Chest of Drawers
Datec. 1872
DimensionsOverall: 148.9 × 114.8 × 50.8 cm
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Eleanor Somerville, 1974
Object number1974.051.001
Label TextThe wardrobe or chest of drawers is one of the most common pieces of furniture in our homes, but their use only became popular in the late 17th-century. Chests had been in use for centuries, but the addition of drawers allowed for precise sorting and storage space, something that is still valued today.
NameChest of Drawers
c. 1825-1850
