Weeeel, they're a *real* challenge, IMO...anything's possible but what I see there would require a *lot* of work.

I'd pass and wait for the perfect thing to come along. It will. These are really big pieces to be compromising that much on.

Would need a total dark re-staining AND new modern silver hardware.

Hardware change might be easy -- but a total re-stain job might take lots and lots of work.

Here is a link that might be useful: Possible pulls for the drawers

I do not think you could turn those into a MCM piece. I would wait and find somemthing else if MCM is your desire. In my opinion the price is not really a steal or a bargain but I do not know how things price in your area.

I think you could, with some stain and new hardware, get them to work with the Craftsman look. The long low dresser, sans mirror, has more chance than the chest, I think.

Thanks, all. That was kinda my impression as well, but I am so visually limited that I needed your comments to be sure. Not interested in taking on a huge restaining project right now (or ever, really). Back to the Craigslist drawing board.

Good idea, walkin -- you don't want to let the fates think you're greedy :) -- you snagged that couch so let that be your prize for a week or two :)

walkin, be cautious when you see '70s era furniture like that, as they often have plastic molded fronts and cannot be reworked. That feature may not show in CL cell phone photos and could prove to be disappointing when you go see the item in person.

Prices of good condition MCM modern furniture has skyrocketed in some areas but can be had for a song in other areas. Hopefully you will find that gem.