[65714] NATHAN Long Sideboard Teak British Vintage Nathan Living Board AV Board Cupboard British Mid-Century

This is a vintage long sideboard by Nathan, one of the most representative furniture brands of the British mid-century.

The warm texture of the vintage teak wood and the neat silhouette. The carved handles add an elegant accent. The fact that it is less widely available than G PLAN or McIntosh makes it appealing to collectors.

Nathan
Nathan was founded in 1916 in London, England, when Russian-born Barnett Nathan produced handmade furniture. In 1954, the company gained fame when it was selected as a representative British design at a furniture exhibition held in New York, and began full-scale production of teak furniture. Along with Ebenezer Goom, famous for the G-plan series, Nathan has developed into one of the leading furniture manufacturers of the British mid-century. In particular, the "Classic Range" series is a timeless design that perfectly combines excellent comfort and craftsmanship. They have created a unique design style that is an eclectic mix of classic and Nordic styles, and the natural shine of the combination of Jacobean door styling and beautiful teak has captivated London's urban dwellers.

Teak (real teak)
Teak wood from northern Thailand and Myanmar grows slowly in harsh environments, slowly accumulating oils, and has strong anti-corrosive, water-resistant, anti-rot, and insect-repellent properties, with little shrinkage and a beautiful, dense wood grain, making it one of the world's three most precious woods, along with Brazilian rosewood and Honduran mahogany. Teak wood from this region is harvested using a special method called "rolling dry" that takes 3 to 5 years to drain the water from the tree while it is still standing, making it very suitable for processing. This method also gives it the name "dry teak." Teak wood has been used as a material for Scandinavian and high-end furniture, but the number of teak trees has drastically decreased, making it extremely rare and valuable. Currently, the teak wood in circulation is mainly "Indonesian teak" artificially cultivated in Java, Indonesia, but it grows quickly and is harvested while still young, so it is inferior in beauty of grain and durability.

Beech
It is a material with white, fine grain and a property of being difficult to crack, and the surface has small spots of radial tissue. It is strong, has a lot of toughness and elasticity, so it is also ideal as a material for bending wood. The uncolored wood changes to amber color the more it is used.