English Art Deco Cocktail Buffet In Walnut, Circa 1930

A superb English Art Deco walnut cocktail sideboard dating from the 1930s, beautifully designed with striking figured walnut veneers and an impressive central cocktail compartment. Elegant, highly functional, and wonderfully decorative, this is a standout piece for a refined dining room, living room, or sophisticated entertaining space.

The sideboard showcases dramatic book-matched walnut veneers across the façade, creating the bold symmetrical grain patterns so characteristic of the finest Art Deco furniture. Its stepped architectural form enhances the strong geometric silhouette, while the original chrome handles and fittings provide the perfect period contrast against the warm richness of the walnut.

The central upper section opens to reveal a beautifully fitted cocktail compartment, complete with mirrored interior, bottle and glass storage, and a fold-down mirrored serving platform—designed for elegant home entertaining in true 1930s style. Below, additional cupboard storage offers generous practical space, while the two side cupboards and upper drawers provide further versatility for dining accessories, glassware, or household storage.

Raised on a clean plinth base, the sideboard maintains a sleek and balanced Art Deco profile, making it both visually striking and exceptionally usable.

Presented in excellent fully restored condition, with a rich warm finish that highlights the beauty of the walnut veneers throughout.

A rare and highly desirable English Art Deco cocktail cabinet sideboard of excellent scale and outstanding decorative appeal.

Key Details

• Origin: England
• Date: circa 1930s
• Style: Art Deco
• Material: Walnut
• Features: Central cocktail compartment, mirrored interior, fold-down mirrored serving section, side cupboards, drawers, chrome handles
• Condition: Excellent, fully restored
• Colour: Rich warm walnut tones

Dimensions

• Height: 108 cm
• Width: 134 cm
• Depth: 41 cm