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1920s Oak Countertop Display Cabinet
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for sale €491     $533
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1920s Oak Countertop Display Cabinet

1900 - 1920
Description

A characterful 1920s oak countertop display cabinet, built with utilitarian craftsmanship, for practical shopfitting display. perfectly proportion , this glass fronted cabinet would originally have sat on a draper’s counter, showcasing small wares while keeping them dust-free and secure.

The cabinet is made in solid oak with warm, even colouring and a pleasing aged patina. The twin glass doors retain their original brass turned catch, giving it a distinctly period feel. Inside, the 2 glass shelves provide clear visibility and work well for retail, collections, or domestic display.

Physical Dimensions
Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
90cm (35.43")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Declaration

D and A Binder Ltd has dated this Oak Countertop Display Cabinet to the 1920s.

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SA1182140
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Description
A characterful 1920s oak countertop display cabinet, built with utilitarian craftsmanship, for practical shopfitting display.
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perfectly proportion , this glass fronted cabinet would originally have sat on a draper’s counter, showcasing small wares while keeping them dust-free and secure.
D and A Binder Ltd
fig 1. A 1920s dark oak countertop display cabinet featuring twin glazed doors with a central brass catch and internal shelving.
fig 1. 1920s Oak Countertop Display Cabinet

The cabinet is made in solid oak with warm, even colouring and a pleasing aged patina. The twin glass doors retain their original brass turned catch, giving it a distinctly period feel. Inside, the 2 glass shelves provide clear visibility and work well for retail, collections, or domestic display.

Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
90cm (35.43")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Date of Manufacture

D and A Binder Ltd has dated this Oak Countertop Display Cabinet to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1182140
D and A Binder Ltd
D and A Binder Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2015
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Archive I A 1920s dark oak countertop display cabinet featuring twin glazed doors with a central brass catch and internal shelving.

1920s Oak Countertop Display Cabinet

Archive II A 1920s dark oak countertop display cabinet featuring twin glazed doors with a central brass catch and internal shelving. View II
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Archive IV Scale Reference for A 1920s dark oak countertop display cabinet featuring twin glazed doors with a central brass catch and internal shelving.
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Archive VII A 1920s dark oak countertop display cabinet featuring twin glazed doors with a central brass catch and internal shelving. View VII
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D and A Binder Ltd

D and A Binder Ltd
Telephone 020 7609 6300 or 07944 356 180
Location
101 Holloway Road
London
N7 8LT
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/danda
Verified Since May 2015
Items For Sale 156
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D and A Binder Ltd
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A 1920s dark oak countertop display cabinet featuring twin glazed doors with a central brass catch and internal shelving.
1920s Oak Countertop Display Cabinet
Ref: SA1182140
A 1920s dark oak countertop display cabinet featuring twin glazed doors with a central brass catch and internal shelving.
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  • ObjectDisplay Cabinets
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • Style1920s Commercial
  • MaterialOak, Glass, Brass
  • ColourDark Warm Brown
  • MotifsGlazed twin doors, brass latch catch, moulded plinth base
  • SizeH 81 cm (32 in) x W 90 cm (35 in) x D 39 cm (15 in)

This 1920s commercial countertop display cabinet is made from solid oak with a dark warm brown colour and a pleasing aged patina. The piece features twin glazed doors with an original brass turned catch and a moulded plinth base, housing internal glass shelving. Measuring 81 cm high, 90 cm wide, and 39 cm deep, the cabinet is proportioned for placement on a sideboard top or counter in a home today. It serves as a practical display unit for collections or domestic items, keeping contents secure and dust-free while maintaining a gentleman's library design vibe. Originally built for utilitarian shopfitting, the cabinet reflects practical craftsmanship suitable for retail or domestic settings. The glass fronted doors provide full visibility of the interior, while the solid timber construction gives a sturdy structure. Placed upon a countertop, this display cabinet brings historical character and storage functionality to a room, offering an organized space to showcase small wares or personal items.

FAQs

Countertop display cabinets were traditionally manufactured for early 20th-century commercial premises, such as chemists and haberdashers, to present valuable items securely while keeping them visible to customers.

During the 1920s, craftspeople routinely used dense hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, and walnut, combined with float glass panels and cast brass latches or lock mechanisms.

Authentic cabinets from this period frequently display timber frames joined with traditional mortise and tenon joints, original brass hardware showing mild oxidisation, and glass panels with subtle surface variations.

Positioning a countertop showcase on a sideboard, desk, or island allows it to serve as a focal point for displaying curated collections of glassware, ceramics, or books within a modern room scheme.

Maintain the timber by dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and applying beeswax periodically, taking care to apply glass cleaner to a cloth rather than directly onto the wooden frame.
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