Vintage 1970s G Plan Form Five Shelf Unit

Designed by R Bennett for G Plan, as part of his late 1960s / early 1970s Form Five range, this freestanding, multi-functional unit serves as storage, and display space in one. Tall but shallow in depth and tidy in width, it would work wonders in a small room where going up is better than going wide. This set up features an upper cupboard, an adjustable shelf and fall door bureau / drinks cabinet, along with a generous lower cabinet that has the signature sliding Form Five doors.  It’s a two-part piece with the upper section sitting on the deeper base. These versatile units offer more flexibility than built-in shelves.

 

Free local delivery within 25 miles / Fast UK delivery / Collection welcome!

£250.00

In stock

SKU: W855

Description

This is an original, vintage piece that is ‘sold as seen’. It is in good, used condition. We have checked, cleaned and polished this piece, applying a natural beeswax polish to the exterior wood surfaces but otherwise the finish is original. It’s a two part, freestanding piece where the upper section simply sits on the base, however as this particular set up has a fall door, the upper unit should be secured to the base section. Plates are supplied for this purpose. The upper section features one adjustable shelf, a double door top cupboard and a fall door cabinet with a further shelf inside. This cabinet could be used for drinks or as a writing bureau. Closures, hinges and interiors are all in good order. There is a small, discreet repair to the bottom right corner of the fall door, along with a scuff by the hinge on the inside of the cabinet. There are also some minor nips and chips to the bottom of the sides where it rest on top of the base unit. All of these are shown clearly in our photos and we would class this as light wear and tear in line with the piece’s age. The base cupboard features the signature Form Five sliding doors that push back and slide behind each other. These are in good, working order, sliding with ease in their runners. The cupboard interior is clean and tidy. The door alignment is a fraction out at the top where they meet – please refer to our photos. In the overall context of the piece it’s barely noticeable. There are a couple of light scuffs and knocks here and there which we’ve also shown. The G Plan red logos can be seen on both the upper and base sections. Do browse our photos for an accurate sense of the condition of this classic midcentury piece. If you’ve questions or would like to view this item, do get in touch.

Dimensions
H: 198.5cm / W: 76.5cm/ D: 42cm
H to Top of Fall Door when Open: 73cm / D when Fall Door Open: 69.5cm
Lower Unit: H: 71.5cm / W: 76.5cm/ D: 42cm
Top Unit: H: 127cm / W: 76.5cm / D: 26.5cm

Delivery
We offer FREE LOCAL DELIVERY within a 25 mile radius of CB9 7XU. There is a map on our Delivery page showing the areas covered. Please get in touch before purchase for more info.

Alternatively, we can arrange fast, UK mainland delivery with trusted delivery partners who cover most of the country (enquire for Scotland or remote addresses) and are reliable and insured. We have a weekly collection and onward delivery usually follows 1-5 days later. The delivery service we can offer does require a little flexibility as the drivers work to predetermined routes with other delivery obligations, but you would be kept updated. We would recommend you have a quick read of our Delivery Information for the full low-down.

You are also welcome to collect from us in Haverhill, Suffolk and we’re happy to hold pieces after purchase while you consider your options and make collection arrangements.