Ercol furniture history pdf There is also an archive with some old Ercol brochures here and we’ve recently posted an article on our Stories about the history of Ercol. If you want to know more, there is an excellent book, Ercol Furniture in the Making by Lesley Jackson, which can help identify Ercol pieces. Image shown in L1103 leather on the body and DK finish . Design for comfort, design for function and design for beauty. From the catalog: "John Van Koert, designer of Drexel's Profile group, has brought fresh enthusiasm as well as a keen professional eye to the furniture field. In tune with today's lifestyle trends for soft organic forms and shapes, the smooth lines are full of tactility and detail. View or download our catalogues and guides using the links below, or request a hard copy from your local retailer. Having worked with Frederick Parker furniture makers and the Gommes - who became G Plan in the 1950s - Ercolani set up his own furniture factory in 1920, Furniture Industries. Description. Their favourite wood was English Elm which was shunned by other manufacturers but Ercol managed to steam bend it for their chairs. jfaoytgtmtsudinhvpnsuajdkwdmkbuabrdvhtydcolrudkydgjtcvilmxymkowojlrlnccqe