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Ercol Furniture Journeys from Our Derbyshire Workshop

Explore selected Ercol and British mid-century furniture collected across the UK, professionally refinished in our Derbyshire workshop and delivered to new homes throughout the UK, Ireland, Europe and worldwide.

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Explore selected Ercol and British mid-century furniture collected across the UK, professionally refinished in our Derbyshire workshop and delivered to new homes throughout the UK, Ireland, Europe and worldwide.

Oban — Ercol dressing table, 1960s

Collected in Newcastle upon Tyne, this elegant 1960s Ercol dressing table was carefully refinished in our Derbyshire workshop before travelling north to its new home in Oban. It retains its adjustable mirror and clever sliding glass jewellery shelves.

Material: English elm and beech

Journey: Newcastle upon Tyne → Derbyshire workshop → Oban, Scotland

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London — Ercol Butterfly dining chair, 1960s

Collected in Shropshire, this 1960s Ercol Butterfly dining chair was professionally refinished in our Derbyshire workshop before travelling to its new home in London. Its beech frame and sculpted elm-plywood seat and back preserve the graceful form that gave this design its familiar ‘Butterfly’ name.

Material: Beech with an elm-plywood seat and back

Journey: Shropshire → Derbyshire workshop → London

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Suzzara — Chippy Heath telephone bench, 1950s

Collected in Lincoln, this 1950s Chippy Heath telephone bench was refinished in our Derbyshire workshop before travelling to its new home in Suzzara, northern Italy. Its solid timber and distinctive British mid-century form were carefully preserved.

Material: Beech and elm

Journey: Lincoln → Derbyshire workshop → Suzzara, Mantova, Italy

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Zug — Ercol refectory dining table, 1960s

Collected locally in Matlock, this 1960s Ercol refectory dining table was carefully refinished in our Derbyshire workshop before travelling to Zug, Switzerland. Its pale beech frame contrasts beautifully with the rich grain of its solid elm top.

Material: Beech and elm

Journey: Matlock → Derbyshire workshop → Zug, Switzerland

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Madrid — Avalon corner dressing table, 1960s

Collected in Sheffield, this unusual 1960s Avalon corner dressing table was refinished in our Derbyshire workshop before travelling to Madrid. Its distinctive shape, warm pale-oak finish and original mirror make it a characterful example of British mid-century furniture.

Material: Pale oak and beech veneer

Journey: Sheffield → Derbyshire workshop → Madrid, Spain

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Lancieux — Ercol day bed or studio couch, 1960s

Collected in South Wales, this original 1960s Ercol day bed was carefully refinished and professionally reupholstered in our Derbyshire workshop. With new Pirelli webbing and specially shaped reversible cushions, it then travelled to coastal Lancieux in Brittany.

Material: English elm and beech

Journey: South Wales → Derbyshire workshop → Lancieux, Brittany, France

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Bellême — Ercol tall sideboard, 1960s

Collected on Tyneside, this uncommon 1960s Ercol tall sideboard was carefully refinished in our Derbyshire workshop. Its richly figured elm cabinet and sculptural beech underframe were preserved before it travelled to Bellême in Normandy.

Material: English elm with beech legs

Journey: Tyneside → Derbyshire workshop → Bellême, Normandy, France

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Gozo — Ercol Pandora’s Box coffee table, 1980s

Collected in Neath, South Wales, this distinctive 1980s Ercol Pandora’s Box coffee table was professionally refinished in our Derbyshire workshop. Its warm English elm grain, two storage drawers and unusual open-sided design were preserved before its long journey to Gozo, Malta.

Material: English elm

Journey: Neath, South Wales → Derbyshire workshop → Gozo, Malta

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Vienna — Ercol Bureau Writing Desk, 1960s

Collected in Diss, Norfolk, this rare 1960s Ercol bureau writing desk was refinished in our Derbyshire workshop before travelling to Vienna. Its solid English elm bureau, beech legs and original key make it a particularly characterful Ercol piece.

Material: Solid English elm with beech legs

Journey: Diss, Norfolk → Derbyshire workshop → Vienna, Austria

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London — G-Plan Helicopter Dining Table, 1960s

Collected in Derby, this sculptural 1960s G-Plan dining table was prepared in our Derbyshire workshop before travelling to London. Nicknamed the ‘helicopter’ table for its distinctive base, it combines rich teak with a beautifully striped teak-veneer top.

Material: Teak and teak veneer

Journey: Derby → Derbyshire workshop → London

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Latina — Troeds Long Sideboard, 1960s

This long 1960s Troeds sideboard travelled through our Derbyshire workshop before continuing to its new home in Latina, Italy. Its restrained Scandinavian proportions and generous storage make it a classic mid-century design.

Material: Teak

Journey: New → Derbyshire workshop → Latina, Italy

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New Orleans — Uniflex Range A Dressing Table, 1970s

Collected in Nottingham, this 1970s Uniflex Range A dressing table was refinished in our Derbyshire workshop before making the long journey to New Orleans. The deep walnut veneer, striped grain and lighter detailing give it a distinctly elegant period look.

Material: Teak and walnut veneer

Journey: Nottingham → Derbyshire workshop → New Orleans, USA

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Minneapolis — Ercol Trolley Bookcase, 1960s

Collected in Derby, this genuine 1960s Ercol trolley bookcase was refinished in our Derbyshire workshop before travelling to Minneapolis. Its original castors and open shelving make it a wonderfully versatile piece of Ercol design.

Material: Solid English elm and beech

Journey: Derby → Derbyshire workshop → Minneapolis, USA

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London — Meredew Sideboard, 1950s

Collected in Lichfield, this compact 1950s Meredew sideboard came through our Derbyshire workshop before travelling to London. Its warm teak, clean proportions and practical storage are typical of British mid-century furniture at its best.

Material: Solid teak and veneer

Journey: Lichfield → Derbyshire workshop → London

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East London — Bernhard Pedersen & Son Danish Teak Tambour Sideboard, 1960s

Collected in Burton upon Trent, this impressive 1960s Danish sideboard by Bernhard Pedersen & Son travelled through our Derbyshire workshop before delivery to East London. Its elegant tambour doors and long teak case give it a beautifully considered Scandinavian profile.

Material: Solid teak and teak veneer

Journey: Burton upon Trent → Derbyshire workshop → East London

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North Uist — Scandi Style Bedside Tables, 1960s

Collected in Burton upon Trent, this matching pair of 1960s Scandinavian-style bedside tables was refinished in our Derbyshire workshop before heading north to the Isle of North Uist. Birch ply and solid beech give the pair their warm, light mid-century character.

Material: Birch ply with solid beech legs

Journey: Burton upon Trent → Derbyshire workshop → Isle of North Uist

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SE London — Ercol Round Drop Leaf Dining Table – Black Leg, 1960s

Collected in Brentwood, this 1960s Ercol round drop-leaf dining table was refinished in our Derbyshire workshop before returning south to SE London. The black legs make a striking contrast with the swirling grain of its solid English elm top.

Material: Solid English elm with black beech legs

Journey: Brentwood → Derbyshire workshop → SE London

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Maidstone — Ercol Campden Drop Leaf Dining Table, 1990s

Collected in Goole, this later Ercol Campden drop-leaf dining table was refinished in our Derbyshire workshop before travelling to Maidstone. Made from ash and beech, its light tone and unusual central leg structure give it a distinctive 1990s Ercol character.

Material: Ash and beech

Journey: Goole → Derbyshire workshop → Maidstone, Kent

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Newport-on-Tay — Ercol Square Drop Leaf Dining Table – No. 2, 1970s

Collected in Fakenham, this versatile 1970s Ercol square drop-leaf dining table was refinished in our Derbyshire workshop before travelling to Newport-on-Tay. Its solid English elm top and beech splayed legs make it an unmistakable Ercol design.

Material: Solid English elm and beech

Journey: Fakenham → Derbyshire workshop → Newport-on-Tay

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Helsinki — Ercol Sideboard, 1960s

Collected in Kidderminster, this unusual 1960s Ercol sideboard was professionally refinished in our Derbyshire workshop before travelling to Helsinki. Its panelled form, extra drawers and richly figured English elm give it plenty of period character.

Material: English elm and beech

Journey: Kidderminster → Derbyshire workshop → Helsinki, Finland

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Kendal — Ercol Writing Desk or Table, 1960s

Collected in Leeds, this compact 1960s Ercol writing desk was refinished in our Derbyshire workshop before travelling to Kendal. Its solid English elm grain, dovetail joints and useful storage give a small desk a great deal of character.

Material: Solid English elm

Journey: Leeds → Derbyshire workshop → Kendal

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Bristol — Alfred Cox Chest of Drawers, 1950s

Collected in Gainsborough, this versatile 1950s Alfred Cox chest of drawers was refinished in our Derbyshire workshop before travelling to Bristol. Its warm teak veneer and five-drawer arrangement make it a handsome and practical British mid-century piece.

Material: Teak veneer and wood

Journey: Gainsborough → Derbyshire workshop → Bristol

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Brooklyn — Ercol Chest of Drawers, 1960s

Collected in Rotherham, this genuine 1960s Ercol chest of drawers was refinished in our Derbyshire workshop before crossing the Atlantic to Brooklyn, New York. Solid English elm and three generous drawers give this compact piece enduring warmth and utility.

Material: Solid English elm

Journey: Rotherham → Derbyshire workshop → Brooklyn, New York, USA

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Australia — Ercol Pandora’s Box coffee table, 1970s

The original collection location is no longer recorded, so this 1970s English elm Ercol Pandora’s Box coffee table begins its archive journey at our Derbyshire workshop. After careful refurbishment, it travelled from the UK to its new home in Australia.

Material: English elm

Journey: Derbyshire workshop → Australia

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