Ercol Model 1167 Chester Extending Pedestal Dining Table

An original Ercol Model 1167 Chester Extending Pedestal Dining Table, featuring a gently rounded extending tabletop, traditional turned central pedestal and four elegantly curved feet.

The Model 1167 is documented in Ercol's original 2003 catalogue, page 32. The catalogue records a closed length of 120 cm, extending to 170 cm, with a width of 110 cm. This example retains its characteristic pedestal design and extending mechanism.

The table was sold through Hunt Vintage and personally delivered and set up by Retro Cactus Furniture at its new home in Kew, Greater London.

The Story of This Piece

This original Ercol Model 1167 Chester Extending Pedestal Dining Table features a generously proportioned, rounded tabletop, a traditional turned central pedestal and four elegantly curved feet. Its extending mechanism provides additional dining space while retaining the distinctive character of Ercol's Chester design.

The Model 1167 was part of Ercol's early 2000s furniture range and is documented in the company's original 2003 catalogue. Its traditional pedestal construction and practical extending design reflect Ercol's approach to combining established craftsmanship with everyday functionality.

The original collection location is unknown. This particular table was professionally refinished at the Retro Cactus Furniture workshop in North Derbyshire, bringing out the natural character and grain of the wood while preserving its original design.

The table was subsequently sold through Hunt Vintage and personally delivered and set up by Retro Cactus Furniture at its new home in Kew, Greater London.

The original photographs document the refinished tabletop, turned pedestal, elegantly shaped feet, extending mechanism and original Ercol manufacturer's badge, preserving a visual record of this particular example and its journey.