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Title: Metal Simmons Bureau?
Post by: Alicebkent on May 01, 2018, 09:17:06 AM

We were given a much painted metal bureau. We have begun stripping/sanding it down to the metal. We are trying to find out who made the bureau or if it is a Bel Geddes. I am attaching photos of our bureau. Any help will be appreciated

Title: Re: Metal Simmons Bureau?
Post by: Natamaki on May 01, 2018, 10:42:17 PM

This is the information I'm looking for now.

Title: Re: Metal Simmons Bureau?
Post by: SophieMarie on May 02, 2018, 12:49:19 AM

Hello,
Here is a Simmons 4-drawer metal dresser designed by Norman Bel Geddes (1960-1969) that is similar to your item.  Please do not get too excited about the price because this site is usually expensive but has good photos  :)

https://www.1stdibs.com/furniture/storage-case-pieces/dressers/sleek-metal-dresser-designed-norman-bel-geddes/id-f_6077633/?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=criteo&utm_campaign=display_us-pdp-criteo-non-exclusive&utm_content=d

I'm curious to know the dimensions of your dresser and what the drawers & pulls look like.  I did note there is some denting on the bottom right of your dresser that requires some work.  Also, Simmons sometimes marked the back of the dresser with a logo.  Is there any information on the back of the dresser?  Thank you.

Title: Re: Metal Simmons Bureau?
Post by: jacon4 on May 02, 2018, 01:33:53 PM

 Please do not get too excited about the price because this site is usually expensive but has good photos  :)


Yeah, I am goin with Sophie on this one. Saw this dresser on the other site, consensus was the metal industrial look has cooled off in the market and it was tough going getting $200-300 for a restored Simmons dresser these days.

Title: Re: Metal Simmons Bureau?
Post by: mart on May 02, 2018, 05:31:26 PM

Less than that here !!

Title: Re: Metal Simmons Bureau?
Post by: KC on May 02, 2018, 11:32:35 PM

Ditto what Mart said!

Title: Re: Metal Simmons Bureau?
Post by: jacon4 on May 03, 2018, 02:38:21 PM

Less than that here !!
Ditto what Mart said!

Yeah, although i know little about it I am not surprised, these fads come & go so fast these days it's hard to keep up with them.