Raymond Loewy Df2000 Credenza for Doubinsky Frères

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Fabulous Raymond Loewy DF2000 “double dresser” for Doubinsky Frères. Featuring nine drawers and a cabinet, the molded plastic drawer fronts … Read more Fabulous Raymond Loewy DF2000 “double dresser” for Doubinsky Frères. Featuring nine drawers and a cabinet, the molded plastic drawer fronts are organized in the designer's signature graduated bands of color. This dresser is in fantastic condition and has been in the same family since new.

Raymond Loewy (1893-1986) was one of the best-known and prolific industrial designers of the twentieth century. He was highly productive throughout his long career, with his work ranging from American shopping centers to the interior of Skylab. He designed furniture, graphics, cars, and many other products, and was the first designer ever to be featured on the cover of Time magazine.

Loewy formed Compagnie de L'Esthetique Industrielle (CEI) in Paris in 1952. CEI was established to bring American-style industrial design to Europe. The office produced designs such as the Elna sewing machine, Le Creuset cookware, the Concorde for Air France, and various projects for Shell (such as corporate identity, gas attendant uniforms, and gas stations). One of CEI's popular designs was the DF2000 series, consisting of a wide variety of case furniture including wardrobes, chests-of-drawers, and cabinets. The DF2000 line of furniture was manufactured by Doubinsky Frères and sold in the United States beginning in 1968. Only manufactured until the early 1970s, DF2000 furniture pieces are rare and highly coveted collectible pieces.

Specification:
Constructed of molded plastic, white lacquered wood, and aluminum frame.
Designer: Raymond Loewy, American (born in France), 1893-1986
Manufacturer: Doubinsky Frères, France for CEI Paris, France.
Period manufactured: Circa1968

Overall dimensions: Width 80.5" x Depth 21.5" x Height 29.5"
Small drawers dimensions: Width 17" x Depth 16" x Height 3.25"
Large drawers dimensions: Width 17" x Depth 16" x Height 7.5"
Cabinet dimensions: Width 18.5" x Depth 19" x Height 18"

This example is in very good vintage condition with few noticeable imperfections. One drawer front has a surface crack, and a few have surface wear. There is also very minor chipping along a couple areas of its perimeter edges. See less