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Who was William Plunkett?
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William Plunkett was a furniture designer whose work combined sculptural flair with engineering precision in the 1950s and 1960s. Plunkett contributed to post-war British design, and his pieces are still in high demand today. Shop a collection of vintage and modern William Plunkett furniture on 1stDibs.
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William Plunkett "Kingston" Daybed
By William Plunkett
Located in New York, NY
William Plunkett "Kingston" Daybed. Black leather with a stainless steel frame.
Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Stainless Steel
Unique William Plunkett Sofa
By William Plunkett
Located in Munich, DE
There are many William Plunkett sofas around, but i never saw this model before and found no info
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Aluminum
William Plunkett "Kingston" Sofa, 1967
By C.J. Plunkett & Co
Located in Chicago, IL
William Plunkett "Kingston" Sofa, 1967. Restored and reupholstered.
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
William Plunkett Kingston Multicolour Day Bed
By William Plunkett
Located in Basildon, London
This day bed designed by William Plunkett was part of the Kingston range launched in 1967. The
Category
Antique 1660s European Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Metal
William Plunkett Rocking Chair and Ottoman
By William Plunkett
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A rarely seen example with its ottoman.
Minimalist design upholstered in Knoll leather.
Some degradation to structural strapping.
Signed with Manufacturer's decal.
Category
Vintage 1960s English Chairs
Materials
Steel
MCM White Formica Top & Steel Modernist Coffee Table by William Plunkett 60's
By William Plunkett
Located in Reading, Berkshire
William Plunkett (1928 - 2013) His Designs Sold by Heals and Libertys of London.
Label to the underneath
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel