Arts and Crafts Cabinet

Arts and Crafts display cabinet in teak wood, with a glass front and turned legs from 1930s/40s. The cupboard has two shelves and brass fittings, including a brass drop handle and lock. This attractive cabinet could be used as a bookshelf or to display collectibles. 
“The birth of the Arts and Crafts movement in Britain in the late 19th century marked the beginning of a change in the value society placed on how things were made. This was a reaction to not only the damaging effects of industrialisation, but also the relatively low status of the decorative arts. Arts and Crafts reformed the design and manufacturing of everything from buildings to jewellery.” - Victoria and Albert Museum. Its ideas spread to other countries and became identified with the growing international interest in design, specifically with Art Nouveau.