A wonderfully unusual and rare vintage Esavian school storage cabinet, believed to date from the mid-20th century, combining beautifully simple, functional design with an abundance of vintage character.
Originally designed for educational use, this fabulous cabinet features twelve generously proportioned individual storage compartments, arranged across six horizontal rows, each with its own sliding door and original recessed finger pull. The beautifully simple construction, clean architectural lines and gently tapered legs give the piece its distinctive mid-century appearance, while the clever sliding door design allows the compartments to be used for both concealed storage and open display.
Constructed predominantly from beech, the cabinet has a lovely warm, golden colour, with attractive grain patterns and natural variations in tone throughout. Three of the twelve sliding doors have been painted in a beautiful muted sage green, creating a subtle contrast with the natural timber and adding a lovely contemporary touch. The interiors have also been painted in the same soft green, providing a wonderful backdrop for displaying books, ceramics and other treasured objects.
– Excellent Restored Condition –
Carefully and extensively restored in our workshop, this lovely cabinet is presented in excellent restored condition. The beech has been sympathetically refinished, bringing out its beautiful natural colour and grain, while retaining some minor polished-in marks, scuffs and gentle signs of its previous life, all part of its authentic vintage character. A new back has been fitted, and the interiors and three sliding doors have been freshly painted in a complementary sage green. All twelve sliding doors operate as intended. Please take a close look through all photographs, as these form an important part of the description and show the condition and character in greater detail.
As practical as it is beautiful, this fabulous cabinet offers an incredible amount of versatile storage, making it ideal for a living room, home office, studio or spacious kitchen. One of its most appealing features is the ability to leave selected compartments open, creating a wonderful combination of hidden storage and decorative display. The sliding doors can be arranged in different positions, allowing favourite books, ceramics and decorative pieces to take centre stage, while keeping everything else neatly tucked away.
A truly distinctive and increasingly hard-to-find piece of vintage British school furniture, full of character and wonderfully suited to both traditional and contemporary interiors.
Dimensions:
Width: 122cm
Depth: 34cm
Height: 174cm
Individual Compartment Dimensions:
Width: 58cm
Depth: 28cm
Height: 24cm
A rare and wonderfully versatile piece of vintage British design, thoughtfully restored and ready to be enjoyed for many years to come.
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Our restoration process
Preparation
We carefully assess every piece, identifying any damage, repairs or replacement parts it may need. Drawers may need new runners, handles can be missing or damaged, and joints may require repair or reinforcement. We look beyond the surface to uncover hidden defects, ensuring each piece is restored to work as it was originally intended.
Restoration
With over 20 years of experience, we know that the right restoration techniques can make all the difference. It’s a delicate process that takes patience, skill and attention to detail — one we’ve taken the time to perfect. Each piece is carefully and sensitively restored, preserving its original character and charm while giving it a new lease of life.
Finishing
Finally, we add the finishing touches — whether that’s painting, oiling or sealing, fitting new handles, hinges or catches, or simply giving the piece a final clean and polish. We make sure every piece is ready for modern living, giving it a new lease of life and a renewed sense of purpose, ready to be loved for generations to come.
Before and after
Each piece is carefully and sympathetically restored to preserve the character, charm and beautiful details that make it unique. The result is a truly individual piece of furniture, thoughtfully restored for
modern living and ready to bring warmth, personality and timeless style to your home for years to come.
