Offering is original family ownership’s mid-1950’s, vintage Statton “Trutype Americana” (American Tradition / Colonial Style) solid cherry wood dresser. VINTAGE CONDITION: GOOD+. The dresser features clean & intact brass hardware (No. “A277”), three (3) smaller drawers over six (6) larger drawers with dovetail construction and ogee bracket feet. The dresser’s solid cherry con-struction remains tight and sturdy, stands upright with no wobbling or instability. The backside wood piece is in excellent condition with no splits, stains, warping or markings.
Purchased in 1954 by Seller’s parents at W. & J. Sloane (NYC), the dresser does show wear and distressing commensurate with age and use. The dresser’s top sec-tion has noticeable, visible wear with scratches and marks. The dresser’s front and several fronts of drawers also show surface wear with several marks. The dresser’s two (2) end sections are in VG+ condition. The interiors of all nine (9) drawers are in EX condition. Overall, the dresser has retained much of its origi-nal, deep & rich, attractive cherry finish. It continues to have a rich gloss when a quality furniture polish is applied. The dresser does not show any fading or dis-coloration. (Please review all photographs.)
Dimensions:
Overall – 59.0" Width x 35 ½” Height x 20 ¼” Depth.
Three (3) Top Smaller Drawers – 18 ½” Depth; 17 ¼” Width; 3.0” Height.
Two (2) 2nd Level Drawers: - 18 ½” Depth; 17 ¼” Width; 5.0” Height.
Four (4), 3rd & 4th (Bottom) Level Drawers: 18 ½” Depth; 17 ¼” Width; 5.0” Height.
Statton Company Background
Statton Furniture Company, founded in 1926, holds a significant place in American furniture history. The company was known for its commitment to high-quality craftsmanship and traditional designs, particularly of Colonial Reproduction pieces. Their elegant, Made in America solid cherry pieces stood for quality and craftsman-ship. Statton Furniture operated out of Hagerstown, Maryland from 1926 until 2008.
Philo and Helen Statton established the company in 1926 with a line of bedroom furniture. Statton Furniture was a staple in Fine Furniture stores across the country. From 1926 to 2008, Statton Furniture Company remained a family company, owned and managed by generations of the Statton name.
Please review the twenty-three (23) photographs in assessing the condition of the dresser. The photographs are an integral component of the Listing’s description of the dresser. ALWAYS kept in non-smoking homes. Please note – LOCAL PICKUP ONLY – NO SHIPPING AVAILABLE. Thank you for reviewing this post.