Stacked Dresser Appraisal

Vintage Stacked Wood Dresser with Brass Pulls

This is a vintage wood dresser, also known as a chest of drawers, featuring a stacked design with an upper section on top of a larger lower section. The wood exhibits a rich, medium-brown finish with distinct swirled and burled grain patterns, likely a veneer over solid wood, indicating a good quality construction. The overall style suggests an Art Deco or early Mid-Century influence, likely manufactured between the 1930s and 1950s. The dresser is adorned with a total of nine brass-colored pulls, intricately designed in a fan or seashell motif, adding a decorative element. The upper section has three drawers, and the lower, larger section contains an additional six drawers, making for ample storage. Notable decorative features include fluted column-like supports on either side of the upper section's drawers, topped with carved acanthus-like or floral embellishments. The top and bottom edges of both sections feature reeded or fluted detailing, adding texture and visual interest. The base of the dresser is supported by four turned, possibly bun or onion style, feet. The condition appears fair to good for its age, with visible signs of wear including some scratches, scuffs, and areas where the finish appears faded or scuffed, particularly on the drawer fronts and edges. One area on the lower central drawer shows a significant scuff mark, and some light white or faded spots are present, suggesting water or heat damage to the finish. The brass pulls show some patina and possible tarnishing consistent with age. Despite the wear, the overall structure seems sound, indicative of solid craftsmanship. The craftsmanship is evident in the detailed carved elements and the matching of the wood veneer patterns, which suggests care in its original production.