Arts & Crafts Oak Record Cabinet – Antique Music Storage

A charming Arts & Crafts style oak record cabinet, featuring traditional panelled construction, warm timber tones and an unusual compartmentalised interior designed for storing records.

Dating to approximately the early 20th century, this attractive cabinet combines practical music storage with the understated craftsmanship associated with the Arts & Crafts movement.

The cabinet features a rectangular overhanging top with subtle moulded detailing, a single framed and recessed panelled door, and a decorative brass-tone drop handle.

Raised on four short tapered feet, the cabinet has an elegant, compact appearance, with its warm oak grain and simple architectural lines providing plenty of vintage character.

Opening the door reveals the cabinet’s most distinctive feature: a series of narrow vertical wooden compartments arranged across two levels, with gently shaped dividers designed to organise and separate records.

Originally intended for storing gramophone records, the internal arrangement provides an interesting reminder of early domestic music storage, before the introduction of modern record cabinets.

The cabinet could also be repurposed for storing paperwork, magazines, documents or other flat items, although the compartments were originally designed around record storage.

With its modest footprint and traditional appearance, this is a particularly appealing piece for collectors of antique furniture, gramophone enthusiasts and interiors incorporating Arts & Crafts or Edwardian influences.

Details

• Style: Arts & Crafts / Edwardian
• Period: Early 20th century, approximately 1900–1930
• Material: Oak and other timber components
• Original purpose: Gramophone record storage
• Traditional single-door cabinet
• Framed and recessed wooden door panel
• Attractive warm oak grain
• Brass-tone drop handle
• Rectangular overhanging tabletop
• Subtle moulded edge detailing
• Four short tapered wooden feet
• Internal wooden record dividers
• Two levels of compartmentalised storage
• Gently shaped vertical dividers
• Compact upright proportions
• Traditional British furniture design
• Suitable for music collections, paperwork or decorative storage

Dimensions

Width: 49 cm

Depth: 38 cm

Height: 92 cm

Good antique condition with visible signs of age and previous use consistent with its period.

The oak exterior displays an attractive aged patina, with surface scratches, minor knocks, marks and areas of finish wear.

The top shows noticeable surface wear, including scratches, colour variation and areas where the finish has become slightly faded.

The panelled door retains its traditional appearance, with minor marks and general wear to the surrounding frame.

Internally, the wooden record dividers show age-related wear and variations in colour, while retaining their distinctive compartmentalised arrangement.

The brass-tone handle is present.

Overall, a characterful antique cabinet that retains its original charm and practical storage arrangement.

Condition

Please refer to the condition and visible wear described above and in the photographs.

Delivery & Collection

Furniture delivery is available at a flat rate of £70. Collection can be arranged from West Yorkshire. Contact us to confirm timing and access requirements. Visit variusvintage.co.uk for more information.

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