Early 1950s Sideboard by EE Meyer in imbuia

Rare Mid-century sideboard by EE Meyer for Binnehuis in Imbuia, beautifully designed on slender elegant sculpted tapered legs, with two doors and three centre drawers with the most exquisite active imbuia grain. Beautifully designed and made, a real collector’s item and heirloom piece. 
 


 

Dimensions: W167,5 x D50,5 x Total H82,5 cm

 

The wood has been lightly refurbished and refinished and it is in very good vintage condition. The original cutlery drawer felt lining shows some signs of age.

 

A great sideboard that will stand the test of time.
 


 

A true treasure that encapsulates the essence of South Africa's most sought-after mid-century furniture manufacturer. With a legacy rooted in timeless craftsmanship and iconic design, EE Meyer creations have become highly sought after. Owning an EE Meyer piece means not only acquiring a beautiful work of art but also preserving a valuable piece of South African design history.   

Meyer was the South African master of understated midcentury elegance, defined by sober and clean designs. The majority of Meyer's furniture was made in the beautiful hardwood imbuia.  As much as we love Scandinavian furniture, some of our mid-century South African pieces are just as beautifully designed and manufactured.  

 

The Binnehuis furniture stores were located in Cape Town, Stellenbosch Somerset-West, Newlands, Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg and were owned by a Dutch businessman and his wife, Mr and Mrs van Ewijck, who moved between South Africa and the Netherlands.  It seems they were most prolific during the 1960s.    

 

Imbuia is not listed in the CITES Appendices, but is classified as “Vulnerable” on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 
 



 

 

We try to capture the condition of our items in our photographs as best as possible.

Prior to dispatch all items are carefully cleaned and re-coated with danish oil to ensure your item is looking its best when delivered.

Prices do not include delivery.

Cape Town delivery is calculated at check-out.

For delivery outside Cape Town please contact us. Delivery to these areas is quoted based on the item's dimensions. We can unfortunately not reserve any items until transport has been finalized.

We can arrange shipping in Cape Town and arrange or recommend courier for the rest of the country. 

Contact us to arrange to view, discuss collection or if you have any queries.

We deliver locally within Cape Town for a fee and can accommodate collection by courier or in person.  Collections must be made within 7 days of purchase as we cannot hold furniture for extended periods. 

For local Cape Town deliveries: We provide a complimentary layer of bubble wrap in our packaging. However, for a more thorough and secure wrapping approach to guarantee the safe arrival of your item, we suggest opting for our comprehensive packaging solution. This solution encompasses multiple layers of bubble wrap, cardboard and foam as needed, and pallet wrap. There is an additional charge of R200-400, depending on the size of the item, to cover the cost of this enhanced service and materials. To arrange for this option, kindly get in touch with us via email: vintageclubhq@gmail.com

 

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As is typical with vintage pieces, this item might show slight signs of wear. You're welcome to examine all our items before making a purchase.

 

While we put in every effort to delicately restore and clean our furniture to present their original condition as accurately as possible, it's important to understand that the majority of the items we acquire originate from before the 1980s. Hence, indications of their vintage state and age could still be noticeable. We make an effort to identify any visible issues.

 We strongly advise our customers to thoroughly review the item photos, descriptions, and details before making a purchase. Kindly assess all images, as they form a crucial part of the item's description. We're here to address any inquiries you may have.

Our dedicated restoration team employs respectful and careful, in-house conservation techniques. We prioritize preserving the distinct character and patina of each classic piece, all the while guaranteeing its splendid presentation within a modern setting.

Unfortunately we currently only deliver in Cape Town area, but you are welcome to arrange courier on your side, we can also arrange on your behalf. 

Shipment outside of Cape Town is NOT calculated at check-out and is quoted based on the item's dimensions and or weight.

Unfortunately we can not reserve any items until shipping has been finalized (the item should be purchased and checked out, with payment confirmation received if paid via EFT).

After purchase, we can assist you with costs from our preferred supplier. 

Please note that all items shipped outside of Cape Town are wrapped extensively, we charge a small packaging fee depending on the item, starting cost of R150 per individual item. The cost of wrapping depends on the size of the item. For ALL our items, especially fragile items, i.e. glass and mirrors we recommend professional crating.

 

For fragile items or items that have glass elements we don't recommend shipment and transport outside of Cape Town. 

 

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