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Antique English Pair of Art Deco Walnut Nightstands Bedsides Tables Cabinets Chests with Two Drawers (Circa 1930)
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Product Code: 120308
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This is a good quality pair of vintage English Art Deco bedside cabinets, featuring an open top section and a cupboard, and it showcases fine walnut throughout. Dating to circa 1940, this pair remains in excellent condition throughout.
Summary:
- Item: Pair of Art Deco Bedside Cabinets
- Circa: 1940
- Period: Art Deco
- Provenance: England, UK
- Wood: Walnut
- Large open area
- Bow-fronted cupboard doors
- Jade stone & brushed brass knobs
- Rounded corners & clean lines
- Moulded frame and corners
- Plinth base
- Classic Art Deco styling
- Fantastic colour & patination
- Good quality
- Excellent condition
- Free delivery to England, Wales & Southern Scotland*
- 14-day free UK returns
Description:
This is a good quality pair of vintage English Art Deco bedside cabinets, featuring an open top section and a cupboard, and it showcases fine walnut throughout. Dating to circa 1940, this pair remains in excellent condition throughout. Indeed, this pair of walnut nightstands boasts a lovely moulded frame, and it showcases walnut veneers over a solid carcass. Additionally, the vintage walnut bedside tables have flat tops that display mirror-matched, burr-figured walnut. Below, a large open area offers space for storing books or a phone. Further below, the Art Deco nightstands feature bow-fronted cupboard doors, ideal for further storage. Green jade stone and brushed brass knobs adorn the doors, while the original sprung ball closure mechanism brackets secure them shut.
These Art Deco bedside chests also stand on an elegant, shaped plinth base. Moreover, these antique walnut bedside cabinets boast classic Art Deco styling throughout, visible in their rounded corners, clean lines and stepped design.
Meanwhile, these matching bedside tables boast a rich, warm walnut colour. Overall, the pair of nightstands displays fantastic colour and patination, a quality that only age and years of careful cleaning can achieve.
Consequently, these Art Deco bedside chests would look superb in a variety of rooms, whether in the living room as lamp stand tables or in the bedroom as bedside chests. Certainly, they would grace any home, whether in a traditional or contemporary setting, and they make a great investment thanks to their practicality. So, don’t miss your chance to own this lovely piece of furniture.
History of Art Deco Furniture & Bedside Cabinets:
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.
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_Deco
https://www.decolish.com/ArtDecoFurniture.html
https://magazine.artland.com/art-deco-furniture-style/
External Dimensions:
- Height = 63cm / 24¾” / 2ft 0¾”
- Width = 39.2cm / 15½” / 1ft 3½”
- Depth (Excluding Door Knob) = 36cm / 14⅛” / 1ft 2⅛”
- Depth (Including Door Knob) = 38cm / 15” / 1ft 3”
Open Cabinet Area Dimensions:
- Height = 20cm / 7⅞”
- Width = 37.5cm / 14¾” / 1ft 2¾”
- Depth = 30cm / 11⅞”
Condition Report For These Walnut Nightstands:
This is a good quality pair of vintage English Art Deco bedside cabinets, featuring an open top section and a cupboard, and it showcases fine walnut throughout. Dating to circa 1940, this pair remains in excellent condition throughout. Subsequently, our workshop team cleaned and hand French-polished the Art Deco bedside tables to a professional standard, so the finish remains in excellent condition. There are nominal old use marks to the leading edges, but nothing significant considering their age. Nevertheless, the cupboard doors open freely, and the original sprung ball closure mechanism brackets still keep them closed. Overall, these Art Deco nightstands boast sound, well-built joints and stand ready to use.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know these are genuine Art Deco cabinets?This pair is a verified, authentic example of English Art Deco furniture dating to circa 1940. The cabinets showcase definitive period characteristics, including the stepped frame profile, rounded corners, book-matched burr walnut veneers, and original 1930s-1940s green jade stone and brass hardware.
What does “gently revived” or “restored to a professional standard” mean for the walnut finish?
In our workshop, a “professional standard restoration” means our artisan team has entirely stabalised the cabinets structure and French polished the whole exterior all by hand to ensure a quality finish, colour and depth to the polish throughout the walnut on both nightstands. helping to bring out the rich patination and history of the walnut. When we say a piece is “gently revived,” it means we have carefully cleaned and refreshed the original finish rather than stripping it entirely away. This precise process removes decades of accumulated surface grime and wax buildup while completely preserving the beneath-the-surface history, rich natural patination, and amber warmth of the burr walnut veneer.
How do I maintain the shine on vintage walnut veneer furniture without damaging the patina?
To preserve the lustrous hand French-polished finish, simply dust the cabinets regularly with a clean, dry, ultra-soft microfibre cloth. Avoid all modern commercial spray polishes, aerosols, and silicon-based cleaners, as they leave a chemical film that clouds the veneer and degrades the authentic patina over time. Once or twice a year, you can apply a very thin coat of a premium clear natural beeswax, allowing it to sit for a few minutes before buffing it off gently with a lint-free cloth. Always use felt pads under table lamps and coasters under drinks to protect the surface from scratches and moisture rings.
What should I ask a dealer before buying antique furniture online without seeing it in person?
When purchasing antiques digitally, you should always ask the dealer for four key confirmations: a detailed structural stability report, a close-up confirmation of any veneer repairs or nominal surface wear, photos of the back and interior sides of the carcass, and confirmation of shipping insurance terms. We proactively eliminate this guesswork for our online clients by providing high-resolution, full-angle photography, a comprehensive physical condition report on every product page, and a completely stress-free 14-day free UK returns policy if a piece does not suit your space exactly as imagined.
When purchasing antiques digitally, you should always ask the dealer for four key confirmations: a detailed structural stability report, a close-up confirmation of any veneer repairs or nominal surface wear, photos of the back and interior sides of the carcass, and confirmation of shipping insurance terms. We proactively eliminate this guesswork for our online clients by providing high-resolution, full-angle photography, a comprehensive physical condition report on every product page, and a completely stress-free 14-day free UK returns policy if a piece does not suit your space exactly as imagined.
What are the exact delivery and return terms?
We provide free delivery to England, Wales, and Southern Scotland, alongside a 14-day free UK returns policy. For international clients in the USA or outer UK regions, fully insured door-to-door shipping can be arranged—please contact us with your delivery zip or postcode for a precise freight quote.
Does the pair come with a guarantee of quality?
Yes. Every antique item in our collection undergoes a rigorous multi-point inspection and professional restoration by our in-house workshop team, ensuring it matches our catalogued condition report exactly before dispatch.
Yes. Every antique item in our collection undergoes a rigorous multi-point inspection and professional restoration by our in-house workshop team, ensuring it matches our catalogued condition report exactly before dispatch.
Terms & Conditions:
Before purchasing this item, please ensure that you have read and agreed to our Terms & Conditions of Sale. Furthermore, if you have any questions or concerns regarding these terms, we encourage you to contact us to discuss them in advance.
Product Ref. 120308
| Dimensions | 38 × 39.2 × 63 cm |
|---|---|
| Antique Category | Bedsides / Cabinets |
| Century | 20th Century |
| Material | Walnut |
| Room | Bedroom |
| Styles | Art Deco (c. 1920 – 1945) |
