Lucy Turner (British, 20th/21st Century), The Pansy Cabinet

Contemporary, for Shamsian, two door Maxi cabinet in the marine blue shade, Formica and walnut veneer the hinged cabinet doors with magnetic closure, interior with two shelves, turned tapered walnut legs with brass capped feet, marked to interior door, with booklet, finished on all sides, with lower electrical removable access panel.

61 x 38 x 20 in.

From the Shamsian Showroom Floor, Highpoint, North Carolina

Retail $27,594

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.