Description
A very rare mid century modern teak sideboard designed by Tom Robertson and manufactured by A.H. McIntosh of Kirkcaldy. This special piece of Scottish mid century furniture features extensive storage, with three drawers set between 2 double doored cupboard spaces. The right hand cupboard features a super little pull out tray area for mixing drinks. The sideboard also includes a felt lined cutlery drawer. This gorgeous and very stylish piece of vintage furniture features beautiful drawer and door handles. Look closely at the photographs to see the beautiful shaping to parts of its front.
Scottish furniture manufacturer McIntosh is best known on the vintage market for their mid-century style furniture, particularly for teak cabinetry and sideboards. Founded in 1869 by Alexander Henry (A.H) McIntosh (1835-1919) in Kirkcaldy, Fife. The business quickly grew in size, requiring new, larger premises just a decade later. In 1879, McIntosh bought a new factory and opened Victoria Cabinet Works a year later.
Though little information regarding McIntosh’s early designs is available, it is known that the factory—like many British enterprises—joined the war effort during the First World War. With most workers (including the founder’s grandson, Henry) called up to enlist, the McIntosh factory began manufacturing airplane wings and other parts for the duration of the war. During this time, Alexander Henry’s son Thomas Wishart McIntosh (1861–1933), headed the family business from London, where McIntosh had established an office.
Despite an aesthetic that could be mistaken as Danish modern, the company marketed itself, both at home and abroad, as a proud Scottish firm that utilized traditional processes and that employed local, highly-skilled cabinetmakers. The McIntosh label, which survives on many 1950s and 1960s pieces, shows the Scottish thistle and crown, a long-time symbol of Scotland. From 1948 until 1983, Tom Robertson worked as head designer for the firm; creating his most notable design, the teak Dunvegan sideboard (1960s) known for its sculpted handles.
Structurally sound, in super condition and ready for your home with, as you’d expect, some signs of age and use. There’s a little magnet missing from the left hand door catch but the door still opens and closes as you’d want it to. The top surface is in fantastic order – check out the video.
W205 x D44 x H80cm
