Restored Raymond Loewy Inspired Yellow Chapter One Highboy Dresser Chest

Description

Broyhill’s Chapter One Collection is officially harder to find and more sought after than the Raymond Loewy orginals. With all due respect to Raymond Loewy, there really is something magical about the Chapter One line. Maybe they’re just more fun and approachable. Maybe it’s the proportions and practicality. Regard, they’re one of our favourite collections of all time. This tall stack of sunburst yellow drawers looks like LEGO come time life. Exciting, bold yet practical, these deep drawers can hold heaps of stuff.

The restoration team pulled no punches on this Chapter One Yellow Highboy Dresser, and the end result exceeded our expectations. Every inch of painted wood (including base) was professionally sanded primed and painted to match the original bright white. The laminate top and canary yellow molded plastic drawer fronts were finally buffed and polished to a glassy shine. This dresser was built like a tank, but looks like a Lamborghini.

It’s tough to see this one go, but we know it will be loved.

Broyhill’s Chapter one collection borrowed from the plastic mold injection designs made famous by legendary designer Raymond Loewy. Like Loewy, these Chapter One Dressers employ the futuristic use of color and materials in a way that had not been seen before. The bright yellow plastic captures the playful spirit of the 1970s. The Gentleman’s Chest Cabinet is supported by a lacquered plinth base with rounded corners. This colorful, curvaceous case-good could have blended in nicely on the set of 2001 A Space Odyssey. The space-age look has never been more desirable, which may help explain the recent scarcity of all things Chapter One.

Chapter One Yellow Dresser original catalog :
Broyhill’s Chapter One is the beginning of a new era in furniture design and technology. It emphasizes the use of new materials, new shapes and new finish concepts. Chapter One uses plastic for design as well as durability. The fronts are of “Cycolac” polymer, the tops are of newly developed Pionite high gloss laminate. Curved wood areas of select tupelo veneers with cabinet hardwoods are the result of advanced woodworking technology. The bright lacquer finish was especially blended for Chapter One. The House & Garden colors are impregnated into the plastic so that the brilliant colors are completely through the Cycolac. All this plus the outstanding Premier features that are standard in Chapter One, make it one of the most outstanding furniture values in today’s modern market.

39.5ʺW × 18ʺD × 44ʺHSee

Dimensions

39.5ʺW × 18ʺD × 44ʺH

Styles

Postmodern

Space Age

Artist

Broyhill

Brand

Broyhill

Designer

Broyhill

Period

1970s

Country of Origin

United States

Item Type

Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned

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Materials

Plastic

Veneer

Condition

Good Condition, Restored, Some Imperfections

Color

Yellow

Condition Notes

Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. VERY VERY VERY GOOD restored condition. Restored with all new white paint on …moreRefinished. Wear consistent with age and use. VERY VERY VERY GOOD restored condition. Restored with all new white paint on the body and plinth bases. Yellow drawers are original with only minor imperfections (see pics). Drawers and laminate top have been buff-polished to high gloss shine.