1960s Solid Walnut Nine Drawer Lowboy Dresser With Sculpted Pulls

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Beautifully refinished mid century modern nine drawer lowboy dresser made from solid walnut.

We opted to refinish without stain in … more Beautifully refinished mid century modern nine drawer lowboy dresser made from solid walnut.

We opted to refinish without stain in order to highlight the absolutely wild grain patterns across the surfaces. Each row of drawers was constructed from the same board of walnut, cut into thirds, so that the grain flows continuously from left to right. The recessed drawer handles are sculpted from the drawer face – meaning no metal pulls that will tarnish or break over time. The solid walnut construction means this piece can be refinished in another 60 years to look as perfect as it does today.

This dresser was purchased by the original owners in the 1960s and remained in the same house since. One member of the couple was among the first American employees of Japanese Airlines, and they traveled extensively through Asia. While we have seen this piece attributed to American manufacturers, we believe the couple’s background along with a well-hidden maker’s mark behind the bottom left drawer indicates a Taiwanese maker, marking the early days of trade between the US and Taiwan. The dark stained legs and metal accent panels contribute a chinoiserie vibe to a perfect mid century modern piece. less