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Art Deco Figured Walnut Cocktail Cabinet, C1930
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Art Deco Figured Walnut Cocktail Cabinet, C1930

1920 - 1940
For Sale by Art Deco World
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For your consideration is this fabulously stylish 1930's Art Deco cocktail cabinet. This cabinet dates to the 1930's and has all the bells and whistles you want from a cocktail cabinet. The upper interior has a mirrored mirrored backing . The lower section of the cabinet opens to reveal a very generously sized shelving space for glasses and bottles.

If all this wasn't enough the cabinet itself is veneered in the most glorious walnut, with book paged figured veneers in a warm mid tone colouring, the coloured bakelite handles finish this piece to perfection. We've had the whole cabinet fully restored and so comes to you in great condition.

Offered with FREE UK mainland delivery

Date of Manufacture

Art Deco World has dated this Art Deco Walnut Cocktail Cabinet to the 1930s.

Independent Date Check ID 08233338
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques Date1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 85-100 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1930s:
Streamlined chrome and fluted Bakelite handles: styling popular during the decade.
Linked metal stays: rise-and-fall mechanism made for entertaining at home.
Book-matched figured walnut veneer: fashionable high-grade cabinetwork of the time.
Slotted screws on the original hinges: assembly before crosshead screws came into use.

This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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For your consideration is this fabulously stylish 1930's Art Deco cocktail cabinet.
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This cabinet dates to the 1930's and has all the bells and whistles you want from a cocktail cabinet.
Art Deco World

The upper interior has a mirrored mirrored backing . The lower section of the cabinet opens to reveal a very generously sized shelving space for glasses and bottles.

fig 1. An Art Deco figured walnut cocktail cabinet with a drop-front upper compartment revealing a mirrored interior and fitted accessory slots.
fig 1. Art Deco Figured Walnut Cocktail Cabinet, C1930

If all this wasn't enough the cabinet itself is veneered in the most glorious walnut, with book paged figured veneers in a warm mid tone colouring, the coloured bakelite handles finish this piece to perfection. We've had the whole cabinet fully restored and so comes to you in great condition.

Offered with FREE UK mainland delivery

Date of Manufacture

Art Deco World has dated this Art Deco Walnut Cocktail Cabinet to the 1930s.

Independent Date Report ID 08233338
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques dating1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 85-100 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1930s:
Streamlined chrome and fluted Bakelite handles: styling popular during the decade.
Linked metal stays: rise-and-fall mechanism made for entertaining at home.
Book-matched figured walnut veneer: fashionable high-grade cabinetwork of the time.
Slotted screws on the original hinges: assembly before crosshead screws came into use.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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SA1033334
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Archive I An Art Deco figured walnut cocktail cabinet with a drop-front upper compartment revealing a mirrored interior and fitted accessory slots.

Art Deco Figured Walnut Cocktail Cabinet, C1930

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An Art Deco figured walnut cocktail cabinet with a drop-front upper compartment revealing a mirrored interior and fitted accessory slots.
Art Deco Figured Walnut Cocktail Cabinet, c1930
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  • ObjectDrinks Cabinets
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialWalnut, Glass, Mirror, Chrome
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFigured walnut veneer, Mirrored interior, Drop-front shelf, Fitted accessory slots

This Art Deco drinks cabinet dates to the 1930s and takes the form of a standing cupboard veneered in warm brown figured walnut with a book-paged pattern. The piece incorporates a drop-front upper section and an upright lower door fitted with a vertical chrome handle and a keyhole escutcheon. Inside, the upper compartment contains a mirrored back and a glass-topped pull-down shelf, accompanied by a hinged lid that lifts upward to display mounted bar tools, including three cocktail picks and a knife held against the wood panel. The interior woodwork also features circular recessed bottle wells set into a fitted shelf base. The cabinet stands approximately 140 cm tall, 70 cm wide, and 45 cm deep, offering substantial storage capacity for glassware and bottles within its lower cupboard. In a modern interior, this drinks cabinet provides functional storage and display space for a home bar, dining room, or living area, serving as a dedicated station for mixing and serving beverages while maintaining a period aesthetic.

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Art Deco cocktail cabinets emerged in the 1920s and 1930s as entertaining at home became popular. They typically feature sleek geometric lines, rich wood veneers such as figured walnut, and specialised interior compartments for glassware and cocktail accessories.

These cabinets were predominantly crafted using native and exotic wood veneers, particularly figured walnut, burr oak, and mahogany. Interiors often featured mirrored backings, glass shelves, chrome-plated hardware, and light-wood linings.

Authentic pieces feature period-correct hardware such as Bakelite or chrome handles, patinated mirrors, and hand-applied veneers. Look for original drop-down mechanisms, fitted accessory slots on inner doors, and traditional joinery techniques typical of early 20th-century craftsmanship.

Place the cabinet in a dining room, living area, or reception room as an entertaining focal point. Pair it with mid-century or contemporary seating, warm ambient lighting, and modern glassware to complement the warm wood grain.

Dust the exterior regularly with a soft, dry lint-free cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish occasionally to nourish the veneer. Clean interior glass and mirrors with a specialised glass cleaner applied directly to a cloth rather than sprayed onto timber surfaces.
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