Vintage 4 piece suite from the "Tola" collection by Ernest Gomme for G Plan, 1960

Incredibly RARE 4 piece Tola Mahogany suite featuring a Highly sought after Librenza, Cradenza, Highboard and Chest of drawers. Designed by Iconic designer Ernest Gomme for G-plan, 1960. In near perfect condition this stunning suite has been looked after for the entirety of its 62 years, retaining its original varnish, brasswear and internal velvet in the drawers in the best condition. The entire collection has an E Gomme Gold embossed stamp, which means that it would be have been made between 1956-1965. (This particular stamp was used on furniture made between 1952-1965). Models from G Plan’s Tola and Black range first appeared in catalogues from 1956 and continued to be sold well into and through the 1960s. The range featured the use of the wood tola (African mahogany), ebonised wood and brass fittings. The Librenza : The Room divider is tola (African mahogany) veneer on engineered board, in a walnut brown and black finish; its sides feature moulded, solid tola fitted around the board and veneer. The top cupboard compartment is enclosed by sliding, removable, doors and feature recessed brass handles, the shelves are ebonised, with the smaller middle shelves being adjustable. The unit’s lower section has two drawers and a fall front, bottom cabinet, revealing a shelved interior; both feature original brass, cast, drop handles. The Cradenza : The sideboard is tola (African mahogany) veneer on engineered board, in a walnut brown finish; it features an ebonised base, and feet, as well as brass handles and fittings. The whole unit is raised on square, tapering legs and a shaped front rail, with adjustable, brass feet. Highboard : Featuring two ebonised sliding doors with brass ring handles it offers plenty of storage for your glassware and finer china as well as a built in bar to the right with a fall front door that reveals an area big enough for a couple of bottles and some glassware or cocktail equipment. The top has a large double handled drawer which reveals the cutlery drawer. The base contains a large double drawer with a divider and a smaller single drawer which is perfect for cloths and linen or for whichever you are using it for. Chest of Drawers : The 4 drawers run smoothly and are clean and tidy. The gold G Plan label is inside the top drawer and the top two have some fixed dividers inside. There are some loop handles on the front and some height adjustable brass feet for levelling on the floor. Nice clean condition with a few age related marks as expected for its age. Additional dimensions information: The Official Measurements are for The Librenza Please See Other Measurements here: Cradenza - Height 85cm / Depth 46cm / Width 150cm. Highboard - Height 97cm/ Depth 49cm/ Width 122cm. Chest Of Drawers - Height 80cm/ Depth 47cm/ Width 96 Reference : 260927