Early 20th-century Miniature Chest

This early 20th-century miniature vanity dresser, originally intended as doll's chest, is among John Derian's trove of handpicked vintage & antique goods. Antique tramp art boxes and storage are carved from layered scraps of wood, meticulously notched and stacked into geometric, chip-carved patterns. They reflect the tramp art movement’s resourcefulness and quiet devotion to ornamentation, and transforming humble materials into personal objects. Decorated with seashells and featuring two small drawers, its size makes it ideal for a tabletop, desk, or dresser-top use.

Details

approx. 7.25" L x 4.5" W x 10" H

2 small drawers

6.25" L x 4.5" W 1.35" H

Wood

c. 1930 USA

Please note that vintage items will embrace unique variations such as scratches, dings and general wear.