Chest of Drawers

Furniture

The Arts Club of Washington Collection

Chest of Drawers, unknown maker, Chippendale style, ca.1850-75.

The front scrolled bracket feet support the plain carcass having four graduated full-width drawers, each with a pair of plain brass bail handles and inset keyhole escutcheons. The top has an ogee molded edge.

Name/Title

Chest of Drawers

Context

This plain chest of drawers is typical of the Chippendale style furniture popular in America when the Monroe House was constructed in 1805.

Dimensions

Height

35-1/2 in

Width

18 in

Depth

37-1/2 in

Location

Building

202 Parlor

Update Date

October 29, 2025