Sideboard
Ernő Goldfinger (Budapest 1902 - London 1987)
Category
Furniture
Date
1931
Materials
Mahogany, oak, beech, steel, plywood, canvas
Measurements
710 x 1875 x 560 mm
Place of origin
Paris
Collection
2 Willow Road, London
NT 112476
Caption
This sideboard began life as an upright cupboard in the Goldfinger’s home in Paris. The unfinished ends give away the original purpose of this piece of furniture, which is turned on its side and supported by steel girders. The ingenious tambour front accommodated this change in use, as the space-saving sliding door works in both directions.
Summary
A free standing mahogany veneered sideboard, supported on two metal 'I' beam legs [RSJs], with a roll back tambour front constructed of narrow battens of mahogany mounted on a canvas back, with two metal handles and locking mechanism. The interior divided into one short compartment to the left, with a sliding shelf, bearing a hole specifically cut for the record player (later addition), and one longer compartment on the right. Unfinished to the right and left external sides.
Provenance
Owned by Ernö Goldfinger and Ursula Ruth Blackwell, also known as Mrs Ernö Goldfinger. Purchased by the National Trust in 1994.
Makers and roles
Ernő Goldfinger (Budapest 1902 - London 1987), designer