ART DECO DESIGN: An Art Deco style limed oak chest of drawers, manufactured by the Rowley Gallery, circa 1930s. The 4 drawers with shaped handles. Top-drawer bearing worn makers stamp to interior “ROWLEY, 140 CHURCH St KENSINGTON”, 38 wide x 39 deep x 77cm high

The Maker

The Rowley Gallery are picture framers and fine art dealers based in London.

Founded by husband and wife team Albert and Emma Rowley in 1898, the company has been known since that time known for its fine framing, gilding and carving.

During the early 20^thcentury, the Rowley Gallery produced intricate marquetry panels often for furniture and as stand-alone artworks. Artists such as William Chase and Frank Brangwyn designed these works.

With the growing success of the business by the 1920s they had expanded into producing furniture and mirrors for interiors.

This Rowley Gallery chest of drawers appears to have been manufactured during the company’s time at 140 Kensington Church Street, their premises during the early 20^thcentury.

Tragically 140 Kensington Church Street was destroyed by an incendiary bomb in 1940. The business continues to operate from 115 Kensington Church Street.

To read a detailed history of the Rowley Gallery see https://www.rowleygallery.com/History.aspx

For further pieces of early 20th century oak furniture in our collection see ARTS & CRAFTS FURNITURE: An arts and crafts style oak side table, in the manner of Heals / Cotswold School.

Dimensions: 38 x 39 x 77cm

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Condition Report: Condition: Good condition overall. Some wear and rounding to front left corner, wear to top handle (see images), sitting slightly uneven on flat surface, some staining to top drawer interior.