Furniture in the making is the book that postwar design enthusiasts have been waiting for. Margaret howells connection with ercol furniture goes. But in case you are planning to bring one home, make sure you dont buy a. The ercol catalogue archive includes catalogues from nearly every decade since the 1920s when ercol was founded. Explore 70 listings for used ercol furniture for sale at best prices. The ercol originals are pieces of timeless and classic design that never date or show their age. Also two carvers, all chairs purchased in late 70s. Lesley jackson is an independent writer, curator and design historian specializing in 20th century design. Excellent ercol circular dining table with centre extension piece. Enter your email address to receive alerts when we have new listings available for used ercol furniture for sale. Aside from sofas, armchairs, and footstools, the brand manufactures tv and media cabinets, sideboards and display cabinets, bookcases, console tables, lamp tables, coffee tables, corner groups, snugglers, and recliners.
The favara range has statement angled legs, made of solid oak they give the sofa a lightness of touch and the ercol design aesthetic. Before you make your purchase, there are some things you should know about buying vintage ercol furniture online. She is a published author and is particularly wellknown for her research on postwar design. The firm dates back to 1920, when it was established in high wycombe, buckinghamshire, as furniture industries by lucian ercolani 18881976. Sue newling 27122019 i have a full 3 piece suit, dining table and chairs, book shelf, nest f tables and coffee table of ercol old colonial furniture, looking for any reasonable offer in. It tells the fascinating story of ercol, one of britains bestloved and. It is furniture that is as relevant and as functional now as it was when it was created. By proceeding, you consent to our legal notice and acknowledge how we process. Furniture in the making is said to be the book that postwar design enthusiasts have been waiting for. How did you come to write your book on ercol furniture.
My parents bought two 392 stacking ercol chairs in the 1960s, which i repatriated about 15 years ago. So it is wonderful to discover this book and learn all about the history of it. The rise of ercol furniture began in postwar britain, when the. In 1944, ercol was contracted by the government board of trade to produce 100,000 lowcost windsor chairs chairs with a. As the owner of quite a few ercol pieces, several of their historical catalogues, and lucian ercolanis biography, i feel that this is a worthwhile addition to my library. Ercol factory outlet, princes risborough, united kingdom. In the late1940s, ercolani developed his range of massproduced ercol furniture, which became a household name in postwar britain, and which continues today. See more ideas about ercol furniture, furniture and home decor. Matching four dining chairs with original sanderson cushions. They are available in a range of timbers and finishes. He began his career in furniture manufacture with the salvation army joinery department, later joining frederick parker later of parker knoll fame.
He played an active part in the furniture industry, being a founder member of the industrys guild, the worshipful company of furniture makers and its master for 195758. Only four stars though as the book lacks an index a pity and has a glaring misuse of the wordcomplimentary in text describing picture on page 7 when complementary. Ercol two seater sofa, two seater sofa, grey sofa, ercol jubilee sofa, retro sofa, mid century sofa, vintage, wood framed sofa, scandi swedishdalahorse 5 out of 5 stars 519. For further information and current stock availability please visit our website selling other ercol furniture so please browse my other items. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Mar 16, 2020 if you want to know more, there is an excellent book, ercol furniture in the making by lesley jackson, which can help with identifying ercol pieces. Its beautifully researched, photographed and produced and a definitive guide to ercol furniture through the ages. Ercol bosco furniture ercol bedroom furniture uk 0% apr. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Retro ercol rocking chair 1960s there is a little damage underneath the chair as can be seen in. Following her article on british furniture manufacturer ercol in our print issue 06, we talk to author lesley jackson about why ercol furniture design has stood the test of time. As it is such a reliable brand, many choose to repair their furniture rather than looking to buy new not only does this stop a perfectly good piece of furniture from going to landfill, it is also a very. Sophisticated tailored cushioning in a choice of trend lead fabrics add to the sleek modern profile, whilst creating comfort as well as style. Create a unified look in your lounge with ercol living room furniture, from a range of sofas to coffee tables and more. As well as designing furniture in house ercol also commission some of the best in british design talent to create some outstanding furniture. Lesley jacksons book is a detailed account of the company and its colourful founder, luciano ercolani. Our range of sofas and armchairs combine comfort with great style, whilst our recliners really let you relax after a hard day. Ercol is the book that postwar design enthusiasts have been waiting for. Founded in 1920 at high wycombe, buckinghamshire by italianborn lucian ercolani 18881976, who came to britain at the age of 10, ercol is still going strong today and the.
The ercol bosco lamp table is an elegant occasional table with. The ercol originals are pieces of timeless and classic design that never goes out of style. Have a look at our ercol seating selection on vinterior. Lucian randolph ercolani 8 may 1888 9 june 1976, was an italian furniture designer born in st angelo, tuscany, italy later emigrating to london, england with his family. Since the companys foundation in 1920, ercol has provided furniture for the contract market. Sue newling 27122019 i have a full 3 piece suit, dining table and chairs, book shelf, nest f tables and coffee table of ercol old colonial furniture, looking for any reasonable offer in the balloch g83 area in scotland. Following her article on british furniture manufacturer ercol in our print issue 06, author lesley jackson gives her insights into why ercol furniture design has stood the test of time. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. The fascinating story of ercol, one of britains bestloved and most successful furniture companies. Designed during the 1950s by ercols founder lucian ercolani, this popular originals range is as relevant and functional now as it was when it was created. Ercol is designed for comfort, style, and practicality.
Ercol chair for sale in uk 99 secondhand ercol chairs. This british designed anniversary cabinet was one of the first pieces to feature the exclusive centenary brand stamp, featuring the ercol heritage lion. They have been producing sofas, armchairs, recliners and beds since 1920, all designed for comfort, function and beauty. Each piece is crafted with real care in the ercol factory in buckinghamshire. Ercol furniture ercol bookcases ercol drawers ercol. The monza bedroom range is a contemporary update of classic. The iconic 1962 windsor cabinet designed by ercol s founder lucian ercolani was reissued to mark the start of ercol s centenary celebrations. Ercol living room furniture full collection furniture. Ercol furniture is made to stand the test of time, however sometimes accidents happen and damage might occur to your ercol wooden frame.
Furniture in the making by lesley jackson goodreads. Edward tadros, chair of ercol and grandson of founder lucian. The ercol furniture range is now available at the best prices for your home. We have a fantastic selection of ercol furniture at up to 50% off in our in store clearance. If you want to know more, there is an excellent book, ercol furniture in the making by lesley jackson, which can help with identifying ercol pieces. Lucian ercolani, the founder of ercol in 1920, set out to develop and enhance the range of windsor chairs that he designed in the 1950s into a complete and coherent range of furniture for the home. T he ercol bosco bedroom furniture collection is made from oak with a clear matt lacquer that enhances the woods natural beauty, and t he detail of the exposed finger joints and curved edges create a distinctive look for t his scandinavian bedroom furniture range. The iconic 1962 windsor cabinet designed by ercols founder lucian ercolani was reissued to mark the start of ercols centenary celebrations.
May 16, 2014 bought this book as a present for my husband who likes to buy and restore ercol furniture. You have plenty of furnishing options in the ercol brand, such as. If you have an old piece of ercol furniture that you wish to identify, then here is. Drawing on ercols rich archives, as well as stunning new photography. Prices shown are representative of average market prices. Ercol was established in 1920 and as a company they base design at the forefront of their thinking. Designed during the 1950s by ercols founder lucian ercolani, this popular originals range is as. Furniture in the making richard dennis publications. Design historian lesley jackson, who is updating her 20 book on ercol for. From a striking range of tables and chairs to couch and love seat there is something for everyone in our fantastic ercol originals. Furniture in the making is the book that postwar design enthusiasts have bee. Ercol bookcase for sale in uk 38 used ercol bookcases. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
Furniture in the making 1st edition by jackson, lesley isbn. Vintage ercol furniture dining table and 6 condition of chair is used in nice condition. Buy ercol elm furniture and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Explore free books, like the victory garden, and more browse now. Lucian ercolani first started his furniture factory in high wycombe in 1920 and we are using this logo to mark 100 years of furniture making. A stunning unusual ercol display unitbookshelf, in good, used condition with some signs of wear. It tells the fascinating story of ercol, one of britains bestloved and most successful furniture companies. Visit the ercol factory outlet to obtain great value offers on exdisplay items, returns and seconds. I am not into coffee table books but will make an exception for this one. Photographs above and cover image courtesy of ercolrichard dennis publications. Bought this book as a present for my husband who likes to buy and restore ercol furniture.
Ercol windsor solid ash choice furniture superstore. Drawing on ercol s rich archives, as well as stunning new photography. If you have an old piece of ercol furniture that you wish to identify, then here is the ideal place to look. See more ideas about ercol furniture, furniture and ercol chair. Dec 26, 2016 ercol, one of the best vintage furniture brands from uk, is loved by countless homeowners and collectors across the world. They also make elegant dining tables and chairs, sideboards, bookcases, cabinets, coffee tables and side tables.
Ercol is famous the world over for its iconic, beautifullycrafted handmade furniture. He took the very simple aesthetic and the use of solid timbers into dining tables and chairs and a huge range of cabinets. It tells the fascinating story or ercol, one of britains bestloved and must successful furniture companies. He took the very simple aesthetic and the use of solid timbers into dining tables and. Her specialist fields include furniture, textiles, glass and ceramics but her interests range across the fine and applied arts. The outward facing, tapered legs on these chairs mean that they stack vertically when they are not in use, combining. Since 1920 this brand has brought elegance and beauty to peoples homes, with sofas and chairs, dining room suites, and bedroom furniture. Working days around uk working day international after it was marked as dispatched, please contact me. Ercol furniture beautifully crafted furniture village. Ercol, one of the best vintage furniture brands from uk, is loved by countless homeowners and collectors across the world. Take a look through some of ercol s latest contracts projects. The ebay website has a great selection of vintage ercol chairs, urkel chairs, retro goldsmith chairs, and quaker carver chairs. Ercol living room furniture full collection furniture village.
We are proud to present a reissue of a classic ercol logo for our 100th anniversary year. In 1920, ercolani had joined a furnituremaking consortium in high. Furniture in the making 1st edition by lesley jackson isbn. Whilst our full range of furniture is available for our contract customers, our range of chairs have proved particularly popular in this sector.
Ercol is the name of a british furniture manufacturer. Weve your storage needs catered for with our range of sideboards, bookcases and display cabinets. The occasional furniture comes in solid elm, beech, ash or oak which shows off the natural grain of the wood. Furniture in the making by lesley jackson published by richard dennis publications isbn 978 09553741 97 192pp rrp. Researched and written by design historian lesley jackson. This range of ercol bedroom furniture is designed for its looks, comfort and practicality.
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