Chest on Frame New England circa 1740-1760

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This early Queen Anne style chest replica could be classified a transitional chest on frame. Transitional furniture is the mix of elements from the end of an earlier style with the new elements of an introduced style. During the William and Mary period there would have been six turned legs. In this miniature chest on frame the four beautifully executed cabriolet legs show the delicacy of the Queen Anne era. The shape of the middle of the skirt during the William and Mary period usually was a single plain arch.

New England Chest on Frame ~ big image, c.1740-60

The uniquely rare size of this New England Chest on Frame makes this period furniture quite desirable and versatile. This chest can be used as a sofa end table, as a collectors chest, or as a silver chest in the dinning area. This miniature chest on frame has molding on all four sides with a finished back, so it can be free standing. The Chest on Frame size is 38 1/2" high by 23 1/4" wide by 18" deep. This period furniture has solid brass hardware and is made out of solid hand-selected mahogany with four dovetail drawers.