Thursday, December 6, 2012

Basic-Witz Furniture - Mid Century Modern - Brass Pull Series

 BASIC-WITZ FURNITURE IN­DUSTRIES, Inc., Waynesboro, Va.. began in 1889 and manufactured through the sixties, possibly into the 1970s - its unclear if they closed or were bought out -- many similar furniture manufacturers were purchased by big companies like Basset or United.... always looking for more info so if you have any, send it along....

THE  BOOKMATCHED Series (named by me - series name is unknown)
Brass draw pulls - Walnut veneer -bookmatched- over ash wood, frame legs (don't unscrew) - 6 drawer pictured below with three symmetrical lines dividing the front into 4 even sections. Using the Danish Modern simplicity, in a true American made piece.


Basic-Witz Furniture - Mid Century Modern - Brass Pull Series Low 6 Drawer Dresser
The Buffet has cane cabinets and bookmatched center drawers -  refinished the walnut grain shows through. The furniture was given a thick "stain" almost a wash that shows the grain but overtime it is more like a "champagne" finish over the wood.
Basic-Witz Furniture - Mid Century Modern - Brass Pull Series Credenza / Buffet
 Another Basic-Witz 6 Drawer Mid Century Dresser - All wood tops
Basic-Witz Furniture - Mid Century Modern - Brass Pull Series Low 6 Drawer Dresser
 Not as common - the Basic-Witz upright has the same detailing and bookmatched wood but the brass pulls are only on the lower portion
Basic-Witz Furniture - Mid Century Modern - Brass Pull Series Upright Dresser

What I like about Basic-Witz is that they are solidly built with quality materials. The reason so many are still around is because they are not easily destroyed.





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