Object Description
This is a fine quality antique English Art Deco tallboy, constructed from stunning figured mirror-matched walnut timbers, comprising a cupboard section and a bank of drawers below, circa 1930, in excellent original condition.
Summary:
• Item: Art Deco Tallboy
• Circa: 1930
• Period: Art Deco
• Provenance: England, UK
• Wood: Figured Walnut
• Rectangular design
• Circular floral carved door motif
• Stunning figured walnut veneers
• Internal shelf
• Original reeded bar-shaped handles
• Original working internal door latches
• 3 mahogany lined dovetailed drawers
• Original backboards
• Original plinth and bracket feet
• Single piece item
• Stunning colour & patination
• Completely original
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14-day UK returns policy
Description:
This is a fine quality antique English Art Deco tallboy, constructed from stunning figured mirror-matched walnut timbers, comprising a cupboard section and a bank of drawers below, circa 1930, in excellent original condition. Comprising of a curved frame, the Art Deco compactum boasts an exterior of stunning mirror-matched figured walnut. The two doors are decorated with a central circular floral carved motif and retain their original bar-shaped reeded handles. The left-hand door features its original sliding bolts, to secure the door when closed. Inside, the walnut tallboy features an internal shelf. Further below, at the bottom of the chest is a bank of three mahogany-lined dovetailed drawers, each of which retain the original Art Deco bar-shaped reeded handles. The Art Deco tallboy sits on its original moulded plinth and terminated on bracket feet. It also retains the original backboards. This is a single piece tallboy and because of its small size; it is ideal for compact rooms, as it consumes very little space.
The Art Deco tallboy would be at home in either a traditional or contemporary setting; consumes very little space and is extremely practical. This Art Deco chest 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 Art Deco tallboy boasts a rich warm walnut colour, having been cleaned and French polished by hand in our workshop; along with the years and care of cleaning it has received.
Dimensions:
Height = 131.5cm / 51¾” / 4ft 3¾”
External Width (Feet) = 77.6cm / 30½” / 2ft 6½”
Width (Body) = 74.3cm / 29¼” / 2ft 5¼”
External Depth (Including Handles) = 48.5cm / 19⅛” / 1ft 7⅛”
Depth (Body) = 48cm / 18⅞” / 1ft 6⅞”
Top Shelf – Dimensions
Height = 32.5cm / 13⅛” / 1ft 1⅛”
Width = 73cm / 28¾” / 2ft 4¾”
Depth= 42.3cm / 16⅝” / 1ft 4⅝
Bottom Shelf – Dimensions
Height = 28.5cm / 11¼”
Width = 73cm / 28¾” / 2ft 4¾”
Depth= 42.3cm / 16⅝” / 1ft 4⅝
Condition Report:
This is a fine quality antique English Art Deco tallboy, constructed from stunning figured mirror-matched walnut timbers, comprising a cupboard section and a bank of drawers below, circa 1930, in excellent original condition. The tallboy has been cleaned and French-polished, by hand, to a professional standard in our workshop, therefore the polish is in an excellent condition. The tallboy retains all its original fittings. The doors retain the original internal door latches and Art Deco 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 Art Deco tallboy retains its original backboards and it stands on its original bracket feet. This item is solid in joint and ready to use.
Price:
The price for this item is £1,395 which includes free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland* and free 14-day returns.
Customer Service:
We offer customer satisfaction through the following services:
• Free delivery to England, Wales & Southern Scotland*
• Free 14 Day Returns
• Full money back assurance
• Worldwide shipping
• Full insurance of items in transit
Further Information:
For more information or photographs please email or call us.
Office: 01829 458 070
Julian: 07960 738 212
Yola: 07971 882 567
Customers outside the UK should call:
Office: 00 44 1829 458 070
Julian: 00 44 7960 738 212
Yola: 00 44 7971 882 567
Email: [email protected]
Free UK Delivery*:
We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). *We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland; for example, the Isle of Man, Isle of White and Channel Islands. If you live in one of the areas where we do not offer free delivery, please contact us for a delivery quote before purchasing the item. Delivery will be made by our specialised antique furniture delivery service, or in some cases we will use a courier service for distant deliveries.
Delivery times are usually 1-4 weeks depending on location; we aim to deliver the majority of items within 2 weeks. All items are professionally packaged and fully insured in transit; therefore, we can assure you, your items will be securely protected in transit and arrive safely with you.
Once you have purchased an item, we will contact you by email and/or telephone and provide you with a provisional delivery date, in order for you to confirm if it is suitable for you. Once you have confirmed you can accept delivery on the provisional delivery date, we will book the delivery in with our shippers and it then becomes a confirmed delivery date.
We will also provide you with our shippers’ contact details, in case you need to contact the driver on the day of delivery. It’s helpful if you can provide us with both the landline and mobile telephone number, in case the driver cannot reach you on one of the numbers on the day of delivery, they can contact you on your alternative number.
In order to be able to offer you free delivery, it is based on a 1-man delivery only. For any large items that require 2 people to lift the item, we ask that you are available at the time of delivery to be able to give our shipper a lift off the van and into your house with the item. If you are not able to lift items yourself, we ask that you have someone on hand at the time of delivery to assist our shipper with lifting the item.
Free 14 Days UK Returns & Refunds:
A free 14-day “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you (we do not charge a return fee / collection fee). You will be given a full refund as long as the item is returned in the same condition. We will collect returns using our own specialist furniture delivery company. We will not accept returns via a courier service (due to experience of damaged items in transit). This refund policy only applies to deliveries to the UK.
UK Buyer Payment:
For UK buyers, we accept cash on collection or delivery; cheque, credit card, BACS (free bank to bank transfer) or PayPal. Payment is requested within 5 days of the sale. Payment must be cleared before the items are collected or delivered.
International Buyers:
If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. The shipping quote provided is a global estimate only. The actual shipping cost will vary by country and postcode. Due to the distances and costs involved with shipping outside the UK, a returns policy is therefore not available for international buyers. Before placing your order(s) please make sure this is the item for you. We request payment by bank transfer (we do not accept payment via PayPal, credit or debit cards for international purchases). Payment is requested within 10 days of the purchase. Payment must be cleared before the items are collected or delivered to our shippers. The advertised price of the item does not include the shipping cost, sales tax, import duty or custom fees.
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About the Seller:
This item is being sold by Yola Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA. CINOA is the world association of Art & Antique dealer associations. All LAPADA & CINOA members abide by their strict code of practice by adhering to reputable standards of quality, expertise and integrity.
Yola Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 45 years. Yola Gray has a special interest in colonial furniture, specifically antique four poster beds. Yola Gray also provides a variety of fine English antique furniture, art and fabrics to clients in the UK, Europe and further afield.
Please visit the Yola Gray website at www.yolagray.com for further items and information.
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