variations in color and finish consistent with age and normal use. The legs show well-executed older repairs.
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A beautiful early 19th-century Pennsylvania Federal chest of drawers, crafted in cherry and dating to approximately 1800–1820. This handsome chest reflects the restrained elegance of American Federal furniture, combining clean architectural lines with delicate decorative details. The four graduated drawers, warm cherry color, and wonderfully shaped scalloped apron give the piece a distinctive presence. The combination of its straightforward form and refined ornamentation makes it a lovely example of early American cabinetmaking, equally suited to a traditional home or a thoughtfully furnished contemporary interior.

Constructed primarily of cherry, the chest features four generously proportioned drawers, each decorated with delicate contrasting string inlay outlining the drawer fronts. The inlaid borders incorporate gracefully shaped corners, adding a subtle decorative element without overwhelming the natural beauty of the wood. The drawers are fitted with oval brass pulls featuring classical decorative motifs and matching keyhole escutcheons. A molded top with a gently projecting edge provides a clean finishing touch, while the shaped apron and bracket feet lend the chest a particularly appealing silhouette. The rich reddish-brown cherry displays attractive grain patterns and natural color variations that contribute to its warmth and character.

The chest is in nice antique condition, showing scattered surface marks, minor scratches, and variations in color and finish consistent with more than two centuries of age and normal use. The legs exhibit well-executed past repairs that have been carefully integrated into the piece and do not detract significantly from its overall appearance. The cherry retains a warm, inviting character, beautifully complementing the delicate inlay and graceful proportions. Offering four spacious drawers for practical storage, this chest would make a wonderful addition to a bedroom, hallway, living room, or entryway. A handsome and versatile piece of early American furniture that combines historic craftsmanship with everyday usefulness. 36h x 38w x 20d

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