Mahogany Antique Chest

Stickley Williamsburg Mahogany Shell Block Front John Townsend Chest CW 207 Rare

Stickley Williamsburg Mahogany Shell Block Front John Townsend Chest CW 207 Rare
Stickley Williamsburg Mahogany Shell Block Front John Townsend Chest CW 207 Rare
Stickley Williamsburg Mahogany Shell Block Front John Townsend Chest CW 207 Rare
Stickley Williamsburg Mahogany Shell Block Front John Townsend Chest CW 207 Rare
Stickley Williamsburg Mahogany Shell Block Front John Townsend Chest CW 207 Rare

Stickley Williamsburg Mahogany Shell Block Front John Townsend Chest CW 207 Rare
Store Item: Stickley Williamsburg Mahogany Shell Block Front John Townsend Chest CW 207 Rare. Description: Block front shell carved case furniture reached the pinnacle of its development in Newport, Rhode Island during the 18th-century. This beautifully proportioned Townsend chest illustrates 18th-century aesthetic principles and decorative motifs in a distinctly American furniture form.

Its bold design was inspired by classical architecture and required the use of large blocks of swirl-grained mahogany. Carved in alternating convex and concave blocks, the wood-rich front resembled piers, each topped with a handsome shell-carved cap. The chest is a reproduction of a cherished antique that resides in the masterworks gallery of Colonial Williamsburg's DeWitt Wallace Museum. The antique is attributed to the cabinetmaking shop of John Townsend of Newport, RI, whose craftsmanship epitomized the block-front form among New England furniture-making shops. Condition Report: Very good condition with original finish, some scuffs, wear and scratches as expected with usage.

Measurements: 35" H x 38" W x 21 D. Items are pre-owned and will show the usual signs of scuffs, scratches, wear and use.

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All dimensions and/or measurements are approximate and can vary. This item is in the category "Antiques\Furniture\Dressers & Chests of Drawers". The seller is "grimdog" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

  • Antique: No
  • Handle Finish: Brass
  • Color: Brown
  • Material: Mahogany
  • Item Length: 21\
  • Additional Parts Required: No
  • Mounting: Free Standing
  • Brand: Stickley
  • Department: Adult
  • Type: Chest of Drawers
  • Number of Drawers: see listing
  • Assembly Required: No
  • Item Height: 35\
  • Style: Traditional
  • Time Period Manufactured: Post-1950
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Room: Any Room
  • Finish: Mahogany
  • Item Width: 37
  • Handle Material: Brass


Stickley Williamsburg Mahogany Shell Block Front John Townsend Chest CW 207 Rare