Art Deco Walnut Sideboard with Glazed Display Cabinet

Art Deco Sideboard 

A particularly stylish walnut sideboard combining rich timber, elegant brass inlay and an attractive central glazed display section. With its balanced three-door arrangement, curved detailing and sculptural base, this is a distinctive piece of furniture that offers both practical storage and an appealing display area, making it an excellent choice for a dining room, living room or statement interior.

The sideboard is finished throughout in walnut, with warm tones and attractive grain giving the piece a rich, inviting appearance. Fine brass trim inlays provide a subtle decorative contrast against the timber, framing the door panels and adding a refined touch without overpowering the overall design.

The arrangement of three doors gives the sideboard a pleasing sense of symmetry. The two outer doors provide concealed storage, while the central glazed door creates an attractive display cabinet. Behind the glass are glass shelves and a mirrored back, a classic decorative feature that reflects light and enhances the presentation of objects placed inside.

The mirrored back displays some foxing, consistent with its original character, but remains an entirely original feature of the piece. For those who appreciate furniture with its authentic details retained, this is an appealing aspect of its history rather than a modern replacement.

The sideboard is supplied with three keys, adding to its practicality. Its well-proportioned body is complemented by a distinctive shaped base, which gives the piece a stylish stance and lifts it visually from the floor.

The combination of walnut, brass detailing, glazed display space and the sculptural base makes this an unusually versatile piece. It would work beautifully as a dining-room sideboard for storing tableware and displaying glassware or decorative objects, while also making an attractive focal point in a living room or entrance hall.

In lovely condition throughout, with its original mirrored back and decorative details retained, this sideboard offers a pleasing blend of functionality and period-inspired elegance. Its warm timber finish and balanced proportions make it easy to incorporate into a traditional interior or a more eclectic contemporary scheme.

A very stylish and practical walnut sideboard, with the added benefit of a central display cabinet that gives it considerably more decorative interest than a conventional storage piece.

Key Details

• Period: 1920 -1930
• Material: Walnut with brass trim inlays, glass shelves and mirrored back
• Features: Three-door configuration, central glazed display cabinet and shaped base
• Interior: Glass shelves and mirrored back to the central section
• Keys: Supplied with three keys
• Condition: Lovely condition throughout; original mirror has some foxing
• Dimensions: Height 97 cm × Width 139 cm × Depth 41 cm