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1920s Mahogany Shop Serving Counter
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1920s Mahogany Shop Serving Counter

1900 - 1920
Sold 23 October 2026 · D and A Binder Ltd
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Description

This is a beautiful and rare serving piece from the 1920s in its original condition. Made entirely of solid mahogany, it features detailed carvings and glass shelves at the front and sides. Pull-out trays at the back and side pull-out doors open, along with a cupboard and drawers for additional storage at the rear. The counter has its original brass handles and locks on all the doors.

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
105cm (41.34")
Width
180cm (70.87")
Depth
74cm (29.13")
Reference Numbers
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SA1114961
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Description
This is a beautiful and rare serving piece from the 1920s in its original condition.
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Made entirely of solid mahogany, it features detailed carvings and glass shelves at the front and sides.
D and A Binder Ltd

Pull-out trays at the back and side pull-out doors open, along with a cupboard and drawers for additional storage at the rear. The counter has its original brass handles and locks on all the doors.

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
105cm (41.34")
Width
180cm (70.87")
Depth
74cm (29.13")
Reference Numbers
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SA1114961
D and A Binder Ltd
D and A Binder Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2015
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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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A large 1920s dark mahogany shop serving counter featuring glass front and side panels with brass door fittings.
1920s Mahogany Shop Serving Counter
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A large 1920s dark mahogany shop serving counter featuring glass front and side panels with brass door fittings.
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  • ObjectDisplay Cabinets
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • Style1920s Commercial
  • MaterialMahogany, Glass, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsGlazed panels, brass catches, frame and panel construction, glass counter top
  • SizeH 105 cm (41 in) x W 180 cm (71 in) x D 74 cm (29 in)

This 1920s commercial mahogany shop serving counter exemplifies the practical utility of its period, constructed with frame and panel elements in a dark brown finish. The upper surface consists of a glazed glass counter top enclosed within a sturdy wooden frame, while large glazed panels to the front and sides provide full visibility into the interior. Two central glazed doors are fitted with small brass catches and locks, flanked by bevelled mouldings that run horizontally along the heavy stepped base. The solid dark mahogany timber shows visible grain patterns across the structural sections. Measuring 105 cm high, 180 cm wide and 74 cm deep, this large piece is suitable for a spacious hallway, a grand home library or a generous living area as a statement display cabinet. It functions practically to house collections of books, glassware or curiosities behind its secure glass barriers while offering a durable flat top surface for decorative objects.

FAQs

Early 20th-century shop serving counters were designed for retail environments to showcase goods securely while providing a functional surface for customer transactions. Typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany or oak with extensive glass glazing, these pieces feature rear access doors and internal display structures to highlight merchandise.

These counters were predominantly framed in solid mahogany, oak, or pitch pine, fitted with heavy plate glass panels to withstand daily commercial use. Internal fittings often included brass support brackets, mirrored back panels, and adjustable timber or glass shelves.

Authentic period pieces display genuine historic wear on the timber framework and brass fittings, alongside traditional joinery methods such as hand-cut mortise and tenon joints. Original maker brass plates, sliding brass door tracks, and minor imperfections in early float glass are also strong indicators of authenticity.

A glazed shop counter makes a functional kitchen island, room divider, or display cabinet in a contemporary living space. Placed centrally or along an accent wall, it provides visible storage for ceramics, glassware, or curated collections without visually enclosing the room.

Clean glass panels using a non-abrasive cleaner applied directly to a microfibre cloth rather than sprayed onto the timber frame. Polished wood surfaces should be dusted regularly with a soft cloth and conditioned using natural beeswax polish to protect the finish.
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