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Nathan Mid Century Teak Table And Chairs

Original price was: £1,800.00.Current price is: £1,620.00.

Nathan furniture in the 70s acquired a more traditional look. These units, right, are from the mid 70s. The doors have a traditional Jacobean feel, yet the concept of units was modern, as was the material, teak, which remained the first choice for most buyers throughout the 70s. The setting on the right looks like a typical suburban dining room from the 70s. Nathan may have been aiming at a slightly more mature buyer. Younger people were either shopping at Habitat, or more likely going to a discount warehouse to buy furniture in the 70s.

In the 50s, like other brands, Nathan went contemporary. The firm followed the fashion in the late 50s into Tola (African mahogany) furniture, with black, ebonised legs and brass handles.

In 1963, Nathan went Scandinavian. Their advertisements proclaimed ‘Scandinavian Design By Nathan’. Nathan’s first range of teak furniture was called ‘Citadel’. It had a classic Scandinavian low, long sideboard, which was simple and elegant with no decoration other than plain recessed handles. At 6 feet in length, it was still large and provided ample storage, but was more suited to a semi-detached house than the massive 7ft sideboards that some of the more expensive firms sold.

Nathan introduced several other dining suites on the same theme: modern, Scandinavian inspired, designs in teak. All began with the letter “C”: Corsican, Corinthian and Cortina.

In the late 60s Nathan moved further upmarket. Many manufacturers were making teak furniture, so designs needed to be original. They introduced several new designs in teak.

Condition report:

Great vintage condition. There are no obvious marks, scratches or rings on the table . The chairs have sturdy joints. The central leaf matches the outer leaves

Condition report:

Great vintage condition. There are no obvious marks, scratches or rings on the table . The chairs have sturdy joints. The central leaf matches the outer leaves

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