{"product_id":"vintage-mid-century-tallboy-chest-of-drawers-teak-william-lawrence-danish-style-1960s","title":"Vintage Mid Century Tallboy Chest of Drawers Teak William Lawrence Danish Style 1960's","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMid-Century Teak Tallboy Chest of Drawers by William Lawrence | Original 1960s | Superb Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA superb quality \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emid-century teak tallboy chest of drawers by William Lawrence of Nottingham\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, dating from the 1960s. This is a particularly handsome and substantial piece, with the warm honey tones and beautifully figured grain of the teak complemented by William Lawrence’s clean, understated British mid-century design. It is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003every well-made and pleasingly heavy piece of furniture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a wonderfully solid feel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe chest features \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esix drawers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with five full-width drawers providing excellent practical storage. Each of these five drawers is finished with beautifully shaped, sculpted wooden handles which curve gently out from the drawer fronts. The handles have a lovely organic form, typical of the refined detailing found on quality mid-century furniture, and sit beautifully against the clean horizontal lines of the teak drawer fronts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbove these is the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmaller, shallower top drawer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,of the same width which has a discreet handleless pull. Its reduced depth makes it particularly useful for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmaller or more delicate items\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e such as jewellery, watches, sunglasses, stationery, accessories or other everyday essentials that you want to keep neatly organised and easily accessible. It could equally make a useful dedicated drawer for smaller clothing items or personal effects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cabinet itself has beautifully rounded edges and softly shaped uprights, giving the piece a pleasingly tactile quality while retaining the simple, uncluttered aesthetic of British mid-century design. The generous width combined with its tall, relatively compact footprint means it offers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexcellent storage without taking up excessive floor space\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout William Lawrence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWilliam Lawrence of Nottingham\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was an established British furniture maker particularly associated with well-crafted mid-century bedroom and cabinet furniture. Their designs from the 1960s demonstrate the influence of Scandinavian and Danish Modern furniture while retaining a distinctly British character. William Lawrence pieces are valued for their \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003equality construction, attractive timbers and beautifully considered detailing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making them highly sought after by collectors and lovers of Mid Century furniture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example is a particularly versatile piece that would work beautifully in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emid-century bedroom, contemporary home, dressing room or guest bedroom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while its elegant proportions would also make it an excellent choice for an interior design project where quality vintage furniture is required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA lovely example of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBritish mid-century craftsmanship\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, combining substantial construction, beautiful teak and generous storage with timeless design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Superb vintage condition. Professionally cleaned and oiled, ready to use and enjoy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 100 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: 79 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth: 40.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFREE collection from our shop by telephone appointment only. Viewing also available by appointment only  - tel: 01895 675596.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of our furniture has been restored\/upcycled professionally with care and attention using quality paints and materials. However, as with all vintage items they may show some characteristics signs of age and some minor imperfections but this only adds to their overall appeal and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur motto is to reuse and recycle these wonderful antique and vintage items so that they get a new lease of life and at the same time you will have a unique, personal item of good quality in your home that will also contribute to the world's carbon footprint. We owe it to our future generations NOT to be throwaway society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe can offer local delivery please message for quote \u003cbr\u003eThe delivery quoted in this listing is for mainland UK only.\u003cbr\u003ePlease contact us for a delivery quote to Cornwall, Scotland, Highlands or Islands or Offshore UK, Northern Ireland, Jersey, Guernsey, IOW, etc as it may be more than the price quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCourier price quoted is for one man courier to ground floor level only – help will be needed your end. Timed and exact delivery day requests are not available but delivery will normally be within a two week window. If you wish to have a two man courier then we can give you a quote for this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis item is available to view in our showroom RetroNovia, 12 New Pond Parade, West End Road, Ruislip Gardens, Middlesex HA4 6LR .  Please call us on 01895 675596 to make sure the item is available before coming to view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are located easy access from London and Oxford and are directly off the Main A40 Polish War memorial junction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"William Lawrence","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57175514481018,"sku":"1677","price":427.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0096\/6341\/4308\/files\/tallboy_teak_william_lawrence_4_64758466-e851-4e51-ab82-5654c8fba565.jpg?v=1787058387","url":"https:\/\/retronovia.co.uk\/products\/vintage-mid-century-tallboy-chest-of-drawers-teak-william-lawrence-danish-style-1960s","provider":"RetroNovia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}