How do I identify my Ercol chairs?

Finding an original ercol label on a piece of furniture is a sure-fire way of guaranteeing its authenticity. Since ercol is a heritage brand, there are countless labels and logos associated with it.

How do I know if my Ercol is real?

To be sure that the item you’re considering for purchase is authentic, a signal marker of the earliest Ercol pieces (from a date of manufacture circa. early 1950s – mid 1970s) is the characteristic blue-and-silver Ercol label, which is typically small and square.

What wood is ercol old colonial?

Elm, ash and beech; the basis for Ercol’s furniture collections. Each with its own beauty, its own character. The even, close grain of beech wood makes it ideal for bending and shaping, while ash has a subtlety of grain and shading that makes it the perfect complement to the Saville designs.

Are ercol still in business?

The ercol office, showroom and factory moved to its current location in Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire in 2002. The 16,000 sq. m factory combines the very latest technology with time-honoured craftsmanship to create a range of unique furniture.

When were ercol chairs made?

ercol was founded in 1920 by a young Italian, Lucian Ercolani, whose simple goal was to make furniture that was well designed and made in a good working environment by craftsmen who took pride in their work.

What are ercol chairs finished with?

Normally, the Ercol furniture restoration specialists hand-finish the furniture pieces using wax or oil blend, apart from sprayed lacquer.

Can you sand ercol?

You should sand to either 180 grit or 240 grit. I tend to go to 180 on chairs and 240 on large flat surfaces such as tabletops. There is no need to sand further as you will be using abrasive pads later.

Is ercol furniture still being made?

Factory. The ercol office, showroom and factory moved to its current location in Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire in 2002. The 16,000 sq. m factory combines the very latest technology with time-honoured craftsmanship to create a range of unique furniture.

What period is ercol?

They were first launched in the late 1950s.

What happened to ercol?

Modern day. In 2002 Ercol moved to a new purpose-built facility in Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, where it produces furniture made from North American elm and European ash, beech, oak and walnut from naturally regenerative forests.