Mid Century Teak Sideboard By John Herbert For A. Younger Ltd, 1960's
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
£1,950
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Item details
Height
840.0 cm
Width
2130.0 cm
Depth
445.0 cm
Wear conditions
Excellent
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
This stunning mid-century sideboard, designed and crafted by British Designer John Herbert for A. Younger Ltd the manufactures. The design embodies the elegance of Danish modern design. Crafted from beautiful teak wood with feature graining, it features clean, symmetrical lines and refined door and drawer handles that add to its sophisticated aesthetic. It features three dovetail drawers in the centre, complemented by two pairs of doors on either side and the original felt is in the top drawer. The unit is in great original condition.
With ample storage space, this handsome piece is as practical as it is stylish, making it a perfect addition to any modern or vintage-inspired interior.
Details:
Creator John Herbert
Manufacturer A. Younger Ltd.
Design Period 1960 to 1969
Production Period 1960 to 1969
Country of Manufacture United Kingdom
Identifying Marks This piece has an manufacturers mark
Style Vintage, Mid-Century, Scandinavian Modern
Detailed Condition Excellent — this vintage item is in very good original condition.
Materials are Teak
Measurements: Width 2130mm, Depth 445mm, Height 840mm.
What has been confirmed by others about the designer:
'John Herbert was a British designer active during the 1950s and ‘60s, and was known for his Scandinavian style sideboards and high-end furniture ranges for the British furniture manufacturer, A. Younger.
It is speculated that sometime in the early or mid-1950s, Herbert became Head of Design for A. Younger Ltd. The trailblazing firm—which produced high-end modernist furniture—was one of the first to adopt the Scandinavian style in the 1950s, but was also one of the first manufacturers to abandon it in search of something more uniquely British in style. In 1955, Younger produced its first teak dining suite, Moselle. Two years later the teak collection Volany (1957) was introduced, and remained in production for over a decade.
In 1960, Herbert’s designs won three awards from the Furniture Makers' Guild, for an (unnamed) sideboard and two dining tables, which all displayed a clear Scandinavian aesthetic. The sideboard was constructed from solid afromosia, a tropical African timber that was easier to work with than more traditional teaks, which made up the sideboard’s veneer. The first of the two tables combined teak and rosewood veneers, a blend that was to prove very popular later in the 1960s, while the other—thought to be from the Fonseca collection (1959)—was made from afromosia to match the sideboard. John Herbert’s designs for A. Younger were consistently low volume productions, constructed from high-quality, expensive timbers that were attractive to more discerning customers.'
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Last updated: 24th March 2025
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