Art Deco Cocktail Cabinet by Epstein

Art Deco Cocktail Cabinet by Epstein

A design masterpiece designed and produced by by Harry and Lou Epstein in London in the 1930’s, this example in sycamore and burr walnut having fluted center doors that open to reveal cocktail making area with mirrored back and slide below is another lockable drinks cabinet with bottle holders, ether side are two more lockable doors with two tone bakelite handles, the cabinet has been restored where necessary and fully polished by hand and is in excellent condition throughout two keys supplied

Age: 1930

Style: Art Deco

Material: Walnut and sycamore

Origin : England

Condition: Excellent

Restoration; Fully polished

Dimensions: 155h x 147w x 52d cm

A BRIEF HISTORY OF ART DECO

There are many different styles from the 20th Century that are incredibly popular, though Art Deco stands out even among these many styles. Originating in France just before World War I, this style really came into its own in the middle of the 20th Century. The freedom of expression that is associated with the Art Deco style leads to a variety of wildly different looks, colours, and uniquely designed desks that leave an impression. This design flourished by uniting a wide array of styles in a way that showed a clear "goal" of being modern. This vague goal results in Art Deco Cocktail cabinets being bold, surprising, and often times creating a memorable and fully functional office or writing desk that also served as a work of art. Able to blend bold colour combinations, geometry-inspired from Cubism, exotic Far East styles, and a hint of royal European craftsmanship, it's hard denying the combinations available.

at the highest end, many of these desks featured not only the finest in oak, mahogany, satinwood and rosewood but also materials like gold inlay, ivory, shargreen or even ebony. Craftsmanship could take many different forms, and as a style that mixes six or seven different styles, it's not hard to see how four or five desks could appear completely different, meeting wildly different tastes and room aesthetics.