Walnut and Leather Mid Century Credenza

Although I do not have confirmation, I'm reasonably confident in attributing this piece to Founders Furniture, likely designed by Jack Cartwright.  For one, it was accompanied by a number of other pieces by Founders and Thomasville (Founders parent company).  It has many details that identify it as a Cartwright designed piece.  Cartwright has used leather in a number of his case piece designs.  He also often used square shaped legs, set out on the corners of the case.  The oiled finish and prodigious use of solid walnut in doors, edges, legs, etc although not unique to Founders and Cartwright give further credence to the attribution.  The construction and configuration of the doors, case and interior fittings also match some other Founders pieces of similar design.

The oiled finish used on this piece has given the walnut and very warm color, much more than the typical lacquered finish of the era.  The walnut exhibits great color variation and figuring.  Inside, the cabinet is divided into 3 different sections that are concealed by 2 doors per section.  The other 2 sections have one adjustable shelf each.  The center section adds one felt lined drawer that is divided into 3 sections.  The legs and pedestal are all constructed of solid walnut, not the typical dyed white wood or veneer over white wood.

With its ample open storage, this piece could be used in a number of applications from media stand, to dining room buffet or office credenza. The black leather finished doors would tie in well with other leather seating surfaces in the room.

Dimensions: 71 1/2"W x 30"H x 18"D

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