An out-of-town buying trip turned up a gorgeous Drexel Precedent desk/vanity by Edward Wormley. If it weren't already nice enough, it already has glass cut for the top.
Equally exciting is a tube stereo, circa 1958, by Herbert Hirsch for Braun with a Deiter Rams interface. My SIL calls it "the iPod of the 1950s."
Finally, check out the large piece of art by Robert Preusser above the stereo. I'll be posting more about the artist soon.
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| Drexel Precedent desk by Edward Wormley |
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| Braun stereo by Herbert Hirsch and Polyurethane Relief #7 (1968) by Robert Preusser |
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| Braun stereo, turntable |
Yowser, girl, you are finding some incredible stuff!
ReplyDeleteGreat pieces both. The slight incurve of the Drexel desk is a nice touch.
ReplyDeleteSweet! And ironically, I have glass on top of my Drexel desk and dresser. Just pieces I found that fit perfectly. My desk isn't as cool as this one, but it's the only "name brand" I own.
ReplyDeleteThat Stereo is swoon worth!
ReplyDeleteThat stereo is so fabulous. I just picked up a large stereo/tv/turntable combo myself. The turntable needs a new stylus but I can't wait to get it all working! These consoles might be huge by today's standards, but they're a dedication to music AND style!
ReplyDelete@DearHelenHartman: I give all the credit to my SIL. He has a great eye and an uncanny knack for finding beautiful pieces. That, plus he works his butt off looking for them. :)
ReplyDelete@I dream lo-tech and 1950sarh: I love that curve too, and having a piece of glass that shape cut would cost a pretty penny, so that adds to the value of the piece.
ReplyDelete@Beccalina and Flo: The stereo is even cooler in person than in the pictures. I was wowed by it when I went to the store today. Flo, I'd love to see pictures of yours!
ReplyDeleteOh wow I have this same desk mathcing dresser and bed i was unaware it was name brand? Thought id google drexel and found this any idea on the value?
ReplyDeleteThe Precedent line is probably one of the most valuable of the Drexel mid-century collections, since it was designed by Edward Wormley in between stints with Dunbar. (Dunbar pieces are generally considered much more valuable, however.) The actual value would depend on what the market is like currently where you live. I'd suggest visiting some antique malls in your area and check prices. We haven't had a Wormley Precedent piece in a couple of years. I recall that we had the desk and a dining set, but I don't remember what we got for them.
DeleteHi, I recently came across your blog, as well as this post - really great stuff!! Is the painting for sale? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThat painting was on consignment with us 3 or 4 years ago. The owner took it back, and I don't know its status now. As far as I know, we no longer have his contact information.
DeleteOkay. Thanks for the information and response! I love Robert Preusser's work.
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