A Hugh Birkett walnut wine table

A Hugh Birkett walnut wine table, dated 1997, square section with panelled sides and hinged panelled flat top, internally fitted with bottle rack and a tray, on castors, signed HB and dated 1997 to underside of top,

45.5cm square, 52cm. high

Provenance

Geoffrey H.Alpe thence by descent.

Design and Modern British and Post War Art, Mallam's 23rd May 2019, lot 252

Private collection.

Catalogue notes

This wine table was made to a special commission for Geoffrey Alpe (1908-2008), former Managing Director of Parker Knoll. It is thought only two of this design were made.