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Highly Unusual Birds Eye Maple Art Deco Dressing Table
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Highly Unusual Birds Eye Maple Art Deco Dressing Table

1920 - 1940
Description

A highly unusual and exceptionally impressive Art Deco dressing table, veneered throughout in beautifully figured bird’s-eye maple, displaying the distinctive grain and lustrous character for which this timber is so highly prized.

The dressing table features four mahogany-lined drawers, each fitted with original-style typical Art Deco handles, providing both practicality and an authentic period aesthetic.

The whole is raised upon an elegant rosewood plinth, incorporating shaped ends and a useful carved shelf, creating a striking contrast against the richly figured maple.

The focal point of this magnificent piece is undoubtedly the large circular mirror, which gives the dressing table its unmistakable Art Deco character and considerable visual presence.

A rare and highly decorative piece of Art Deco furniture, combining superb figured timbers, elegant design and excellent proportions. A truly impressive statement piece.

Size:

Height 53" (135cm)

Width 56" (142cm)

Depth 19" (48cm)

Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Birds Eye Maple Dressing Table to the 1930s.

Independent Date Check ID 09653764
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques Date1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 85-100 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1930s:
Frameless round mirror held by metal edge clips: design detail that fixes the date.
Fine crazing across the maple veneer surface: natural aging of the clear finish.
Dark oxidised spotting along the lower mirror border: undisturbed old silvering.
Shaped solid wooden bar handles on curved drawer fronts.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
135cm (53.15")
Width
142cm (55.91")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1236252
Dealers Internal Reference
PP122-12
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Description
A highly unusual and exceptionally impressive Art Deco dressing table, veneered throughout in beautifully figured bird’s-eye maple, displaying the distinctive grain and lustrous character for which this timber is so highly prized.
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The dressing table features four mahogany-lined drawers, each fitted with original-style typical Art Deco handles, providing both practicality and an authentic period aesthetic.
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fig 1. An asymmetric Art Deco dressing table featuring warm birds eye maple veneer, a large circular mirror, a four-drawer stack on the left, and tiered open shelving on the right.
fig 1. Highly Unusual Birds Eye Maple Art Deco Dressing Table

The whole is raised upon an elegant rosewood plinth, incorporating shaped ends and a useful carved shelf, creating a striking contrast against the richly figured maple.

The focal point of this magnificent piece is undoubtedly the large circular mirror, which gives the dressing table its unmistakable Art Deco character and considerable visual presence.

fig 2. An asymmetric Art Deco dressing table featuring warm birds eye maple veneer, a large circular mirror, a four-drawer stack on the left, and tiered open shelving on the right.
fig 2. Highly Unusual Birds Eye Maple Art Deco Dressing Table

A rare and highly decorative piece of Art Deco furniture, combining superb figured timbers, elegant design and excellent proportions. A truly impressive statement piece.

Size:

Height 53" (135cm)

Width 56" (142cm)

Depth 19" (48cm)

Date of Manufacture

Philip Hunt Antiques has dated this Birds Eye Maple Dressing Table to the 1930s.

Independent Date Report ID 09653764
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques dating1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 85-100 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1930s:
Frameless round mirror held by metal edge clips: design detail that fixes the date.
Fine crazing across the maple veneer surface: natural aging of the clear finish.
Dark oxidised spotting along the lower mirror border: undisturbed old silvering.
Shaped solid wooden bar handles on curved drawer fronts.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
135cm (53.15")
Width
142cm (55.91")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1236252
Dealers Internal Ref
PP122-12
Philip Hunt Antiques
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Specializing in furniture spanning from the illustrious 18th century to the early 20th century,

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An asymmetric Art Deco dressing table featuring warm birds eye maple veneer, a large circular mirror, a four-drawer stack on the left, and tiered open shelving on the right.
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Archive I An asymmetric Art Deco dressing table featuring warm birds eye maple veneer, a large circular mirror, a four-drawer stack on the left, and tiered open shelving on the right.

Highly Unusual Birds Eye Maple Art Deco Dressing Table

Archive II An asymmetric Art Deco dressing table featuring warm birds eye maple veneer, a large circular mirror, a four-drawer stack on the left, and tiered open shelving on the right. View II
Archive III An asymmetric Art Deco dressing table featuring warm birds eye maple veneer, a large circular mirror, a four-drawer stack on the left, and tiered open shelving on the right. View III
Archive IV An asymmetric Art Deco dressing table featuring warm birds eye maple veneer, a large circular mirror, a four-drawer stack on the left, and tiered open shelving on the right. View IV
Archive V An asymmetric Art Deco dressing table featuring warm birds eye maple veneer, a large circular mirror, a four-drawer stack on the left, and tiered open shelving on the right. View V
Archive VI An asymmetric Art Deco dressing table featuring warm birds eye maple veneer, a large circular mirror, a four-drawer stack on the left, and tiered open shelving on the right. View VI
Archive VII An asymmetric Art Deco dressing table featuring warm birds eye maple veneer, a large circular mirror, a four-drawer stack on the left, and tiered open shelving on the right. View VII
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Sprowston
Norwich
United Kingdom

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An asymmetric Art Deco dressing table featuring warm birds eye maple veneer, a large circular mirror, a four-drawer stack on the left, and tiered open shelving on the right.
Highly Unusual Birds Eye Maple Art Deco Dressing Table
Ref: SA1236252
An asymmetric Art Deco dressing table featuring warm birds eye maple veneer, a large circular mirror, a four-drawer stack on the left, and tiered open shelving on the right.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDressing Tables
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialBirds eye maple veneer, Walnut, Glass
  • ColourWarm Amber
  • MotifsCircular mirror, Asymmetric silhouette, Birds eye veneer, Curved drawer fronts
  • SizeH 135 cm (53 in) x W 142 cm (56 in) x D 48 cm (19 in)

This unusual 1930 Art Deco dressing table is veneered in warm amber bird's-eye maple with rich walnut and a large circular glass mirror. The asymmetric silhouette incorporates a four-drawer stack on the left with horizontal wooden bar handles, curved drawer fronts, and a rosewood plinth base with tiered open shelving and a small side shelf on the right. The timber displays a highly figured grain pattern throughout, paired with dark wood trim along the base and edges. The overall dimensions measure 135 cm high, 142 cm wide, and 48 cm deep. Suitable as a statement dressing table or vanity in a bedroom, this piece provides surface space on the lower shelf alongside storage within the four mahogany-lined drawers. The combination of the large circular mirror and contrasting wood tones creates a functional furniture item suited to period interiors.

Art Deco dressing tables from the 1920s and 1930s typically feature geometric forms, bold curves, asymmetric silhouettes, and large integrated circular or oval mirrors.

Craftsmen frequently utilised figurative timber veneers such as birds eye maple, walnut, and rosewood, often paired with silvered mirror glass and solid timber or bakelite handles.

Authentic period pieces exhibit traditional construction techniques such as hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, original veneered backboard panels, and light foxing to the silvered mirror glass.

Position the piece as a focal point against a modern neutral wall, pairing it with low-profile lighting or plush upholstered seating to balance the warm timber tones.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality natural beeswax polish sparingly along the timber grain, avoiding silicone sprays and direct exposure to heat sources.
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