Chest of drawers 1765

natural stone pattern

wood texture

stylish storage

stoneware

wooden interior design

warm toned

wooden texture

united-states

neutral brown palette

cardboard

brown colour palette

This “Chest of Drawers” (1765) by John Townsend is a prime example of American Rococo furniture design. The piece, crafted from mahogany, showcases the craftsmanship of the Rhode Island-based cabinetmaker. Townsend’s signature shell-carved design, featured on the top of the chest, is a prominent element of the Rococo style. The piece is now a part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection in New York.