1940s 4140 3-Drawer Chest / Dresser Cabinet by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller in Ebonized Wood with Leatherette Front

1940s 4140 3-Drawer Chest / Dresser Cabinet by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller in Ebonized Wood with Leatherette FrontThis is a 3 drawer dresser with a black and white checkerboard facade, designed by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller's 4140 collection in 1941. The chest features three padded drawers which retain their original white and black Fabrikoid leather cloth, and the mahogany case has been ebonized and refinished. The drawers have dovetail joinery, and the piece is solidly made. This chest measures 44. 5 inches long, 18. 5 inches wide, and 34. 75 inches high.

This example has just been professionally cleaned and is in lovely condition

designed by EOOS in Germany for Walter Knoll

The original red fabric is in good condition with slight signs of age

Its finish is in lovely shape with nice warm patina

original owner and commissioning client of the Giovannitti house in Pittsburgh

The original upholstery is done in a shade of dark gray

5 inches wide by 32

and one has some small scratch marks

This is one of Nelson's most iconic designs and this is one of the most unique and sought after iterations

these chairs are in very good vintage condition with signs of use

The color combination is gray mesh with a gray seat and a white frame

They feature legs of chromed tubular steel