Highboard Fresco by G Plan, United Kingdom

The Fresco line produced by G Plan represents one of the most recognizable moments in 1960s British design, when furniture construction began to combine closed modules and open spaces more freely than traditional sideboards.

In this highboard, teak is the material that holds the entire structure together, but it is never treated as a uniform surface. The different parts of the front create an articulated reading: closed elements for storage, open volumes that lighten the composition, and an upper part that introduces a more display-oriented dimension. It's a balance that makes the furniture less rigid than a classic sideboard, while maintaining a very clear function.

The vertical development completely changes the relationship with space. It doesn't just lean against the wall; it is, to all intents and purposes, an almost architectural element within the room. The slender proportions and the structure on thin legs help to avoid any feeling of heaviness, even with a significant volume.

It's a piece that works well in both more classic and contemporary interiors, precisely because of this combination of functional structure and visual lightness.

Technical specifications

COUNTRY OF PRODUCTION: United Kingdom
MANUFACTURER: G Plan
MODEL: Fresco
DESIGN PERIOD: 1960
PRODUCTION PERIOD: 1960
STYLE: Mid-century / British design
MATERIAL: Teak wood
COLOR: brown
WEIGHT RANGE: 0-40 Kg
CONDITION: good vintage condition with minor signs of age consistent with the piece's age