Vintage Afromosia Teak Desk Bureau By Richard Hornby For Fyne Ladye, Mid Century British 1960

Richard Hornby Desk Bureau A British mid-century Afromosia teak desk bureau by Richard Hornby for Fyne Ladye in the 1960s and retailed through Heals. An excellent example and Superb craftsmanship throughout, carved from solid from Afrormosia and the signature Hornby fin shaped top. Features three lower drawers, fall front door desk space and internal office organising sections. There is no key for the door. Fyne Ladye Furniture of Banbury was one of the few quality British makers to use solid woods for their pieces in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Richard Hornby was a very accomplished designer whose simple elegant clean designs were popular with well off middle-class buyers looking for modern Scandinavian style pieces at the time. Fyne Ladye Furniture was rarely labelled and was retailed by top contemporary shops like Heals of London at the time. British,1960s. Dimensions (cm): 82 W x 43 D x 107 H. Condition: Very good - With some minor marks consistent with age and use.