E358 Striking Southern Wythe County, Virginia Stepback / Server. This is one of
two known examples in this rare form, having offset drawers on one side with
a work surface, and a traditional Stepback on other side. The exterior of this two-piece cupboard retains an old green paint over the original red, the interior is an oyster white. All square nail construction with outstanding beveled drawer fronts and deep chamfered door panels, side panels and back boards. Made of Cherry and Poplar woods. There are very unusual turned quarter-round moldings applied to areas on both top and bottom of this cupboard showing the cabinetmaker's skills. The very simple turned half-round columns and also a turned half-round base molding adds to the exquisite details of this piece. This rare cupboard was found in a barn in Wythe County, VA over 30 years ago. Overall Case Measurements are: 68" wide x 22" deep x 82" tall
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