Joined chest with drawer
John Symonds
(American (born in England), 1595–1671)
James Symonds
(American (born in England), 1633–1714)
Samuel Symonds
(American, 1638–1722)
1660–1700
Object PlaceSalem, Massachusetts
Medium/TechniqueOak, maple, cedar, walnut
Dimensions73.34 x 116.84 x 52.7 cm (28 7/8 x 46 x 20 3/4 in.)
Credit LineFrank B. Bemis Fund
Accession number1984.88
On View
On viewClassificationsFurniture
Collections
The maker of this chest created its design with moldings, applied spindles with urn-and-reel turnings, bosses (applied oval ornaments), and other decoration. Differences in color were obtained through the use of red cedar for the moldings, black walnut for the applied plaques, and maple turnings painted black, in imitation of ebony. The result is a tightly organized, highly complex, and vibrant facade based on late-Renaissance sources for classical architectural designs.
1670–1700
1650–60
1650–1700
1650–1700
