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Arts & Crafts Brynmawr Oak Chest of Drawers C1920-30
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Arts & Crafts Brynmawr Oak Chest of Drawers C1920-30

1900 - 1920
Sold 17 April 2025 · Mews Antiques
This “Arts & Crafts Brynmawr Oak Chest of Drawers C1920-30” found a buyer.

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This is an Arts & Crafts Cotswold School Brynmawr Chest of Drawers c1925-39. It is raised upon a plinth base with two short over two long drawers. It has a very recognisable style which can easily be traced back to the influences of Ernest Gimsons designs. The handles are scooped out underneath where you cannot see with the stepped edges to the drawer fronts. The sides echo this design having steps aswell. A great and very rare piece.

The Brynmawr Experiment was set up by the Quakers in the 1920s following the economic problems with coal and the great depression with the coal industry being hit very hard. Paul Matt joined in 1930 and left in 1936 leaving Arthur Basil Rynolds who was already there as Designer and Manager.

Date of Manufacture

Mews Antiques has dated this Brynmawr Oak Chest of Drawers to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Reference Numbers
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SA1120507
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We are Antique Furniture Dealers and a family firm of 50 years. We are Based in Worcestershire with a 4000 sqft warehouse and south of Edinburgh we endeavour to deliver personally.

If you need to contact us please do not hesitate.

01905 923702

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This is an Arts & Crafts Cotswold School Brynmawr Chest of Drawers c1925-39. It is raised upon a plinth base with two short over two long drawers.
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It has a very recognisable style which can easily be traced back to the influences of Ernest Gimsons designs.
Mews Antiques

The handles are scooped out underneath where you cannot see with the stepped edges to the drawer fronts. The sides echo this design having steps aswell. A great and very rare piece.

fig 1. An antique Arts and Crafts Brynmawr oak chest of drawers featuring a stepped gallery back and horizontal wooden drawer pulls.
fig 1. Arts & Crafts Brynmawr Oak Chest of Drawers C1920-30

The Brynmawr Experiment was set up by the Quakers in the 1920s following the economic problems with coal and the great depression with the coal industry being hit very hard. Paul Matt joined in 1930 and left in 1936 leaving Arthur Basil Rynolds who was already there as Designer and Manager.

Date of Manufacture

Mews Antiques has dated this Brynmawr Oak Chest of Drawers to the 1920s.

Height
77cm (30.31")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Reference Numbers
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SA1120507
Mews Antiques
Mews Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2025

We are are antique furniture dealers specialising in arts and crafts furniture but not solely.

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United Kingdom

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An antique Arts and Crafts Brynmawr oak chest of drawers featuring a stepped gallery back and horizontal wooden drawer pulls.
ARTS & CRAFTS BRYNMAWR OAK CHEST OF DRAWERS c1920-30
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An antique Arts and Crafts Brynmawr oak chest of drawers featuring a stepped gallery back and horizontal wooden drawer pulls.
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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArts and Crafts
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsStepped gallery back, Geometric drawer moulding, Wooden block handles
  • SizeH 77 cm (30 in) x W 62 cm (24 in) x D 50 cm (20 in)

Originating in the late 19th century, the Arts and Crafts movement championed traditional craftsmanship, simple forms, and local materials as a reaction against mass-produced industrialisation.

Pieces from this period predominantly utilised native timbers such as solid oak, often featuring pegged joints, plain surfaces, and minimal applied ornamentation to highlight the natural grain.

Authenticity is typically verified through construction methods like hand-cut dovetailing, pegged mortise and tenon joints, traditional timber patination, and makers marks or workshop stamps where applicable.

A solid oak chest of drawers can serve as a grounding focal point in a contemporary bedroom or hallway, pairing effectively with neutral walls, minimalist decor, and organic textures.

Maintain antique oak by dusting with a dry, soft cloth, avoiding direct sunlight and extreme temperature fluctuations, and occasionally applying pure beeswax to nourish the timber.
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