Original 1970s Midcentury G Plan Fresco Teak Sideboard by VB Wilkins

Designed by Victor Wilkins as part of his Fresco range for G Plan, this is the much sought after, more compact sideboard at just over 1.5m in width, perfect for rooms that can’t take its more common, big brother version. It’s constructed in a mix of teak, teak veneer and darker afromosia creating the subtle distinction across its different surfaces and signature handles. The teak grain is striped in honey-toned bands, a beautiful characteristic of aged wood. It packs in a great deal of storage with two small side cabinets, a large, double door central cupboard and three drawers at the top. It’s ideal for the dining room, lounge or family space where things need to be stowed regularly. The shapely legs and curved base bar of this sideboard give it a grace and elegance that the later plinth-based G Plan sideboard lack – they are much ‘heavier’ looking. The condition of this piece is tremendous with just the light signs of wear and tear.

SKU: W749

Description

This is an original, vintage piece that is ‘sold as seen’. It is in very good, used condition. We have thoroughly cleaned the sideboard inside and out, and applied a natural beeswax polish to the external surfaces but otherwise left the original finish alone as it’s in such fantastic order. The four lower cupboard doors swing with ease and have closures in good order. There is an adjustable shelf in each and they have clean, tidy interiors. The three upper drawers are well-made with dovetail joints and slide with ease. The two outer drawers have clean, tidy interiors. The middle drawer is sectioned with four removable dividers and is felt-lined, intended for cutlery, and there are some minor marks on the fabric, as shown in our photos. The exterior wood surfaces from the drawer fronts to the legs are in really good condition with just light signs of wear and tear. There is a faint sunlight patch on the top surface at one end, the end that was clearly closest to the window. It’s not particularly noticeable in the overall context of the piece. This is a very well-made piece in teak, teak veneer and afromosia. There is an E Gomme /1978 label on the back of the sideboard. Please browse our photos for a good sense of its super condition and gorgeous grain.

Dimensions
H: 84.5cm / W: 152.5cm / D: 46cm