Antique English Art Deco Burr Walnut Two Door Tallboy Compactum Chest of Drawers (Circa 1930)

Summary:
• Item: Tallboy
• Circa: 1930
• Period: Art Deco
• Provenance: England, UK
• Wood: Burr Walnut
• Rectangular shaped design
• Stunning burr walnut veneers
• Internal shelf
• Original hexagonal shaped metal handles
• Original working internal door latches & locks
• 2 Cupboard doors
• 4 ash lined dovetailed drawers
• Original backboards
• Original recessed plinth
• Single piece item
• Original polish & patination
• Completely original
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14 days UK returns policy

Description:
Here is a fine quality antique English Art Deco burr walnut two-door single-piece tallboy, circa 1930, boasting stunning mirror matched veneers, in excellent original condition. Comprising of an elegant Art Deco double moulded frame, incorporating a rectangular shape, the 2-door tallboy boasts an exterior of stunning mirror matched burr walnut veneers to the front and figured walnut to the sides and top. The top drawer incorporates the original working brass lever lock (with key). There are two cupboard doors below. The left-hand door retains its original sliding bolts, top and bottom, to secure the door when closed. The right-hand door retains its original working brass lever lock (with working key). Inside, the tallboy features a removable internal shelf. Further below, are a bank of three ash-lined dovetailed drawers, each of which retains the original hexagonal shaped metal handles and quarter beading (a sign of quality). The doors and drawers boast their original metal “bar shaped” handles. The tallboy sits on its original recessed plinth and retains the original backboards.

This is a single piece wardrobe and because of its narrow width, it is ideal for compact rooms, as it consumes very little space.

The item would be at home in any traditional or contemporary setting and consumes very little space. This piece boasts classic Art Deco styling in the overall design of the curved moulded frame, corners, clean lines to the tops, the handles and the plinth.

This wardrobe features a mellow walnut colour. It has a lovely colour and patination; this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received.

Dimensions:
Height = 125cm or 49¼” or 4ft 1¼”
Width = 77cm or 30⅜” or 2ft 6⅜”
Depth = 49cm or 19¼” or 1ft 7¼”

Condition Report:
This tallboy is in excellent original condition. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges and inside frame, but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The tallboy retains all its original door fittings and metal handles. All lever locks are original and are in working condition and come with a key. The doors retain the original internal door latches and metal handles, all of which are in good working condition. The doors close flush to the frame. The drawers feature quality dovetail construction, quarter beading (a sign of quality) and also close flush to the frame. The tallboy retains its original backboards and it stands on its original recessed plinth. This item is solid in joint and ready to use.

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Ref: Chest of Drawers 65