Description
A rare Terence Conran modular bench in two parts, circa 1952.
Constructed from African walnut, steel and plywood with white vinyl upholstery, the two sections can be used separately or butted up together as a corner unit. The seats lift up on hinges to reveal hidden storage compartments beneath.
Sir Terence Conran (1931-2020) began his career in design during the early 1950s, eventually going on to establish high street giant, Habitat, in 1964. He is credited with reshaping post-war British life with his functional and affordable designs, making stylish home furnishings available to the masses.
In 1989 he founded the Design Museum in London, and his legacy continues to inspire new generations of designers and entrepreneurs.
In good, solid and clean vintage condition, these modular benches are perhaps not the most refined pieces of furniture I’ve ever sold, but they are certainly amongst the most interesting, and a stylish early example of modern British furniture design.
*see the Sotheby’s sale ‘The Fine Art Society: 142 on New Bond Street’, 5/02/19, Lot 274 for another example of these.
https://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2019/fine-art-society-l19350/lot.274.html?locale=en
Long bench: W160cm x D43.5cm x H73cm (seat height 42.5cm)
Short bench: 114cm x D43.5cm x H73cm (seat height 42.5cm)
Good vintage condition – completely sturdy and clean with signs of age and wear, and some minor marks and discolouration to the upholstery.
See the Condition Gradings section at the bottom of the website for further information on condition, and please feel free to contact me with any queries or to arrange a viewing.
Depending on your location, the delivery fee may be considerably less if you contact me in advance.
*please note I am currently unable to ship items of this size overseas or outside of mainland UK.
