Sideboard

An Art Deco sideboard by Maurice Adams. Australian walnut veneered with four internal draws, two shelves and original handles. Maurice Adams Makers plaque to back. 

Dimensions: 84cm W 122cm D 41cm 

Origin: English

Date: Circa 1930

Item Number: 0612245

The self proclaimed successor to the great furniture makers of the 18th century, Maurice Adams presents a unique ‘streamlined Georgian style’. At the turn of the century the designer favoured the marble-like effect of veneers and their ability to exploit the 'natural beauty' of figured woods. As his designs evolved into the modernistic 1930’s Maurice embraced new materials, such as glass and chrome, alongside ambitious futuristic realisation in design. All Adams's furniture was made by hand in Gloucester and displayed in Adams's showroom in Portman Square, London. Adam’s style perfectly embodies the cosmopolitan age and sophistication of Art Deco. His revivalist turned modernist approach to furniture can be seen in his appreciation of glossy veneers  and classical shapes. His iconic black and chrome cocktail cabinet, now on display at the V&A Museum London, boasts of his radical ingenuity and complete absorption of modernism.

All of our furniture is extensively polished and restored where necessary to the highest standards.