{"product_id":"superb-vintage-interwar-mahogany-campaign-59860","title":"Superb Vintage Interwar Mahogany Campaign Trunk Chest, Linen Bedding Storage, Drawer Cabinet by Walter Carter for Harrods Ltd – c.1920s","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique Mahogany Lift-Top Campaign Style Chest of Drawers. This exceptional antique mahogany lift-top chest of drawers boasts historical provenance, bearing the prestigious Walter Carter’s Depository label—a premier Manchester cabinet maker and depository acquired by Harrods Ltd in 1920.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis dual lineage cements its status as a highly collectible piece of English furniture craftsmanship from early 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted from finely figured mahogany with a deep, rich grain pattern and a stunning natural patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures a \"two over two\" layout with two short top drawers and two long, deep full-width drawers below with the bottom drawer opening and the rest are dummy drawers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hinged top opens smoothly to reveal a spacious upper storage well lined with vibrant green protective felt fabric in Harrods colours, perfect for textiles or valuables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompleted with classic hand-carved mahogany turned handles and inset brass lock escutcheons on the drawer fronts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas been fitted with practical bottom castors can be removed, couple screws on plinth interior kept in am ease in moving until in its final position as heavy, a signature requirement for heavy, high-quality campaign or depository furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1920, the iconic London luxury department store Harrods Ltd acquired the high-end Manchester-based cabinet maker and depository, Walter Carter Ltd. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurniture from this specific interwar era proudly features a dual stamp or paper label carrying both legendary names, guaranteeing exceptional British craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis striking hybrid piece serves a dual purpose. It combines a traditional front-facing chest of drawers with a lift-top, green baize-lined travel storage trunk upper compartment. This design is heavily inspired by military campaign furniture, engineered for both high-end residential luxury and practical transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover a rare piece of British furniture history with this magnificent campaign-style trunk chest, produced during the celebrated collaboration between Manchester cabinet makers Walter Carter Ltd and the iconic luxury department store Harrods Ltd, London.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is highly functional and historically used as a \"bedding chest\" or \"linen press\" chest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresented in antique condition. The mahogany woodwork displays minor surface wear, light scuffs, and historical character marks consistent with its age and authentic heritage. The interior green Harrods lining remains mostly intact with minimal fading or thinning. One drawer pull out smoothly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 108cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength: 116cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth: 56cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpening Large: 82cm x 52cm x 50cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpening Small: 25cm x 52cm x 50cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawer: 100cm x 50cm x 25cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TheFoldAntiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58733987332479,"sku":null,"price":1195.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0569\/3813\/5743\/files\/il_fullxfull.8392680926_lbon.jpg?v=1791643800","url":"https:\/\/thefoldantiques.com\/products\/superb-vintage-interwar-mahogany-campaign-59860","provider":"TheFoldAntiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}