Constructed of tiger oak wood. Two small drawers over two long graduating drawers. Drawers have the original brass pulls. Standing on slightly curved cabriole legs with new polished brass castors.
American, circa 1910
Made in Rochester, New York by George J. Michelsen Furniture Company
Retailed and sold in Washington DC’s furniture company, House & Herrman
Dimensions:
H: 35”
W: 48”
D: 23 ¼”
Original label on the back reads:
“House & Herrman, Washington DC, George J. Michelsen Furniture Company, Manufacturers of furniture 736 North Water T Rochester, N.Y.”
Painted number on the back reads: “242”
Read more about DC’s historic Victorian era furniture row:
http://www.streetsofwashington.com/2010/06/grogans-furniture-store-on-7th-street.html
http://www.archivingwheeling.org/blog/house-herrmann-fire
To bring this chest up-to-date it has been sanded, stained, painted and covered in wax to enhance the tiger oak grain. Sections of the paint are smooth or impasto (thick textured surface).
The chest is in excellent vintage condition; the drawers open smoothly and the chest stands solid.
Please remember that this is a vintage piece, therefore it will show signs of character and slight wear unless otherwise specified. That being said we do refurbish all of our pieces to a good standard.
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