Rustic Antique White Pine Chest of Drawers with Chippy Paint

A wonderfully characterful antique pine chest of drawers retaining a heavily worn cream-painted surface with the beautifully imperfect patina that makes early painted country furniture so appealing.

The simple case is fitted with three full-width drawers, each retaining a pair of turned wooden knobs and an individual keyhole. A gently molded overhanging top sits above paneled sides, while the base terminates in simple bracket-style feet with a shallow shaped apron. The back is constructed from broad vertical boards, reinforcing the chest's straightforward vernacular construction.

The standout feature is its chippy painted surface. Generations of wear have produced scattered losses, abrasions and rubbed edges, particularly across the top, revealing glimpses of the natural pine beneath. Rather than detracting from the piece, the irregular surface gives it the relaxed, collected appearance sought after in English-country and farmhouse interiors.

34W x 29H x 16.5D