1960s Mid-Century Walnut Buffet China Cabinet Broyhill Brasilia

Description

Beautiful, retro Mid-Century Modern detailed proportioned walnut Broyhill Brasilia buffet China cabinet with detachable hutch in great original condition. Hutch … more Beautiful, retro Mid-Century Modern detailed proportioned walnut Broyhill Brasilia buffet China cabinet with detachable hutch in great original condition. Hutch top lifts off the lower cabinet. The upper portion features a cabinet with convenient glass doors that open to reveal one fixed shelf. Maker’s label on the back of upper hutch (Broyhill). Below are two small storage drawers. The bottom portion features double cabinet doors that open to reveal one fixed shelf. The Brasilia line is a collection that was first presented at the world’s fair in Seattle in 1962, as a tribute to the design of Brazilian famed architect Oscar Niemeyer. One of the most celebrated and highly collectible lines on the American atomic era of design. The cabinets' signature arches and pulls are molded after buildings designed by Niemeyer for Brazil’s capital city. The original brass colored signature Brasília hardware is in good shape with some oxidation. It is easy to see why so many fall in love with Brasília. An exceedingly fine hutch, this piece has been very well taken care of over the years.
Condition Report: Original finish, exhibit little signs of wear, overall gorgeous surface condition, oxidization to the brass hardware. Construction is strong and sturdy.

Creator: Broyhill (Manufacturer) Oscar Niemeyer (Designer)
Of the Period: Mid-Century Modern
Place of Origin: United States
Date of Manufacture: 1960s
Period: 1960-1969
Materials and Techniques: Walnut, Brass
Condition: Good
Wear: Wear consistent with age and use
Measurement: 37” Wide x 17” Deep x 71” Tall (bottom cabinet 26 3/8" tall x 37” Wide x 17” Deep) Top hutch 441/2" tall x 12 1/2" deep x 26 5/8" wide less