Here is a piece to pass on for generations to come. A very rare dresser (or sideboard) designed by Paul McCobb for small distribution. From the New England Collection for H. Sacks, and Sons, Massachusetts.
Unlike some of McCobb’s mass-produced pieces, this bears the signs of small-production fine craftsmanship. It is incredibly well-built, with massive support for the gorgeous slate top. The numbering of the many drawers reveals that this piece was created in a very small run, probably no more than four or five pieces were built at that time.
Occasionally, when cleaning and assessing pieces in our workshop, we find one that stops us short: the level of craftsmanship and attention to detail in the design and proportion is just so fine that we are in awe. This is one of those pieces. It is truly remarkable.
The top is an inset piece of inky, velvety slate with natural inclusions. Below are six small drawers with sculpted aluminum pulls in recessed wooden cups. The ingenious magnetic tri-fold doors open to reveal eight dovetailed walnut-fronted drawers and ten pull-out trays. The doors feature inset panels of black leather, and the walnut chosen has beautiful grain and depth of color.
This piece is in excellent vintage condition.
72” w x 18” d x 32 3/4” h
