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Arts & Crafts Walnut Dressing Chest by Shapland & Petter
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Arts & Crafts Walnut Dressing Chest by Shapland & Petter

19th century
For Sale by The Old Cinema
Description

A finely made antique walnut vanity chest by Shapland & Petter, displaying the restrained ornament and careful craftsmanship associated with the Arts and Crafts movement. The upper section centres on a tall rectangular mirror within a moulded frame, flanked by shaped supports and pierced floral motifs, with a small central drawer beneath.

Physical Dimensions
Height
171cm (67.32")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

The Old Cinema has dated this Arts Crafts Dressing Chest to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1237500
Dealers Internal Reference
49878
Description
A finely made antique walnut vanity chest by Shapland & Petter, displaying the restrained ornament and careful craftsmanship associated with the Arts and Crafts movement.
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The upper section centres on a tall rectangular mirror within a moulded frame, flanked by shaped supports and pierced floral motifs, with a small central drawer beneath.
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Height
171cm (67.32")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

The Old Cinema has dated this Arts Crafts Dressing Chest to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1237500
Dealers Internal Ref
49878
The Old Cinema
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An Arts and Crafts walnut dressing chest featuring two short over two long drawers, a mirror superstructure, and decorative pierced cut-outs.
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Archive I An Arts and Crafts walnut dressing chest featuring two short over two long drawers, a mirror superstructure, and decorative pierced cut-outs.

Arts & Crafts Walnut Dressing Chest by Shapland & Petter

Archive II An Arts and Crafts walnut dressing chest featuring two short over two long drawers, a mirror superstructure, and decorative pierced cut-outs. View II
Archive III An Arts and Crafts walnut dressing chest featuring two short over two long drawers, a mirror superstructure, and decorative pierced cut-outs. View III
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An Arts and Crafts walnut dressing chest featuring two short over two long drawers, a mirror superstructure, and decorative pierced cut-outs.
Arts & Crafts Walnut Dressing Chest by Shapland & Petter
Ref: SA1237500
An Arts and Crafts walnut dressing chest featuring two short over two long drawers, a mirror superstructure, and decorative pierced cut-outs.
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  • ObjectDressing Tables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleArts & Crafts
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsPierced cut-outs, swivel mirror, brass backplate handles
  • SizeH 171 cm (67 in) x W 107 cm (42 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

FAQs

Originating in late 19th-century Britain, Arts and Crafts furniture emphasises honest craftsmanship, natural timber grains, and functional form, departing from excessive Victorian ornamentation.

These pieces typically feature solid timbers such as oak, walnut, or mahogany, constructed using hand-cut dovetail joints, exposed joinery, and pressed or hand-hammered brass hardware.

Authentic pieces often exhibit maker stamps or registered design numbers, fine timber joinery, original patinated metalwork, and subtle decorative elements like stylised organic cut-outs or marquetry.

Position the chest as a focal feature in a bedroom or dressing room, pairing the rich walnut timber with contemporary neutral wall shades, simple modern lighting, and minimalist decorative ceramics.

Keep timber furniture clear of direct heat sources and sunlight, dust regularly with a soft microfibre cloth, and apply a natural beeswax polish sparingly to protect the original finish.
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