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1903 Shapland & Petter English Oak Buffet

1903 Shapland & Petter English Oak Buffet

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1903 Shapland & Petter English Oak Buffet

About the Item

The English Arts and Crafts movement (circa 1880–1910) was born out of defiance—an answer to the rise of mass production and the loss of true craftsmanship. In a time when factories were beginning to churn out cheaply made furniture, artisans fought back, determined to prove that beauty and quality could not be sacrificed in the name of convenience. This 1903 buffet, crafted by the renowned Shapland & Petter of Barnstaple, England, is a masterpiece of that philosophy. Made entirely of solid European oak, it was built not just to serve a purpose but to be a statement of artistry. Every detail, from the hand-carved botanical motifs to the original brass hardware, reflects a time when furniture was meant to last for generations, a stark contrast to today’s disposable designs. Shapland & Petter was one of the finest cabinetmakers of the Arts and Crafts era, known for their registered, legally protected designs—including this one, marked with British Registered Design number RD 333888. This stamp, placed on multiple points of the piece, confirms that this was not just any furniture—it was a design so distinct and valuable that it required legal protection to prevent imitation. But even the finest craftsmen could not escape the tide of industrialization. Shapland & Petter, despite decades of producing some of England’s most exquisite furniture, eventually succumbed to the very forces they resisted. In 1932, they closed their doors, unable to compete with the efficiency of mass production. What was once a thriving workshop of skilled artisans was lost to machines, marking the end of an era. Yet, the marks of those craftsmen remain—hidden in small, scrolling letters, measurements, and notes, quietly written inside panels and along drawer edges. Each number and marking tells a story of a craftsman at work, carefully measuring, planning, and shaping each part of the piece by hand. These details, though never meant to be seen, serve as a reminder that furniture like this wasn’t just made—it was created with thought and intention in every stroke of the chisel, every fitted joint, every carved detail. This buffet has traveled across the country to find its next home, carrying with it over a century of history. Its craftsmanship will never be replicated, its details never quite recreated. This is more than furniture; it is a relic of the last great age of handcrafted design, standing in quiet defiance of an era that chose speed over skill. Now available to the next caretaker of its story. 61w x 22.5d x 90h

Creator:
Shapland & Petter (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 90 in (228.6 cm)Width: 61 in (154.94 cm)Depth: 22.5 in (57.15 cm)
Style:
Arts and Crafts (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Oak
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
1900-1909
Date of Manufacture:
1903
Condition:
Seller Location:
Unionville, TN
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU10211244236962

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