Description

SOLD TO LESLEY FOR $595 IN 5 DAYS OF BEING LISTED IN 2019 (from the GOLD COAST). Today in 2021 I’d price this exact same suite at more- $819 out of Sydney or $795 out of Melbourne.

THIS SUITE SOLD UNDER CONSIGNMENT FROM MY CLIENT’S HOME IN THE GOLD COAST. We operated as the seller’s agent and organised the full sale on her behalf.

The listing price was for the table AND 3 stools.

The first lot of photos is of the last fondue suite we sold back in 2005. The last 4 photos are of the suite that sold from the Gold Coast. That table had a glass top with a darker tint (the glass is not pictured).

Background Info and Provenance

This is one of the best-designed coffee tables I’ve seen- as a result they’re very highly sought after by collectors and mid-century design enthusiasts. Designed by TH BROWN & SONS of Adelaide in the early 1960’s, this firm were leaders in Australian furniture design with their emphasis on originality, innovation and quality construction. Parker items from this era are highly collectable but TH BROWN pieces evenso. TH BROWN AND SONS actually won a contract to produce several authentic DANISH designs in Australia but I’m under the impression this particular design was actually their own. I saw some TH BROWN pieces in a photo of Grant and Mary Featherston’s home- if this doesn’t say something about the calibre of their designs, nothing will! This particular suite mixes fun with stylish- the design with the footstools pushed all the way under tailors a smart stylish look, the unusual concept adds a fun creative element to your space. In a small living space this ensemble would be ideal- the stools are handy to have around for extra seating but when they’re not needed they fit completely under the table making the piece a great space-saver. Boasting high-quality workmanship, I’ve seen these TH Brown suites retail for much more and because of their rarity, their value is only set to appreciate in years to come. The suite has various vintage TH Brown & Sons labels and also several of their metal maker’s plaques.

The above description was written in 2005 (the last time I sold one of these suites). The only thing I’d like to add in 2019 is that these suites are RARE! The footstools came in many colours including brown, that baby-poo mustard-colour and also velvet upholstery. The ones with black vinyl footstools are the most timeless in looks so they’re the most collectable and valuable these days. The suites in black have only INCREASED in value since they were first made. TH Brown & Sons Furniture is some of the BEST QUALITY furniture ever to be made in Australia. Just look at this suite after almost 60 years of use! The quality is unquestionable and if this design is highly sought-after 60 years later it always will be. There’s no better way I can think of to invest in your home and reduce landfill.