Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Step Back Dresser Chest w Glovebox Drawers

Description

Circa 1880s Victorian dresser. Made from walnut with two glovebox drawers over three larger lower drawers. Features ovular shaped drawer trim, leaf carved pulls and serpentine cut lower apron. The drawers are constructed using the Knapp Joint. The Knapp joint was developed during the late Victoria Era in post-Civil War United States. It was patented by Charles Knapp of Waterloo, WI in 1867. The Knapp Joint is particularly unique to furniture as it was only used from 1870 until 1900.

Condition

Good overall, gently used, see pictures.

Dimensions

17"d x 40.5"w x 38"h, surface 35"h