Kent Coffey Perspecta Mid Century Modern China Cabinet c. 1960s

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Kent Coffey Perspecta Mid Century Modern China Cabinet c. 1960s

About the Item

We photograph and list inventory in the condition it arrives at our warehouse to streamline operations and focus on restoration for current orders. This also enables us to maintain a constant supply of new inventory. Our Vintage Restoration Process is included at no additional cost with every furniture purchase. Trust us to carefully restore your item, addressing imperfections like lacquer finish failure, chips, and deep scratches. Our skilled team goes beyond surface treatment, thoroughly cleaning each piece and ensuring smooth operation of movable parts like doors and drawers. Receive a high-quality vintage furniture piece that will stand the test of time. We will gladly share photos of our recent restorations -- please message us! This exquisitely crafted modern china cabinet is a remarkable piece from Kent Coffey's Perspecta line, dating back to the 1960s. This 1960s modern china cabinet, stands as a hallmark of mid-century craftsmanship, rivaling esteemed collections with its own distinct allure that appeals to both collectors and design enthusiasts. Its sleek silhouette and rich wood finish echo the era's design ethos, offering a modern china cabinet solution that complements the contemporary home. This piece asserts its own unique charm, drawing inspiration from the iconic mid-century aesthetic epitomized by revered lines like the Broyhill Brasilia, yet it holds its ground with an individualized flair that makes it a sought-after centerpiece. Behind its sculptural facade lies a practical composition, complete with a hidden shelf behind each lower door, making it a beacon of design and functionality. This Kent Coffey Perspecta china cabinet does not merely compete with its contemporaries; it stands as a testament to the ingenuity and timeless elegance of the period, promising to be the focal point of any dining area. DIMENSIONS 74.5” H x 67.25” W x 17” D - OVERALL 26.5” H x 67.25” W x 17” D - Buffet 48” H x 61.5-65” W x 15.5”- 17.25” D - Top (Top crown adds to width & depth) 14.5” H x 13” D - Bottom Shelf 15” H x 13” D - Middle Shelf 14” H x 13” D - Top Shelf Shelves are adjustable

Creator:
Kent-Coffey (Maker)
Similar to:
Broyhill (Maker)Broyhill Brasilia (Maker)
Dimensions:
Height: 74.5 in (189.23 cm)Width: 67.25 in (170.82 cm)Depth: 17 in (43.18 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Walnut
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
1960-1969
Date of Manufacture:
1960s
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Denville, NJ
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU8162237536672

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Kent-Coffey

Established in 1907 by Finley H. Coffey and Dr. A.A. Kent, a contemporary and competitor of furniture makers John Bernhardt and James Broyhill, the Kent-Coffey Manufacturing Company in Lenoir, North Carolina, developed a name for itself by designing and mass-producing durable, affordable and stylish bedroom furniture, dressers, tables and other items.

Consider Kent-Coffey a precursor to IKEA, with sturdy oak and mahogany furniture rather than particleboard structures and an American-design bent rather than a Swedish one. The company's mid-century modern furniture, under the leadership of Finley’s son Harold, took off. A magazine ad from the era for the brand’s Perspecta collection positioned a minimalist bedroom set front and center, with its walnut and rosewood dresser, an elegant nine-drawer piece that rested on tapered legs and featured gorgeous sculptural details carved into its drawer fronts, occupying most of the page’s real estate. The materials for Kent-Coffey furniture were sourced locally, as the company touted its relationship with the Lilly Company in nearby High Points, North Carolina, as a supplier of its mahogany, for example.

In 1964, Kent-Coffey Manufacturing Company was sold to Magnavox (but reportedly operated as a wholly owned subsidiary thereafter), and later, in 1983, the company became part of the furniture branch of the Singer Company (of the sewing-machine fame). Singer shuttered its furniture division in the late 1990s.

Today, as is the case with most of the sophisticated furniture designed in postwar America, work that originated at Kent-Coffey is hard to come by.

Previously owned walnut headboards and vintage bedroom dressers with Formica tops from the company’s Perspecta line and sandalwood continental dressers, for example, are highly valued by collectors. Kent-Coffey’s various mid-century modern lines — such as Goldenaire and Town House — were always clearly branded with identifiers such as drawer markings or stamps on the underside of its coveted end tables.

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