1970s Crespi-Style Stacked Rattan Lowboy Chest of Drawers

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From John at Turtle and Crane Atelier

I found this monumental nine-drawer lowboy showing its age, and I knew immediately … Read more From John at Turtle and Crane Atelier

I found this monumental nine-drawer lowboy showing its age, and I knew immediately it had the bones of a Gabriella Crespi and Vivai del Sud icon. Tightly wrapped, stacked split rattan gives it incredible sculptural texture — the kind of organic modern statement piece that anchors a room.

I hand-finished the rattan myself, treating it with premium teak oil to bring back its honey-toned luster and preserve the natural nodes of the material — the intentional materiality that defines where design is heading in 2026. It’s the difference between a vintage find and a soulful centerpiece.

Beyond the striking presence, this credenza works hard: nine spacious drawers with clean wood interiors glide effortlessly on industrial metal tracks — rare for rattan of this era. The integrated split-rattan pulls keep the silhouette clean while giving you modern, reliable function.

Whether you’re anchoring a Palm Beach Regency suite or a coastal maximalist living room, this is a rare, showroom-ready piece built to be lived with, not just looked at. See less