Lucy Turner (British, 20th/21st Century), Orchid Accents, Maxi Sideboard

Contemporary, for Shamsian, seed finish Formica with walnut trim, three hinged doors with magnetic clasp closure, divided interior with two shelves, turned tapered walnut legs with brass caps, finished walnut back with electrical access panel, labeled.

36 x 78.5 x 21.25 in.

From the Shamsian Showroom Floor, Highpoint, North Carolina

Retail $24,150

When asked about her process of furniture making and specifically her use of Formica, Lucy replied "It’s vibrant, it’s durable, it’s heat and scratch-resistant, colourfast and hygienic, and the range of colours, textures and woodgrains is vast. It truly is a beautiful product. It is made from layers of compressed paper with a thermosetting resin coating, and although the product is not recyclable itself, it is sustainable in that it lasts a lifetime. So my ethos is: buy my pieces for life, as they will stay looking fresh forever. Buy once and it will be a functional piece of art for the home. I have customers who return for more and more – they not only see them as collectors’ items, but also appreciate the quality and longevity of the pieces."

Good condition; some minor Formica lifting to the top (can easily be glued down).