This tall dresser/wardrobe was designed by John Kapel and produced by Glenn of California in the USA during the 1960s. Built in solid walnut, the tall case combines drawer and wardrobe storage with the sculptural, vertical profile characteristic of American mid-century design. Fully restored and ready for immediate use.
Details
Origin: USA
Designer: John Kapel
Manufacturer: Glenn of California
Era: 1960s
Materials: Walnut
Measurements: 42″ wide x 20″ deep x 70.25″ tall
Walnut Tall Dresser and Wardrobe, Part of a Rare Matched Set
The Walnut Exception in a Teak Collection
Most of the storage on this site arrives from Denmark in teak. A walnut tall dresser from an American workshop stands apart, and Kapel's output for Glenn of California accounts for a small share of what reaches the Berkeley floor.
Two companion pieces from the same line are listed alongside it, a low eight-drawer dresser and a pair of nightstands. Buying across the group gives a bedroom one wood and one hand throughout, which is difficult to achieve with separate acquisitions made months apart. Against the Danish teak dressers and gentleman's chests filling the rest of the collection, the walnut reads as a deliberate departure rather than a near match.
Mid Century Møbler imports European furniture from eight countries several times a year. American walnut enters that rotation far less predictably than Danish teak.
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FAQs
How often does American walnut appear here?
Considerably less than Danish teak. Our buying trips cover Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Germany, England, Scotland, France, and Italy, so the collection skews European by design. American pieces reach us through estate sales and house clearances rather than containers, which makes their availability far harder to predict from one season to the next.
Which other Kapel pieces are available?
A low eight-drawer dresser and a pair of nightstands in the same walnut, both listed separately. The nightstands suit either side of a bed with this case on the facing wall, and the low dresser covers a second wall without repeating the height.
Would this work alongside teak?
It can, though the contrast is noticeable. Walnut reads darker and more variable than teak, which sits warmer and more uniform. Comparing the two in the Berkeley showroom settles the question faster than photographs will, and both woods are usually on the floor together.
Can you hold it while I decide?
Contact us directly. Vintage stock is a single quantity and cannot be reordered once sold.
Return Policy
All sales are final. We do not accept returns or offer any warranties on any vintage or new production item. Orders can be returned or cancelled within a 24-hour period from the initial sale time and date for a refund of the full purchase price. All returns made after 24 hours of the initial purchase date will receive store credit for the full value of the purchase price. We do our best to accurately represent each item and are more than happy to provide you with as much information as possible before your purchase.
Shipping
We offer white glove, in home delivery on all orders in the continental United States. For shipping quotes on items going to Hawaii and Alaska, or any international location, please contact us and we can guide you through your shipping options. We use a fully-insured white glove shipping service for the majority of our long distance shipping. After your order is picked up from our showroom, west coast deliveries will take approximately 2-3 weeks for delivery, while east coast deliveries will be closer to 4-6 weeks for delivery. For smaller items, we pack them ourselves and ship them via UPS Ground. All shipping orders will have a tracking number.
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