{"product_id":"maple-co-aesthetic-movement-chest-of-drawers","title":"Maple \u0026 Co Aesthetic Movement Chest Of Drawers.","description":"\u003cp\u003eA truly outstanding late 19th century aesthetic movement chest of drawers by world renowned furniture makers Maple \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaple \u0026amp; Co. were one of the great names in British furniture and interior decoration, with a history stretching back to 1841. The firm grew from a London furnishing business into a vast operation incorporating cabinet-making, upholstery, timber importing and interior decoration, with showrooms and workshops on Tottenham Court Road.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir prestigious commissions included the furnishing of White Lodge in Richmond Park in 1870, which was then the home of Francis, Prince of Teck and Princess Mary Adelaide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, our own showroom is just a short distance from Richmond Park, making this connection particularly fitting — a piece made by the same celebrated London firm that furnished one of the Park’s most important historic residences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted in beautifully figured honey-coloured timber and retaining its original aged brass ring handles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOf generous proportions, the chest comprises six graduated drawers, with two smaller drawers above four full-width drawers. The drawer fronts are particularly striking, featuring naturally figured timber panels framed by contrasting dark \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ediagonal chevron stringing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe chest stands on a substantial stepped plinth base, further embellished with a geometric decorative band, while the moulded top completes its handsome architectural form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderfully characterful example of Maple \u0026amp; Co. furniture, combining excellent proportions, highly figured timber and restrained decorative detailing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWorldwide shipping available, not included. Please enquire for a delivery quote if required before purchasing or arrange to collect from our London gallery by appointment. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1923 Antiques LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56933254562178,"sku":null,"price":2900.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1990\/8245\/files\/07498B4A-91B4-437F-BD47-6D24DAAFC505.png?v=1790104295","url":"https:\/\/www.1923antiques.com\/products\/maple-co-aesthetic-movement-chest-of-drawers","provider":"1923 Antiques LTD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}