Antique Robert W Irwin Louis XVI Satinwood Tallboy Dresser Chest of Drawers 49"

Description

An exquisite tallboy dresser or chest of drawers by Robert W. Irwin Furniture Company. Circa 1928-1940. Crafted from satinwood featuring a rectangular form with six drawers, rounded fluted stiles, neoclassical hardware, and turned tapered arrow feet.

At the ripe age of 23 Robert Irwin rose from office clerk to plant superintendent of the Grand Rapids School Furniture Co. In 1900 he and some associates purchases Royal Furniture Co, and later it transferred to his very own label in Irwin. Irwin specialized in high end reproductions based off of European and ancient American classics. His most formidable designer, J. Stuart Clingman helped in the modernization of these iconic designs from woods such; as French Walnut, Rosewood Mahogany, Aspen, Satinwood and Curly Maple.

Timeless craftsmanship that will add grandeur to any space.

Condition

Good overall condition, wear and distressing commensurate with age and use, small area of uneven veneer along front apron, light fading.

Dimensions

33.5" x 17.5" x 48.5"h