Chest-with-drawers
Unknown Artist
1690–1710
Medium
Oak, yellow pine
Dimensions
42 x 45 x 18 1/2 in. (106.7 x 114.3 x 47 cm)
Classification
Chest-with-drawers
Culture
American
Department
The American Wing
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair, 1948
Accession Number
48.158.9
Art Historical Context
Nestled in The Metropolitan Museum of Art's American Wing, this-with-drawers from1690–1710 the practical elegance of early colonial American furniture. Crafted oak and yellow pine—hardwoods prized for their durability and availability in the New World—the piece measures a substantial 42 x 45 x 18½ inches, making it a commanding presence in any period home. Its generous proportions accommodated linens, clothing, and household goods, reflecting the era's emphasis on multifunctional storage amid growing colonial prosperity. Unknown in its maker, the chest highlights the skilled craftsmanship of ...