Shapland and Petter Occasional Side Table C1920A 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 ...