Art Deco Cocktail Cabinet

A superb and highly decorative English Art Deco rocket cocktail cabinet dry bar, crafted in beautifully figured flamed mahogany and dating from circa 1936. The cabinet features the iconic cylindrical “rocket” form with elegant vertical fluted doors and stands on a contrasting black plinth base, giving the piece a dramatic and sculptural presence.

I was fortunate enough to own one of these remarkable cabinets several years ago and have been hoping to find another ever since. These cabinets rarely appear on the market, so I was delighted when I  managed to secure this example.

The cabinet opens to reveal a spectacular mirrored cocktail interior with curved mirrored glass panels that create a dazzling display of reflections when filled with glassware. The interior is beautifully fitted with a variety of original cocktail fittings including shaped glass holders to the doors, a pull-out serving shelf for drink preparation, and a rotating bottle stand in the lower compartment designed to hold a selection of spirits.

The mirrored top cabinet section lifts open, allowing light to enter the cocktail compartment while also providing improved access when preparing drinks. This section incorporates a pull-out mixing tray, offering additional working space when making cocktails. The base of the compartment is fitted with a circular protective glass insert designed to protect the cabinet from spills.

The upper mirrored section provides an impressive display area for decanters and cocktail accessories, while the door fittings allow convenient storage for cocktail glasses and stemware. When fully opened the cabinet reveals a theatrical display of mirrors, glassware and cocktail fittings — typical of the finest Art Deco cocktail cabinets of the period.

The cabinet is veneered in beautifully figured flamed mahogany, the striking natural flame figuring giving warmth and depth to the sculptural cylindrical form. As the cabinet is veneered and finished on all sides it was clearly designed to stand freely within a room, allowing it to work as a dramatic centrepiece rather than being placed against a wall.

The cabinet also demonstrates the remarkable level of craftsmanship achieved by English cabinet makers during the Art Deco period. The construction of a fully cylindrical cabinet is complex in itself, but here it is further enhanced with vertical fluted detailing and four curved doors which meet and lock precisely. Even after more than 90 years the doors still open and close beautifully — a testament to the quality of the original construction.

Professionally restored in our own workshops and presented in excellent condition.

During restoration the mirrored glass panels were carefully removed in order to clean them and refinish the interior of the cabinet. Each original mirror panel retains its factory stamp to the reverse, including the glass manufacturer's mark and a clearly printed date of September 1936, providing a wonderful period detail and further confirming the cabinet’s mid-1930s manufacture.

Designed during the golden age of cocktail culture, this cabinet works beautifully today as an elegant Art Deco drinks cabinet for entertaining. When opened it creates a dramatic mirrored display of glassware and bottles, making it a wonderful focal point when entertaining guests.

A striking and highly collectible Art Deco cocktail cabinet — a true centrepiece for any interior.

Condition

Professionally restored in our own workshops and presented in excellent condition.
Original working locks with keys.
Bakelite and silver plated handles.

Dimensions

Height: 57 in (145 cm)
Width: 22 in (56 cm) | Fully open: 51.5 in (132 cm)
Depth: 22 in (56 cm)

Materials & Style

Flamed mahogany
Mirror and glass
Original cocktail fittings

Style: Art Deco
Origin: England
Date of Manufacture: Circa 1930

Delivery

Please enquire for an accurate delivery quote.
Delivery typically 1–3 weeks depending on location.
Collection from our warehouse is welcome.

Contact

For further information or to purchase this piece call
07733 115044

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