{"product_id":"dario-zoureff-australian-mid-century-dressing-table-late-1950s-early-1960s","title":"Dario Zoureff Australian Mid-Century Dressing Table – Late 1950s \/ Early 1960s","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking and highly distinctive Australian mid-century dressing table attributed to Melbourne furniture and interior designer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDario Zoureff\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, dating from approximately the late 1950s to early 1960s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis substantial piece combines elegant modernist proportions with a dramatic full-height shaped mirror, asymmetric cabinetry, curved shelving, tapered legs and a raised two-drawer side unit topped with inset dark glass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe warm timber finish is complemented by contrasting pale circular drawer pulls, giving the piece a particularly refined and sculptural appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.85 metres high and 1.3 metres wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it has real presence and would make a superb feature in a bedroom, dressing room, boutique interior or design-led home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis dressing table was acquired directly from a family whose home was originally furnished with pieces commissioned from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDario Zoureff\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original owner’s father commissioned Zoureff to provide furniture for the residence during the late 1950s to early 1960s, with this dressing table forming part of that original interior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis direct family provenance adds considerably to the appeal of the piece and provides an important connection between the furniture and its designer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Dario Zoureff\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDario Zoureff is an important figure in Australian post-war furniture and interior design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe studied Interior Design at the Royal Melbourne Technical College during the 1950s before working with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZoureff Pty Ltd\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as a furniture designer and manufacturer of custom-built furniture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZoureff became a member of what is now the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign Institute of Australia in 1958\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, placing him within Melbourne’s developing professional design community during a significant period in Australian modernism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis career encompassed furniture and interior design, with an emphasis on individually commissioned residential and commercial projects. In 1966 he established his own design practice and continued working in the profession for several decades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZoureff later served on the Victorian State Council of the Design Institute and on the Interior Design course advisory committee at RMIT. In recognition of his contribution to Australian design, he was made a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFellow of the Design Institute of Australia in 1990\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis surviving furniture is increasingly sought after by collectors of Australian mid-century design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDesigner \/ Maker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dario Zoureff\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Australia\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEra:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Late 1950s to Early 1960s\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Australian Mid-Century Modern\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dressing Table \/ Vanity\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Timber \/ timber veneer, mirror and glass\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full-height shaped mirror, curved shelving, drawers, tapered legs and glass-topped side unit\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate Dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOverall Height:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 185 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOverall Width:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 130 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMirror Width:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 80 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSide Drawer Unit Width:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 45 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note measurements are approximate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery Good Vintage Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe piece presents very well for its age and retains much of its original character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTimber surfaces retain an attractive warm finish with expected age-related marks, scratches and light wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe large sculptural mirror remains intact and presents well overall, with some visible age-related marks and deterioration toward the upper section.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dark glass top remains intact and shows light surface wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDrawers open and close as intended\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal contrasting circular drawer pulls remain in place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTapered legs, curved shelving and asymmetric cabinetry retain their elegant original proportions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo major structural damage is apparent from our inspection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe piece has deliberately not been heavily refinished, allowing its original vintage character and history to remain evident.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease refer closely to all photographs as they form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollection \u0026amp; Delivery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDue to the size and mirror, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elocal pickup is preferred\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from Vintage HQ, Heidelberg, Victoria.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMelbourne metropolitan delivery may be available by arrangement at additional cost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInterstate buyers are welcome to contact us before purchase to discuss specialist furniture freight options.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage HQ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt Vintage HQ, we source distinctive vintage furniture, art, design and collectables with character, history and a story to tell.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe also have other \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDario Zoureff pieces from the same original commission\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, offering a rare opportunity for collectors of Australian mid-century design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollow \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e@vintagehqcomau\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on socials for more unique finds and stories behind the pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage HQ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67914770350309,"sku":null,"price":2300.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/1255\/3701\/files\/C1B994DE-9B35-4220-9D30-E235B89FFDC7.jpg?v=1793244634","url":"https:\/\/vintagehq.com.au\/products\/dario-zoureff-australian-mid-century-dressing-table-late-1950s-early-1960s","provider":"Vintage HQ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}