Memorable Victor Wilkins Tola and Black 'Helicopter' Dining Table by G-Plan
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This unique dining table is impeccably crafted with attention to detail throughout. The range features a two-toned design that combines highly grained tola with glossy ebonised detailing and gold tone hardware.
We love the crisp, geometric lines of the table base and chic detailing which are trademarks of the Tola and Black range. The glamorous Italian style of the day never looked so good.
Each piece is checked and carefully hand restored at our Kingsland studio workshop. Our focus is preserving the character and patina of the design while ensuring it displays beautifully in a contemporary interior.
Each piece is checked and carefully restored at our Kingsland studio workshop. Our focus is preserving the character and patina of the design while ensuring it displays beautifully in a contemporary interior.
- Joints checked and reglued
- Timber cleaned and stains removed
- Veneer repairs if needed
- Surfaces polished / refinished
Our full collection is showcased at our Eden Terrace gallery. We have parking available beside the building and would love to see you.
All pieces are available for collection in person from our Eden Terrace gallery. We are also happy to provide a quote for delivery throughout New Zealand.
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Memorable Victor Wilkins Tola and Black 'Helicopter' Dining Table by G-Plan
Note: We showcase a curated edit from the Mr. Bigglesworthy catalogue. Please contact us to view specific items.
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Little is known about Wilkins outside of his work for G-Plan. His first design was the ‘Brandon’ range, released in 1953. It was G-Plans first furniture range and was influential in promoting a modern aesthetic in post-war Britain, replacing heavy, dark-stained furniture with clean lines, light forms, and blond oak.
In 1957 Wilkins designed the Tola & Black range for G-Plan. This was another successful range of furniture which this time channelled the modern Italian style. Wilkins designs toned down some of the more flamboyant features of Italian style making it acceptable to a British audience.
By the 1960’s it was the Scandinavian style that had risen to dominance, making G-Plan and Wilkins previous modern ranges feel surprisingly old-fashioned. Wilkins quickly adapted to this change and produced two of his most iconic furniture ranges.
The 1964 'Brasilia' Range, inspired by a combination of Brasilian modernism combined with organic Scandinavian craftsmanship and sensibility. In 1967 G-Plan released what was likely their most successful range ever by W.B Wilkins, the 'Fresco'. Many pieces from this range stayed popular and in production for 20 years into the 1980s.
