Design for Two Chests of Drawers

Designs for a three-drawer commode decorated with ornament motifs including palmettes and mascarons, and a corner table with vases engraved on the side and one on top.

Design for Two Chests of DrawersArticle
Photo: Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council · via Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

The plate is signed and numbered.

Documented in curatorial archives from Living Morrow, this piece highlights the intersection of material craftsmanship and domestic utility in Article. Historical proportioning, joinery techniques, and structural framing offer practical lessons for contemporary interior architecture.

Thoughtful spatial placement and durable construction ensure domestic furnishings withstand daily household demands while enhancing room flow. Balancing visual lightness with utilitarian strength remains a cornerstone of enduring home design.

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