Art Deco Walnut Chest 1920 - 1940 | Sellingantiques.co.uk

Name: Art Deco Chest of Drawers
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1180217
Price: 1250 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectChest of Drawers
Period1920 - 1940
StyleArt Deco
MaterialWalnut, Burr Walnut Veneer, Bakelite
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsBook-matched walnut veneer, Burr walnut border, Curved gallery back, Turned circular knobs
SizeH 107.5 cm (42 in) x W 91.5 cm (36 in) x D 52.5 cm (21 in)

This 1930 Art Deco chest of drawers displays a warm brown colour scheme with book-matched walnut veneer and contrasting burr walnut banding. The piece stands on short turned feet and includes a curved gallery back, along with pale circular knobs mounted to the drawer and cupboard fronts. It combines three long upper drawers above a double-door lower storage section, all set within a rectangular frame finished with a professional wax polish. Measuring 107.5 cm high, 91.5 cm wide, and 52.5 cm deep, this versatile storage unit fits well in a bedroom, dressing room, or hallway for organising clothing, linens, or everyday items while adding mid-century character to the interior space.

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Originating in the 1920s and 1930s, Art Deco chests of drawers feature streamlined geometric silhouettes, rich wood veneers, and functional elegance characteristic of the early twentieth-century design movement.

Craftspeople frequently used high-grade timber veneers such as walnut, mahogany, and burr oak, often paired with early synthetic materials like Bakelite or carved bone for handles and knobs.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit book-matched timber veneers, geometric or stepped gallery backs, dovetailed drawer joinery, and period-accurate hardware such as carved Bakelite or cast pulls.

Position the chest as a focal point against a neutral backdrop, layering the top surface with mid-century ceramics, sculptural brass lighting, or framed monochrome artwork to complement its geometric lines.

Dust the surface regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a quality bees-wax polish periodically along the grain, avoiding silicone sprays and direct sunlight to protect the natural finish.

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