1970s Saddleback Sofa & Chair Set by G Plan
This 'Saddle Back' sofa, chair and ottoman set was manufactured by G Plan and designed by V.B. Wilkins during the 1970s. The solid teak frames are typical of the period, with beautiful curves to the frames and new tufted cushions this is a very comfy set indeed. Consisting of two lounge chairs, three seater sofa and matching ottoman, the chunky woven ochre upholstery contrasts wonderfully with the rich teak.
DIMENSIONS:
Sofa - 72" wide x 36" deep x 33" high (seat 16.5" high)
Chairs - 32.5" wide x 37.5" deep x 36" high (seat 16" high)
Stool - 25.5" wide x 21" deep x 14.5" high
CONDITION:
This fantastic set is in excellent restored vintage condition. The frames have been cleaned and polished, it has also been fully re-upholstered in a chunky woven Ochre fabric. Please study the pictures carefully for a more accurate depiction and please get in touch if you have any questions.
MAKER:
G Plan is a British furniture brand. It began as a pioneering range of furniture in the United Kingdom produced by E Gomme Ltd of High Wycombe. The success of G Plan led to E Gomme becoming one of the UK's largest furniture manufacturers. From 1943, during World War II, furniture sales were controlled by rationing. The ending of this scheme in December 1952, combined with the 1951 Festival of Britain, led to a pent-up demand for more modern furniture. In 1953, Donald Gomme, the designer at E Gomme, decided to produce a range of modern furniture for the entire house which could be bought piece-by-piece according to budgets. Designs were available for several years so people could collect them slowly. All furniture was marked with a distinctive brand mark.
In the early 1960s, British furniture manufacturer G-Plan set the standard for modernist, mass-market furniture in postwar Britain. In order to compete with imported Scandinavian furniture, G-Plan hired Danish designer Ib Kofod-Larsen (1921-2003) - who created a number of designs for the company. It can be assumed that Wilkins was highly influenced by Kofod-Larsen’s designs as Wilkin’s pieces are often wrongly attributed to Kofod-Larsen.
The company favoured the use of teak as a staple design material but also on occasion embraced luxurious timbers such as rosewood for its high end aesthetic. White and Newton furniture was a hit with trendsetters of the day and today the timeless designs remain cool and contemporary.
SHIPPING:
The cost of shipping varies on the size of each piece and where you are located. If you’d like a quote on shipping, send us your full address, along with a link to the piece you want shipped. Also feel free to message us with any questions about shipping (costs, insurance, etc).
Shipping to Los Angeles County is free!
SKU:
K2857 K2858 K2859
