Vintage 1940s Oak Dressing Chest of Drawers with Mirror

We think this vintage dressing chest will win hearts. It’s certainly won ours. With four drawers and a mounted mirror, it serves as a practical chest of drawers and vanity stand for the bedroom, but with dimensions that are tall and slender, rather than wide, its footprint is small and undemanding. Made in English oak, the material, construction and design lead us to conclude it dates from the 1940s. It has an unfussy, wartime / post-war, utility look, a period we’re particularly fond of. It may lack fancy design flourishes but utility furniture was so well made, built to last a lifetime and beyond. And the fact the style is neutral and no-nonsense, means it can mix easily in with other furniture. Check out the Deco-influenced detail on the mirror’s top edge.

 

Free Local Delivery / Fast UK Delivery / £20 Off If You Collect

£250.00

In stock

SKU: W1044

Description

This is an original, preloved piece that is ‘sold as seen’. It is in very good, vintage condition. We have checked and cleaned the piece inside and out and given it a buff with a natural polish. It looks to have been restored previously by someone else and this has been well done. It’s comprised of four drawers which slide easily, are well made with dovetail joints and have clean interiors with just light signs of use. The wooden handles are all original and securely attached. The vanity stand mirror can be angled by gently pulling / pushing. The mirror has a sprinkle of age spots here and there but nothing that compromises its function. The mirror and uprights could be easily unscrewed and removed if you just wished to just use the dresser. It is a very well-made piece that are solid and stable with no areas of concern. There are minor knocks and scuffs here and there on the exterior surfaces, commensurate with its considerable age. There is nothing of concern to flag but do browse our photos for a good sense of its colour and condition. There is no maker’s mark but the design and build of the piece strongly indicate it’s a utility domestic piece dating from some time in the 1940s / early 1950s. If you have any queries or if you would like to view, please do get in touch.

Dimensions
 H: 91.5cm front & sides – 99cm to back trim – 144cm to top of mirror / W: 61cm / D: 43cm

Delivery
We offer FREE LOCAL DELIVERY covering much of Norfolk and Suffolk. There is a map on our Delivery Page showing the FREE DELIVERY zone. Please get in touch before purchase for more info.

For a instant £20 discount, you are welcome to collect from us at IP23 7NW, near Hoxne, Suffolk. We’re happy to hold pieces after purchase while you make collection arrangements, there’s no rush to come immediately.

Alternatively, we can arrange fast, UK mainland delivery with trusted delivery partners who cover most of the country (enquire for Scotland or remote addresses) and are reliable and insured. We have a weekly collection and onward delivery usually follows 1-5 days later. The delivery service we can offer does require a little flexibility as the drivers work to predetermined routes with other delivery obligations, but you would be kept updated. We would recommend you have a quick read of our Delivery Information for the full low-down.