Mid Century 1960s Extending ‘Fonseca’ Dining Table By John Herbert For A Younger
Haverhill, United Kingdom
£620 per item
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Item details
Height
75.0 cm
Width
129.0 cm
Depth
81.0 cm
Wear conditions
Good
Wear conditions
Excellent
Shows little to no signs of wear and tear.
Good
May show slight traces of use in keeping with age. Most vintage and antique items fit into this condition.
Average
Likely to show signs of some light scratching and ageing but still remains in a fair condition.
Apparent Wear and Tear
Visible signs of previous use including scratches, chips or stains.
Please refer to condition report, images or make a seller enquiry for additional information.
Description
A rather special extending dining table, designed by John Herbert in the 1960s for A Younger furniture, as part of his Fonseca range. Made from afrosmosia and teak to give that subtle tone distinction between the solid legs and the table top, its build is of a high quality. Two draw leaves sit beneath the main table top. Pulled from either side, you can either partially or fully extend the dining surface so there are three width modes. A Younger Ltd were British midcentury leaders in the 1950s and 1960s, producing low volume, high-end pieces, more often than not retailed through Heals. It was one of the first to be influenced its Scandinavian contemporaries and you can see this in the design of this table, where clean, crisp lines are softened with curves. We love how the legs seem to pour down from the table top.
Original Homewares offers a thoughtfully selected collection of vintage & midcentury furniture, lights & homeware, chosen for today’s homes. Our goal is to present well-crafted, well-designed, practical pieces with narrative & character that still have a place & purpose. Sourcing from across the UK & Europe, from all periods, ranging from late 19th Century antiques to classic midcentury design to considered items from the past 25-30 years.
Dimensions
H: 75cm / W: 129cm – 170cm – 212cm / D: 81cm
Condition report:
This is an original, vintage table that is ‘sold as seen’. It’s in good, used condition. We have checked and cleaned this piece and the main table top has been restored so a partial refurbishment. This involved chemically stripping the original finish (rather than sanding which can cause veneer damage) on the table top, followed by oil and wax for a durable, consistent finish. The two leaves, table border / base and legs have been cleaned and buffed with a natural beeswax polish but otherwise the finish is original here. The two drop leaves are accessed at either end of the table. The main table top is lifted slightly and the extensions can be gently pulled out from underneath. You have the option to use one or both. This table can seat 4-6, 6-8, 8-10 depending on the size of your dining chairs. The leaves are in very good order, moving freely and with ease. As is often the case, the leaves are darker than the main table top and this is quite simply because they have been stowed away and not exposed to sunlight and used as much as the main surface. There are minor scuffs, blemishes and knocks here and there – this is taken into account with our price and is shown across our photos. This very fine vintage table in overall good order with wear as we would expect with a piece of this age. Sadly the maker’s label is no longer in longer place but it’s a well-documented design so we attribute it with confidence to A Younger. Please do browse our photos for a good sense of colour and condition. If you’ve any queries or if you’d like to view this table, please do get in touch
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We can arrange fast delivery with experienced delivery partners who cover most of the UK mainland that we have worked with for many years. We have a weekly collection of sold pieces, usually every Thursday, and onward delivery to our customers follows 1-5 days after this, depending on the delivery address. They are reliable and insured but their service does require a little flexibility as they work to set routes. They will confirm a date when they are next in your area and able to deliver. They will then update you directly via text with delivery updates and timings.
Please enquire for Scotland & remote addresses - we can quote separately for this.
Smaller items, such as lamps, are sent via DPD to UK mainland locations and the price is quoted in the description for this service. Tracking information is provided and this is a Mon-Fri delivery service.
You are of course very welcome to collect or arrange your own collection / delivery - just let us know.
Feel free to drop us a message if you'd like to know about delivery dates and options prior to purchase.
Estimated delivery time
Less than one week
Free collection available
Yes
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