Vintage Ercol Windsor CC41 beech and elm table by Lucian Ercolani 1960

1960's Ercol Windsor CC41 Rectangular Beech and Elm Dining Table Lucian Ercolani designed this famous piece, which was made in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. It is now very collectible, still very popular, and now quite rare. Ercol furniture is known for its good design, high quality fabrics, craftsmanship and durability. During World War II, the government implemented the CC41 (Civilian Clothing 1941) program to allow civilians to use their rations to replace items lost during the Blitz. This program lasted from 1942 to 1952. Several furniture companies, including Ercol and G Plan, gained popularity by developing utilitarian furniture that used fewer resources than the dark, ornate furniture of the pre-war era. The government commission was crucial to Ercol, and allowed the company to grow into what we all know as the "Windsor" line of furniture, so popular today. The rectangular top (clear finish) is made of beautifully carved solid elm planks, with the grain running the length of the piece. The solid beech base has tapered legs and an H-shaped stretcher formation protruding from each end.