Friday, July 18, 2014

"Heywood Wakefield, Sculptura" Chest

The Sculptura collection by Heywood Wakefield was designed in the early fifties and was the collaborative work of noted 20th c. American designers, Ernest Hermann, Leo Jiraneck, Frank Parrish and W. Joseph Carr.  This tall, five drawer chest from the collection has the signature drawer fronts with built-in pulls that curve in and out like folded ribbons.  It is apparent why this collection was called "Sculptura".  The finish is the popular H.W. original "wheat" finish.  38"l., 19" w., 48" h.  American, c. 1952  SOLD