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1920s Haberdashers Cabinet / Counter
Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd
for sale €1,152     $1,251
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1920s Haberdashers Cabinet / Counter

1900 - 1920
Description

A very clean example of a 1920/30s oak haberdashery shop counter .

Comprising of a multi-tiered staggered bank of open-fronted display drawers under a glass top and sides .

Originally manufactured for retail display and organization of small sewing or drapery items.

This was salvaged directly from an d fishing shop in the south coast of England where it was used to keep tackle , line , floats , feathers etc .

English: 1920s

Approx measurements:

Length : 150cm

Height : 90cm

Depth : 60cm

UK delivery £100 please message for international shipping quote

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Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd has dated this Oak Haberdashery Shop Cabinet to the 1920s.

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Description
A very clean example of a 1920/30s oak haberdashery shop counter .
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Comprising of a multi-tiered staggered bank of open-fronted display drawers under a glass top and sides.
Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd

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Originally manufactured for retail display and organization of small sewing or drapery items.

fig 1. A 1920s oak haberdashery cabinet featuring sixteen drawers arranged in a four-by-four grid with dark metal cup handles.
fig 1. 1920s Haberdashers Cabinet / Counter

This was salvaged directly from an d fishing shop in the south coast of England where it was used to keep tackle , line , floats , feathers etc .

English: 1920s

Approx measurements:

Length : 150cm

Height : 90cm

Depth : 60cm

UK delivery £100 please message for international shipping quote

Date of Manufacture

Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd has dated this Oak Haberdashery Shop Cabinet to the 1920s.

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Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd
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A 1920s oak haberdashery cabinet featuring sixteen drawers arranged in a four-by-four grid with dark metal cup handles.
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Archive I A 1920s oak haberdashery cabinet featuring sixteen drawers arranged in a four-by-four grid with dark metal cup handles.

1920s Haberdashers Cabinet / Counter

Archive II A 1920s oak haberdashery cabinet featuring sixteen drawers arranged in a four-by-four grid with dark metal cup handles. View II
Archive III A 1920s oak haberdashery cabinet featuring sixteen drawers arranged in a four-by-four grid with dark metal cup handles. View III
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Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd
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Keyhaven
Lymington
Hampshire
United Kingdom

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A 1920s oak haberdashery cabinet featuring sixteen drawers arranged in a four-by-four grid with dark metal cup handles.
1920s haberdashers cabinet / counter
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A 1920s oak haberdashery cabinet featuring sixteen drawers arranged in a four-by-four grid with dark metal cup handles.
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A haberdashery cabinet is a specialized piece of commercial storage furniture initially used in retail shops during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Designed with numerous small drawers or glass-fronted trays, these units were crafted to neatly organize and present small items such as buttons, threads, ribbons, and textiles.

1920s commercial shop fittings were typically constructed using solid hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or pine for the main framework. Metal components, including cast iron or pressed brass cup handles and label holders, were standard hardware fixtures added for functionality and durability.

Authentic pieces generally display period-specific construction details such as hand-cut dovetail joints, uniform wear on drawer runners, and natural oxidisation on original metal hardware. Original retail cabinets often retain maker marks or stamped numbers on individual drawers and show historic surface marks consistent with commercial use.

A haberdashery bank of drawers serves as functional storage in modern hallways, living rooms, or home offices for sorting administrative papers, art supplies, or tableware. Its utilitarian structure adds historic character and structured storage when paired with modern artwork or clean-lined decor.

Regular dusting with a dry microfiber cloth and an occasional application of clear beeswax polish will maintain the wood finish and prevent drying. Keep the cabinet away from direct heat sources and excessive moisture to prevent warping of the timber drawers and corrosion of metal hardware.
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