Most waterfall furniture items sell for between $125 to $300 with exceptions on the lower end for extremely damaged pieces or the higher end for pieces that are higher quality or are more rare. The cost usually seems warranted only if a piece has particular sentimental value. There are techniques antique restorers and woodworkers can use to repair damage to a veneered piece, but most waterfall furniture items are not worth enough to justify this expense. Scalloped edging or detailed inlay patterns were also not uncommon.ĭue to the thin veneers and brittle glue, waterfall pieces can become quite marred. Any combination of metals, wood, and and plastics (yes, Bakelite, too) were used to create the often sculptural handles and pulls. Waterfall handles are often Art Deco or Nouveau in style. After WWII, this style fell out of fashion as newer materials and designs came on the market and and consumers were able to afford to buy more expensive items. We may think of them as old-fashioned pieces now, but back then they were chic compared to older furniture pieces. The simple shapes, modern curves, and often delicate looking pulls and details combined in warm wood tones to give an updated, yet home-y feel to a room. Submitted by Wendy Harris Guinīorn from a consumer market that hungered for affordably-priced yet stylish furniture, the Art Deco influence on this furniture is undeniable. Waterfall furniture is sometimes referred to as newlywed furniture since so many young couples during the Great Depression could not afford their own homes and bought a bedroom set for the one room they could call their own in a parent’s home. Due to their low prices, these pieces could be bought by many people of various incomes, which was no small accomplishment during a time of such scarcity. In addition, the Great Depression really helped this style of furniture take off.
Using plywood allowed for round-molded edges, hence the name waterfall. Searching for cheaper and less wasteful methods of packaging and building, manufacturers like Portland Manufacturing Company created ways to efficiently produce plywood which, until the early 20th century, had not been mass-produced. Most waterfall pieces are plywood with veneer, sometimes very ornate, but certainly not solid. Previously, most furniture was made from solid wood, or wood with a finer veneer. Waterfall furniture was one of the first styles made mainly from plywood. The gorgeous waterfall style has its roots in economy. Commonly known as waterfall furniture, there is no style more evocative of 1920s–1940s furniture. The graceful curves, extraordinary grain patterns, and ornate pulls make this distinctive style still desirable today. All of our dressers offer a high level of elegant sophistication.We grew up with this furniture in our homes and it’s part of our childhood.
Our modern rustic designs give a modern facelift to traditional style, with roots in English and French country furniture, incorporating farmhouse touches to create a casual look. Classic cast metal pulls and beveled tapered legs provide a sophisticated finishing touch. Or how about a charming nine-drawer lowboy that merges comfort, quality and unparalleled design? Well-made and steeped in tradition, its exceptional detailing evokes timeless design. Its antiqued mirrored glass and nickel-plated pulls will catch your eye and capture your heart with a classic/contemporary look. Or a six-drawer dresser with a modern flair and understated elegance, offering a nod to a traditional European design.
Consider a handsome nine-drawer dresser, crafted from white oak and featuring elegant pulls, that blends English country design with contemporary casual. Our collection of luxury dressers has something for everyone, with a wide variety of styles. It can be a stand-alone statement piece or part of a bedroom set that matches and complements your bed, nightstands and chests. With Bernhardt’s iconic designs, a simple dresser can easily become the centerpiece of your bedroom.
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