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Early 20th C Drapers Chest of Drawers
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for sale €4,674     $5,074
£3,995
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Early 20th C Drapers Chest of Drawers

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Arcadia Antiques
Description

Wonderful early 20th C drapers chest of drawers. Ebonised finish. 1920.

Two available.

(Awaiting brass slotted screws for handles)

Reference: 7012

Dimensions

84 inches (213 cms) Wide

23 inches (58 cms) Deep

33 inches (84 cms) High

Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Antique Black Drapers Chest to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
213cm (83.86")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA838624
Dealers Internal Reference
7012
Description
Wonderful early 20th C drapers chest of drawers. Ebonised finish. 1920.

Two available.

(Awaiting brass slotted screws for handles)

Reference: 7012

Dimensions

84 inches (213 cms) Wide

23 inches (58 cms) Deep

33 inches (84 cms) High

Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Antique Black Drapers Chest to the 1920s.

Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
213cm (83.86")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA838624
Dealers Internal Ref
7012
Arcadia Antiques
Arcadia Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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Archive I A wide, low black painted antique drapers chest of drawers featuring four large drawers with brass handles.

Early 20th C Drapers Chest of Drawers

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Arcadia Antiques

Arcadia Antiques
Telephone 07768 666 833 or 01926 611923
Location
Westfields Farm
Fosse Way
Radford Semele
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV31 1XL
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/arcadia
Verified Since Jun 2009
Items For Sale 699
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Arcadia Antiques
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Location: Westfields Farm, Fosse Way, Radford Semele, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 1XL,
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A wide, low black painted antique drapers chest of drawers featuring four large drawers with brass handles.
Early 20th C Drapers Chest of Drawers
Ref: SA838624
A wide, low black painted antique drapers chest of drawers featuring four large drawers with brass handles.
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  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleIndustrial / Commercial
  • MaterialPainted Wood, Brass
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsDeep utility drawers, Brass drop handles, Moulded top edge, Short tapered feet
  • SizeH 84 cm (33 in) x W 213 cm (84 in) x D 58 cm (23 in)

An early 20th century drapers chest of drawers from 1920 follows an industrial and commercial style, built from painted wood with an ebonised finish in black. The wide, low storage unit contains four deep utility drawers fitted with brass drop handles, a moulded top edge, and short tapered feet. The piece measures 84 cm high, 213 cm wide, and 58 cm deep. Positioned in a gentleman's library or a large bedroom, the low chest provides functional surface space while offering substantial storage capacity within its four wide drawers. The clean lines and practical design suit traditional interiors as well as contemporary commercial-inspired living spaces requiring heavy-duty drawer storage.

FAQs

A drapers chest is a low, wide storage cabinet originally created for haberdasheries and drapery shops in the 19th and early 20th centuries to hold fabric bolts, textiles, and shop fittings.

These utility pieces were built using durable hard timber or pine frameworks, featuring heavy-gauge brass handles, reinforced corner joinery, and deep wooden drawer boxes intended for daily commercial use.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand or early machine dovetailed joints, genuine historical drawer dimensions designed for trade, aged backplates or cast handles, and natural surface wear consistent with commercial utility.

Because of its long profile and deep storage capacity, a drapers chest functions effectively as a living room media console, hallway storage unit, or low bedroom sideboard.

Dust surfaces regularly with a soft cloth, avoid placing the item near direct heat sources or in areas of extreme humidity, and apply specialised wax polish to preserve the finish.
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