Miniature Chest of Drawers containing Plaster Seal Impressions

Miniature chest of drawers, rectangular, with chamfered corners, molding around bottom, top.

Miniature Chest of Drawers containing Plaster Seal ImpressionsArticle
Photo: Given by Mrs. Germain Little · via Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

One wire ring pull at center of each velvet-lined drawer. Containing 150 plaster impressions of seals, the majority depicting classical figures, edges wrapped in paper edged in gold. Leather-covered “catalogue”.

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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