Cabinet
1950s Storage Unit by Bill Renwick for Brunswick
This Bauhaus-style storage cabinet is a rare example from Brunswick, scarcely seen in its original finish. Although it is often attributed to Raymond Loewy, Bill Renwick actually designed this unit in the 1950s. It is composed of a painted gray masonite frame / trim and eight off-white sliding doors with recessed round pulls. There is a metal divider in between each two-door compartment. The lightly patterned laminate surface is a pale gray, and the case is supported by four rubber feet. There are scratches and loss commensurate with age and use, but the piece remains in good, vintage condition. (Discoloration / loss can be easily eradicated by painting the frame and or removable masonite doors.) However, these units in their original condition are so scare that we opted to present the piece in said condition.
H: 52.5″ x W: 47.6″ x D: 15.5″
American Modern Walnut Credenza
This small walnut credenza features two sliding doors which open to reveal three small drawers to the left atop open storage, and three sizable drawers to the right. The simple, clean modern design of the cabinet is nicely contrasted by striking brass turned legs, which add an elegance to the piece. The cabinet shows only minor signs of wear; the brass legs show minor loss / wear from use.
H: 32″ x W: 47.75″ x D: 19″
Arne Vodder Teak Credenza with Reversible Doors
This impressive teak sideboard was designed in the 1950s by Arne Vodder for Sibast Mobler (Model 29A). It features seven ‘bowtie’ drawers with recessed pulls, two reversible doors (finished black on one side, teak on the other) and a drop down locking cabinet with a black interior and adjustable shelf. The reversible doors offer three different configurations, depending on the preferred aesthetic: one black / one teak, two teak, and two black doors, respectively. Finished on all sides, including the back. Includes the original key.
Condition Notes: Excellent. One spot of discoloration on one of the black side door fronts (faint). otherwise, excellent condition.
H: 31.75″ x W: 98.5″ x D: 18.5″
Blue Primitive Shaker Jelly Cupboard
This shaker kitchen pantry / cupboard is a spectacular mid to late 19th Century example. Latched door opens to reveal a fixed shelf, which separates the interior into two sections of storage. The hardware is original, as is the lovely blue paint. The overall look is naturally and desirably distressed, with paint loss and wear commensurate with age.
W: 28.25ʺ × H: 30.25″ x D: 13.75ʺ x Depth with door opened: 26.5″
Danish Cabinet Maker Custom Oak Sideboard
Handsome, stained-oak Danish sideboard expertly crafted by a skilled cabinet maker, evidenced by the superior quality of the piece. Each of the two cabinet doors has a unique key that unlocks its corresponding door (the keys are not interchangeable). The doors open to reveal open storage divided by a fully adjustable shelf on the right side and four double drawers on the left. The dovetailing on the light oak drawers in conjunction with the execution of the design is sublime. Each of the four drawers has its own secondary drawer (tray) that glides effortlessly on a separate built-in track and can open independently of its corresponding drawer. The back is unfinished. The hardware is solid German brass. Refinished condition, but light wear remains (few surface surfaces along with one patch of blotching, and few nicks to sides, as shown). Overall, very good, vintage condition. Measures: H 33.5″ x D 19″ x L 49.25″ Cabinet section interior dimensions: H 21″ x D 17.5″ x L 31.25″ The removable / adjustable shelf as positioned has 10.75″ of space above and 10.25″ of space below. There are holes present for two alternative shelving positions that increase / decrease the height by roughly 1″.
Danish Modern Teak and Cane Wall Mounted Mirror or Hallway Cabinet
$2,200.00Stylish, yet functional Danish hallway cabinet or wall mounted mirror in teak. The single, cane-fronted door slides to reveal storage divided by an adjustable shelf on one side and a mirror with a small storage space on the other. There is an interior light behind the perforated panel above the mirror (will be delivered newly-wired and operational). Very nice, vintage condition sans light wear to the cane and a few, small spots to the mirror itself, most of which are confined to the bottom right corner and don’t obstruct the view.
H: 26″ x W: 36″ x D 10″
Danish Teak Locking Tambour Door Filing / Jewelry Cabinet
Danish Modern locking teak filing or jewelry cabinet with pull-up tambour door concealing ten shallow drawers ideal for storing papers, files, and small items. Door functions smoothly and includes original key.
Refinished condition with only minor surface scuffs, as shown.
Overall dimensions: H: 38″ x L: 17.88″ x D: 14.38″
Drawer interior: H: 2.25″ x L: 15.5″ x D: 11.5″.
Drexel Walnut and Cane Coffee Table or Cabinet
This 1960s low coffee table was designed and manufactured by Drexel for the Heritage Line. It features four cane-front doors that all open to reveal a shared storage. Patinated brass capped feet and cabinet pulls. Finished on all sides, the back mimics the front, sans the pulls.
Condition Notes: Good. Nice, refinished condition – two scuffs to surface remain.
H: 15.5″ x W: 48″ x D: 18″
Early Florence Knoll Credenza / Cabinet in Mahogany, Birch, and Grasscloth
Uncommon and early Florence Knoll Credenza (1947) featuring a birch cabinet, stained mahogany base, and grasscloth-wrapped doors, which slide open to reveal three wooden shelves to the left and two plate glass shelves to the right. Dramatic lines enhanced by sculpted, splayed legs, which add nice contrast to an otherwise organic form.
Interior components and leather pulls are all original and show wear (fissures / fleabites present to glass shelves, which can be arranged to mask these flaws, so that the wear is contained to the underside and back). Lovely patina to the leather and paint losses to the interior (white paint is original and is presented, accordingly). Birch has been newly refinished and grasscloth doors have been fully restored to ensure longevity. The stained mahogany base is completely original with only light wear, as shown.
Measures: H 32.5″ x D 14.875″ x L 72″
There are four sections in total – one with two wooden shelves, one with a single wooden shelf, one with two glass shelves, and an open storage section. The orientation of all sections with shelves can be changed, as the shelves are all removable and the same dimensions. The interior sections all measure: H 16″ x D 11.5″ x L 16.75″
References: Knoll Furniture: 1938-1960, Rouland and Rouland, pg. 130
Modern furnishings for the Home, Hennessey, pg. 139 illustrates variation of this form.
Edmond J. Spence Sideboard in Maple and Brass
This 1950s Swedish maple sideboard / chest by Edmond Spence is composed of eight drawers (four on each side) divided by a centre storage section with two shelves. Each cabinet pull is inset brass, and the piece is supported by four two-tone maple, tapered legs. The piece has been expertly restored, but minor wear remains (a few marks to the side and minor nicks, as photographed). Overall in very good condition.
H: 31.25″ x W: 65.5″ x D: 18″
Hollywood Regency-Style “Rosette” Cabinet by Lane
Striking and glamorous cabinet manufactured ca. 1963 by Lane Altavista, though bearing a similarity to cabinets designed by Dorothy Draper for Heritage-Henredon.
Composed of a cream frame with gold border and ornate, oversized “rosette” pulls. Though, the rosette knobs are purely decorative and the handles don’t actually open the cabinet. There are built-in hinges that open by pressing on the right door and then manually releasing the left.
The doors open to reveal open storage flanked by a single, fixed-shelf.
Functions perfectly and is conservatively restored with a professional touch up to the gold border. Only a couple of light impressions are present to one side, as shown. Excellent, vintage condition.
H: 29.13″ x D: 17″ x L: 36″
Interior dimensions: L: 34″ x D: 17″ x Height from top to surface of shelf: 9.25″/ Height from bottom of shelf to base: 13.75″
Jens Risom Walnut Credenza / Cabinet on Ebonized Plinth Base with Key
American Modern credenza / cabinet by Jens Risom in walnut with an ebonized plinth base and sculpted, metal pulls, circa 1950s. Features a total of twelve drawers of various heights and one hinged-door cabinet with an adjustable shelf.
This useful storage solution, suitable for home or office, balances form and function by offering abundant drawer and cabinet space without compromising aesthetic. The ebonized base and pulls offer a sleek complement to the dark grain of the walnut, and the bookmatching along with sculptural elements add a refined elegance to a sturdy, practical piece.
Very nice, refinished condition but wear remains (most notably, few surface spots of wear to the right side and a slight tonal variation between some of the drawers, due to the nature of the veneer).
H 27.5″ x W 78″ x D 20″