Tola & Black Librenza Highboard /Sideboard Cocktail Cabinet by G Plan

A beautifully proportioned tola and teak highboard cocktail cabinet designed by E Gomme, this was part of an Italian-style range of furniture entitled ‘Librenza’, produced in the 1950’s and 60’s by the celebrated British furniture manufacturer G Plan.

The gold E Gomme stamp is still visible on the inside of the right hand bottom drawer (this was used between 1952 and 1965).

Tola (African mahogany) was much used at this time, and when polished has a lovely warm glow which contrasts nicely with the cabinet’s most distinctive feature, the black ebonised polished frame and legs (with brass adjustable feet).

This is the higher version in the range which also features a pull down cupboard and bar area, plenty of deep drawer space below with the top double drawer having a black velvet lining. Double glass sliding doors with storage behind for glasses and bottles or books would be another option. Originally this would have had an adjustable glass shelf here, there are six holes in each side which would have had some pegs to support the shelf. If you wish to re instate this, we’d be happy to do this, if asked, for a small fee - the cost of the glass. The cocktail cabinet stands sturdily on a hardwood frame, the original black paint finish is still in good order and the brass adjustable feet work perfectly.

After many years of neglect a new generation is discovering G Plan again, they are discovering that furniture from the 60 s & 70s and particularly G Plan, is better made and looks stunning in a modern setting. Manufactured to a very high British standard, collectors of this furniture brand are finding it more difficult to find these much sought after cabinets and storage units in such good condition.

Everything about this model exudes vintage cool, the size of it is particularly appealing, meaning it can fit into smaller spaces, just think you could have your own Mad Men cocktail bar this Christmas!

The conscious consumer can have a considerable positive impact on the planet with guilt-free shopping from Lightfoot & Lowe; buying second hand doesn’t mean settling for second best in the style stakes.
 
Mid Century is the trend that keeps on giving.
 
Measurements

Height 98 cm
Width 122 cm
Depth 49 cm

Whilst we spend a lot of time sympathetically restoring each item, some natural wear and tear should still be expected; any unsightly scratches or defects are mentioned and photographed in our descriptions. We believe each piece’s back story adds to the general appeal of each item as it makes it truly unique.

Our Delivery Policy
 
Safely delivering items you purchase in a timely fashion is both our priority and also one of the most challenging aspects of our business.
 
Where possible, we would prefer to hand deliver, either by ourselves or via our dedicated courier. This ensures that your purchases arrive in exactly the condition they were in when you purchased them, as accurately described on our site. Grouping these deliveries together, which both saves you cost and also benefits the environment, you should expect delivery to be within 1 to 3 weeks of you placing the order. We will contact you directly with a firm delivery date and advise you in advance of a two hour delivery window.
 
We offer free delivery on some items within 15 miles of Cambridge and also throughout mainland UK on some items advertised. Where free delivery applies, it is most likely to be hand or courier delivered, so expect it to be between 1 and 3 weeks.
 
Our minimum packaging and delivery cost is £30; larger, heavier, or multiple items, or for outreaching areas of the UK, are likely to be significantly more expensive. For multiple purchases, we will happily discount.
 
We are able to package and export items beyond mainland UK and have done so as far afield as Hong Kong and New Zealand. Please contact us directly for a tailored quotation.
 
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Please note that if we are unable to deliver on a pre-arranged day, you will be charged the full delivery fee for re-delivery.