This is a fine quality antique English Art Deco tallboy chest, constructed from stunning figured mirror-matched walnut timbers, comprising a cupboard section and a bank of four drawers below, circa 1930, in excellent original condition.

Summary:

• Item: Art Deco Tallboy Chest
• Circa: 1930
• Period: Art Deco
• Provenance: England, UK
• Wood: Figured Walnut
• Rectangular design
• Stunning figured walnut veneers
• Subtle floral carvings
• Two-door cupboard section
• Original brass handles
• Working internal door lock & latches
• Removable shelves
• Four dovetailed drawers
• Original backboards
• Bracket feet
• Single piece item
• Stunning colour & patination
• Completely original
• Excellent condition
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• 14-day free UK returns policy

Description:

This is a fine quality antique English Art Deco tallboy chest, constructed from stunning figured mirror-matched walnut timbers, comprising a cupboard section and a bank of four drawers below, circa 1930, in excellent original condition.  Comprising a rectangular frame and subtle floral carvings at the corners, the Art Deco compactum boasts an exterior of stunning mirror-matched figured walnut, set within a moulded border.  The two doors open to reveal a large storage area, comprising a removable shelf.  The left-hand door features its original sliding bolts, to secure the door when closed and the right-hand door features a working brass lever lock, with key.  Further below, are a bank of four mahogany-lined dovetailed drawers, each of which retain the original brass handles.  The Art Deco tallboy chest sits on its original bracket feet, decorated with scribe carvings and retains the original backboard.

This is a single piece tallboy and because of its smaller size; it is ideal for compact rooms, as it consumes very little space.

The Art Deco tallboy chest would be at home in either a traditional or contemporary setting; consumes very little space and is extremely practical.  This Art Deco tallboy chest of drawers boasts classic Art Deco styling in the overall design of the curved moulded frame, corners, clean lines to the tops, the handles and the plinth.

This Art Deco tallboy chest boasts a rich warm walnut colour, having been cleaned and French polished by hand in our workshop; along with the years and care of cleaning it has received.

History of Art Deco Furniture:

Art Deco, sometimes referred to as Deco, is a style of visual arts, architecture and design that first appeared in France just before World War I.  It influenced the design of buildings, furniture, jewellery, fashion, cars, cinemas, trains, ocean liners, and everyday objects such as radios and vacuum cleaners.  It took its name, short for Arts Décoratifs, from the Exposition internationale des arts décoratifs et industriels modernes (International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts) held in Paris in 1925.  Art Deco combined modern styles with fine craftsmanship and rich materials. During its heyday, it represented luxury, glamour, exuberance, and faith in social and technological progress.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_Deco

Source:  https://www.decolish.com/ArtDecoFurniture.html

Source: https://magazine.artland.com/art-deco-furniture-style/

Dimensions:

Height = 130.5cm / 51⅜” / 4ft 3⅜”

Width (Body) = 73cm / 28¾” / 2ft 5¾”

Width (Feet) = 76.5cm / 30⅛” / 2ft 6⅛”

Depth (Body) = 47cm / 18½” / 1ft 6½”

Depth (Including Handles) = 50cm / 19¾” / 1ft 7¾”

Condition Report:

This is a fine quality antique English Art Deco tallboy chest, constructed from stunning figured mirror-matched walnut timbers, comprising a cupboard section and a bank of four drawers below, circa 1930, in excellent original condition.  The tallboy has been cleaned and French-polished, by hand, to a professional standard in our workshop, therefore the polish is in an excellent condition.  The tallboy retains all its original fittings. The doors retain the original internal door latches and original Art Deco brass handles, all of which are in good working condition. The doors close flush to the frame. The drawers feature quality dovetail construction, with quarter beading and also close flush to the frame.  The Art Deco tallboy retains its original backboard and stands on its original bracket feet.  This item is solid in joint and ready to use.

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