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Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1930s
Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1930s

Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1930s

Located in South Shields, GB

1930s Art Deco linen cabinet in walnut veneer with figured grain, shaped top and cabriole legs.

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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Linen Presses

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Wood, Walnut

Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1930s
Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1930s

Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1930s

Located in South Shields, GB

Art Deco walnut tallboy with figured veneer and shaped legs. Single top drawer. Double doors open to two internal drawers over shelving.

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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Linen Presses

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Wood, Walnut

Vintage Art Deco Style Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1940s
Vintage Art Deco Style Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1940s

Vintage Art Deco Style Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1940s

By Beithcraft

Located in South Shields, GB

Beithcraft tallboy in walnut veneer with bookmatched grain and shaped panel doors in an Art Deco style. Original drop handles and cabriole-style legs. Top with three fixed shelves; ...

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Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Linen Presses

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Wood, Walnut

Impressive Art Deco Geometric Walnut Linen Cupboard, c1930
Impressive Art Deco Geometric Walnut Linen Cupboard, c1930

Impressive Art Deco Geometric Walnut Linen Cupboard, c1930

Located in Devon, England

An exceptional original Art Deco linen cupboard featuring highly figured walnut veneer with striking macassar ebony accents.

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Linen Presses

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Stylish Blonde Birds Eye Maple Tallboy, Linen Press, English, c1930
Art Deco Stylish Blonde Birds Eye Maple Tallboy, Linen Press, English, c1930

Art Deco Stylish Blonde Birds Eye Maple Tallboy, Linen Press, English, c1930

Located in Devon, England

On first viewing this piece one can't not be impressed by the obvious quality and reduced size , made from solid oak for the carcass with a beautifully heavily figured blonde birds ...

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Linen Presses

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Art Deco Oak Tallboy Linen Cabinet, 1930s
Art Deco Oak Tallboy Linen Cabinet, 1930s

Art Deco Oak Tallboy Linen Cabinet, 1930s

$943

H 53.15 in W 42.92 in D 17.72 in

Art Deco Oak Tallboy Linen Cabinet, 1930s

Located in South Shields, GB

Compact 1930s oak gentleman’s wardrobe with carved roundel decoration, panelled doors and fitted interior. The layout includes open shelving, four internal drawers with original labe...

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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood, Oak

FINE ANTiQUE ART DECO WARING & GILLOW BURR WALNUT HOUSEKEEPERS LINEN CUPBOARD
FINE ANTiQUE ART DECO WARING & GILLOW BURR WALNUT HOUSEKEEPERS LINEN CUPBOARD

FINE ANTiQUE ART DECO WARING & GILLOW BURR WALNUT HOUSEKEEPERS LINEN CUPBOARD

By Waring & Gillow

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Art Deco Burr Walnut Waring & Gillow Housekeepers cupboard Please note the delivery ...

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20th Century English Art Deco Cabinets

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Walnut

Art Deco Stylish Walnut  Linen Press, Tallboy, English, c1930
Art Deco Stylish Walnut  Linen Press, Tallboy, English, c1930

Art Deco Stylish Walnut Linen Press, Tallboy, English, c1930

Located in Devon, England

A real treasure from the 1930s is this Art Deco tallboy . On first viewing this piece one can't not be impressed by the obvious quality and reduced size , made from solid oak for the...

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Swedish Biedermeier Glass Front Linen Press Book Case Cabinet Marquetry Black
Swedish Biedermeier Glass Front Linen Press Book Case Cabinet Marquetry Black

Swedish Biedermeier Glass Front Linen Press Book Case Cabinet Marquetry Black

Located in Lewes, England

Beautiful Swedish antique Biedermeier linen press bookcase cabinet in fabulous black patina finish with carved detailed on each side of the glazed doors. There is sumptuous carved ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Art Deco Cabinets

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Birch

Large Vintage Chinese Carved Chest, Camphorwood Linen Trunk, Art Deco, C.1930
Large Vintage Chinese Carved Chest, Camphorwood Linen Trunk, Art Deco, C.1930

Large Vintage Chinese Carved Chest, Camphorwood Linen Trunk, Art Deco, C.1930

$2,653Sale Price|20% Off

H 20.87 in W 42.92 in D 22.84 in

Large Vintage Chinese Carved Chest, Camphorwood Linen Trunk, Art Deco, C.1930

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a distinguished Chinese camphorwood linen trunk, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930. Beautifully adorned with leaf and foliate carvings, this generously sized blanke...

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Vintage 1930s Chinese Art Deco Blanket Chests

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Hardwood

Antique Art Deco Burr Maple Housekeepers Linen Cupboard Chest of Drawers Base
Antique Art Deco Burr Maple Housekeepers Linen Cupboard Chest of Drawers Base

Antique Art Deco Burr Maple Housekeepers Linen Cupboard Chest of Drawers Base

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Art Deco Burr Maple Housekeepers cupboard with a chest of drawers base. This is part of a suite, in total I have a side c...

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20th Century English Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Maple

1930s VINTAGE ENGLISH ART DECO BURR WALNUT COMPACT DOUBLE WARDROBE LINEN PRESS
1930s VINTAGE ENGLISH ART DECO BURR WALNUT COMPACT DOUBLE WARDROBE LINEN PRESS

1930s VINTAGE ENGLISH ART DECO BURR WALNUT COMPACT DOUBLE WARDROBE LINEN PRESS

Located in Pulborough, GB

Antiques of London A handsome British Art Deco cabinet with rich burr-walnut doors framed by lighter cross-banding and softly rounded corners.

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20th Century British Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

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Art Deco Linen Press Skyscraper Design
Art Deco Linen Press Skyscraper Design

Art Deco Linen Press Skyscraper Design

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H 46.86 in W 29.93 in D 19.3 in

Art Deco Linen Press Skyscraper Design

Located in London, GB

Art Deco linen press. Art Deco linen press in a stunning figured walnut with skyscraper front. Measures: 119 cm H 76 cm W 48.5 cm D British circa 1930.

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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Linen Presses

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Walnut

British Art Deco Linen Press in a Satin Birch
British Art Deco Linen Press in a Satin Birch

British Art Deco Linen Press in a Satin Birch

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H 42.13 in W 29.93 in D 18.12 in

British Art Deco Linen Press in a Satin Birch

Located in London, GB

Art Deco 3 drawer linen press with single shelved two door cupboard. Very pretty linen press in a blonde satin Birch finish. Measures: 107 cm H, 76 cm W, 46 cm D British, circa 1930.

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20th Century British Art Deco Linen Presses

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Birch

Art Deco Dresser/Linen Cupboard with Marquetry Doors and Two Drawers, 1930
Art Deco Dresser/Linen Cupboard with Marquetry Doors and Two Drawers, 1930

Art Deco Dresser/Linen Cupboard with Marquetry Doors and Two Drawers, 1930

Located in Halstead, GB

Art Deco dresser/linen cupboard with marquetry doors and two drawers 1930, would also work with a shaker-inspired decor Measures: Height 120 cms Width 75 cms Depth 50 cms Width...

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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Linen Presses

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Walnut

Art Deco Linen Cabinet Satin Birch and Walnut Veneered, English, Circa 1935
Art Deco Linen Cabinet Satin Birch and Walnut Veneered, English, Circa 1935

Art Deco Linen Cabinet Satin Birch and Walnut Veneered, English, Circa 1935

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

An Art Deco linen cabinet. Burr satin birch veneered on solid mahogany with figured walnut banding and handles.

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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Linen Presses

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Mahogany, Walnut

Art Deco Linen Cabinet Figured Walnut circa 1935
Art Deco Linen Cabinet Figured Walnut circa 1935

Art Deco Linen Cabinet Figured Walnut circa 1935

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H 45.28 in W 35.44 in D 20.87 in

Art Deco Linen Cabinet Figured Walnut circa 1935

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

An Art Deco Linen Cabinet produced by Frederick Restall Ltd in Birmingham.

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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Blanket Chests

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Walnut

Art Deco Linen Cabinet by Betty Joel, English, 1935
Art Deco Linen Cabinet by Betty Joel, English, 1935

Art Deco Linen Cabinet by Betty Joel, English, 1935

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H 77.17 in W 48.43 in D 20.48 in

Art Deco Linen Cabinet by Betty Joel, English, 1935

By Betty Joel

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

An Art Deco linen cabinet by Betty Joel. Upper adjustable shelved cabinet above with an assortment of drawers below.

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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Cabinets

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Walnut

An Art Deco Linen Press by Betty Joel
An Art Deco Linen Press by Betty Joel

An Art Deco Linen Press by Betty Joel

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H 58.27 in W 37.41 in D 18.12 in

An Art Deco Linen Press by Betty Joel

By Betty Joel

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

Art Deco Linen Cabinet by Betty Joel. Upper shelved cabinet above with an assortment of drawers below.

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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Linen Presses

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Macassar, Walnut

Vintage Mid Century Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1930s
Vintage Mid Century Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1930s

Vintage Mid Century Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1930s

Located in South Shields, GB

A vintage 1930s Art Deco linen cabinet / tallboy, featuring marquetry inlaid with walnut veneers There is a cupboard with a shelf and four drawers

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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

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Wood, Walnut

Art Deco Tallboy / Linen Cabinet
Art Deco Tallboy / Linen Cabinet

Art Deco Tallboy / Linen Cabinet

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H 50.79 in W 29.14 in D 19.3 in

Art Deco Tallboy / Linen Cabinet

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

An Art Deco burr walnut veneered Tallboy. Three lower drawers with upper cupboard compartment opening to reveal interior shelving. Burr walnut veneered with original metal handles.

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Linen Presses

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Walnut

Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1930s
Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1930s

Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1930s

Located in South Shields, GB

A striking 1930s Art Deco walnut tall linen cabinet, beautifully figured throughout with dramatic bookmatched burr veneer to the doors and drawer fronts.

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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Linen Presses

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Wood, Walnut

Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press
Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press

Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press

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H 46.07 in W 30.32 in D 20.08 in

Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press

Located in South Shields, GB

An impressive quality Art Deco burr walnut tallboy or housekeeper’s cupboard, circa 1930s Standing on Queen Anne style feet Featuring a cupboard to the top and three drawers The o...

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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Linen Presses

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Wood, Walnut

Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press
Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press

Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press

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H 55.91 in W 29.93 in D 17.72 in

Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press

Located in South Shields, GB

An impressive quality Art Deco burr walnut tallboy or housekeeper’s cupboard, circa 1930s There's a cupboard to the top and four drawers to the bottom The original key is present a...

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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Linen Presses

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Wood, Walnut

Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press
Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press

Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press

Located in South Shields, GB

An impressive quality Art Deco burr walnut tallboy or housekeeper’s cupboard, circa 1930s Standing on Queen Anne style feet Internally there's a shelf and four drawers with an ad...

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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Linen Presses

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Wood, Walnut

Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1930s
Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1930s

Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1930s

Located in South Shields, GB

A 1930s burr walnut tallboy with striking bookmatched veneers, contrasting walnut banding and cabriole legs. The interior is fitted with five sliding trays, providing practical s...

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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Linen Presses

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Wood, Walnut

Vintage Art Deco Style Walnut Tallboy Linen Cabinet, 1950s
Vintage Art Deco Style Walnut Tallboy Linen Cabinet, 1950s

Vintage Art Deco Style Walnut Tallboy Linen Cabinet, 1950s

Located in South Shields, GB

An Art Deco style vintage walnut tallboy or linen cabinet Featuring a cupboard with a shelf and two drawers The piece stands on Queen Anne style feet Internally there's a shelf and ...

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Vintage 1950s British Art Deco Linen Presses

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Wood, Walnut

Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1930s
Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1930s

Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1930s

Located in South Shields, GB

A well-proportioned 1930s British tallboy / linen cabinet, retailed by Lindsey Price Ltd, Hereford.

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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Linen Presses

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Wood, Walnut

British Art Deco Burr Walnut Tallboy Linen Cabinet, 1930s
British Art Deco Burr Walnut Tallboy Linen Cabinet, 1930s

British Art Deco Burr Walnut Tallboy Linen Cabinet, 1930s

Located in South Shields, GB

An impressive quality Art Deco burr walnut tallboy or housekeeper’s cupboard, circa 1930s Made by Bath Cabinet Makers There's a cupboard and three drawers

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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Linen Presses

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Wood, Walnut

Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1930s
Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1930s

Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1930s

Located in South Shields, GB

Compact walnut linen cabinet with a drawer over double doors. Inside are fixed shelves for practical storage. The drawer is dovetailed, and the handles are metal. Raised on cabriol...

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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Linen Presses

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Wood, Walnut

Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1930s
Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1930s

Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1930s

Located in South Shields, GB

A handsome English walnut tallboy dating to the late 1920s–1930s, showcasing beautifully book-matched walnut veneers across the cupboard doors and drawer fronts. The rich, warm grain...

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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Linen Presses

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Wood, Walnut

Vintage Art Deco Style Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1950s
Vintage Art Deco Style Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1950s

Vintage Art Deco Style Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1950s

Located in South Shields, GB

A quality Art Deco style burr walnut tallboy or housekeeper’s cupboard, circa 1950s There is a cupboard at the top and three drawers at the bottom.

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Vintage 1950s British Art Deco Linen Presses

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Wood, Walnut

Vintage Art Deco Style Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1950s
Vintage Art Deco Style Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1950s

Vintage Art Deco Style Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1950s

By Beithcraft

Located in South Shields, GB

An impressive quality Art Deco style mahogany tallboy or housekeeper’s cupboard, circa 1950s Made by Beithcraft Standing on Queen Anne style feet The inside the cupboard is a shel...

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Vintage 1950s British Art Deco Linen Presses

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Wood, Walnut

Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1930s
Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1930s

Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1930s

Located in South Shields, GB

An impressive quality Art Deco burr walnut compactum, circa 1930s There's drawer to the top and in the cupboard is a pull out hang rail and shelves The original key is present and ...

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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Linen Presses

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Wood, Walnut

Vintage Art Deco Style Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1950s
Vintage Art Deco Style Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1950s

Vintage Art Deco Style Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1950s

Located in South Shields, GB

A finely proportioned mid-20th-century English tallboy cabinet executed in figured burr walnut veneer, retaining a warm, even patina. The cabinet comprises a double-door upper cupbo...

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Vintage 1950s British Art Deco Linen Presses

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Wood, Walnut

Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1930s
Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1930s

Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1930s

Located in South Shields, GB

An impressive quality Art Deco burr walnut tallboy or housekeeper’s cupboard, circa 1930s In the manner of Waring and Gillow Standing on Queen Anne style feet The inside has th...

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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Linen Presses

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Wood, Walnut

Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1930s
Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1930s

Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1930s

Located in South Shields, GB

An impressive quality Art Deco burr walnut tallboy or housekeeper’s cupboard, circa 1930s In the manner of Waring and Gillow Standing on Queen Anne style feet The inside has th...

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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Linen Presses

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Wood, Walnut

Art Deco Linen Press
Art Deco Linen Press

Art Deco Linen Press

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H 48.43 in W 27.17 in D 20.08 in

Art Deco Linen Press

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

An Art Deco Linen Press. Upper cabinet opens to reveal three pull out mahogany drawers with two drawers to lower section.

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Linen Presses

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Macassar, Walnut

Vintage Mid Century Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press
Vintage Mid Century Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press

Vintage Mid Century Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press

Located in South Shields, GB

An Art Deco walnut tallboy or linen cabinet from the quality furniture makers Aw Lyn - circa 1930's Fitted out with shelves and a drawer

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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Linen Presses

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Wood, Walnut

Vintage Mid Century Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press
Vintage Mid Century Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press

Vintage Mid Century Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press

Located in South Shields, GB

An Art Deco walnut tallboy or linen cabinet from the quality furniture makers Vesper - circa 1940's Fitted out with four drawers Standing on Queen Ann style legs

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Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Linen Presses

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Wood, Walnut

Vintage Mid Century Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press
Vintage Mid Century Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press

Vintage Mid Century Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press

Located in South Shields, GB

An Art Deco walnut tallboy or linen cabinet - circa 1930's Fitted out with a shelf and a drawer The matching dressing table is listed for sale separately

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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Linen Presses

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Wood, Walnut

Vintage Art Deco Style Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1950s
Vintage Art Deco Style Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1950s

Vintage Art Deco Style Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1950s

Located in South Shields, GB

An impressive quality Art Deco style walnut tallboy or housekeeper’s cupboard, circa 1950s Standing on Queen Anne style feet The inside the cupboard are two selves, with three dra...

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Vintage 1950s British Art Deco Linen Presses

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Wood, Walnut

Vintage Mid Century Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1930s
Vintage Mid Century Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1930s

Vintage Mid Century Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1930s

Located in South Shields, GB

An impressive quality Art Deco walnut tallboy or housekeeper’s cupboard circa 1930s Standing on Queen Anne style feet Internally there's a shelf and three drawers

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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Linen Presses

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Wood, Walnut

French Art Deco Ebonised Linen Cupboard
French Art Deco Ebonised Linen Cupboard

French Art Deco Ebonised Linen Cupboard

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H 68.75 in W 44.75 in L 68.75 in

French Art Deco Ebonised Linen Cupboard

Located in Troy, MI

Tall French linen cupboard has a new ebonised finish and brass hardware, Circa 1930s. Top section has hinged doors with four internal shelves over two narrow felt-lined drawers. Bott...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Linen Presses

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Brass

Art Deco Burr Walnut Compact Linen Press Tallboy
Art Deco Burr Walnut Compact Linen Press Tallboy

Art Deco Burr Walnut Compact Linen Press Tallboy

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H 51.19 in W 29.93 in D 19.69 in

Art Deco Burr Walnut Compact Linen Press Tallboy

Located in Norwich, Norfolk

An excellent quality Art Deco burr and figured walnut compact linen press with two drawers below. Circa 1930. Showing striking grain in the veneered wood, the press has a step for...

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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Linen Presses

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Walnut

Art Deco Walnut Tallboy Linen Cupboard, circa 1930
Art Deco Walnut Tallboy Linen Cupboard, circa 1930

Art Deco Walnut Tallboy Linen Cupboard, circa 1930

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H 51.19 in W 33.47 in L 51.19 in

Art Deco Walnut Tallboy Linen Cupboard, circa 1930

Located in Devon, England

For your consideration is this extremely stylish English Art Deco Blonde heavily figured Walnut two-door, two drawer single-piece tallboy, circa 1930. Not only does this tallboy look...

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Linen Presses

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Walnut

Original Betty Joel Art Deco Australian Walnut Linen Press
Original Betty Joel Art Deco Australian Walnut Linen Press

Original Betty Joel Art Deco Australian Walnut Linen Press

By Betty Joel

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

An Art Deco Linen cupboard by Betty Joel. Australian walnut veneered on mahogany with satin birch interior. Upper cupboard section with shelved interior and lower three pull out draw...

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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Linen Presses

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Walnut

Art Deco Walnut Tall Boy Linen Cupboard, circa 1930
Art Deco Walnut Tall Boy Linen Cupboard, circa 1930

Art Deco Walnut Tall Boy Linen Cupboard, circa 1930

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H 42.52 in W 29.93 in D 17.72 in

Art Deco Walnut Tall Boy Linen Cupboard, circa 1930

Located in Devon, England

For your consideration is this English Art Deco walnut two-door, two-drawer single-piece tallboy, circa 1930 and in superb original condition. Not only does this tallboy look the par...

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Linen Presses

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Mahogany, Walnut

Art Deco Bachelors Cabinet by Harry & Lou Epstein
Art Deco Bachelors Cabinet by Harry & Lou Epstein

Art Deco Bachelors Cabinet by Harry & Lou Epstein

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H 50.4 in W 32.68 in D 20.08 in

Art Deco Bachelors Cabinet by Harry & Lou Epstein

By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

An Art Deco Bachelors cabinet. Burr walnut veneered. Original bakelite handles. Central cupboard opens to reveal clothes rail and tie rail with three upper right drawers with a lower...

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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Linen Presses

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Bakelite, Walnut

Edwardian Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1910s
Edwardian Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1910s

Edwardian Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1910s

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H 48.43 in W 31.11 in D 19.69 in

Edwardian Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1910s

Located in South Shields, GB

An impressive quality mahogany inlaid tallboy or housekeeper’s cupboard, circa 1910s Internally there's a shelf and three drawers to the outside The original key is present and t...

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Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Linen Presses

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Wood, Walnut

Art Deco Inlaid Rosewood Chiffonier Linen Press by Heal & Son, England
Art Deco Inlaid Rosewood Chiffonier Linen Press by Heal & Son, England

Art Deco Inlaid Rosewood Chiffonier Linen Press by Heal & Son, England

By Heal's

Located in Shippensburg, PA

This finely crafted Deco period chiffonier is an interesting intersection of angular simplicity against the rich materials with only light surface embellishment. The primary surfaces...

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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Linen Presses

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Oak, Rosewood

Art Deco Walnut Linen Press Chest Of Drawers Of Superb Quality 1930s
Art Deco Walnut Linen Press Chest Of Drawers Of Superb Quality 1930s

Art Deco Walnut Linen Press Chest Of Drawers Of Superb Quality 1930s

Located in Norwich, Norfolk

Art Deco figured walnut linen press/chest of drawers of superb quality.

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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Linen Presses

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Art Deco Walnut Gentleman’s Wardrobe with Drawer
Art Deco Walnut Gentleman’s Wardrobe with Drawer

Art Deco Walnut Gentleman’s Wardrobe with Drawer

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H 49.22 in W 32.68 in D 17.33 in

Art Deco Walnut Gentleman’s Wardrobe with Drawer

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

A beautifully figured Art Deco gentleman’s wardrobe, crafted in walnut and dating to the early 20th century. The piece showcases a striking bookmatched grain across the twin doors, c...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Linen Presses

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Walnut

Art Deco British Burr Walnut Dressing Chest, 1930s
Art Deco British Burr Walnut Dressing Chest, 1930s

Art Deco British Burr Walnut Dressing Chest, 1930s

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H 26.78 in W 46.46 in D 21.66 in

Art Deco British Burr Walnut Dressing Chest, 1930s

Located in South Shields, GB

An Art Deco walnut dressing chest - circa 1930's Featuring a triptych mirror and three drawers Height to the top of the mirror is 173cm The matching tallboy is listed for sale ...

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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Linen Presses

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Wood, Walnut

Art Deco British Burr Walnut Dressing Chest, 1930s
Art Deco British Burr Walnut Dressing Chest, 1930s

Art Deco British Burr Walnut Dressing Chest, 1930s

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H 27.96 in W 48.82 in D 22.84 in

Art Deco British Burr Walnut Dressing Chest, 1930s

Located in South Shields, GB

An Art Deco walnut dressing chest   - circa 1930's Featuring a large mirror to the middle There are five drawers in total and two cupboards Height to the top of the mirror is 158cm...

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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Linen Presses

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Wood, Walnut

Art Deco British Burr Walnut Dressing Chest, 1930s
Art Deco British Burr Walnut Dressing Chest, 1930s

Art Deco British Burr Walnut Dressing Chest, 1930s

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H 27.96 in W 48.82 in D 22.84 in

Art Deco British Burr Walnut Dressing Chest, 1930s

Located in South Shields, GB

An Art Deco walnut dressing chest   - circa 1930's Featuring a large mirror to the middle There are five drawers in total and two cupboards Height to the top of the mirror is 158cm...

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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Linen Presses

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Wood, Walnut

British Vintage Art Deco Birds Eye Maple Tallboy, 1930s
British Vintage Art Deco Birds Eye Maple Tallboy, 1930s

British Vintage Art Deco Birds Eye Maple Tallboy, 1930s

Located in South Shields, GB

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Art Deco Style British Burr Walnut Inlaid Dressing Chest, 1950s
Art Deco Style British Burr Walnut Inlaid Dressing Chest, 1950s

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Located in South Shields, GB

An Art Deco style walnut inlaid dressing chest - circa 1950's Featuring a triptych mirror and four drawers Height to the top of the mirror is 163cm

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Located in Swadlincote, GB

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Art Deco Oak Tallboy Linen Cabinet, 1930s
Art Deco Oak Tallboy Linen Cabinet, 1930s

Art Deco Oak Tallboy Linen Cabinet, 1930s

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Art Deco Oak Tallboy Linen Cabinet, 1930s

Located in South Shields, GB

A 1930s Art Deco oak tallboy with a cupboard top section over three drawers, raised on carved shaped feet. The upper cupboard opens to a shelved interior, with original brass drop ha...

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Art Deco Oak Tallboy Linen Cabinet, 1930s
Art Deco Oak Tallboy Linen Cabinet, 1930s

Art Deco Oak Tallboy Linen Cabinet, 1930s

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Art Deco Oak Tallboy Linen Cabinet, 1930s

Located in South Shields, GB

An impressive quality Art Deco oak tallboy or housekeeper’s cupboard, circa 1930s Standing on Queen Anne style feet The inside the cupboard are three drawers and a further three ...

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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

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Art Deco Oak Tallboy Linen Cabinet, 1930s
Art Deco Oak Tallboy Linen Cabinet, 1930s

Art Deco Oak Tallboy Linen Cabinet, 1930s

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Art Deco Oak Tallboy Linen Cabinet, 1930s

Located in South Shields, GB

An impressive quality Art Deco oak tallboy or housekeeper’s cupboard, circa 1930s Made by Harris Lebus for Utility Furniture. The inside the cupboard are shelves and a further thre...

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Art Deco Oak Tallboy Linen Cabinet, 1930s
Art Deco Oak Tallboy Linen Cabinet, 1930s

Art Deco Oak Tallboy Linen Cabinet, 1930s

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Art Deco Oak Tallboy Linen Cabinet, 1930s

Located in South Shields, GB

1930s Art Deco tallboy in figured oak with a serpentine front. The doors are finished in tiger oak veneer with a bold flowing grain and carved detail across the top. Raised on shap...

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British Art Deco Burr Walnut Linen Cabinet, 1930s
British Art Deco Burr Walnut Linen Cabinet, 1930s

British Art Deco Burr Walnut Linen Cabinet, 1930s

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British Art Deco Burr Walnut Linen Cabinet, 1930s

Located in South Shields, GB

An impressive quality 1930s Deco burr walnut linen cabinet Featuring a shelf and two drawers Very similar in style and quality to Waring and Gillow.

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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

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British Art Deco Burr Walnut Linen Cabinet, 1930s
British Art Deco Burr Walnut Linen Cabinet, 1930s

British Art Deco Burr Walnut Linen Cabinet, 1930s

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British Art Deco Burr Walnut Linen Cabinet, 1930s

Located in South Shields, GB

An impressive quality 1930s Deco dome topped burr walnut linen cabinet Featuring a shelf and internal drawers Very similar in style and quality to Waring and Gillow.

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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

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British Art Deco Burr Walnut Linen Cabinet, 1930s
British Art Deco Burr Walnut Linen Cabinet, 1930s

British Art Deco Burr Walnut Linen Cabinet, 1930s

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British Art Deco Burr Walnut Linen Cabinet, 1930s

Located in South Shields, GB

An impressive quality 1930s Deco dome topped burr walnut linen cabinet Featuring a shelf and internal drawers Very similar in style and quality to Waring and Gillow.

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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

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Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1930s
Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1930s

Vintage Art Deco Walnut Tallboy / Linen Cabinet Press, 1930s

Located in South Shields, GB

An impressive quality 1930s Art Deco two tier burr walnut linen cabinet with an ebonised plinth Featuring two cupboards with shelves and two external drawers Very similar in style an...

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Vintage Art Deco Walnut Linen Cabinet or Hall Cupboard, 1930s

Vintage Art Deco Walnut Linen Cabinet or Hall Cupboard, 1930s

Located in South Shields, GB

An Art Deco walnut linen cabinet / hall cupboard - circa 1930s Originally it would have had a rail or coat hooks and a shelf to the top - the other four shelves have been added at a...

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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Cupboards

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Antique Vintage Art Deco Burr Walnut Tallboy Linen Cabinet, 1930s
Antique Vintage Art Deco Burr Walnut Tallboy Linen Cabinet, 1930s

Antique Vintage Art Deco Burr Walnut Tallboy Linen Cabinet, 1930s

Located in South Shields, GB

An Art Deco walnut tallboy or linen cabinet, circa 1930's Featuring a cupboard with two shelves and three drawers, with solid brass handles The burr walnut veneers are in beautiful o...

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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Cupboards

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Art Deco Linen Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic art deco linen cabinet available at 1stDibs. Each art deco linen cabinet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and metal. There are 24 variations of the antique or vintage art deco linen cabinet you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer art deco linen cabinet, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An art deco linen cabinet, designed in the Art Deco, mid-century modern or modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made art deco linen cabinet has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Walnut Cabinet Works, Ernest Boiceau and Isabella Costantini are consistently popular.

How Much is a Art Deco Linen Cabinet?

The average selling price for an art deco linen cabinet at 1stDibs is $5,850, while they’re typically $1,293 on the low end and $40,000 for the highest priced.

A Close Look at Art-deco Furniture

Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.” 

ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs
  • Use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood
  • Metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes
  • Embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory

ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.

Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu.

The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)

Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture.

From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.

The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.