Description
A robust and beautifully timeworn example of early 20th century English utility furniture, this pine and pitch pine filing cabinet is rich in both character and construction. Solidly built and well-proportioned, it retains a reassuring sense of purpose, made evident in its weighty drawers and sturdy frame.
The surface bears a mellowed patina, the warm tones of the wood softened by decades of use. Cast metal pulls add a pleasing industrial touch, while the paneled sides lend a subtle architectural refinement. Most endearing are the eclectic yet meaningful repairs made over time-small adjustments and reinforcements that speak to a life well lived and a piece well loved.
Hand selected in England and imported with care, this cabinet offers both storage and soul. Whether put to work in a study, used to organise linens, or simply admired for its honest craftsmanship, it brings with it a quiet narrative of English domestic life.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Condition appropriate for age and use. See photos for detail.
Origin:
United Kingdom
Materials & Techniques:
Pine
Details:
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
The surface bears a mellowed patina, the warm tones of the wood softened by decades of use. Cast metal pulls add a pleasing industrial touch, while the paneled sides lend a subtle architectural refinement. Most endearing are the eclectic yet meaningful repairs made over time-small adjustments and reinforcements that speak to a life well lived and a piece well loved.
Hand selected in England and imported with care, this cabinet offers both storage and soul. Whether put to work in a study, used to organise linens, or simply admired for its honest craftsmanship, it brings with it a quiet narrative of English domestic life.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Condition appropriate for age and use. See photos for detail.
Origin:
United Kingdom
Materials & Techniques:
Pine
Details:
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Condition appropriate for age and use. See photos for detail.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
52 x 20 x 25.5 in
Early 20th Century English Pine and Pitch Pine Filing Cabinet
Estimate $1,000-$2,090
Starting Bid
$500
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