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Antique Ash Plan Chest C1930
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Antique Ash Plan Chest C1930

1920 - 1940
Sold 18 October 2025 · Swag Antiques
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Description

Made from osh in the 1930s, this gorgeous architects plan chest is a rare find.

Totally original throughout, this two piece unit as original brass fittings with panelled sides.

Great colour and patina and in good condition with all drawers running smoothly.

Dimensions: 120cm length x 84.5cm depth x 92cm height

Physical Dimensions
Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
120cm (47.24")
Depth
84.5cm (33.27")
Declaration

Swag Antiques has dated this Antique Ash Plan Chest to the 1930s.

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SA1163651
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We have been buying and selling antiques for over 30 years.

We have a wide range of antiques, retro, vintage and decorative pieces in a contemporary setting in our premises in East Sussex.

We source pieces mainly from Europe and the UK and buy

regularly to ensure there is always a good choice of mirrors, furniture and unique pieces.

Due to the proximity of our home to the coast we have monthly buying trips to France so our stock is always changing. We aim to give good value and each item is restored so it is ready to be loved in your home.

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Description
Made from osh in the 1930s, this gorgeous architects plan chest is a rare find.

Totally original throughout, this two piece unit as original brass fittings with panelled sides.

Great colour and patina and in good condition with all drawers running smoothly.

Dimensions: 120cm length x 84.5cm depth x 92cm height

Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
120cm (47.24")
Depth
84.5cm (33.27")
Date of Manufacture

Swag Antiques has dated this Antique Ash Plan Chest to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1163651
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Archive I A low, rectangular antique ash plan chest featuring six wide shallow drawers with brass pull handles and card frames. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Ash Plan Chest C1930

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Telephone 07850 733269
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West Pound
Applesham Farm
Coombes
East Sussex
BN15 0RP
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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Items Sold 930
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Location: West Pound, Applesham Farm, Coombes, East Sussex, BN15 0RP, United Kingdom, , By appointment only.
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A low, rectangular antique ash plan chest featuring six wide shallow drawers with brass pull handles and card frames.
Antique Ash Plan Chest C1930
Ref: SA1163651
A low, rectangular antique ash plan chest featuring six wide shallow drawers with brass pull handles and card frames.
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  • ObjectPlan Chests
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleIndustrial
  • MaterialAsh, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsShallow drawers, Brass label pulls, Recessed panel sides, Plinth base
  • SizeH 92 cm (36 in) x W 120 cm (47 in) x D 84.5 cm (33 in)

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Plan chests originated in the 19th and early 20th centuries as functional furniture for architects, cartographers, and engineers to safely store large-format blueprints, maps, and technical drawings flat without creasing.

Traditional plan chests are constructed from durable hardwoods such as ash, oak, or mahogany, featuring robust mortise and tenon joinery, wide shallow drawers, and functional brass or bronze hardware designed to withstand heavy daily use.

Authenticity is identified through construction hallmarks such as hand-cut dovetail joints, period-appropriate timber patination, cast brass label holders, tongue-and-groove drawer bases, and traditional tool marks indicative of pre-industrial or early industrial workshop production.

A plan chest serves as an anchor piece in modern interiors, functioning as a kitchen island base, a statement sideboard in a living room, or a functional storage console in a home office, often contrasted with contemporary art or minimalist decor.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels away from direct heat sources and sunlight, dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to nourish and protect the timber finish.
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