Help to Identify - Shaker chest of drawers

Hi very new to the forum and need assistance identifying a chest of drawers. I just bought this cool piece and can see evidence of Shaker craftsmanship. Also what type if wood is the chest and drawers (poplar?)

Thanks!!

 

@James Conrad

 

I'd think that was rather fancy for a Shaker chest.

Debora

 

Yup. Even as relatively simple as this one is - not Shaker.

 

Thank . Any idea of type, era?

 

Poplar might have been used as a secondary wood for the inside of the drawers.
Not sure what the outside would be. @verybrad @Ghopper1924

I'm thinking the date is mid 1800s.
Don't think the bottom two drawer pulls are original.

 

Thanks, agree . After a closer look the bottom pulls were added as the original holes for the round pulls are present.

 

The 2 bottom pulls are from the 1880+ but the dresser itself is not IMHO. It looks more 1920-30...not shaker...Craftsman possibly...hand made dovetails...need to see the feet

 

Looks like the type of piece our country cabinet makers would make trying to imitate 'fancy' pieces - sturdy and useful.

 

Late Classical, mid 19th century, machine made, American.
Yes, drawer construction is tulip poplar which confirms american built.
No, not even close to Shaker.

 

Thanks James, any idea of the outer wood? Looks like Cherry.

 

Guesses poplar as well, poplar is a hardwood that stains to match most wood species and paints like a dream, it also machines very well. A prime 19th century american cabinet wood for all those reasons.

 

Very old furniture folks love to find tulip poplar somewhere in 17th-early 18th century construction because it's native to north america & china only and confirms american built.

 

Thanks again James, happy with my $25 thrift store purchase.

 

You did well for 25 bucks I'd say, it's solid hardwood, well built and been around for over 150 years.

 

Yep, a good buy! Is the main wood walnut? Anyway, looks like 1860-70 to me, phasing into Renaissance Revival, but not alot of stylistic clues. Looks like somebody tried to match the era with those lower pulls, but not the appearance.

 

Think that's a fab find, Sean. A good, honest (except for the bottom drawer pulls) mid-Victorian chest. Hope it serves you well.

Debora

 

I am on board with Late Classical and mid-19th century. Bottom pulls are way wrong for this. I like the tapered columns on this, which make it a bit different. I own a similar formed piece with mahogany veneers that I restored when in my 30s. Was once told that this variation was typical for NYC and environs. Don't know if this is correct or not.

 

@verybrad much thanks for the info, as well . This forum has been quite helpful. Could you share a picture of your cabinet? I would like to see how you refinished the piec . Best Regards.