Federal Style Bow-Front Chest of Drawers

This is a vintage wood chest of drawers, specifically a tall boy or highboy bureau featuring a distinctive bow-front (convex) silhouette. It is crafted with mahogany or cherry veneers, displaying a warm medium-brown finish with a visible lateral wood grain. The piece consists of four horizontal tiers: the top tier is divided into three sections with fluted pilaster accents, while the lower three tiers consist of full-width drawers. It is ornamented with eight brass-toned Hepplewhite-style oval bail pull handles featuring embossed backplates. The vertical stiles are decorated with fine reeding or fluting that extends down to the tapered French-style feet. A decorative scalloped apron connects the front legs. Measurements appear to be approximately 48 inches in height and 36 inches in width. The condition shows moderate signs of use, including some minor surface scratches on the top and drawer edges, and a consistent patina on the hardware. Based on the construction and styling, this piece is likely a mid-20th-century American revival piece (circa 1940s-1960s) emulating earlier 18th-century Federal designs. The craftsmanship is of high commercial quality, utilizing classic joinery and elegant proportions suitable for traditional interior decor.