The diy plans to build a myron sideboard features two doors with x. This advert is located in and around cross hands, carmarthenshire. History of antique sideboards the sideboard as a standard piece of diningroom furniture is only about one hundred and forty years old, but it was developed to such a high degree of utility and beauty toward the close of the eighteenth century that there are few types of old furniture more to be desired by the collector. A g plan 7ft fresco teak sideboard in good vintage condition can cost as little as. If you prefer the browner tone of naturally aged cherry, skip steps 33. Many will be standard models by large british makers such as g plan and mcintosh, and these will usually be found on our warehouse site uk. It will bring bags of retro style to any dining or living room and will give you a place to store plates, cutlery and glasses for a fraction of the price of a new piece of furniture of similar quality. A guide to iconic vintage furniture brand g plan and how to identify.
Brief history and description in 1953, a man named donald gomme who worked as a designer at e. G plan changed radically over the decades, from light oak furniture in the early 1950s. Mid century modern credenza sideboard console fabulous carved teak handles on tall eames era legs 72 w x 17 12 d x 29 t 1050. G plan news and blog perfecting sofas since 1898 g plan. The influence for the design came from scandinavia. Add to wishlist the franklin library nana by emile zola. G plan teak and afrormosia sideboard, with doors open. The fresco range was g plans most popular and there is no doubt that this vintage 4 drawer sideboard, with storage either side, has stood the test of time.
A stunning design with its solid teak handles,and beautiful strong teak golden grain. A buyers guide to mid century sideboards we usually have between 40 and 60 sideboards, or as americans will call them credenzas in stock. This our guide to some of the more significant g plan sideboard designs. Patricia leigh brown, of knightridder newspapers, explains the history of the sideboard, primarily in america, in her piece in the chicago tribune from 1986. See more ideas about sideboard, diy furniture and furniture plans. G plan sideboards however have a noticeable concave linearity. Features a pair of spacious double door cupboards in the base of the unit with 3x drawers in the centre. It floats atop a sculptural tapered leg base, has four drawers in. Vintage g plan mid century retro teak book case glass display cabinet. This sideboard was recently restored and is in a good vintage condition. With a heritage dating back to 1898, g plan has become a benchmark for british design. If it were solid wood, i would probably use a fine wirewool with a bit of white spirit or something, but seeing as it is veneered chipboard contiboard, i dont want to risk being too harsh. G plan news newspapers books scholar jstor january 2009 learn how and when to remove this template message.
Kofod larsen for g plans highly sought after danish line. Vintage gplan from the mid 20 th century is currently fetching good prices at our newcastle auction house. We blend beautifully balanced design with the perfect mix of style and function to deliver high quality furniture to british homes. The sideboard has central drawers the top drawer divided for cutlery all drawers with dovetailed joints twin doors to the shelved cupboards to either end of the sideboard. Classic mid century g plan fresco sideboard the classic vintage g plan fresco sideboard dating from the late 1960s available.
Could your grans old sideboard, sofa or dining table be. The simplest sideboard plans are often used throughout the house. Get it fast i post out same day wherever possibleplease read my feedback for peace of mind g plan vb wilkins teak new and unopened check out my other items. Little is known about the man george hepplewhite, and only his death certificate seems to offer any hard evidence of his existence. He picked it up in a luton van which was full of g plan furniture. Although traditionally used in a dining room to store serving platters, i think this piece reaches its pinnacle of style and personality when a dweller uses it to fit their. An easy to make project from only standard size lumber. Through clever marketing campaigns, gplan set the standard for modernist, massmarket furniture in postwar britain. Early basic cabinet series walnut sideboard credenza by george nelson for herman. G plan sideboard gplan brandon dresser 1950s drinks cabinet mid century buffet a beautiful gplan sideboard from the brandon range circa 1950s. The 1908 phone book lists sadovsky brothers at 55 austin street e. Hand painted in midnight blue from fusion mineral paint. Diy plans to build a myron sideboard this sideboard, though it may look complicated, is really easy to build. Great savings free delivery collection on many items.
Provides nationwide repair support, as per the terms and conditions found on the protection plan product page. By the end of the 18th century, the sideboard had largely replaced the slab table as the place for serving food in americas fashionable dining rooms. A short history of cabinets by graham blackburn sep 12, 2005 the term cabinet is now generally understood a medium to large size piece of furniture dedicated to storage, which is accessed by doors and may consist of many small drawers or open shelving. It began as a pioneering range of furniture in the united. For information regarding gplan, ercol and more, visit the extensive high wycombe. Find the items on vntg buy directly from the dealer vntg dealers are not charged with commission over sales, therefore they. Stunning retro g plan sideboard on hairpin legs vintage chest of drawers tv unit 0 results. Gplan room setting from 1962 a retro living room can be inspired by furniture and fabrics from the or you can create a period look, or mix and match a number of different styles to create something unique. Enter your email address to receive alerts when we have new listings available for vintage g plan sideboard sale. Palette by one kings lane you design it, we make itfor much less than your usual custom furniture. This slender cabinet is a great place to store china, table linens or books.
Highboard sideboard by g plan mid century retro design. The success of g plan led to e gomme becoming one of the uks largest furniture manufacturers, with profits increasing sixfold between 1952 and 1958 when it was floated as an ipo. In 1952 he brought the firm uptodate when he launched gplan. Oct, 2005 we have an old 1970s g plan style sideboard, which i quite like, but which is in need of a bit of tlc. The published guide books that claim george hepplewhite as their author were released after his death by his widow. Light mahogany gplan sideboards are usually worth around.
A 1960s g plan favourite, this teak sideboard designed in the mid 1960s by victor wilkins for g plan as part of their fresco range looks as good now as it did 50 years ago. Having first appeared in the 1770s in england, sideboards were featured in the london 1788 book of prices, the same year that hepplewhite illustrated a sideboard in his guide. Shop gplan vintage furniture and more vintage seating, storage and tables from gplan. Gently used ib kofodlarsen furniture up to 50% off at. G plan s c range, with an aesthetic that celebrated its machine production, was launched in 1953, and by 1957 it had become enormously popular. Sideboard cabinet woodworking plans indoor furniture. Midcentury g plan brasilia teak veneer light wood sideboard cabinet cs w48 constructed with a teak effect veneer in a dark wood finish. This book is a historical account of the development of vintage furniture design in the fifties and particularly the sixties. A sideboard should be an attractive addition to your home, as well as a functional one, and with their timeless midcentury designs and unparalleled craftsmanship, g plan is synonymous with quality.
He created everything from media cabinets to textiles, silver to glass he won the 1948 holmegaard glass competition. Bookcase, cupboard, and spindle lamp table designed by john van koert for. Spend this time at home to refresh your home decor style. G plan was a modern furniture company that rode on the scandinavian furniture wave from the 1960s. All g plan teak sideboards from the 1960s and 70s are nicely made, whether theyre from their standard 1960s range, their later fresco and sierra ones or the danish range. Could your grans old 1960s sideboard be worth thousands. Oct 23, 2017 g plan furniture was made by gomme, with its danish sideboard range introduced in the 1960s. Midcentury teak sideboard by victor wilkins for gplan, 1960s. Discover all the extraordinary items our community of craftspeople have to offer and find the perfect gift for your loved one or yourself. If youre a skilled craftsman, a sideboard with dovetailed drawers and inset doors may be your choice. Stunning original retro 1960s g plan fresco sideboard from g plans danish range of furniture called fresco the sideboard is 7 ft long finished in teak veneer with afrormosia hardwood recessed door handles and afromosia legs. Beautiful midcentury modern g plan sideboard kudzu antiques. The family firm, e gomme, had made traditional style furniture since the victorian age.
Explore 34 listings for g plan teak furniture at best prices. A benchmark for british design since 1953, g plan has a consistent drive for design innovation and evolution. Modern restored g plan furniture walnut finish teak credenza or sideboard. Gplan combined modern style, a national brand name and a clever concept interchangeable furniture. Just some of the reasons why were one of the uks largest furniture brands. Gplans c range, with an aesthetic that celebrated its machine production, was launched in 1953, and by 1957 it had become enormously popular. Vintage teak sideboard by ib kofod larsen for gplan 1960s.
In good general condition with only minor aesthetic surface marks throughout. Beautifully designed teak sideboard of exceptional high quality and craftsmanship. Century sideboards and buffets for sale in stock ebay. Furniture restoration, g plan sideboard credenza kingdom. Find the perfect vintage g plan sideboard for you right here at. It began as a pioneering range of furniture in the united kingdom produced by e gomme ltd of high wycombe. Find the items on vntg buy directly from the dealer vntg dealers are not charged with commission over sales, therefore they present their best prices. Before then, dining was done in a groundfloor parlor, which doubled as a sitting and dining room. I used the following products and procedure to achieve the rich, even, cherry tone that you see on the finished sideboard. Ercol furniture was designed by lucian ercolani, who built his first factory in 1920 in high wycombe. Tate sideboard buffet sideboard cabinet storage table with shelves cappuccino. Kofod larsen 1960s sideboard for g plan designed by i. Mid century teak sideboard by g plan 9cm length, 44. The sideboard, right, is part of the fresco range, which gomme the makers of g plan introduced in 1966.
C1960 the sideboard has three drawers one of which is lined with original felt and three cupboards. Get the best deals on antique credenzas when you shop the largest online selection at. Sierra sideboard by g plan retro mid century design. Furniture restoration, g plan sideboard, mid century modern, midcentury credenza, vintage furniture, interior design, restore, renovate. Today our enduring quality is crafted into supremely comfortable and stylish sofas that are designed to be lived on. It is made from african teak and features three doors as well as five drawers. Gorgeous attention to detail such as subtle rounded off ends and beautifully sculptural inlaid wood handles. Using a fine wood, careful finishing and a lovely finish can create an elegant piece that looks good in a first apartment or a fine dining room. By proceeding, you consent to our legal notice and acknowledge how we process. Whether you just acquired a new and modern sideboard or inherited the one thats been in the family since the fifties, a sideboard can not only incorporate into a room with panacheit can be used in countless ways.
In the centre of the unit, there is a set of 4x pullout drawers. Vintage g plan furniture is collectible furniture originally produced by the british company e gomme ltd. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. This sideboard was designed by ib kofodlarsen and manufactured in the uk for g plan in the 1960s. The original sideboard from g plans most successful fresco range produced in the late 1960s.
Sideboards were introduced during the last quarter of the 18th century. By the 1960s, the scandinavian look was sweeping international design, and britishmade furniture was being outsold by danish imports. Get the best deals on dark wood tone sideboards and buffets when you shop the largest online selection at. Enter your email address to receive alerts when we have new listings available for g plan teak furniture. Buy g plan sideboards and buffets and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. It looks close to unstained cherry after it ages but somewhat redder. It was not until years after his death that his designs started to receive recognition. Mid century, it has normal wear and tear for a mid century antique.
Vintage teak sideboard by ib kofod larsen for gplan. Buy g plan vintageretro sideboards and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. A buyers guide to mid century sideboards pure imagination. It is finished in teak, which has a distinctive grain pattern. Gplan dresser hardly used very good condition complete with original packaging. The sideboard, right, is part of the fresco range, which gomme the makers of gplan introduced in 1966. Get the best deal for g plan from the largest online selection at. Etsy has thousands of handcrafted and vintage products that perfectly fit what youre searching for. The history of sideboards and buffets makes it clear.
She explained how vintage pieces by ercol or gplan were especially popular in the 1960s and 1970s. This option may be more suitable for furniture or items that do not require fast delivery. This sleek looking teak wood unit was designed by v. Dark wood tone sideboards and buffets for sale ebay. For furniture connoisseurs, g plan is a household name.
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