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1920s Mahogany Drapers Counter
For sale by D and A Binder Ltd
for sale €3,229     $3,505
£2,760
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1920s Mahogany Drapers Counter

1900 - 1920
Description

We have this beautiful mahogany 1920s Drapers counter that is truly rare. Nicely staggered drawers with brass handles. All toughened glass. Purchased from a vintage drapers shop in Edinburgh.

Internal drawer dimensions H: 15 W:34 D: 33 to 53 cm

Date of Manufacture

D and A Binder Ltd has dated this Mahogany Drapers Shop Counter to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
123cm (48.43")
Depth
62cm (24.41")
Reference Numbers
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SA971932
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Description
We have this beautiful mahogany 1920s Drapers counter that is truly rare. Nicely staggered drawers with brass handles. All toughened glass. Purchased from a vintage drapers shop in Edinburgh.

Internal drawer dimensions H: 15 W:34 D: 33 to 53 cm

Date of Manufacture

D and A Binder Ltd has dated this Mahogany Drapers Shop Counter to the 1920s.

Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
123cm (48.43")
Depth
62cm (24.41")
Reference Numbers
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SA971932
D and A Binder Ltd
D and A Binder Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2015
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1920s Mahogany Drapers Counter

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D and A Binder Ltd

D and A Binder Ltd
Telephone 020 7609 6300 or 07944 356 180
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101 Holloway Road
London
N7 8LT
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/danda
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D and A Binder Ltd
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A 1920s mahogany drapers shop counter featuring twelve drawers with brass cup handles and a glass top panel.
1920s MAHOGANY DRAPERS COUNTER
Ref: SA971932
A 1920s mahogany drapers shop counter featuring twelve drawers with brass cup handles and a glass top panel.
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  • ObjectShop Counters
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • Style1920s Commercial
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBrass cup handles, Glass inset top, Twelve-drawer configuration, Short turned legs
  • SizeH 91 cm (36 in) x W 123 cm (48 in) x D 62 cm (24 in)

This 1920s commercial drapers counter is a functional shop display unit from the 1920 period. The piece uses solid mahogany timber with a rich warm brown finish and a glass inset top panel, supported by short turned feet at the base. Twelve graduated drawers occupy the front elevation, accented uniformly with polished brass cup handles. The dimensions measure 91 cm high, 123 cm wide, and 62 cm deep. Within a modern domestic setting, the counter functions effectively as a central island within a dressing room, a practical storage console in a hallway, or a statement display cabinet in a study. The transparent top surface permits the presentation of collections, while the multi-drawer configuration provides practical compartmented organisation for accessories, documents, or household items.

FAQs

A drapers counter is a commercial piece of shop furniture originally used in textile and haberdashery stores during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries to store and display fabrics, ribbons, and tailoring supplies.

These fittings were commonly constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany or oak, featuring polished brass cup handles and durable glazed display surfaces to withstand daily retail use.

Authentic commercial counters feature natural age-related patina on brass hardware, solid timber drawer bases, traditional dovetail joinery, and functional glass top display panels.

A vintage shop counter serves effectively as a kitchen island, large sideboard, or hallway console, providing structured drawer storage alongside a glass display surface for contemporary homes.

Maintain the timber by regularly applying natural beeswax along the grain, cleaning glass panels with a non-abrasive solution, and buffing brass hardware with a dry microfiber cloth.
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