Description

PRICED TO SELL! (Valued at about $1,800)

LOCATION- being sold by a private seller in Spotswood, MELBOURNE but can be shipped Australia-wide. I personally travelled to this location to closely inspect this piece and take all the photos for this listing.

Provenance and Background Info

This exceptional Australian mid-century modern lowboy represents a calibre of craftsmanship that sits distinctly above the standard production pieces of the 1950s and 1960s. Crafted during an era of uncompromising manufacturing, the piece is constructed entirely from solid Tasmanian Myrtle—a premium native hardwood celebrated for its fine, vibrant grain, deep warmth, and enduring strength. (I’m nearly certain this is Tasmanian Myrtle- I didn’t build it so can’t be 100% sure!) Unlike later retro furniture that relied on veneered chipboard, this chest of drawers features all-solid timber panelling chosen for the perfect balance of lifetime durability and everyday practicality, remaining substantial without feeling overly heavy or cumbersome. Restoring surfaces for this piece is also a breeze which further enhances it’s investment appeal.

The defining feature of this lowboy is its rare, architecturally-conscious proportions. While most mid-century storage pieces from this era require a dominant footprint of 180 centimetres or more, this refined design sits at a highly coveted 137 centimetres in length. This shorter, low-line profile makes it an absolute rarity in the vintage market, offering an apartment-friendly scale that slides effortlessly into tight alcoves, bedrooms, or beneath a wall-mounted television without imposing on the room. It’s light, minimalist, and clean-looking silhouette delivers incredible storage with its generous 50-centimeter depth while preserving precious floor space—the exact type of compact mid-century piece that collectors patiently wait for and quickly secure.

Every detail speaks to high-end vintage joinery, from the smooth-gliding drawers built with traditional dovetailed joints to the exquisite, integrated timber handles sculpted seamlessly into the wood face. Further elevating its provenance is the inclusion of the official Australian AS S1 furniture standards label. This stamp serves as a certified guarantee of premium material compliance and heavy-duty workmanship from a time before the industry shifted toward mass production and synthetic laminates. Beautifully preserved and structurally flawless, this genuine vintage piece is not just a highly functional storage solution, but an enduring investment in the absolute peak of Australian mid-century design.

But if the environmental and community advantages of “owning” (or looking after) a piece like this are not enough there’s the financial advantages. Over 99% of the items I have sold over the 25 years I’ve been in this business are now worth the same or more (many are worth much more) than what I sold them for. I have set this price to give buyers in any Australian location reason to buy.

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