French press
Unknown
1810–15 · Mahogany, mahogany veneer, gilded brass with yellow poplar, white pine · The American Wing
Although similar to an English wardrobe, this specific form is called a “French press” in the New York City book of prices for cabinetwork of 1810, a publication that set the wages for journeyman furniture makers. Behind the beautifully veneered doors are two sets of three sliding trays separated by two tiers of drawers. In contrast, a wardrobe was divided into an upper section with cupboard doors and a lower section with three drawers.
- Artist
- Unknown
- Date
- 1810–15
- Medium
- Mahogany, mahogany veneer, gilded brass with yellow poplar, white pine
- Culture
- American
- Department
- The American Wing
- Credit line
- Bequest of Maria Dehon Polk, 1941
