Awesome Lane 7 pc. Brutalist Bedroom Set

This is the largest bedroom set I've restored to date, large enough that I couldn't get a good picture of all the pieces in one frame.  The 7 pc set includes a large, low triple dresser, armoire, 2 commode nightstands, king size headboard, bedframe and mirror.  I've had this set for nearly 2 years waiting for a good opportunity to work on it.  With all the large pieces it requires some space to do the work.  If you've refinished furniture before you can also imagine a set like this requires a lot of time.  The mosaic of elements attached to the doors and drawers have many sides and corners that require hand work.

I haven't been able to track down the name of this particular line from Lane.  The "Stacatto", the "Mosaic" and the "Pueblo" lines were all part of the brutalist styles that Lane manufactured in the 1970's.  The set itself is beautifully made.  The cases are all built using extra thick material giving the pieces a substantial presence.  The walnut veneers exhibit magnificent figuring and color variation that isn't found on veneers used today.  Lane used this to create intricate patterns in the parquetry veneer layups on the doors and fronts.  The design is reminiscent of those by brutalist designeor Paul Evans, whose designs are considered art as much as furniture.
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Originally this set had a dark toned finish with a "wormwood" splatter effect that was popular in the 1970's.  Not only did this finish look dated, it also hid the beauty of the walnut.  All the pieces have been completely stripped and sanded and refinished in a way that shows off the materials.  They now look and function as new.

1970's modern designs have surged in popularity in recent years as witnessed by articles in the current Dwell magazine and growing notoriety of the designers such as Evans, Baughman and Lafer who flourished in those years.  It is my personal favorite period of modern furniture.  Designers began to take a more artistic approach and experimented with different materials, forms and structures.  If this is something you appreciate as well this is a set you would really enjoy.

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Dimensions:
       Triple dresser:  78"W x 30"H x 20"D
       Armoire    : 38"W x 64"H x 20"D
       Nightstands: 28"W x 22"H x 17"D
       Headboard:  81"W x 49"H (top of posts)
       Mirror:  49"W x 42"H (can be mounted to low dresser)