Lesley jackson is an independent writer, curator and design historian specializing in 20th century design. I was thrilled to be invited to delve into ercols history and explore the windsor. She is a published author and is particularly wellknown for her research on postwar design. This stylish and extremely practical piece of home office furniture in the bosco range will provide a flexible working space in any home. Furniture in the making by lesley jackson published by richard dennis publications isbn 978 09553741 97 192pp rrp. I recommend ebay for anyone who wants to buy or sell ercol.
Ercol furniture upholstery manufacturing and timber. During the second world war, the company worked for the government largely making tent pegs. Ercols gina recliner was the first piece of domestic furniture to be awarded the ergonomics excellence award by fira, the uk furniture industrys independent furniture test house. Weve consistently sold ercol and have remained family friends ever since. However, the roots of the furniture industry run deep in the town, enough to ensure that furniture will continue to be made in high wycombe for many years to come. If you have an old piece of ercol furniture that you wish to identify, then here is. Lesley jacksons book is a detailed account of the company and its colourful founder, luciano ercolani. How to identify a genuine ercol published on dec 26, 2016 ercol, one of the best vintage furniture brands from uk, is loved by countless homeowners and collectors across the world. Sixties furniture is making a comeback with surging prices.
Barker and stonehouse and ercol go back a long way. Evidence of furniture survives from as far back as the neolithic period in the form of paintings, wall murals discovered at pompeii, in sculpture and examples have also been excavated in egyptian pyramids and found in tombs in ghiordes modern day turkey. Since 1920, this family business has produced luxuriously handcrafted chairs and tables. Furniture in the making by lesley jackson 2014, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Discover all the extraordinary items our community of craftspeople have to offer and find the perfect gift for your loved one or yourself.
Browse lightbox about us related research and links. In 2008 ercol launched twobedroom ranges savona and paladina taking it back into the bedroom. Were indebted to ercol for taking a chance on a brandnew company in a little store in stocktonontees. Iconic british furniture brand ercol is known for its blend of quality craftsmanship and stylish design. Furniture design has been a part of the human experience since the beginning of history. Ercol furniture ercol bookcases ercol drawers ercol. Ercol is the name of a british furniture manufacturer. There is a strong market for secondhand ercol furniture on ebay.
Furniture in the making by lesley jackson goodreads. Get help categories furniture models ercol furniture limited furniture industries ercol furniture limited. Ercol is still going strong today and the company is still familyowned. These marks have varied over the years, and we have used stamps, labels and more recently, badges. Bought this book as a present for my husband who likes to buy and restore ercol furniture. 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. Ercol available for download and read online in other formats. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Dec 26, 2016 how to identify a genuine ercol published on dec 26, 2016 ercol, one of the best vintage furniture brands from uk, is loved by countless homeowners and collectors across the world. Ercol reissues and vintage examples can be purchased in the flagship london store of one of the brands principle advocates.
See more ideas about makers mark, mcm furniture and ercol chair. Furniture in the making richard dennis publications. Gplan furniture was made by gomme, with its danish sideboard range introduced in the 1960s. Furniture in the making 1st edition by jackson, lesley isbn. If you are trying to determine the age of a piece of american antique furniture, it will require investigative work. My parents bought two 392 stacking ercol chairs in the 1960s, which i repatriated about 15 years ago and now adorn my home. It tells the fascinating story or ercol, one of britains bestloved and must successful furniture companies. Examine the level of work that went into the furniture from the joinery, finishing, knobs, and more. Vintage ercol furniture is functional and sturdy whilst remaining stylish. In 1920, he perfected the technique of steambending wood, creating the distinctive curved styling seen in many ercol pieces today. Furniture in the making is the book that postwar design enthusiasts have been waiting for. How did you come to write your book on ercol furniture. Buy ercol bookcases and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Atlason, is the latest addition to the ercol portfolio.
High property prices continued to encourage firms to relocate in cheaper areas. Ercol restoration, we specialise in restoring your ercol furniture back to its original beauty. Its curved lines and edges in beech and elm make it easily recognisable and the blonde finish especially complements modern interiors. So it is wonderful to discover this book and learn all about the history of it.
We are trained by ercol and use authentic ercol products. Art deco was a sprawling design sensibility that wound its way through numerous early 20th century art and design forms, from fine art and architecture to fashion and furniture, as well as. Ercol is still going strong today and the company is still familyowned and. It tells the fascinating story of ercol, one of britains bestloved and most successful furniture companies.
Margaret howells connection with ercol furniture goes. There is also an archive with some old brochures here. Ercol make furniture of a very high quality that is created using traditional craft combined with modern manufacturing technology which ercol has uniquely developed over decades to produce superbly well made furniture suitable for todays living. Ercol was established in 1920 and as a company they base design at the forefront of their thinking. Ercol is a british furniture manufacturer which was established in the 1920s by italian furniture maker lucian ercolani. This may seem like a question with a rather obvious answer surely everyone knows what the iconic ercol 203 chair looks like. It is furniture that is as relevant and as functional now as it was when it was created. As a buyer you will get the widest choice and the best prices. Her specialist fields include furniture, textiles, glass and ceramics but her interests range across the fine and applied arts. The ercol originals are pieces of timeless and classic design that never date or show their age. The firm dates back to 1920, when it was established in high wycombe, buckinghamshire, as furniture industries by lucian ercolani 18881976. Ercol was founded by italian lucian ercolani, whose simple goal was to create welldesigned, quality furniture made with pride by trained craftsmen. Pull the drop leaf down to reveal a spacious work surface, the perfect space for writing or for use as a computer table. First of all, its probably worth noting that ercol product numbering is always far from straightforward and a plethora of variants and finishes helps to.
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Ercol is the book that postwar design enthusiasts have been waiting for. Its beautifully researched, photographed and produced and a definitive guide to ercol furniture through the ages. Furniture in the making is said to be the book that postwar. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Have a look at our ercol seating selection on vinterior. Get free shipping on ercol by lesley jackson, from. Ship them straight to your home or dorm, or buy online and pick up in store. Having sat on these chairs during my formative years, i was thrilled to be invited to delve into ercols history and explore the windsor range in detail. In 1999 high wycombes largest furniture maker, ercol, announced that it was moving to princes risborough.
Ercol is still one of the top british furniture brands, sold through top department stores such as libertys and nationwide through john lewis. Oct 01, 2018 bought this book as a present for my husband who likes to buy and restore ercol furniture. Hw furniture archive browse ercol furniture limited. Ercol furniture was designed by lucian ercolani, who built his first factory in. Ercol seat pads, replacement ercol white foam cushions. Look closely at the the different elements that make the piece of furniture. I am not into coffee table books but will make an exception for this one. Our team of expert advisors know our products inside out. See more ideas about ercol furniture, furniture and ercol chair. Ercol stripped yorkshire chairs with new navy velvet seat pads ercol stripped yorkshire chairs with new navy velvet seat pads. Ercol news newspapers books scholar jstor april 2017. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.