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Description

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

2 of 2

(Awaiting brass slotted screws for handles)

Reference: 7013

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 Drapers Chest to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

84cm (33.07")

Width

213cm (83.86")

Depth

58cm (22.83")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA838625

Dealers Internal Reference

7013

Description

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

2 of 2

(Awaiting brass slotted screws for handles)

Reference: 7013

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 Drapers Chest to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

84cm (33.07")

Width

213cm (83.86")

Depth

58cm (22.83")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA838625

Dealers Internal Ref

7013

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Arcadia Antiques

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A low, black-painted drapers chest of drawers featuring four wide drawers with brass drop handles and short bracket feet.

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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

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectChest of Drawers
Period1900 - 1920
StyleIndustrial
MaterialPine, Hardwood, Brass
ColourBlack
MotifsWide shallow drawers, Brass drop handles, Short block feet
SizeH 84 cm (33 in) x W 213 cm (84 in) x D 58 cm (23 in)

FAQs

Drapers chests and haberdashery counters originated in retail trade environments during the 19th and early 20th centuries, designed specifically for merchants to store and display textiles, ribbons, and garments.

These commercial cabinets are typically constructed from dense hardwoods like pine, oak, or mahogany, featuring durable joinery, wide shallow drawers for fabric storage, and robust brass hardware.

Authentic pieces feature period-appropriate dovetail joints, utilitarian brass handles, signs of commercial wear on internal surfaces, and solid timber construction without modern laminates.

Due to their low profile and expansive surface area, these cabinets function effectively as sideboards in dining spaces, media consoles in living areas, or statement storage units in hallways.

Maintain the finish by dusting with a dry microfibre cloth, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent colour fading, and keeping the timber away from extreme temperature fluctuations.