Westnofa Rosewood 8-Drawer Dresser

This Brazilian Rosewood 8-drawer dresser was manufactured in Norway in the 1960's.  It was branded "Westnofa" however Westnofa wasn't a manufacturer, it was an Norwegian export company that worked with a conglomerate of designers and factories.  Therefore it is difficult to know exactly who designed this piece.  The notable exceptions to this are the chairs designed by Ingmar and Harald Relling sold under the Westnofa label.  No matter, what is obvious on this piece is the incredible attention to detail and execution of material selection and lay-up.  The figuring and coloring on this piece are second to none and show why I love rosewood pieces so much.  The pulls, case corners and front edges are all of solid materials, not veneer edgebanding.  Even the back is finished (not real rosewood).  The insides of the drawers are all finished mahogany, including the drawer dividers in the top drawers.  It's low stance combined with the exaggerated horizontal grain emphasize its modern profile.  You won't find a piece like it in a retail shop and very rarely in vintage galleries.

Dimensions: 71 1/2"W x 18"D x 28"H

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