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1920s Ebonized Countertop Display Cabinet
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for sale €1,053     $1,143
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1920s Ebonized Countertop Display Cabinet

1900 - 1920
Description

A lovely compact early 20th-century shop display cabinet, The piece features a Ebonised mahogany frame with three glazed sides and a mirrored rear door, allowing merchandise to be viewed clearly from every angle.

Inside sits a single adjustable glass shelf, supported on simple brass clips, with the felt-lined base still intact. The top glass panel shows honest age-related wear in the form of surface scratches, consistent with decades of countertop use in a jeweller’s, or watchmaker’s shop.

Access is from the rear via a wooden-framed mirror door, fitted with its period brass turn latch. The base is enclosed, giving the cabinet a stable footprint and raising the display area to a practical height.

ideal today for showcasing jewellery, curiosities, small retail goods, or personal collections.

Physical Dimensions
Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1182144
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Description
A lovely compact early 20th-century shop display cabinet, The piece features a Ebonised mahogany frame with three glazed sides and a mirrored rear door, allowing merchandise to be viewed clearly from every angle.
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Inside sits a single adjustable glass shelf, supported on simple brass clips, with the felt-lined base still intact.
D and A Binder Ltd

The top glass panel shows honest age-related wear in the form of surface scratches, consistent with decades of countertop use in a jeweller’s, or watchmaker’s shop.

fig 1. A vertical ebonised wooden countertop display cabinet featuring glazed sides, a central glass shelf, and a mirrored back.
fig 1. 1920s Ebonized Countertop Display Cabinet

Access is from the rear via a wooden-framed mirror door, fitted with its period brass turn latch. The base is enclosed, giving the cabinet a stable footprint and raising the display area to a practical height.

ideal today for showcasing jewellery, curiosities, small retail goods, or personal collections.

Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1182144
D and A Binder Ltd
D and A Binder Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2015
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Archive I A vertical ebonised wooden countertop display cabinet featuring glazed sides, a central glass shelf, and a mirrored back.

1920s Ebonized Countertop Display Cabinet

Archive II A vertical ebonised wooden countertop display cabinet featuring glazed sides, a central glass shelf, and a mirrored back. View II
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D and A Binder Ltd

D and A Binder Ltd
Telephone 020 7609 6300 or 07944 356 180
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101 Holloway Road
London
N7 8LT
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/danda
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A vertical ebonised wooden countertop display cabinet featuring glazed sides, a central glass shelf, and a mirrored back.
1920s Ebonized Countertop Display Cabinet
Ref: SA1182144
A vertical ebonised wooden countertop display cabinet featuring glazed sides, a central glass shelf, and a mirrored back.
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  • ObjectDisplay Cabinets
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialEbonised Wood, Glass, Mirror
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsEbonised frame, Glazed sides, Glass shelf, Mirrored back
  • SizeH 97 cm (38 in) x W 46 cm (18 in) x D 45 cm (18 in)

This early 20th-century shop display cabinet belongs to the Art Deco period and stands upright with a rectangular profile. The construction comprises an ebonised mahogany frame enclosing transparent glass panels on three sides, a mirrored rear door panel, and an internal glass shelf supported on brass clips above a dark fabric-lined base. Surface scratches mark the top glass panel from its prior use on a jewellers or watchmakers counter, and a period brass turn latch secures the back door. The dark enclosure rises from a solid rectangular plinth base, measuring 97 cm high, 46 cm wide, and 45 cm deep. In a modern interior, this compact case functions effectively as a sideboard top display for showcasing personal collections, jewellery, or small curiosities. The mirrored backing and glass surfaces reflect light and contents, while the enclosed lower compartment establishes a stable foundation for tabletop placement in a living room, study, or hallway.

FAQs

Countertop display cabinets from the 1920s were designed for retail environments, such as jewellers and tobacconists, to securely present high-value merchandise. Characterised by ebonised wooden frames, clear glazing, and often mirrored backs, these pieces combined functional commercial security with early 20th-century aesthetic refinement.

These cabinets typically feature solid hardwood frames finished with dark ebonised stain or lacquer, joined with standard joinery techniques. Glazed panels are held within thin framework profiles, often accompanied by glass interior shelves and silvered mirror backs to maximise light reflection.

Authentic examples display specific wear patterns around opening doors or access hatches, hand-cut glass edges, and period-appropriate hardware like brass latches or small locks. Original ebonised finishes often show natural micro-crazing or softening of the dark tone along high-touch corners.

A countertop vitrine functions effectively positioned on a sideboard, console table, or desk to curate small personal collections, ceramics, or specimen objects. The transparent glazed structure allows light pass-through while adding structural verticality to a surface arrangement.

Dust the ebonised frame regularly using a dry, lint-free microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh chemical sprays that can strip historic finishes. Glass panels should be cleaned using a mild cleaner applied directly to a cloth rather than sprayed, preventing moisture from seeping under the wooden retaining beads.
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