• A rare labeled William Lloyd Springfield, Massachusetts Federal cherry chest of drawers, circa 1800, features four drawers with two oval brass handles each and is set against a white background.
  • A Rare Labeled William Lloyd Springfield, Massachusetts Federal Cherry Chest of Drawers, Circa 1800, features four drawers with brass oval handles, curved front legs, and a reddish-brown finish. Standing on a wooden floor with a patterned rug in front, this classic piece echoes New England Federal furniture and showcases the refined craftsmanship associated with cabinetmaker William Lloyd.
  • A rare labeled William Lloyd Springfield Massachusetts Federal cherry chest of drawers, circa 1800, features four drawers with two oval brass handles each. This elegant wooden dresser sits on a wooden floor beside a patterned rug and a white wall.
  • A rare labeled William Lloyd Springfield, Massachusetts Federal cherry chest of drawers, circa 1800, inspired by New England Federal period craftsmanship, features four drawers with round metal handles. The chest is elegantly positioned on a wood floor beside a patterned rug and set against a light-colored wall.
  • A Rare Labeled William Lloyd Springfield Massachusetts Federal Cherry Chest of Drawers, Circa 1800, featuring four drawers with oval metal pulls, stands on a light wood floor against a white wall. The cherry surface displays gentle wear and patina characteristic of early American craftsmanship.
  • Corner of a Rare Labeled William Lloyd Springfield Massachusetts Federal Cherry Chest of Drawers, Circa 1800, showing its graceful curved leg and metal drawer pull as it stands on a wood floor. Evocative of early American craftsmanship, this piece represents the fine furniture created by cabinetmakers like William Lloyd in the Federal period. A portion of a white appliance is visible in the background.
  • Close-up of the lower corner of a Rare Labeled William Lloyd Springfield, Massachusetts Federal Cherry Chest of Drawers, circa 1800, showing its early American-style brass handle, legs, and some wear on the finish as it stands on a light wood floor.
  • A close-up of a partially open drawer from a Rare Labeled William Lloyd Springfield Massachusetts Federal Cherry Chest of Drawers, Circa 1800, reveals the dovetail joint construction and brass drawer pull, along with some visible wear on the cherry wood—characteristic details of early American craftsmanship.
  • A worn label inside this rare William Lloyd Springfield, Massachusetts Federal cherry chest of drawers, circa 1800, bears the cabinetmaker’s name and faded early American furniture and carpentry advertisements, now partially obscured and peeling with age.
  • Overhead view of an open Rare Labeled William Lloyd Springfield Massachusetts Federal Cherry Chest of Drawers, Circa 1800, showing two empty drawers with worn interiors. Part of a patterned rug and wood floor can be seen at the bottom.
  • Close-up of a wooden furniture leg from a Rare Labeled William Lloyd Springfield Massachusetts Federal Cherry Chest of Drawers, circa 1800, showing a visible scratch and chipped area near the bottom; the piece is placed on a wood floor with a patterned rug partially visible in the background.
  • A rare labeled William Lloyd Springfield, Massachusetts Federal cherry chest of drawers, circa 1800, stands on a patterned rug in a room with wood flooring and white walls. The well-worn wooden chest shows visible scratches and stains, and several knobs are missing from the front, highlighting the craftsmanship typical of New England Federal furniture.
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Rare Labeled William Lloyd Springfield Massachusetts Federal Cherry Chest of Drawers, Circa 1800

Rare Labeled William Lloyd Springfield Massachusetts Federal Cherry Chest of Drawers, Circa 1800

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An exceptional and increasingly rare Federal period cherry chest of drawers bearing the original printed cabinetmaker’s label of William Lloyd of Springfield, Massachusetts, dating to around 1800. Surviving labeled examples by regional New England cabinetmakers are highly desirable, offering a direct connection to one of the craftsmen who helped furnish early American homes during the Federal era. With its graceful proportions, elegant French bracket feet, and beautifully mellow cherry patina, this chest is a wonderful example of the refined simplicity that defines the best Federal furniture.

Crafted from richly figured cherry with fine secondary woods, the chest features four graduated drawers framed by clean, understated lines and raised on shaped French bracket feet. The original William Lloyd paper label is preserved inside the bottom drawer, advertising his Springfield cabinetmaking business and providing remarkable documentation of the maker. The chest retains period-style oval brass pulls that complement its classic Federal design, while the warm surface displays the depth of color and character that only more than two centuries of careful use can produce.

The chest is in nice antique condition consistent with its age and more than 220 years of use. It retains a beautiful, well-developed patina with expected surface wear, scattered marks, and age-related imperfections throughout. The bottom drawer has an old reworked bottom, and the right front leg exhibits an early nineteenth-century repair that has remained stable over time, both shown in the photographs. The drawers operate smoothly, the chest is sturdy and ready for everyday use, and it remains an outstanding example of early Massachusetts cabinetmaking with exceptional historical appeal. 38h x 42w x 18d

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