Shapland and Petter Occasional Side Table C1920

Shapland and Petter Occasional Side Table C1920

A delightful English 1920s occasional table of pleasing quality and grace being model 2378 from Shapland and Petter of Barnstaple.

Founded by cabinet maker Henry Shapland, who was inspired by a wave-moulding machine during a voyage to America in 1848, the company began in a single room at the Raleigh woollen mill in Pilton. Henry Petter, an accountant, later joined Shapland, and their partnership led to rapid success. The company moved to a larger site after purchasing the Raleigh Factory in 1864. Despite a devastating fire in 1888, they rebuilt a modern factory at their current location by the Long Bridge.

It sits rather well, perched on well-shaped slender curved legs, shell motifs and edged top.

Condition wise it is good – it sits firm, we have day to day marks to the top and a slight stable aged crack but nothing nasty or of concern. The tone of the mahogany is deep and it sits in its original finish. Ready to place.

A good looking little occasional table late 1920s from Shapland and Petter of Barnstable

Dimensions - Overall: Height 69cm x Diameter 68cm

Dimensions - Specifically the Lower Tier: Height 20cm x Diameter 17.5cm

When purchasing from us we include delivery in the purchase price which is based on a one person delivery for England and Wales. Please call or email for quotes to Scotland, Northern Ireland, The Isles and for World-wide shipping

Billy Hunt and Co is located on a large Victorian farm just a short country drive from the Rangemore village, a designated conservation area, which was built by Michael Thomas Bass in the 1850s to house the Bass Rangemore Estate workers consisting mainly of Victorian redbrick cottages and the occasional barn.

Our home is a classic Victorian designed and well equipped late 19th century 2 story red brick built barn of some 4000 sq feet nestled in classic English countryside, which enjoyed a careful full renovation in 2000. The estate still benefits being managed in the traditional manner with an Estate Manger, estate carpenter, gardeners etc. A rather delightful place to have as our work space.

Martina, there is no Billy at Billy hunt, has led the team since 2103 and is an interior designer qualified from The Inchbald School of Design London whose previous working life included such clients as Vertu, Aston Martin and Johnnie Walker to name a few.

Please do not hesitate to call or email if you have any questions on the pieces that may interest you - Many thanks Martina