{"product_id":"restored-mid-century-rattan-wicker-dresser-by-mengel-furniture","title":"Restored Mid-century Rattan \u0026 Wicker Dresser by Mengel Furniture","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal restored Mid-century 6-drawer dresser by Mengel Furniture. The dresser is made with a Formica top with rattan trim decorating woven wicker fronts and poles rattan pulls. This piece combines high Mid-century era styling with a post-war Hawaiian charm. Its compact dining area easily accommodates gatherings of four people with ease. Elevate your living space with this exquisite centerpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMengel Furniture was a prominent American furniture manufacturer known for its high-quality mid-century modern pieces. Based in Louisville, Kentucky, Mengel specializes in producing stylish and innovative designs using a variety of materials, including wood and rattan. The company gained widespread recognition for its craftsmanship and timeless appeal during the mid-20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions:Height: 36\" X Width: 60\" X Depth: 18.5\"\u003cbr\u003e\nby Mengel Furniture\u003cbr\u003e\nUnited States, 1950\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe only purchase and sell only the best and finest rattan furniture made by the best and most well-known American designers and manufacturers including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRitts Company. (Herb Sr. and Shirley Ritts)\u003cbr\u003e\nTropitan\u003cbr\u003e\nSeven Seas Rattan\u003cbr\u003e\nPaul Frankl\u003cbr\u003e\nTropical Sun Rattan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese designers and companies helped to popularize rattan furniture in the United States during the 1930s through the 1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShirley Ritts was the mother of photographer and music video director Herb Ritts Jr. Shirley Ritts was born in Baltimore, Maryland on October 28, 1920. Herb Ritts Sr. also invented the \"S springs\" under the cushions in the early 50s and replaced the wrapping with preformed plastic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePaul Frankl came from New York just before the Depression after a great run designing his renowned Skyscraper furniture line. He designed and decorated the homes of Hollywood’s top stars and producers from his Beverly Hills shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePaul Laszló was a Hungarian-born architect and interior designer whose work spanned eight decades and many countries. László built his reputation while designing interiors for houses in the 1950s to 60s, Including rattan furniture in his style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eC.W. Fishbeck started Tropical Sun Rattan of Pasadena in 1905. Tropical Sun produced top quality real rattan furniture in the Philippines where most of the above designers also had their designs made. He had showrooms across the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe have in stock at this time a vast array of rattan from all of these designers, decorators, and architects; their sofas, chairs, and tables, just about all their designed products from the 40s through the '60s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll rattan, bamboo, and wicker furniture has been painstakingly refurbished to the highest standards with the best materials. All refinishing is done by rattan workers with over 30 years of experience. Every wrapping and joint has been inspected by “The Rattan Man” Harvey Schwartz to guarantee you the finest product available, to enjoy for years to come in your home or office.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mengel Furniture Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58951927824544,"sku":"20K20223.LN.4ms","price":3360.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1051\/5185\/6800\/files\/39516492_datamatics.jpg?v=1790133599","url":"https:\/\/harveysonbeverly.com\/products\/restored-mid-century-rattan-wicker-dresser-by-mengel-furniture","provider":"Harveys On Beverly","version":"1.0","type":"link"}