Mid-Century-style chest of drawers. 20th century.

Mid-Century-style chest of drawers. 20th century.
Veneered wood with a two-tone finish.
Circular body with six drawers and a supporting frame with curved legs.
Measurements: 124 x 78.5 x 40 cm.

The uniqueness of this chest of drawers lies in its completely circular body, an unusual design that transforms a storage piece into a piece with a strong sculptural character. The six drawers are integrated within the circle’s perimeter, emphasized by a light-colored frame that contrasts with the dark, heavily grained veneer on the front.

The body appears to be suspended between two side supports that extend into tall, curved legs, lending the piece a sense of verticality and lightness. This combination of an elementary geometric shape—the circle—with a structure of curved, stylized lines gives the piece a more sophisticated character than that of a conventional chest of drawers, reinforced by the contrast between the different types of wood and the small, dark handles.