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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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Re: Mid Century Walnut,Carl Bissman Dresser
Is this dresser for sale? If so, what is the asking price? I am very interested in this dresser
Re: Mid Century Walnut,Carl Bissman Dresser
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.
Re: Mid Century Walnut,Carl Bissman Dresser
I want it... I inherited an identical dresser. I want another one for my husband to use... How do we go about a tansaction?
Re: Mid Century Walnut,Carl Bissman Dresser
I have this same dresser and the matching 7 drawer tall dresser.
They are both for sale!
Re: Mid Century Walnut,Carl Bissman Dresser
Hi,
Were these two items sold? If not please advise as I am very interested in purchasing.
Many thanks,
Sarah
Re: Mid Century Walnut,Carl Bissman Dresser
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