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Raymond Loewy DF-2000 Modern Furniture Series


Raymond Loewy DF-2000 Modern Furniture Series


Raymond Loewy DF-2000 Modern Furniture Series


Raymond Loewy DF-2000 Modern Furniture Series


Raymond Loewy DF-2000 Modern Furniture Series


Raymond Loewy DF-2000 Modern Furniture Series

Raymond Loewy DF-2000 Modern Furniture Series

Raymond Loewy DF-2000 Modern Furniture Series

Raymond Loewy DF-2000 Modern Furniture Series

Raymond Loewy DF-2000 Modern Furniture Series

Raymond Loewy DF-2000 Modern Furniture Series

Raymond Loewy DF-2000 Modern Furniture Series

Raymond Loewy DF-2000 Modern Furniture Series

We always loved these vintage out-of-production pieces designed by Raymond Loewy. The Raymond Loewy DF2000 cabinet series was manufactured by "Doubinsky Frères" in France around 1965. How did an American industrial designer like Raymond Loewy end up with a French manufacturer? Nobody seems to know. Here is a picture of the DF-2000 label on the inside:


If you love space age modern furniture, you will be hard-pressed to resist them. Unfortunately they have some design issues; they are super heavy and each of the feet was 4-parted in a star shape pattern needing an additional metal plate to hold them together. We have been waiting for someone to release them again with the slight improvements that are needed. So Vitra, Knoll, Herman Miller, etc...if you are reading this...

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Anonymous said…
I own the DF2000 Entertainment Center, purchased new in Chicago in 1998. 7' long, 6' high of glorious furniture. I knew about the Raymond Loewy heritage when I bought the cabinet and have always referred to it as "Raymond". The reason Loewy was involved in DF2000 was its modular character, he designed a line of furniture that could be disassembled and reassembled. I've moved "Raymond" about 25 times, disassembling and reassembly that number of times plus a few more where he was moved within the house.
6:23 AM
Anonymous said…
who knows, maybe Loewy was born a Frenchman?
4:40 PM
Unknown said…
I have a DF2000 headboard and the hinges have self-destructed! Anyone have any idea where to obtain replacements??
10:34 AM
© moderndesigninterior said…
Dear Unknown; the French manufacturer of the DF-2000 series was "Doubinsky Frères". As you probably know they are long out of business. We suggest to find a good local carpenter with experience in antique restoration and/or a experienced kitchen installer. They should have a catalog available from BLUM (Blum.com). There is a good chance that Blum is making very similar hinges and that they can be incorporated into the original doors of the DF-2000. But this should be done by an experienced carpenter. Also, perhaps you can check eBay. Sometimes, loose parts of the DF-2000 are being offered.
3:50 PM
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