A seldom seen bureau / secretaire desk designed by Victor Wilkins as part of his 1950’s light oak Brandon range for E Gomme’s G Plan. The range continued production up to the late sixties but this particular piece is a rarity, most likely only made briefly before it evolved into something else. At a glance, it’s a smart, compact cupboard you would think perhaps designed for the kitchen or dining room, but when you open the top drawer, a neat, discreet desk is revealed. The drawer front folds down to create a small desktop and there are cubby holes for stationary and organisation. The lower double door cupboard gives further storage space. A very clever design, ideal for occasional home-working or for a student perhaps. The light oak makes a welcome change from the usual midcentury teak and the design is classic and timeless, neutral enough to mix in with pieces from other eras.
