Featured Bizarre, artsy-fartsy chest of drawers

I bought this item at a thrift store because I found it so bizarre I couldn't take my eyes off it. It is a two-drawer wooden chest with heavy steel legs. I don't think it is particularly old, but I am struggling to find out more information about it; my googling has been totally ineffective. Any opinions about it...or where I can look to find more info? I appreciate all feedback!

 

Similar to Memphis Design group but probably a later knock off.

 

Yes, 1980s Memphis-inspired. Going to be the next big trend once MCM runs it's course. You might want to hang on to it for a while (if you plan to resell.) And, of course, enjoy now if you don't.

Debora

 

I love it! Even though my house is 'traditional', I'd find a place for that baby.

 

Even in its heyday, Memphis furniture was fairly rarified. Didn't see too much of it around, except perhaps at Karl Lagerfeld's.

Debora

 

Very post-modern. I think the sensibility draws heavily on Japanese lacquer.

Aside from being post-modern, I'm not seeing the Memphis Group here.

 

would be right at home here......................

 

Look at this:
http://www.aliexpress.com/item-img/...tric-patterns-Drawers-Bedroom/1987196523.html

 

very 1980's ,I love it ! I bet you it wasnt cheap new,and may well be very pricey now. No marks anywhere?

 

Wow. You guys are fast! I appreciate the responses.

There are no marks. There is a piece of scotch tape on the back with the number 51059-197 handwritten on it. Not sure what that's about...

Interesting point. The paint (or whatever) is so thick I wondered if it was laquer...

I was not familiar with the Memphis Group but I will google for more info.

 

You're right of course. I tend to use as synonyms but, they're not. Still post-modern design found more often -- as I remember -- in commercial furniture than domestic.

Debora

 

These chairs by McKenzie-Childs may demonstrate why.

Debora

 

Stop! I want my chest of drawers back!!!

 

I've so wanted to build such furniture. I've had ideas for quite awhile. I fear they will not happen now.

 

My wife and I saw some similar chairs at an estate sale, quite pricey. My wife loved them, I thought they were just ugly.....

 

Looks "Alice and Wonderland" inspired. pretty cool

 

Looks like verybrad and debora were right about the Memphis-inspired idea. I found this item on istdibs which is extremely similar to my $15 thrift store find:

https://www.1stdibs.com/furniture/s...memphis-style-cabinet-usa-1980s/id-f_5042073/

Thanks again!

 

One more artsy fartsy chest drawer I googled on internet.

 

Maybe it was more of a European thing. Saw a lot of it here in The Netherlands in the 80s.

 

Cute. But I think that's an old one that has been given a new life using velvet and other textiles.