I've scoured the entire piece for identification marks, labels, or branding but found nothing.
It's extremely thick, solid walnut, and one single piece.
The platform appears to have been lowered from its original position, and the black cabinet hardware I do not believe is original.
Does anyone have any idea?
Thank you in advance!
My first impression is that it must be unique, possibly 1970's "American Studio Furniture Movement" inspired.
The central panel of the platform appears to be veneered.
Additional detail photos might help.
Not sure about Castle, but a few observations:
Obvious Nouveau and Deco influences, which would fit.
Solid walnut primary components (though the drawer bottom appears as possibly oak plywood).
Careful machine joinery.
Are the hinges on the headboard panel made from wood?
In what geographical location was the piece found?
The drawer bottoms are thinly cut and unfinished, but I believe they are also still walnut and not plywood.
The hinges of the headboard are metal, and appear to be modern replacements.
The pulls are clearly original as they are form fitted to the contour - Marked "CHC A6683" which is the mark of Chautauqua Hardware Corp of Jamestown NY which as far as I could find operated at least from the late 40's until 1980's
All the joints are connected with Knape Vogt 'Tite-Joint Fasteners' which was trademarked Jun. 24, 1955
The piece is solid- no veneer.
The whole middle section of the main part of the bed is veneer, it is not possible to have matching grain like that otherwise. That is also why it has that large edge banding around it.
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