1960s Raymond Loewy Vintage Black Lacquered Mid-Century Chest of Drawers by Mengel; Newly Refinished

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Vintage mid-century design by world renowned designer Raymond Loewy … specifically for Mengel.
Solid oak. Hard as a rock.
This … Read more Vintage mid-century design by world renowned designer Raymond Loewy … specifically for Mengel.
Solid oak. Hard as a rock.
This piece has received a meticulous 25+ hour professional refinishing.
And most recently, in August of 2024 an updated modification; the finish was modified, by professionally spray painting the front bottom band board kick plate … in gloss black lacquer … to match the “other black” exterior. For a sleeker look.

This piece originally had a cerused
2-layer finish of a mild base coat of muted blue, and a top finish of a mild green. That “finish” had several troublesome scratches that were beyond restoration.

We had the entire original paint stripped and sanded … clean … to the original oak … before applying 5 coats of a very thin black lacquer spray finish.

The lacquer was thinly applied so as to not “drown out” … and conceal the deep natural wood grain.

The drawer pulls are original and are a heavy solid matte finish of a silver aluminum color.

The top drawer … divided into 3 slots … is 4 inches deep and the remaining drawers are 6 inches deep.

The interior condition of the drawers are remarkably, almost perfect.

The distinct gold maker’s mark is inside the front side of the top drawer … and brightly glistens.

The chest sits on 4 solid little silver feet-discs of heavy metal … that slide well on carpet.

Casters could alternatively easily be installed for “mobility” and/or to even transform it into a bar cart.

The natural exposed wood - the distinctive top … received 4 separate satin coats of Minwax polyurethane. It remains natural … for a striking contrast.

This piece could also be used as a living room or den piece … or as a bedside table … with distinction. (Or even that bar cart, with maybe a glass top added.)

At this point, after the very thorough refinishing job … a change to a different color, would be a breeze, at this point.

Either way … you’re good to go.
Real good; especially if you compare this to similar pieces. See less