This is a good quality and unusual antique art deco walnut compactum chest of drawers, circa 1930, in good original condition.
Summary
• Circa 1930
• Period Art Deco
• Item Compactum / Chest of Drawers
• Provenance England, UK
• Wood Figured walnut
• Stunning veneer configuration
• Skyscraper design
• Cupboard top section
• Two shelves
• Locking cupboard doors
• Two drawers below
• Moulded reeded frame
• Original floral brass drop handles
• Original brass escutcheons
• Original polish & patination
• Original door locks
• Original splayed bracket feet
• Curved corners, stepped design & clean lines
• Excellent quality & colour
• Unusual design
• Free 14 day UK returns
This is a good quality and unusual antique art deco walnut compactum chest of drawers, circa 1930, in good original condition. The compactum, which is constructed with a fine reeded-moulded top, features a small up-stand to the back, and a cupboard below. The cupboard doors boasts stunning mirror matched figured walnut veneers and the original brass locking door furniture. Inside, there are two fixed shelves (we can remove these if you want to use it as a TV cabinet). Further below, there is a further more prominent reeded moulded frame, reminiscent of a skyscraper design. Below, there are two large working drawers, which are mahogany lined and dovetailed (a sign of quality). The top of the compactum boasts lovely quarter panel figured walnut veneers. The compactum stands on its original splayed bracket feet. The compactum also boasts its original brass floral carved drop handles to the doors and drawers. This piece boasts classic art deco styling in the overall design of the curved corners, clean lines to the tops, the handles and the feet.
The compactum features a classic mellow golden walnut art deco colour. As it boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic colour and patination this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received.
This item would look superb in a variety of rooms, especially the bedroom. This item would certainly grace any home and a great investment, as it is extremely functional. So don’t miss out your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.
Dimensions
Height = 132.2cm or 52” or 4ft 4”
Width = 78.2cm or 30¾” or 2ft 6¾”
Depth (Body) = 51cm or 20” or 1ft 8”
Depth (including handles) = 51cm or 20” or 1ft 8”
Top shelf height = 23.7cm or 9⅜”
Middle shelf height = 18cm or 7”
Bottom shelf height = 27.3cm or 10¾”
Cupboard Interior Height = 74cm or 29⅛” or 2ft 5⅛”
Cupboard Interior Width = 66.5cm or 26⅛” or 2ft 2⅛”
Cupboard Interior Depth = 44cm or 17⅜” or 1ft 5⅜”
Condition Report
This item is in excellent original condition. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges and frame but nothing significant considering the age of the item. This item is completely original with original brass handles and locking cupboard mechanisms. The drawers are mahogany lined and dovetailed and close flush to the frame. The drawer bottoms are constructed of engineered timber. The compactum boasts its original polish and therefore boasts a wonderful original mellow colour and patination this cannot be re-created if the item has been re-polished. This item is solid in joint and ready to use.