Mid-century Arne Wahl Iversen Tall Dresser c.1960
ABOUT
An original Arne Wahl Iversen mid-century Teak tall dresser with sculpted wooden handles, six ample drawers and six pull out Rosewood trays with dividers. A single key locks the right hand door for privacy. Stamped "Made in Denmark". Each drawer is constructed with dovetailed joints. Black vinyl plinth.
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CREATOR Arne Wahl Iversen, Denmark.
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DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1960-1970.
- MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Teak, Rosewood.
- CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Slight fading throughout. New wood base and new vinyl to plinth added. Key is not original.
- DIMENSIONS H 41.75 in. W 45.5 in. D 15.75 in., Drawers: H 5 in. W 20.5 in. D 16.5 in., Trays: H 2.5 in. W 20.5 in. D 15 in.
HISTORY
Danish, 1927-2016.
Danish furniture designer Arne Wahl Iversen created a range of sculptural storage, cabinets, armchairs and dressers in teak, rosewood and other durable woods that reflect the pared-back elegance and prioritization of function that are so often attributes of the finest examples of vintage Scandinavian modern furniture.