Description
A very stylish and extremely well-made vintage sideboard in light walnut, this was made by Morris of Glasgow, the much sought-after mid-century maker and favoured supplier of Royalty, it dates from the 1960’s.
Design highlights of this piece include the stylish, long sweep of the drawer pull, the attractive fin shaping of the cupboard door handles, and the striking linear grain of the wood.
There is ample storage space within this beautiful piece of retro furniture, consisting of a large double-door cupboard, with a single shelf, and an equally well-proportioned pull-down door cupboard, with a single shelf, which is topped by a large narrow drawer.
This is in very good vintage condition, it has been cleaned and refinished with several layers of Danish oil to enhance the grain. There are some minor scratches to the left-hand side of the sideboard but these are only noticeable under scrutiny. As with all vintage, preloved furniture, perfection is rare and it will have some signs of use. Please study the images for a good representation of the condition,
In 1947 Morris of Glasgow became the favoured supplier of Royalty and was commissioned to design and fit a special bedroom suite for the Queen and Prince Philip as a royal wedding gift. The wood was taken from the Balmoral estate and then sent to their first home at Clarence House. Today the furniture resides in Sandringham Castle. Eighteen years later Morris again performed the same role fitting Her Majesty’s namesake ocean liner, the QE2.
In 1958 Morris Furniture was involved in the festival of Britain exhibiting all that was good in British furniture and in 1963 Neil Morris won many design awards for his famous Bambi chair and Clouds occasional tables. Even today collectors seek these valued and exceptional designs.
In 1970 Morris won contracts to supply British Embassies with desks and cabinets continuing their great heritage through office furniture.
This is in very good vintage condition, it has been cleaned and refinished with several layers of Danish oil to enhance the grain. There are some minor scratches to the left-hand side of the sideboard but these are only noticeable under scrutiny. As with all vintage, preloved furniture, perfection is rare and it will have some signs of use. Please study the images for a good representation of the condition,
Dimensions
Height 73cm
Width 167cm
Depth 49cm
