Antique English Art Deco Figured Walnut Two Door Tallboy Compactum Chest of Drawers (Circa 1930)

Summary:

• Item: Art Deco Tallboy
• Circa: 1930
• Period: Art Deco
• Provenance: England, UK
• Wood: Figured Walnut
• Rectangular design
• Circular floral carved door motif
• Stunning figured walnut veneers
• Internal shelf
• Original reeded bar-shaped handles
• Original working internal door latches
• 3 mahogany lined dovetailed drawers
• Original backboards
• Original plinth and bracket feet
• Single piece item
• Stunning colour & patination
• Completely original
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14-day UK returns policy

Description:

This is a fine quality antique English Art Deco tallboy, constructed from stunning figured mirror-matched walnut timbers, comprising a cupboard section and a bank of drawers below, circa 1930, in excellent original condition.  Comprising of a curved frame, the Art Deco compactum boasts an exterior of stunning mirror-matched figured walnut.  The two doors are decorated with a central circular floral carved motif and retain their original bar-shaped reeded handles. The left-hand door features its original sliding bolts, to secure the door when closed.  Inside, the walnut tallboy features an internal shelf.  Further below, at the bottom of the chest is a bank of three mahogany-lined dovetailed drawers, each of which retain the original Art Deco bar-shaped reeded handles.  The Art Deco tallboy sits on its original moulded plinth and terminated on bracket feet.  It also retains the original backboards.  This is a single piece tallboy and because of its small size; it is ideal for compact rooms, as it consumes very little space.

The Art Deco tallboy would be at home in either a traditional or contemporary setting; consumes very little space and is extremely practical. This Art Deco chest 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 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.

Dimensions:

Height = 131.5cm / 51¾” / 4ft 3¾”
External Width (Feet) = 77.6cm / 30½” / 2ft 6½”
Width (Body) = 74.3cm / 29¼” / 2ft 5¼”
External Depth (Including Handles) = 48.5cm / 19⅛” / 1ft 7⅛”
Depth (Body) = 48cm / 18⅞” / 1ft 6⅞”

Top Shelf – Dimensions
Height = 32.5cm / 13⅛” / 1ft 1⅛”
Width = 73cm / 28¾” / 2ft 4¾”
Depth= 42.3cm / 16⅝” / 1ft 4⅝

Bottom Shelf – Dimensions
Height = 28.5cm / 11¼”
Width = 73cm / 28¾” / 2ft 4¾”
Depth= 42.3cm / 16⅝” / 1ft 4⅝

Condition Report:

This is a fine quality antique English Art Deco tallboy, constructed from stunning figured mirror-matched walnut timbers, comprising a cupboard section and a bank of 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 Art Deco handles, all of which are in good working condition. The doors close flush to the frame. The drawers feature quality dovetail construction, quarter beading (a sign of quality) and also close flush to the frame.  The Art Deco tallboy retains its original backboards and it stands on its original bracket feet. This item is solid in joint and ready to use.

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