A 19th century English marble-topped washstand or sideboard by P. E. Gane. Made of solid and veneer of walnut with highly figured book matched burled walnut door panels. Classical cast brass drop ring door pulls. Turned legs with original castors. Original St. Anne dark grey marble top with backsplash. Marble is not attached.

Expert craftsmanship with nice proportions. Plaque on inside of right door marked P. E. Gane House Furnishings Newport. This cabinet was likely designed to hold a large pitcher, or water jug, and a deep wash basin. A versatile size, it may be used as a sideboard, console or sofa table.

Circa 1909-1920

Dimensions: 48"W x 22"D x 30.5"H

P.E. Gane Ltd was a prominent British cabinet maker, furniture manufacturer, and retailer active from 1909 to 1954 and known for pioneering the Arts & Crafts movement, Art Nouveau, and later International Modernism, in Britain. In 1880 Philip Endres Gane partnered with Trapnell & Son, a renowned firm of premier cabinet makers and designers based in Bristol, England, with an exceptional reputation for luxury home furnishings. They famously imported timber from overseas, allowing them to use premium cuts for their intricate veneering. The company officially rebranded to P.E. Gane in 1909 when Philip Enders Gane became sole proprietor. The company initially crafted traditional, historicist furniture from Jacobean to Neo-Classical, before shifting toward Arts & Crafts and Art Nouveau styles. 

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Item id: 83501