Tennessee Federal Cherry Sugar Chest

Attributed to Sumner County, circa 1830, poplar secondary, one piece form, hinged rectangular top with bread board ends and applied molded edge, butt hinges, interior with two dividers, the case with flush side panels, raised on tall distinctive ring turned bulbous reeded legs on tapered foot.

32 x 35.5 x 19.25 in.

Private Collection

Similar examples in cherry and poplar with tall turned legs found in The Art and Mystery of Tennessee Furniture, Derita Coleman Williams, Nathan Harsh, p. 140, ill. 148 and 149.

Top is original but with cut/patch at hinges, and central spline; separation cracks to case sides.