Stunning Restored Modernist Dressers by United Furniture

As I began writing the blog post describing these pieces I found myself researching the definition of art.  It seems there are as many opinions on the definition of art as there are opinions on art itself.  I came across a description in the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy that is used as one of the constraints on defining art.

"traditionally, artworks are intentionally endowed by their makers with properties, usually perceptual, having a significant degree of aesthetic interest, often surpassing that of most everyday objects"

While one could argue that most designed objects have a degree of aesthetic interest designed into them, it is the "often surpassing that of most everyday objects" that elevates an object to the status of a work of art.

The visual impact of these pieces will be decor defining.  With their scale and geometry, the meticulously detailed lay-up of the veneers and the organic feel of the sculpted figures they will be the focal point of a room.  They are not pieces for one looking for furniture to blend into its surroundings.

The low dresser has 3 large center drawers with another 3 drawers behind each of the figured doors.  The chest has 3 large drawers at the bottom with 2 smaller drawers above and open storage with a single adjustable shelf behind its figured door.  The large capacity of both pieces make them as functional as they are beautiful.

As I do with all my restorations I try to enhance the natural beauty of the materials as much as possible.  The original finish hid all the beautiful figuring and color variation of the walnut veneers.  The oak used in the figures and some of the trim has been dyed so that it works in harmony with the walnut.

These beautiful statement pieces are ready to become functional new additions to your art collection.

Dimensions:

9-drawer dresser: 74"W x 32"H x 20"D
5-drawer chest:    41"W x 48"H x 20"D

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