Robert Heritage, Console/desk, 1960
Console/desk by Robert Heritage.
This console design by Robert Heritage typifies his refined and subtle approach towards case furniture. It does however demonstrate a more exuberant approach to decoration with the banded drawer fronts. The linear decoration of inset brass strips creates a dynamic ambience that contrasts with the black glass top. The overall design captures a spirit of historic clashes enjoyed by designers of the period such as David Hicks.
The detailing of shadow gaps and rebates is typical of Heritage and the mahogany cabinet is made to extremely high standards by British cabinet maker Archie Shine. The console bears a Heal's label, being a progressive design-led retailer at the time, though Archie Shine also had a showroom on Sloane Street.
The partnership between Heritage and Archie Shine began in the late 1950s and continued through the 1960s. The designs by Robert Heritage embraced traditional elements though were thoroughly modern in proportion and detail. Heritage favoured bold dimensions with long sleek outlines for his cabinets. This was in contrast to most other UK-based designers and manufacturers of the period.
Robert Heritage is a somewhat overlooked designer. He was awarded more COID (Council Of Industrial Design) design awards by the Design Council than any other British designer in the 20th Century. His work extended from industrial products to lighting and included furniture for the QE2. Heritage was acknowledged as Royal Designer for Industry, awarded a CBE and was a professor of furniture at the Royal College of Art.
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Description
Console/desk by Robert Heritage.
This console design by Robert Heritage typifies his refined and subtle approach towards case furniture. It does however demonstrate a more exuberant approach to decoration with the banded drawer fronts. The linear decoration of inset brass strips creates a dynamic ambience that contrasts with the black glass top. The overall design captures a spirit of historic clashes enjoyed by designers of the period such as David Hicks.
The detailing of shadow gaps and rebates is typical of Heritage and the mahogany cabinet is made to extremely high standards by British cabinet maker Archie Shine. The console bears a Heal's label, being a progressive design-led retailer at the time, though Archie Shine also had a showroom on Sloane Street.
The partnership between Heritage and Archie Shine began in the late 1950s and continued through the 1960s. The designs by Robert Heritage embraced traditional elements though were thoroughly modern in proportion and detail. Heritage favoured bold dimensions with long sleek outlines for his cabinets. This was in contrast to most other UK-based designers and manufacturers of the period.
Robert Heritage is a somewhat overlooked designer. He was awarded more COID (Council Of Industrial Design) design awards by the Design Council than any other British designer in the 20th Century. His work extended from industrial products to lighting and included furniture for the QE2. Heritage was acknowledged as Royal Designer for Industry, awarded a CBE and was a professor of furniture at the Royal College of Art.
Dimensions
120w x 45d x 73cmh
Materials
Mahogany cabinet with inset brass strips and black glass top.
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