At almost 70 years old, this large, ex War Department, vintage chest of drawers must have seen some action! Originally commissioned for bases and barracks, it’s rather utilitarian in design, unfussy and no-nonsense, but it retains considerable old-fashioned charm and of course, provides masses of practical storage with five graduated drawers including a top drawer with a lock and key. As you might expect with furniture of this nature, it’s extremely well-made in mahogany with faultless dovetail joints and generous pull handles. And the dark, richly striped patina of the mahogany grain is stunning. It’s stamped WD (War Department) July 1955 on the back, a wonderful piece of heritage and history, and now a practical piece for the modern home.
