{"product_id":"mid-century-teak-bookcase-storage-unit-0310c","title":"Mid Century Teak Bookcase \u0026 Storage Unit 0310c","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautifully proportioned mid-century teak bookcase and storage unit by Herbert E. Gibbs Limited, dating from the 1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTall and elegantly understated, the piece combines generous open shelving with enclosed storage above and below, all within a remarkably slim footprint. Its clean lines, warm teak and restrained detailing are characteristic of British mid-century furniture, with the Scandinavian influence that became such an important part of post-war British design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe upper section incorporates a useful cupboard enclosed by a pair of sliding doors, each finished with a simple recessed timber handle. Below are three generous open display areas, providing plenty of space for books, ceramics, artwork and decorative objects. One of the shelves is adjustable, allowing the arrangement to be altered to suit different uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the base is a deeper cupboard, again enclosed by sliding teak doors with matching recessed handles. This provides a substantial amount of concealed storage while also creating a useful surface immediately above\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe full-height sides give the piece a particularly architectural quality, with gently rounded transitions where the deeper lower cabinet meets the shallower shelving above. The warm teak and teak veneers have developed a lovely mellow colour, with attractive grain and gentle signs of age and use throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 184cm high but only 26cm deep through the upper section, it offers an impressive amount of storage and display space without feeling visually heavy or occupying excessive floor space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn excellent restored condition, there are some minor age related marks as to be expected for its age. The lower rear section has been sympathetically modified by a previous owner to accommodate a skirting board, allowing the unit to sit more closely against a wall. This is a later alteration rather than part of the original construction.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurchased alongside a matching Herbert E. Gibbs bureau bookcase of identical width and height, the two pieces make particularly attractive companion units and can work beautifully together, while each remains a very practical and complete piece in its own right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA handsome and highly usable example of British mid-century furniture, equally suited to a living room, dining room, home office or study.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall Width: 91.5cm\u003cbr\u003eOverall Height: 184cm\u003cbr\u003eDepth at Base: 41cm\u003cbr\u003eDepth of Upper Section: 26cm \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTop Cabinet\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInternal Width: 87cm\u003cbr\u003eInternal Height: 30cm\u003cbr\u003eInternal Depth: 20cm  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOpen Shelving\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight below Top Cabinet: 30cm\u003cbr\u003eSecond Shelf: Adjustable\u003cbr\u003eHeight from Top of Lower Cabinet to Underside of Top Shelf: 64cm\u003cbr\u003eShelf Depth: 24.5cm  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLower Cabinet\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInternal Width: 87cm\u003cbr\u003eInternal Height: 41cm\u003cbr\u003eInternal Depth: 34cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Herbert E. Gibbs Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56960615154050,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0228\/1503\/files\/vintage_teak_herbert_gibbs_storage_unit_bookcase_cabinet.6.jpg?v=1791046383","url":"https:\/\/www.mustardvintage.com\/products\/mid-century-teak-bookcase-storage-unit-0310c","provider":"Mustard Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}