[Solved] Fristho Franeker Sideboard?  

@edmccoll

Seems correct to me based on numerous images available online. Most show similar high sideboards with bases featuring metal legs with rosewood stretchers but a few have wooden legs like yours. Models possibly from "Series G".

Unusual to see drop-down doors like those on these sideboards. Cool piece!

Thanks very much for the response @tktoo, it is much appreciated.

I was aware of the metal leg ones with the rosewood stretchers but wasn't too sure of the wooden leg ones. Thanks again, its a real statement piece.

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Ed

@edmcoll @tktoo is partly right It is the top is glatzel the bottom part/frame not Glatzel made only two side boards for fristho both with te steel and crossed at the botom frame

ccould be  a toppart off a wall unit is used That has the same doors

Hi @wesemael, thanks for your message. Really appreciate it.

Interestingly I have seen 4 or 5 exact examples of the sideboard online, all attributed to Glatzel for Fristho.

Further research required by me.

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Ed 

Hi @edmccoll 4 or 5 with that frame?

Hi @wesemael, yes, please see a couple of links below with exact examples. I'll send in some others when back online properly.

https://www.deveres.ie/art/a-fine-rosewood-sideboard/174380

https://www.retrospectiveinteriors.com/latest-finds/sold-items/rosewood-retro-sideboard-by-rudolf-b-glatzel-for-fristho-vintage-1960s/

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Ed

hi @edmccoll also with these frames

https://bestwelhip.nl/product/vintage-czech-design-sideboard-dressoir-bohemia/

https://midagevintage.com/products/mid-century-modern-rosewood-sideboard-by-48373

i think or this one changed 

https://www.vntg.com/23792/gsr-230-wall-unit-by-rudolf-b-glatzel-for-fristho-1960s/

wich explains the flapping? doors and edges

or this one frame changed https://www.decenniadesign.nl/product/rudolf-glatzel-dressoir-voor-fristho/

\they do exist also with your doors But look at detail doors and these ones  (almost)always labeld

Thanks for this @wesemael, really interesting. The leg design on the one I bought is very similar to the metal leg ones, including the bevelled stretcher and shape. 

Looking forward to researching further.

Best Ed

@edmccoll this might be helpfull in your research

i think when you read it you will come to the same conclusion as me (not having seen details of your doors hinges etc)

either sideboard legs changed or highboard changed

since glatzel only made two sideboards for fristho  and one higboard with drop-down doors 

since they are pricy there are a lot of adjusted or 'mariage' ones in the trade here in holland/netherlands

Thanks again @wesemael, I will certainly lookout for that book.

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Ed

@edmccoll @wesemael

Seems a thorough inspection of the underside of the cabinet (possibly including removal of extant base) should reveal evidence of any hanky-panky that had taken place, no?

Hi @tktoo @wesemael

Its pretty pristine on the underside of the the cabinet. No signs of a base being replaced. Might need to remove the current base to see further. I did notice an embossed 'L 1 7 6' on the underside but hard to get a good pic. I have attached a couple more pics of the base and the hinges.

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Ed

@edmccoll

It appears that the example illustrated in your first link above https://www.deveres.ie/art/a-fine-rosewood-sideboard/174380 shows a base identical to the one on yours. At first, I wasn't sure until I noticed they both have fluted front top rails. What are the chances that there would be two of these out there if the bases were not original? I'd have to put them at infinitesimal to none.

Also, the detail shots have me guessing that yours is earlier production based on the solid brass hinges and mahogany back or counter veneer. I mean, aligning slots on screws? That's old-world pride in craftsmanship right there!

Thanks @tktoo, really appreciated the response.

I have seen 4/5 identical examples online which made me think that they are original build. They might not be Fristho but I dont think they have been messed about with. 

Interesting that you mention the hinges, that was the first thing my father in law pointed out. He's an old school carpenter and all the hinges are exactly the same alignment on the screws. Someone took care when doing that. Ive attached another hinge picture from one of the drop down doors.

I will try and get some better pictures of the base tomorrow and might even remove it to see what's going on. From my amateur eye it looks pristine underneath. No other screw marks or blemishes. It looks untouched.

Thanks again, Ive ordered the Fristho book, looking forward to finding out more about them.

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Ed