Not currently on display at the V&A

Sideboard

ca. 1927 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Walnut sideboard supported on four legs with two curving supports, which are connected by a flat stretcher set towards the back. The sideboard is formed as a rectangular box divided into three bays by a plain framework, the two outer bays
containing a drawer above a small cupboard and the central bay filled by a cupboard. The left hand drawer is fitted for cutlery. The central cupboard is divided by a single shelf, the right hand cupboard has a shelf with a bottle rack fitted to its door. The cupboard doors have figured veneering, the handles have striped veneering.

Object details

Category
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 4 parts.

  • Shelf
  • Drawer
  • Drawer
  • Sideboard
Materials and techniques
Brief description
Sideboard, ca. 1927, English, designed and made by Bath Cabinet Makers
Physical description
Walnut sideboard supported on four legs with two curving supports, which are connected by a flat stretcher set towards the back. The sideboard is formed as a rectangular box divided into three bays by a plain framework, the two outer bays
containing a drawer above a small cupboard and the central bay filled by a cupboard. The left hand drawer is fitted for cutlery. The central cupboard is divided by a single shelf, the right hand cupboard has a shelf with a bottle rack fitted to its door. The cupboard doors have figured veneering, the handles have striped veneering.
Dimensions
  • Height: 91.4cm (Note: Measurement converted from department registers)
  • Depth: 45.1cm (excluding handles) (Note: Measurement converted from department registers)
  • Length: 137.2cm (Note: Measurement converted from department registers)
Credit line
Given by Leslie Bilsbie Esq.
Object history
Object sampling carried out by Jo Darrah, V&A Science; drawer/slide reference 6/37.
Associated objects
Collection
Accession number
W.21:4-1976

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Record createdMay 11, 2007
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