Mid Century Walnut,Carl Bissman Dresser

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Posted by macgregor1970
12 years ago
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Description

I have a Walnut dresser frome the 40's 50's That was made by the Bissman furniture company of Springfield Missouri. This is an 8 drawer dresser in a natural walnut color finished with a wax finish. The mirror is in perfect shape with no defects. A few cosmetic blemishes that did not damage the wood itself. Dovetail drawers, superior craftsmanship. Fit and finish is excellent.

Carl Bissman was an architect who designed many homes, built homes, had a real estate company in the 30s/40s. WWII led him to stop the home business and he got into designing furniture in Springfield, MO. His furniture was modern/danish in it's style, made of walnut often. He died and the furniture company didn't continue long after his death and he had no children of his own. So, apparently there is so little information out there no one can give me a value on this piece.

 
Category American Furniture
Medium 100% Walnut
Distinguishing marks Bissman, Springfield Missouri. Solid Walnut
Condition Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item unknown
Date Period 1940-1950
Weight unknown
History Purchased this from the original owners daughter in June of 2012. She did'nt know any of the history other than her parents were from Springfield and likely bought it there and brought it to Washington state.
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Submitted by Lovejoy

With pieces like this that were limited production, but without a developed network of collectors, values tend to be modest. That said they can have potential as an investment should they suddenly be "Discovered" by a media exposure. We'd sell one like this ready to use for about $600.00.

Submitted by macgregor1970

Sorry I lost my password awhile a go and have'nt been able to reply. I sold this Item to a woman in Olympia washington for $600.00. Although in retrospect I wish I would have kept it
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