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Roger Sprunger for Dunbar #7111 Olive Burl Sideboard Credenza, c. 1965, Signed

About the Item

A simply breathtaking and rare model #7111 Olive Burl sideboard by Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Furniture, circa 1965. Signed with the Dunbar brass emblem in one of the pull-out drawers and original Dunbar care instructions pamphlet as can be seen in the photos. This sought-after design is an ideal collectors example for the most discriminating and demanding client or purist-collector. The original condition of this cabinet was already excellent when we acquired it from the original owners who cared for this piece meticulously. However since the lacquer coat has aged approximately 40 to 50 years, we "refreshed" the finish by lightly removing the original lacquer coat and hand-applying a new French Polish lacquer. French Polish is the most laborious and expensive finish because it requires many repetitive coats and each one hand polished to a fine glass-like finish, and while it is very expensive, it is worth it for rare and valuable pieces like this Sprunger for Dunbar sideboard. The results are nothing short of spectacular - such a smooth, clear and deep finish - it looks almost like a sheet of glass (much more incredible in-person than you can see (or touch / feel) in the photos). And besides how incredible it looks - it will also protect your investment for the decades ahead. And for the purist collector - we did not alter or change the Olivewood or the color / stain of the gorgeous burled wood. All of the cabinet was left original except for the finishing coat which serves as a protective barrier and gives it that expensive and luxurious look that you see in very high end valuable antiques. This incredible example of Mid-Century Modern design features gorgeous burled Olivewood doors, front, top and sides which sits on top of a blackened brass double-x base which gives it a Post-Modern feel - demonstrating how ahead of the times Sprunger was when he designed this piece for Dunbar. The four door handles are also in the same blackened brass which provides subtle contrast to the otherwise "Statement Piece" that this cabinet can serve. This rare Dunbar cabinet features four doors concealing two compartments, two drawers and two adjustable shelves. Underneath the two drawers is additional storage space. One drawer is lined with felt and compartment dividers for silverware. This Roger Sprunger for Dunbar #7111 Olive Burl sideboard credenza would work great in a Mid-Century Modern, Scandanavian Modern or Danish Modern home or penthouse apartment but could also look fantastic in a Contemporary or Post-Modern room. Also consider mixing it up in a Traditional, Transitional, Classical or Art Deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. Would also be an apt choice in a commercial project such as a hotel lobby lounge or members club, creative design studio or high-rise executive office. MEASUREMENTS: H 32.5" x W 80" x D 18" CONDITION: The original condition was already excellent however we "refreshed" the finish by hand-applying a new French Polish lacquer - the most laborious and expensive polish you can give to your most precious pieces. The result is incredible on this cabinet.

Creator:

Dunbar Furniture (Manufacturer),Roger Sprunger (Designer)

Dimensions:

Height: 32.5 in (82.55 cm)Width: 80 in (203.2 cm)Depth: 18 in (45.72 cm)

Style:

Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Metal,Wood

Place of Origin:

United States

Period:

1960-1969

Date of Manufacture:

circa 1965

Condition:

Refinished. The original condition was already excellent however we "refreshed" the finish by hand-applying a new French Polish lacquer - the most laborious and expensive polish you can give to your most precious pieces. The result is incredible on this cabinet.

Seller Location:

Los Angeles, CA

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU1330222716112

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Dunbar Furniture

Revered for its handcrafted and highly collectible mid-century modern sofas, coffee tables and other furnishings, Dunbar Furniture was founded in 1910 in Berne, Indiana, but it didn’t gain widespread recognition until the ’30s, following the introduction of its president to a designer who would leave an indelible mark on the company’s legacy: Edward Wormley.

After a stint at the Art Institute of Chicago, the Oswego, Illinois-born Wormley worked as an interior designer for Marshall Field’s before joining Dunbar in 1931. Initially focused on developing the company’s cheapest furniture line, which could be bought with soap coupons, he was soon leading Dunbar Furniture into a new era of residential furniture for modern American homes. He would serve as the company’s design director for over three decades, designing about 150 pieces each year.

During that time, he oversaw the production of designs in a wide range of materials, with influences ranging from Scandinavian modernism to Art Deco. There were modern upholstery pieces, like swiveling lounge chairs and low-slung sofas, and experiments with textural wood on bar carts and cabinets as well as minimal, sculptural tables and functional office furniture. A passionate collector of Tiffany Studios lamps, Wormley used their glass tiles in Dunbar tables in 1956. He also worked on the reproduction of pieces by designers such as Jean-Michel Frank and Richard Riemerschmid.

One standout Dunbar Furniture collection was Janus, introduced in the 1960s, with Austrian-born ceramicists Otto and Gertrud Natzler. These pieces see the Natzlers’ uniquely artful ceramic tiles set into several styles of wooden tables. They remain some of the most sought-after mid-century modern Dunbar pieces on the vintage market today. During the peak of his design career and, indeed, the height of Dunbar Furniture’s history, Wormley amassed a whopping 30 Good Design awards between 1950 and 1955 through the “Good Design” exhibition, hosted by the Chicago Merchandise Mart and the Museum of Modern Art. Dunbar today produces a limited selection of archival Wormley designs, but many sales of original Dunbar pieces are through the resale market.

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