Bath Cabinet Makers Arts & Crafts Oak & Inlaid Sideboard Cabinet

An unusual Arts & Crafts quarter-sawn oak & marquetry bowfront sideboard cabinet by Bath Cabinet Makers. Dating to circa 1895 this beautiful side cabinet is of neat proportions and features a flared rectangular cornice above an inlaid panelled back flanked by leaded glass cabinets, the bowfront base with an ebonised strung central drawer and two cupboards to either side with geometric inlays in contrasting veneers highlighted by boxwood stringing. Raised on square tapering legs with a shaped undertier shelf and with impressed numbers to the rear.

In good condition with minor signs of age & use, with original brass ‘VR’ lever locks and a key, some bowing to the windows and fading including to the cupboards and legs but can be polished if preferred,

Bath Cabinet Makers were established in Bath in 1892 by brothers Charles & Henry Richter, they quickly acquired large scale commissions for complete interior decoration for hotels and stores hungry to acquire a new look to match the spirit of the turning century. The firm won five medals (including silvers to each of the Richter brothers and bronze to George Montague Elwood) in the 1900 Paris World Exhibition further consolidating their good reputation. By the early 20th century their furniture was on constant display in London stores like Maples and Harrods and they were supplying bedroom suites to Heal’s. Further commissions including making furniture for luxury liners and hotels including the state rooms of RMS Queen Mary, and Claridges Hotel. They had a showroom in London and also exhibited at the 1925 Paris International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts. In addition to their high quality Arts & Crafts furniture they are known for their Art Deco designs.

The overall dimensions at the largest points are approximately

Width - 54in (137cm)

Depth - 20 1/2in (52cm)

Height - 65in (165cm)

For more photos please please ask.

Ref: 0664

Delivery:

We can arrange to deliver this to most UK mainland destinations, please contact us with a postcode for a price.

When buying it is important appreciate antiques have long histories of daily use and as such, over time they gain minor scratches, marks, knocks, shrinkage splits, signs of old woodworm, lifts and losses to veneer, which combine with care and years of polishing to create an individual character and patina. We describe the main flaws and those that fall outside of this bracket but cannot describe each marks separately and therefore suggest you do take the time to request extra photos. We do offer a 14 day money back guarantee if you are unhappy with your purchase but cannot refund the return shipping cost. If you are not sure please do not buy without clarifying or take the view that the only way to have it as near to new as possible is to have it fully and comprehensively restored.

For delivery we use a small carrier experience in carrying antique furniture. Delivery is usually within 31 days and the carrier will make arrangements with you directly. We can provide contact details of other carriers if required.