Midcentury 1960s Afromosia Chest of Drawers by Richard Hornby for Fyne Ladye

As handsome as they come, this dark, solid afromosia chest of drawers dates from the 1960s and was designed by Richard Hornby for high-end furniture maker, Fyne Ladye for Heals. Fyne Ladye used almost exclusively afromosia , which has a deeper, blacker tone and striped grain compared to the more commonly seen teak. However in the early sixties importing this hardwood became prohibitively expensive so these pieces are rare finds and are always a privilege to see. Beautifully and thoughtfully designed with function as important as form, it’s been expertl

SKU: W748

Description

This original, vintage chest of drawers is ‘sold as seen’. It is in good – very good, used condition. It has been cleaned inside and out, and a light oil applied to the exterior wood surfaces to revive it a little but otherwise the finish is original. The three drawers slide with ease, are beautifully made with dovetail joints and all have clean, tidy interiors. And overall, there is just the light wear and tear to the exterior wood surfaces in line with its age and function, including a small area on the right side where it looks as if if something has been affixed to the piece then removed – it’s shown in our photos and isn’t very visible. Do browse our photos to get an accurate sense of its fantastic condition. It’s a beautiful piece that’s been expertly crafted. It’s solid and stable with no areas of concern. There is no maker’s mark in place but this is a well-known design and we attribute it with 100% confidence.

Dimensions
W: 62.5cm / H: 71.5cm / D: 51cm