Chippendale Style Highboy Dresser by Pennsylvania Furniture Co., York PA

A finely crafted Chippendale-style highboy dresser by Pennsylvania Furniture Company of York Pennsylvania.This stately chest of drawers features a classic serpentine front with five dovetailed drawers, each fitted with traditional brass-toned batwing pulls and escutcheon plates.The case rests on carved cabriole legs terminating in ball-and-claw feet, a hallmark of the Chippendale aesthetic.Constructed from likely solid wood with a rich, warm mahogany-toned finish, the dresser highlights graceful curves and molded edges that enhance its formal profile. The drawers open smoothly and provide ample storage, demonstrating quality craftsmanship consistent with mid-20th century American furniture making.
Inside one drawer remains a partial retailer's label from Peck & Hills Furniture Co., a well-known Chicago-based distributor, alongside the manufacturer's label from Pennsylvania Furniture Co., confirming provenance and origin.This piece reflects the enduring influence of 18th-century English design on mid-20th-century American craftsmanship.
The Chippendale inspiration is evident in the sweeping serpentine façade, robust bracket molding, and intricately carved claw-and-ball feet-details that convey both elegance and strength. The drawer fronts are framed by gently rounded columns that emphasize vertical balance, while the dovetail joinery and solid wood construction attest to the quality typical of Pennsylvania Furniture Co. production. A timeless design suited for both traditional and eclectic interiors, this dresser serves equally well as a bedroom statement piece or a refined storage option in a living or entry space.
Vintage condition as pictured.
Listing is for described item only.
Dimensions approximately: 38"L, 20.25"W, 43.25H