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A mid-century functionalist style chest of drawers featuring a two-over-three configuration. The unit is constructed with a combination of solid wood and plywood elements, typical of mid-20th-century mass production. The exterior surfaces are finished in a light cream or pinkish paint, while the drawer interiors reveal a natural wood grain with simple boxed construction and flat plywood bases. The chest is fitted with ten brushed-metal cup-style pull handles, possibly made of aluminium or steel.The drawer fronts show remnants of white paint along the inner edges. This lot comprises the chest of drawers only; the television, media players, remotes, and other electronic items shown in the images are not included.
Condition report:
The chest shows significant signs of wear and heavy use throughout. The top surface exhibits multiple scuffs, dark staining, and accumulated dirt (photo 1). The painted finish is heavily chipped along the edges of the drawer fronts and the main frame (photo 1). The interior of the opened drawer displays dark staining and general wear to the wood base (photo 2). There is visible paint loss and abrasion to the front edges of the internal drawer carcasses (photo 2). The metal handles show some surface dulling consistent with age.
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