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Midcentury 1960s Afromosia Coffee Table by Richard Hornby for Fyne Ladye

This beautifully crafted and very handsome coffee table was designed by Richard Hornby for renowned British furniture makers, Fyne Ladye, in the 1960s. Fyne Ladye almost exclusively used afromosia, an African hardwood, that’s darker and less orange than teak but it became scarcer from 1962 as costs to import it made its use prohibitive. Given its considerable age, the table is in fantastic condition. With a generous lower magazine shelf, it’s the subtle details that elevate this from the ordinary – the grooved table edge, the curves at either end and the low, long, lean profile.

SKU: W1000

Description

This original, vintage table is ‘sold as seen’. It is in good – very good, used condition. We have checked and cleaned the piece, and the table top has been restored, a process that involved chemically stripping away the original finish (gentler than sanding ensuring the vintage character of the piece isn’t removed entirely), followed by layers of oil and then wax polish for a durable, consistent finish. This non-invasive, partial restoration means some minor blemishes remain including some sunlight fading on the top surface, as shown. There are some minor scuffs and marks to the legs and lower shelf but overall this is light and superficial, in line with the table’s age and function. It’s very well made, solid and stable. There is no maker’s mark in place but this is a well-known design and we attribute it with 100% confidence.

Dimensions
W: 121cm / H: 35.5cm / D: 40.5cm