The treasure chest – Camino+Collective Home

It’s not surprising that we ended up doing something that features furniture and homes. Our father’s both loved to build and construct.

I liked hanging around my dad in his workshop while he was making something new. The smell of the wood and looking at all of his tools was a big draw. I learned how good quality furniture was made in the era before mass production.

So now when Tracey and I are out seeking treasures, we not only look at a piece for it’s style, but always look at how it was constructed. Is dovetailing used on the drawers? Is the back solid wood?

We found this pretty, antique (late 1800s) chest of drawers at an estate sale and we both fell in love. It’s the full package: beautifully constructed, has solid wood everything, has gorgeous details and is a really great size – not too big not too small.

Meet our treasure chest – not too big, not too small, plenty of storage space, beautiful detailing and sturdy construction. It’s the perfect package – a true treasure.

Look at the back – solid wood. In fact, it’s the same mahogany as the rest of the piece.

We love the drawer details. When we bought it we thought the original knobs were gone, but they were hidden inside!

Look at the turn leg appliqué. Did I say we love the detail?

And if you think that this chest is just for bedroom use, you would be wrong. Here we have it staged in a living room. Could also go in an entry or small dining room. Not only that, but we mixed modern elements with it to update the look and is perfect!

We are always looking for those furniture pieces that are well made, unique and have longevity and versatility. This dresser has all that in spades. An absolute treasure.

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