ALAN PETERS OBE – ELM DINING TABLE – SOLD

Matthew Burt

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SOLD With the blessing, support and on behalf of Alan’s widow Laura, we have this beautiful and rare piece for sale designed and made by Alan Peters OBE (1933 – 2009). Alan was a pivotal and influential furniture designer-maker. His time apprenticed at Edward Barnsley’s workshop, studying at the Central School of Arts Crafts, and running his own practice in Surrey and Devon spanned more than half a century. Alan inspired a generation of furniture designer-makers with the clarity of his line, his clear connection to the Arts Crafts ethos and a life lead in their pursuit. This table is made from

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ALAN PETERS OBE – ELM DINING TABLE – SOLD

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