Sideboard from Elliots of Newbury, 1960s

Description

Elliots of Newbury was a renowned furniture manufacturer based in Newbury, Berkshire, England. The company was mainly active in the … more Elliots of Newbury was a renowned furniture manufacturer based in Newbury, Berkshire, England. The company was mainly active in the 1950s and 1960s and was known for its high-quality production of designer furniture, especially chairs and tables. Elliots of Newbury was founded in 1885 and grew to become a household name in the British furniture industry. They were known for their craftsmanship and innovative designs, which often had modernist influences.

One of the best-known designers who collaborated with Elliots of Newbury was the British designer Lucian Ercolani, known for the Ercol brand. Elliots of Newbury also produced many of the designs of Robin Day, an influential British designer who was important to the development of modernist furniture in the United Kingdom. Although Elliots of Newbury is no longer active, their furniture pieces remain sought after by collectors and vintage design enthusiasts. Their contribution to British furniture history continues to be recognized and appreciated.

This copy comes from a very exclusive series that came out in the early 1960s. There are style elements that are strongly reminiscent of the "Brazilia" Series from the American manufacturer Broyhill, this line was first seen at the World Exhibition in 1962. The handle in particular in its characteristic style is an example of mid-century design. The cupboard has 2 sliding doors with a large storage space behind it with a shelf, in the middle of the cupboard there are 3 beautifully finished drawers with a beautiful ribbed exterior. As if it were a frame, the cabinet is mounted on both the left and right in a darker type of wood, which is also beautifully and typically designed for the time. Finally, the cabinet stands on a beautiful base with conical wooden legs. The condition is very neat, this cabinet was recently checked in our restoration workshop and restored where necessary with respect for the authenticity. As a result, there is now a very neat and immediately usable, very exclusive cabinet. Are you the enthusiast looking for a unique showpiece? Looking for the cupboard that almost no one has? Look no further, this model might suit you perfectly!

Country of origin: England
Brand: Elliots of Newbury

Height: 78 cm
Length: 185 cm
Depth: 44.5 cm This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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