Mid-Century Set of 3 Teak Nesting Tables Mod. Astro by Victor Wilkins for G Plan

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Mid-Century Set of 3 Teak Nesting Tables Mod. Astro by Victor Wilkins for G Plan

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Mid-Century Modern Set of 3 Teak Nesting Tables Mod. Astro by Victor Wilkins for G Plan, 1960's Beautiful and elegant set of three Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian style nesting tables in teak, model Astro, deisgned by Victor Bramwell (V.B.) Wilkins and manufactured by G-Plan, England in the 60's. British furniture designer Victor Bramwell (V.B.) Wilkins is best known for his Fresco range for G-Plan. Although all of Wilkins known works were produced by G-Plan, there is little biographical information available on the designer. It can be assumed, however, that he worked as an in-house designer for the British manufacturer for many years. In the early 1960's, 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. Riding on the coattails of Kofod-Larsen’s success, Wilkins' Fresco range also had a strong Scandinavian influence. Designed in 1966 and launched the following year, the range - which was G-Plan’s most successful range - included a suite of furniture for almost every room in a house, all finished in teak with beautiful, rich grain. The design itself combined the sleek and sculptural aesthetic of Italian furniture with the definitive Scandinavian style that was so popular at the time. In addition to the Fresco range, Wilkins designed the Astro Coffee Table and Nesting Tables - which have clear references to Isamu Noguchi’s IN-50 coffee table (1944) - and the Spider occasional table (1970). Both feature curved teak bases that resemble the shapes after which they were named, although the latter is often referred to as Astro in contemporary catalogs. It is believed that Wilkins continued to design for G-Plan until the mid-1970s, though details of his life outside the manufacturer are unknown. Today, the Astro coffee table is among Wilkins’ most collectible design Photos by João Boullosa - Porto / Portugal joaoboullosa . com We are completely transparent regarding the condition of the used items we sell. We do not use stock photos in our listings. The pictures found on each product page are pictures we took of the actual individual item being sold. Please review every photo before purchasing an item. Professional studio photography uses specific lighting to emphasize the characteristics of the products. This type of photographs taken in a controlled and appropriate environment can make the natural reflections of the articles not visible. There may also be differences between the photos and the original, depending on the type of screen and resolution where it is displayed. Please check each listing carefully and let us know if you have any questions or require additional information. In most cases all used products have been previously restored (in the case of wood (polished, varnished or lacquered).; all fabrics used are new. Some leather pieces may have the original upholstery as well as mirrors or other elements that we consider absolutely irreplaceable. Used items cannot be viewed as new. They have all gone decades and sometimes centuries of history. If in doubt, please contact us and request further pictures or more detailed description, in case the information available is not sufficiently clarifying.

Creator:
G Plan Furniture (Manufacturer),Victor Wilkins (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 20.28 in (51.5 cm)Width: 19.69 in (50 cm)Depth: 19.69 in (50 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 3
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Teak,Polished,Varnished
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
1960-1969
Date of Manufacture:
1960s
Condition:
Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Used items cannot be viewed as new.They have all gone decades and sometimes centuries of history.If in doubt, please contact us and request further pictures or more detailed description, if the information and pictures are not clear enough. Thank you.
Seller Location:
Matosinhos, PT
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU4816216738311