The Ruhlmann Chevron Art Deco Chest

Period Inspiration:

In the quiet glamour of the interwar years, when Parisian ateliers shaped the future of design and the world embraced the Machine Age, there emerged a new language of luxury: one defined not by ornamentation but by form, finish, and precision.
The Ruhlmann Chevron Art Deco Chest stands firmly within this lineage, echoing the refined sophistication pioneered by Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, whose furniture elevated veneer work to high art.

Here, the rich surface of the chest unfolds in meticulously arranged chevron-cut timber, its grains converging like rays of light across a polished horizon. The sharply stepped geometric inlay, trimmed in brass fillets, reflects the mathematical elegance championed at the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes in Paris in 1925 - the moment that defined the Art Deco movement.

The chest’s softened corners, rounded with the smoothness of ocean-liner cabin walls, capture the aerodynamic ethos of late-1920s Streamline Moderne, while the robust solid-brass campaign-style pulls evoke the glamour of international travel and the rising cosmopolitanism of the period. Behind each drawer lies the practical soul of Deco design: exacting craftsmanship, smooth mechanics, and an unwavering devotion to order. Whether housing fine linens, archival prints, or everyday objects, the piece performs its duty with the quiet dignity of a bygone age.

A work of geometry and grace, this chest is not merely storage - it is an heirloom of the modern world’s first golden age of design.

Material – Teak Wood, Veener and Brass

Dimensions in Inches:

Height: 32
Width: 26
Depth: 16

Delivery Timeline - Every piece from The Collectors is crafted to order. Production and delivery typically require 4–6 weeks, with occasional extensions reflecting the care, materials, and finishing each object demands.

Customisation – Please email us at hi@thecollectors.in or call at 9886331003, before placing the order, in case you want to customise the wood type, dimensions or polish.

The price mentioned includes all taxes and delivery.

Item code - TCSC11

Please Note:
Product images are for design reference. Each piece is individually handcrafted, and natural variations in finish, leather tone, wood grain, and dimensions are part of its character, which make each piece unique. Photographs will be shared during production for your review. Materials such as fabric, leather, and hardware are subject to availability; suitable choices will be offered for your selection where required.