G-PLAN by Ebenezer Gomme, a British mid-century modern furniture manufacturer
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the The Fresco series is said to be G-PLAN's best-selling product.
What makes the Fresco series different?
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After reading this article, you will definitely become hooked on the charm of Fresco, which sparked the popularity of G-PLAN.
The brand image offensive begins
E. Gomme, a long-established British furniture manufacturer, was founded in 1898 , and the G-PLAN brand was born in 1952.
In fact, G-PLAN was born about 50 years later. It is easy to see why the "EG" in the logo from that time has such a strong presence.
Fresco was born in 1961, about 10 years after the birth of G-PLAN.
The Fresco series began when Donald Gomm, the grandson of the founder, had a strong interest in Scandinavian design and signed a contract with the Danish designer Ib Kofod-Larsen.
Capturing the times across borders
He had a ten-year contract with Yves Kofod-Larsen , and it is no exaggeration to say that he transformed the company into one of the leading furniture manufacturers of the 1960s.
At the same time , his contract with G-Plan marked an important step in his career. It also provided the foundation for their economic livelihood, and it appears to have been a win-win for both parties.
He quickly recognized the popularity of Scandinavian design and, together with Eve Kofod-Larsen, By incorporating Scandinavian design , it created a movement, especially among people in London.
It is heartwarming to know that not only has it been a successful business since then, but it remains popular today as a representative brand of "vintage furniture."
It is stories like these that will make you fall in love with vintage furniture even more.
A chest with handles that define it
The Fresco series focuses on teak wood and features dark Afromosia (African teak) wood and handles.
The conch-shaped handle in particular is simple, but its curves give it a gentle impression.
What really makes the design so appealing is the recessed handles that are integrated into the chest.
This technique was adopted at a time when it was difficult to carve the handles in order to prevent the sturdy teak from cracking, and this may be one of the reasons why these pots are still so beloved today.
The revolutionary Fresco series
Among G-PLAN's products, the Fresco series is a revolutionary series that originated in the UK and incorporates Nordic design.
We hope you will incorporate "British x Nordic" design furniture into your home and have fun creating an original room.
