Vintage Art Deco Tall Oak Glazed Bookcase Cabinet by CWS Ltd

Here’s a handsome, old-fashioned charmer for you… an Art Deco, tall glazed bookcase. Made by CWS Ltd, which stood for Co-operative Wholesale Society, they started making furniture in the late 1800s. Their designs were somewhat conservative, traditional and practical, especially through the war years but this piece is classically Art Deco in design with decorative curves and flourishes like those feet. It’s expertly constructed in a golden English oak with a richly patterned grain across the external surfaces. Behind the panelled glass doors are adjustable glass book shelves and the cupboard below gives you more generous storage. A fine, characterful piece that segues from vintage to antique.

SKU: W861

Description

This original, used piece is ‘sold as seen’. It is in very good, vintage condition. It has been checked and cleaned inside and out but otherwise the finish is original and as such it comes with some minor marks and knocks which can be seen across our photos. The three glass doors are in very good order moving with ease on their hinges and there is a working lock and key. Inside there are two adjustable glass shelves with all their original pegs in place. The interior is clean and tidy. The lower cupboard has doors which open and close easily with hinges and closures in good working order. The interior is lightly marked from use as shown. The exterior wood has light marks and knocks here and there in line with its great age but overall it is in very good order. Do browse our photos for an accurate sense of colour and condition. A join in the wood has opened fractionally on the left hand side at the bottom but this is simply down to aging and nothing to worry about – it’s barely noticeable but in the interests of transparency we wanted to flag it. It’s a very well-made, quality piece and is CWS maker’s plate is on the back. It is solid and stable with no repairs or areas of concern.

Dimensions
H: 154.5cm / W: 81cm / D: 30.5cm