A beautiful Sutcliffe of Todmorden sideboard, complete with its original maker’s mark intact. Known for their refined British craftsmanship, Sutcliffe of Todmorden (based in West Yorkshire, England) produced high-quality furniture throughout the mid-20th century, often noted for its clean lines, balanced proportions, and practical elegance. The company gained popularity in the 1950s–70s, designing pieces that bridged traditional cabinet-making skill with modernist simplicity.
Storage & Functionality - The piece offers a wealth of practical storage solutions:
- Central Section: Four graduated drawers with sculpted recessed pulls. The top drawer retains its original green baize lining and cutlery dividers, perfect for silverware or smaller accessories.
- Left Cupboard: Spacious shelving ideal for serving ware, glassware, or everyday essentials.
- Right Cupboard: Adjustable shelving, versatile enough for larger serving pieces, bottles, or storage baskets.
With its combination of drawers and cupboards, this sideboard is both stylish and highly functional – equally suited as a dining room server, living room media console, or hallway statement piece.
Retail Value: Given its condition, yet desirability as a collectible mid-century piece, it is priced fairly. Internationally, Sutcliffe sideboards often achieve very high prices through dealers and platforms.
Condition:
This sideboard has had minor and careful restoration done, ensuring the integrity of its structure while maintaining its warm original character & charm. It is in overall good condition throughout, with marks consistent with its vintage age and importance to preserve authenticity. Two repairs had to be executed.
Dimensions:
182.5cm W X 46cm D X 75cm H.
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Note/Disclaimer:
Our images form part of the item/s description. Although every effort is made to refurbish our furniture to represent its original state best, it must be noted that most of the items we source date from the 1950s to the late 1970s. For this reason, and although restored, signs of their vintage condition & age might still be visible. We will normally point out any visible/notable concerns. Take note of all photos or view the item in-store prior to purchasing.
As with most Mid-Century pieces, it is a good combination of solid wood and a high-quality wood veneer. The history of veneer on furniture is a long and honorable tradition, and it depends on the veneer's artistry, condition, and thickness. The quality of the old veneer was long-lasting; for this reason, it can be retouched or sanded and refinished.