1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dresser Set - 6 Drawer Lowboy & 4-Drawer Highboy Chest of Drawers - Set of 2

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This mid-century modern dresser set, likely dating from the 1950s or 1960s, features a matching pair consisting of a low-profile … Read more This mid-century modern dresser set, likely dating from the 1950s or 1960s, features a matching pair consisting of a low-profile triple dresser and a taller highboy chest, both crafted from walnut or similar wood veneer with a warm medium-brown finish that accentuates the natural grain patterns, including flame and bookmatched figuring on the drawer fronts. The design showcases clean geometric lines, sculpted drawer faces with horizontal recessed grooves creating a striped rhythmic effect, and minimalist round metallic knobs in brass or gold-tone centered on each drawer. The wider low dresser offers six drawers in three rows for ample storage, while the narrower highboy has four drawers; both stand on tapered legs ending in pointed tips for a light, stable silhouette with flat overhanging tops and beveled edges. Embodying post-WWII principles of functional simplicity and organic material integration, influenced by Scandinavian and Danish modern styles, this set possibly from manufacturers like Broyhill or Kent-Coffey prioritizes sleek profiles, exposed grains, and ergonomic proportions over ornate details, evoking movement and lightness in contrast to earlier heavy furniture.

Dimensions : Lowboy: 52W 18D 31H
Highboy: 34W 18D 41H See less