English Aesthetic Movement Tortoise Shell Bamboo Pine Chest

Gorgeous late 19th century English aesthetic movement pine commode or chest of drawers. The chest features a wood frame decorated with tortoise shell style bamboo trim. The top of the chest is lacquered and decorated with Asian motifs and birds in a chinoiserie revival taste. The generous drawers glide smoothly and have a patinated brass pull in the center. The drawer fronts and sides of the case have a textured wallpaper in a dramatic black finish with a subtle snake/lizard skin texture. The chest has a desirable aged, distressed patina on the finishes adding character and charm to the piece. From an estate in the Napa Valley, CA.

Dimensions: 30.25"w x 22.5"d x 36"h

Circa: Late 19th/Early 20th Century, England

Materials: Bamboo, Brass, Pine

Condition: Distressed, wear consistent with age and use. Beautifully crafted with solid joinery and smooth sliding drawers. Lovely aged patina on finish. Small losses, age cracks, and fading as expected. No key. The rear top of chest has an exposed piece of wood that probably had a mirror mounted to top.