This large stepback case was made to complement a dining room with seating for 20 guests. As it was designed to house the china, silver and stemware for the service, the proportions grew to almost 7 feet in length, and 7 1/2 foot in overall height.
The overall design retains the classic elements, a three-section lower case with drawers and panel doors, and a four-section upper case with graceful lead-and-glass mullioned doors. The formal pediment features inlaid woods and turned mahogany finials. The central section of the case projects forward of the side sections, with a molded shelf dividing the upper and lower cases following the perimeter. The lower case is distinguished by 4 curly maple bands inlaid in the vertical framing, which accentuates the turned legs and adds contrast to the crotch mahogany panels. All drawers feature period brass bales.
William Doub Custom Furniture