A Rupert / Nigel Griffiths Monastic Carved Oak Derbyshire Dresser / Sideboard
£1,450 per item
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Item details
Height
171.45 cm
Width
137.16 cm
Depth
41.61 cm
Wear conditions
Good
Wear conditions
Excellent
Shows little to no signs of wear and tear.
Good
May show slight traces of use in keeping with age. Most vintage and antique items fit into this condition.
Average
Likely to show signs of some light scratching and ageing but still remains in a fair condition.
Apparent Wear and Tear
Visible signs of previous use including scratches, chips or stains.
Please refer to condition report, images or make a seller enquiry for additional information.
Description
A VERY ATTRACTIVE, MID-LATE 20th CENTURY, CARVED OAK, 'DERBYSHIRE' DRESSER, OF EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY AND CONDITION. THIS FABULOUS CARVED OAK DRESSER WAS HAND-MADE BY 'JOHN McGINN' WHO WORKED WITH 'RUPERT GRIFFITHS' AT THE 'MONASTIC WOODCRAFT LTD' FURNITURE COMPANY, WHICH WAS BASED IN BRAILSFORD, DERBYSHIRE. THE 'GRIFFITHS' WORKSHOP / SHOWROOM IS NOW BASED AT THE OLD CHEESE FACTORY, GRANGEMILL, DERBYSHIRE AND IS RUN BY RUPERT'S SON 'NIGEL GRIFFITHS'. EACH ITEM OF FURNITURE IS INDIVIDUALLY CRAFTED, WITH HAND CUT DOVETAILS AND IS PLANED, SANDED, CARVED, STAINED AND POLISHED ALL BY HAND. THE DRESSER IS CONSTRUCTED USING TRADITIONAL METHODS AND ONLY THE VERY BEST QUALITY SOLID OAK TIMBER AND FINISHES ARE USED THROUGH-OUT, INCLUDING ALL DRAWER LININGS, THE BASE AND BACK OF EACH PIECE OF FURNITURE. THE DRESSER HAS A LARGE REMOVABLE TOP SECTION, WHICH HAS A MOULDED TOP CORNICE, WITH A DECORATIVE SHAPED FRIEZE BELOW. THERE ARE TWO LARGE 'PLATE RACK' GROOVED SHELVES IN THE TOP SECTION, MAKING IT IDEAL FOR DISPLAYING PURPOSES. IT HAS SHAPED SIDES AND IT RETAINS IT'S ORIGINAL WOODEN 'HANGING HOOKS', WHICH ARE FIXED TO EACH SIDE. THE SIDEBOARD SECTION BELOW HAS A SPACIOUS, OVER-SAILING, FLAT TOP. IT HAS TRADITIONAL STRAIGHT CUT EDGES, WITH 'CUT-OUT' CARVED DECORATION TO THE FACE AND SIDES. THERE ARE THREE USEFUL DRAWERS BELOW, WHICH PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STORAGE SPACE. THEY ALL HAVE ATTRACTIVE 'FLUTED' MOTIF CARVING TO THE FRONTS AND THEY RETAIN THEIR ORIGINAL HAND-MADE 'TURNED OAK' KNOBS. THE DRAWER SIDES, EDGES AND RUNNERS HAVE ALL BEEN WAXED TO ELIMINATE WEAR, STICKING DRAWERS AND UNNECESSARY DAMAGE. ONE OF THE DRAWER SIDES HAS ALSO BEEN SIGNED 'J M' BY 'JOHN McGINN' HIMSELF. THERE IS A LARGE DOUBLE DOOR CUPBOARD SECTION AT THE BASE, IT HAS A FULL LENGTH, FIXED SHELF INSIDE, WHICH AGAIN PROVIDES AMPLE STORAGE SPACE. THE TWO DOORS HAVE MATCHING INSET OAK, 'FIELDED' PANELS, WITH VISIBLE PEGGED JOINTS THROUGH-OUT, FOR ADDED STRENGTH. THEY ALSO HAVE DECORATIVE, SOLID OAK, 'HAND CRAFTED' LATCHES AND HAND-MADE WOODEN, STRAP HINGES, WITH ADDITIONAL MOULDED BORDERS TOP AND BOTTOM. THERE IS A FIXED CENTRAL PANEL BETWEEN THE TWO DOORS AGAIN WITH A MATCHING INSET OAK 'FIELDED' PANEL AND VISIBLE PEGGED JOINTS THROUGH-OUT. THE SIDEBOARD SECTION HAS SOLID OAK, SIDE PANELS, AGAIN WITH VISIBLE PEGGED JOINTS AND IT IS RAISED UPON TRADITIONAL BLOCKED FEET. THERE IS ALSO A DECORATIVE SHAPED FRIEZE AT THE BASE WHICH IS AGAIN DECORATED WITH 'CUT-OUT' CARVED BORDERS. THIS SUPERIOR QUALITY, 'JOHN McGINN' 'GRIFFITHS', 'HAND-MADE', CARVED OAK, 'DERBYSHIRE' DRESSER HAS BEEN CLEANED, RE-POLISHED, IT IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION THROUGH-OUT AND WOULD BE A VERY USEFUL AND ATTRACTIVE ADDITION TO ANY HOME!
HEIGHT 67 1/2", WIDTH 54, DEPTH 16 3/8".
WE DISPATCH TO ENGLAND AND WALES ONLY BUT YOU ARE MORE THAN WELCOME TO USE YOUR OWN COURIER.
****PROFESSIONAL FURNITURE COURIERS ONLY. NO PARCEL POST OR PARCEL COURIERS.****
COURIER DELIVERY USUALLY TAKES AROUND 14 WORKING DAYS OR LESS BUT PLEASE ALLOW 28 WORKING DAYS IN EXTREME CASES.
WE WILL DELIVER THIS ITEM IN PERSON. WE DO NOT USE THIRD PARTY COURIERS.
****PLEASE NOTE : ASSISTANCE WILL BE REQUIRED WITH LARGE BULKY / HEAVY ITEMS UPON DELIVERY.****
****ALL OUR LONDON DELIVERIES TAKE PLACE ON A SUNDAY MORNING ONLY.****
IF YOU NEED ANYMORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT ME AND I WILL ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS OR PROBLEMS YOU MIGHT HAVE.
Additional dimensions information:
HEIGHT 67 1/2", WIDTH 54, DEPTH 16 3/8"
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- Selling at Vinterior since 2025
- Ships from Uttoxeter, Staffordshire., United Kingdom
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Last updated: 24th March 2025
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