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Early 20th Century Mahogany Office Cabinet
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Early 20th Century Mahogany Office Cabinet

1900 - 1920
Description

An early 20th-century mahogany office cabinet, likely used within a legal practice or institutional setting.

The cabinet is constructed in solid mahogany and stands on shaped bracket feet, fitted with four panelled doors arranged in two tiers. Each door retains its deep red glass panels, reverse-painted and gilt with the wording “Farrer and Co – Barristers – Solicitors”, suggesting the cabinet was either purpose-made for, or later adapted to, a named legal firm.

This office cabinet has a restrained architectural form, enhanced by the dentil-style cornice detail, a subtle but decorative touch that lifts the overall piece without overpowering it.

Originally intended for use in an office, chambers, or institutional environment rather than a retail setting, the cabinet today lends itself beautifully as statement storage in a study, library, office, or characterful interior.

We believe that the hand painted writing has been retouched over the years, or added later on.

H: 87 W: 92 D: 31 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
Declaration

D and A Binder Ltd has dated this Mahogany Solicitor Office Cabinet to the 1920s.

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SA1200495
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An early 20th-century mahogany office cabinet, likely used within a legal practice or institutional setting.
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The cabinet is constructed in solid mahogany and stands on shaped bracket feet, fitted with four panelled doors arranged in two tiers.
D and A Binder Ltd

Each door retains its deep red glass panels, reverse-painted and gilt with the wording “Farrer and Co – Barristers – Solicitors”, suggesting the cabinet was either purpose-made for, or later adapted to, a named legal firm.

fig 1. An early 20th-century mahogany office cabinet featuring four maroon panels with gold hand-lettering reading Farrer and Co Barristers Solicitors.
fig 1. Early 20th Century Mahogany Office Cabinet

This office cabinet has a restrained architectural form, enhanced by the dentil-style cornice detail, a subtle but decorative touch that lifts the overall piece without overpowering it.

Originally intended for use in an office, chambers, or institutional environment rather than a retail setting, the cabinet today lends itself beautifully as statement storage in a study, library, office, or characterful interior.

We believe that the hand painted writing has been retouched over the years, or added later on.

H: 87 W: 92 D: 31 cm

Height
87cm (34.25")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
Date of Manufacture

D and A Binder Ltd has dated this Mahogany Solicitor Office Cabinet to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1200495
D and A Binder Ltd
D and A Binder Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2015
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Archive I An early 20th-century mahogany office cabinet featuring four maroon panels with gold hand-lettering reading Farrer and Co Barristers Solicitors.

Early 20th Century Mahogany Office Cabinet

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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 163
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An early 20th-century mahogany office cabinet featuring four maroon panels with gold hand-lettering reading Farrer and Co Barristers Solicitors.
Early 20th Century Mahogany Office Cabinet
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An early 20th-century mahogany office cabinet featuring four maroon panels with gold hand-lettering reading Farrer and Co Barristers Solicitors.
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During the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, professional institutions such as law firms, banks, and corporate practices commissioned specialized wooden furniture to store client records and legal deeds. These pieces often featured hand-painted or gold-leaf typography on door panels to identify the business or department.

Commercial cabinets from this era were primarily constructed using dense hardwoods such as mahogany or oak. Decorative door panels frequently incorporated painted wood, toughened glass, brass hardware, and hand-gilded lettering using gold leaf.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut joinery, solid timber backboards, period-correct brass fittings, and signs of natural wear around the base and handles. Gilded lettering usually demonstrates slight variations typical of hand-painted signwriting rather than modern printed stencils.

These cabinets function well as statement storage pieces in home offices, studies, or dining spaces. Combining dark timber and gilded typography with neutral walls and leather seating highlights the historical character of the piece.

Dust timber surfaces regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply natural beeswax polish along the grain to maintain the wood moisture. Avoid harsh solvents or abrasive cleansers over gilded lettering and painted panels to prevent wear to the historic paintwork.
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