© 2000, 2010, 2012, 2018, 2019 D. Beach, Whispering Woodworks LLC
Nine Drawer Chippendale Dresser
This Chippendale dresser was based very closely on a piece built in Winchester Virginia in the late 1700's. Built with the same details and construction techniques as the original, this piece commands presence in any bedroom setting. I chose black walnut for this reproduction, but cherry, maple or mahogany would also be very well suited to the design. Similar highboy, lowboy, or chests of drawers could be done in a variety of styles and designs. The size, style, wood selection, and coloring can be customized to suit the customer's requirements. The original piece is in the Colonial Williamsburg collection. Aside from a difference in the height and style of the ogee bracket feet, I followed the original almost exactly.
Whispering Woodworks
David S. Beach
Fine Custom Furniture and Reproductions
Leesburg, VA
703-737-2126
These pieces are examples of the type of work I do.
Let me know what I can build for you.
Features
• Primary construction is black walnut with hard maple drawers and poplar for drawer bottoms and case back boards. • The dimensions are approximately 59" high x 45" wide x 24" deep • Wide boards and careful grain matching for full grain patterns. • Mortise and tenon and handcut dovetail joinery throughout the piece - with over 200 hand cut dovetail joints in the case and drawers. • Hand carved quarter columns on the front corners of the dresser. • Ogee Bracket foot base with bead detail on bottom edge. • Drawer fronts were selected from a matched set of highly figured walnut for excellent grain and coloring. • All drawers feature handcut dovetails at all four corners - with solid wood drawer bottoms • All drawers are fitted with a functioning lock with an inset brass keyhole - as was the original. • All the drawers feature cockbead molding around the front edges. • All hardware is reproduction quality solid brass. • This dresser was finished with a hand rubbed shellac finish - then buffed and waxed to a satiny sheen. • Other woods, styles and finishes are available
Detail view of top elements including
crown and astragal moldings.
Detail views of the drawer construction and hardware.
Detail photos of the solid wood ship-lapped back and
foot construction.
© 2000, 2010, 2012, 2018, 2019 D. Beach, Whispering Woodworks LLC
Nine Drawer Chippendale
Dresser
This Chippendale dresser was based very closely on a piece built in Winchester Virginia in the late 1700's. Built with the same details and construction techniques as the original, this piece commands presence in any bedroom setting. I chose black walnut for this reproduction, but cherry, maple or mahogany would also be very well suited to the design. Similar highboy, lowboy, or chests of drawers could be done in a variety of styles and designs. The size, style, wood selection, and coloring can be customized to suit the customer's requirements. The original piece is in the Colonial Williamsburg collection. Aside from a difference in the height and style of the ogee bracket feet, I followed the original almost exactly.
Whispering Woodworks
David S. Beach
Fine Custom Furniture and Reproductions
Leesburg, VA
703-737-2126
These pieces are examples of the type of work I do.
Let me know what I can build for you.
Features
• Primary construction is black walnut with hard maple drawers and poplar for drawer bottoms and case back boards. • The dimensions are approximately 59" high x 45" wide x 24" deep • Wide boards and careful grain matching for full grain patterns. • Mortise and tenon and handcut dovetail joinery throughout the piece - with over 200 hand cut dovetail joints in the case and drawers. • Hand carved quarter columns on the front corners of the dresser. • Ogee Bracket foot base with bead detail on bottom edge. • Drawer fronts were selected from a matched set of highly figured walnut for excellent grain and coloring. • All drawers feature handcut dovetails at all four corners - with solid wood drawer bottoms • All drawers are fitted with a functioning lock with an inset brass keyhole - as was the original. • All the drawers feature cockbead molding around the front edges. • All hardware is reproduction quality solid brass. • This dresser was finished with a hand rubbed shellac finish - then buffed and waxed to a satiny sheen. • Other woods, styles and finishes are available
Detail view of top elements including
crown and astragal moldings.
Detail views of the drawer construction and hardware.
Detail photos of the solid wood ship-lapped back
and foot construction.
