High Chest of Drawers 1750 - 1770

This "High Chest of Drawers" is an example of American furniture from the mid-eighteenth century, dating from 1750-1770. The piece features a distinctive "ogee" or S-shaped molding at the top and cabriole legs. This is a common design element in American furniture of the period, and it demonstrates the influence of the Rococo style. The chest of drawers is currently part of the collection at the Art Institute of Chicago, a well-known museum known for its collection of American decorative arts and furniture.