Etsy - OriginalHomewares Vintage Midcentury Glass Front Walnut Bookcase By Morris Of Glasgow #2
Description
A beautifully constructed, teak & walnut, glassfronted bookcase & cupboard, made by Morris of Glasgow in the early 1960s. Morris of Glasgow were a renowned Scottish furniture manufacturers, whose prestigious work included designing & manufacturing a bedroom suite for the newly married Queen & Prince Philip in 1947, (the suite still resides at Sandringham castle!) & fitting out the QE2 ocean liner in 1967. This bookcase is part of their 'Cumbrae' range of home furniture, characterised by the use of walnut veneer, as well as the exposed external dovetail joints, showing off the solid craftsmanship of the pieces. It has two adjustable bookshelves plus an adjustable shelf in the cupboard. With glass-sliding doors, exposing floating glass shelves, alongside a stunning, striped walnut cupboard door with solid brass knob, this stylish & practical item of midcentury furniture would also fit into a more traditionally-styled space in any room. You can find more information about this piece at originalhomewares.com in the WOOD section. This is an original, vintage piece that is 'sold as seen'. It is in very good - excellent condition & dates from the late 1950s to early 1960s. We have cleaned & polished this piece, but otherwise left the original finish alone. It's made in teak with a walnut cupboard door. The interior wood is clean, tidy & in good order. It has double glass-sliding doors move with ease & glass bookshelves supported by the original wooden pegs. The exterior carries some very minor marks from wear & tear in line with its considerable age. It's very well-made, solid & stable. The original Morris of Glasgow Cumbrae Range gold stamp is visible inside of the piece. Please browse our photos for an accurate idea of condition. If you've any questions or would like to view the item, please do get in touch. Dimensions H: 78cm / W: 102.5cm/ D: 28cm Delivery We can arrange fast, UK mainland delivery with some excellent specialist drivers who cover most of the country (please enquire for Scotland or remote addresses). Our delivery partners are reliable & insured. We have a weekly collection for onward delivery, usually 1-3 days after collection. The delivery service we can offer does require some flexibility as the drivers work to set routes but they will keep you updated directly regarding their anticipated timings. Vintage Midcentury Glass Front Walnut Bookcase By Morris Of Glasgow #2
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