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Midcentury American Modern Walnut Highboy / Chest of Drawers by Mel Smilow
Walnut 4-drawer chest designed in the 1950s by Mel Smilow for Smilow-Thielle. Walnut drawers are outlined by ebonized borders (the ‘frames’ of only the drawers themselves are ebonized, which better reveals the exquisite grain and color of the walnut by contrast). Inset tapered legs are built into the frame and strategically placed slightly inward to better support the chest / offer stability. Nice, refinished condition, only minor wear remains.
Retains the Smilow-Thielle label in the top drawer.
H 43.25″ x W 34″ x D 17.75″
Midcentury Three-Drawer Walnut Chest by Mel Smilow
Mel Smilow walnut chest designed in the 1950s for Smilow-Thielle. Composed of sculpted ‘bar’ pulls that support both the form and function of the piece, working beautifully with the minimal design and allowing the drawers to open smoothly and easily. Chest is supported by thin, tapered legs, which enhance the clean lines.
Newly refinished condition, few, small surfaces blemishes remain, as shown. Ebonized back is unfinished and shows wear. Overall, very good condition.
Measures: Surface depth 18″
Total depth (including the drawer pull) 19″
Length 36.1″
Height 30.25″.
Midcentury Walnut and Leather Daybed / Settee by Mel Smilow
Daybed / settee designed by Mel Smilow for Smilow-Thielle in the 1950s. Solid walnut construction with newly upholstered Ralph Lauren leather cushions featuring button-tufted detail. Additionally, a Ralph Lauren brown suede lining has been fitted to cover the springs in order to protect the bottom of the cushion from scratches / scuffs. Sharp, sleek lines defined by the dramatically contoured legs and back frame. The original steel straps and metal springs are sound. Walnut has been refinished; only minor wear remains.
Measures:
75″ L x 30.5″ D x 29.5″ H (Height to back of the frame without back cushion is 26.5″) x seat height 17″.
Listing is for the daybed only; chair and ottoman set pictured is available separately.
Midcentury Walnut and Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Mel Smilow
$7,500.00Scarcely seen wide, armless lounge chair designed by Mel Smilow for Smilow-Thielle in the 1950s. Includes the original, oversized ottoman, which can double as a coffee / wide side table (cushion is removable, straps snap into the underside of the frame). Solid walnut construction with newly upholstered Ralph Lauren leather cushions featuring button-tufted detail. Additionally, a Ralph Lauren brown suede lining has been fitted to cover the springs in order to protect the bottom of the cushion from scratches / scuffs. Sharp, sleek lines defined by the dramatically contoured legs and chair frame. The original steel straps and metal springs are sound. Walnut has been refinished; only minor wear remains.
Chair measures: 36″ L x 30.25″ D x 29.5″ H (Height to back of the frame without back cushion is 26″) x seat height 17″
The ottoman is 30.5″ L x 30″ D x 12.75″ H (as a table), 17″ H (as an ottoman with cushion).
Listing is for the chair and ottoman only; daybed pictured is available separately.
Pair of Mel Smilow Three-Drawer Walnut Chests
Pair of Mel Smilow walnut chests designed in the 1950s for Smilow-Thielle. Composed of sculpted ‘bar’ pulls that support both the form and function of the pieces, working beautifully with the minimal design and allowing the chests to open smoothly and easily. Chests are supported by thin, tapered legs, which enhance the clean lines.
Sold as a pair (we have 2 pairs, 4 in total, available).
H 30″ x W 36.25″ x D 19″
Newly refinished condition; only minor wear remains.
Pair of Mel Smilow Three-Drawer Walnut Chests
Pair of Mel Smilow walnut chests designed in the 1950s for Smilow-Thielle. Composed of sculpted ‘bar’ pulls that support both the form and function of the pieces, working beautifully with the minimal design and allowing the chests to open smoothly and easily. Chests are supported by thin, tapered legs, which enhance the clean lines.
Sold as a pair.
H 30″ x W 36.25″ x D 19″
Vintage Walnut Student Desk by Mel Smilow
Minimal walnut student desk designed and manufactured by Mel Smilow in the 1950s. Offers ample storage with a row of three shallow drawers on top, one lower pull-out writing surface on the right side, and three larger lower drawers (two on the left side, and one even larger on the right).
Details include beautiful book matching to the walnut-veneered surface and clean, elegant lines enhanced by long, tapered legs. Keeping with the minimal, but highly-functional design, there are no visually obstructive drawer pulls; there are inset spaces below the drawers, which allow them to open easily.
Refinished condition, but minor wear remains (light scuffs).
H 29.75″ x W 56″ x D 24″