Danish Modern Brazilian Rosewood Secretary, Dresser, Vanity

K.W. Simonsen Mobler

1960s

Multi functional piece: chest of drawers, vanity table and desk all in one

In overall very good vintage condition with some dings to one drawer front

35.5" x 17.5" x 43.75" H

Open depth: 24.75"

Desk height: 28.5"

SOLD

John Van Koert Desk or Vanity Table

Drexel

Counterpoint Collection

c.1956-1958

Features Crisp, Clean Straight Lines

Signature Wild Grained Cherry and Mahogany Woods

A Large Single Drawer (Center) and One (Top Left) Flat Pull Out

 The Pull Out and Two Drawers Form 3 Drawer Fronts in a Single Column to the Left

 What Visually Looks Like a Floating Box Creates a Large Cubby with Tambour Door

Truly Amazing Rich Wood Grains and Exceptional Design

In Overall Very Good Original Vintage Condition

54" x 30" x 30"

SOLD

History:

Van Koert started out as a jewelry designer for Harry Winston after WWII and later branched into industrial design. He also is well known for designing silver for Towle, particularly the Contour design, his particular attention to the drawer pulls and other hardware on his furniture pieces.  The Counterpoint collection for Drexel precedes his Profile collection for the firm, and was only in production from 1956 to 1958.

Mid Century Modern Desk / Vanity Table

Basic-Witz

1960s

Solid Wood Carved Tapered Legs

Great Architectural Aesthetic

Plenty of Storage with Four Drawers Total

Three Large Drawers to the Left and One Slim Drawer

 Very Unique Hardware with Metal Inset or Recessed Cups with Copper Toned Brass Pulls 

The Top has a Custom Cut Removable Glass Top

***Matching triple dresser, pair of nightstands and mirror available.***

In Overall Good Original Vintage Condition

54.25" x 18" x 17.75" HSOLD 

HISTORY:

BASIC-WITZ FURNITURE IN­DUSTRIES, Inc., Waynesboro, Va.. manufacturers of bedroom and dining room furniture, have been in existence for fifty years, start­ed back in 1889. Their present plants, located at Waynesboro and Staunton, Va. are among the most modern furniture factories.

The company manufactures a pop­ular line of modern and 18th Century bedroom and dining room furniture, desks and secretaries. Boyd Stombock, the president and treasurer, has been associated with the company since 1908. Paul Hays, vice president and sales manager, has been v/ith the company since 1923. Charles A. Holt, secretary, came into the or­ganization in 1936.