Tuesday, 24 November 2015

Arts and Crafts Cabinet at Auction

 A short while ago this small stationary cabinet came up for auction and I was really taken by its proportions and small size. It's a beautiful little thing, measuring 43 cm wide x 24 deep x 31.5 high (17" x 9 1/2" x 12 1/2")
 It is made from French walnut which has faded over the years to a nice colour. The corners are through dovetailed in true arts and crafts style.


The lower rails also features wedged through tenons.


The drawer has nice done drawer slips and a curved front lip. The auction estimate was £100 - £150 so I thought I would have a go, but in the end there were obviously plenty more admirers and it went under the hammer for £650. After adding on the commission and carriage charges etc that totalled about £850, far too much for me. The good news is that given the dimensions, I was able to scale off the main photo and get all I needed to build a version for myself, watch this space!!


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  1. Unknown3 December 2015 at 04:09

    Hi David. This looks a great project to have a go at. I was wondering of you had any plans to do a video project or magazine article to show the build process. It would be nice to build along with you. Even a copy of the dimension plans you make would be nice to see. All the best Barry

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    1. David Barron3 December 2015 at 04:23

      Hi Barry, yes I'm looking forward to making this one, but it will have to be after the Xmas rush! I'll do an article for F&C and post updates on my Blog. All the best, David.

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  2. Unknown4 December 2015 at 08:14

    That is great David. Also I was thinking it could look really nice on a tall stand like some of the James Krenov cabinets.

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    1. David Barron4 December 2015 at 10:50

      Hi Barry, yes it probably would, although I have a space fro mine on my desk just waiting! all the best, David.

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