4 drawers - "62-collection" dresser — Gubi

The 4-drawer dresser from Collection 62, designed by Greta M. Grossman in 1952 and reissued by Danish publisher Gubi, is an emblematic piece in this modernist series that illustrates the Swedish designer's visionary approach. Like the other items in Collection 62, it owes its name to Grossman's idea that her design was ten years ahead of its time, anticipating the trends of the 1960s. This dresser embodies her talent for marrying functionality, elegance and a distinctive sculptural aesthetic.

Design and features

The 4-drawer dresser is crafted in American walnut, a wood with a deep, warm grain, enhanced by a glossy black laminate top that adds a modern touch and a marked visual contrast. This choice of materials, typical of Grossman, reflects his taste for bold combinations, inspired by Scandinavian modernism and his Californian experience. The slender legs are in black powder-coated metal and finished with small solid wood spheres, a signature detail of the collection that gives the piece an almost airy lightness.

The four drawers are arranged in a single vertical column, offering clean symmetry and thoughtful storage capacity. This configuration differs from the 6-drawer dresser (two columns) or the 3-drawer dresser with cupboard (asymmetrical), offering a sleeker, more minimalist silhouette. The drawers are fitted with discreet handles, reinforcing the piece's sober yet sophisticated aesthetic. With dimensions of 89 cm high, 80 cm long and 45 cm deep, it is compact and versatile, perfect for a bedroom, office or living room.

The overall look of the dresser, with its straight legs and smooth top, evokes a certain fluidity, as if defying gravity - an effect Grossman mastered brilliantly in his designs.

Background and heritage

Greta M. Grossman, a Swedish architect and designer who moved to Los Angeles in 1940, left her mark on twentieth-century design by fusing Nordic functionalism with a touch of eccentricity and West Coast glamour. The Collection 62 4-drawer dresser follows in her footsteps: designed at a time when she was collaborating with influential figures and running her workshop on Rodeo Drive, it reflects her pioneering status and creative daring. This piece bears witness to her love of dynamic forms and contrasting materials, influenced by Bauhaus and European modernism, which she adapted to her new context

The reissue by Gubi

Gubi, a Danish company specializing in the re-edition of design classics, has revived this dresser with scrupulous respect for Grossman's original intention. Made from quality materials - American walnut, black laminate and metal - it retains its retro-futuristic character while blending harmoniously into contemporary interiors. Compared to other pieces in the Collection 62, such as the desk or the 6-drawer dresser, this 4-drawer version offers a more vertical and compact alternative, ideal for tight spaces without sacrificing elegance or functionality.