Materials:Walnut veneer over hardwood/plywood; likely poplar secondary woods; brass- or brass-plated metal pulls
Age:circa 1968–1975
Condition:Very Good (light surface scratches, edge/scuff wear at base and corners; hardware finish wear; structurally sound)
Value:$80–$180 at auction (local pickup likely; shipping reduces demand)
Maker's Marks / Writing:No maker’s label or stamp visible from the provided photo. Check top drawers’ interior sides/backs, and the case back panel for paper labels or branded marks (e.g., Bassett, Broyhill, Stanley).
Date:2025-09-16 21:31:56.463391
Description:
Five-drawer tall chest featuring rectilinear, paneled drawer fronts with applied picture-frame moldings and recessed rectangular loop pulls set on raised backplates. The cabinet stands on short tapered bracket legs with a molded base and overhanging top. Construction appears factory-made with walnut-toned veneer over hardwood/plywood substrates and brass- or brass-plated pulls. The look blends mid-century proportions with the 1960s–70s American ‘Mediterranean/Spanish’ decorative vocabulary.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
This is a late mid-century factory-made tall chest, representative of the American Mediterranean trend of the late 1960s–early 1970s. The paneled drawer faces and geometric recessed pulls are characteristic, and the walnut-tone veneer suggests production furniture by a major U.S. manufacturer. Condition appears generally sound with typical finish wear and minor edge scuffs. A word about fakes.. While mid-century designs are frequently reproduced, this specific Mediterranean sub-style is less copied; still, confirm period construction (machine dovetails, veneered case sides, original hardware) to avoid newer lookalikes.
Individual Images:
whole item
Provenance:
None provided.
Condition:
Very Good (light surface scratches, edge/scuff wear at base and corners; hardware finish wear; structurally sound)
Identification Score: 85%
High confidence in category and date based on characteristic paneled fronts, recessed rectangular pulls, walnut-tone veneer, and base/leg profile typical of American Mediterranean furniture c. 1968–75. Exact maker uncertain without interior labels or drawer construction photos.
Authenticity Score: 90%
Design, finish, and hardware appear consistent with period mass-produced U.S. bedroom furniture. No signs of recent reproduction in the visible details; however, confirmation via factory label or drawer construction would be ideal.
Image Memory Note
Vertical photo of a five-drawer tall chest in a beige-carpeted room. Wood tone is medium walnut-brown with visible veneer grain. Top three drawers have heavy applied rectangular frame moldings creating three panel ‘zones’ across the width; each of these top three drawers shows recessed rectangular loop pulls on raised backplates located near the outer thirds (left and right). Fourth and fifth (bottom two) drawers are plainer with long flat fronts and smaller rectangular loop pulls placed roughly a third in from each side (two pulls per drawer). Base has a molded skirt and four short outward-tapered bracket legs. Overhanging top with simple molding. No visible dovetails, interior, or back panel shown. Minor finish wear and scuffs visible along lower right base/leg and some edge rubs; slight sheen variations on drawer fronts suggesting typical age/use. No visible maker’s marks in the photo; no text present.
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