G Plan Furniture: A Legacy of British Design (2024)

G Plan is a British furniture brand that was established by Donald Gomme in 1953. He was continuing the business of his grandfather Ebenezer Gomme who had been handcrafting and selling individual pieces of furniture since 1898.

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One of the innovations of the G Plan brand in the 1950s was that they sold individual pieces rather than entire living room suites in one go, which other companies tended to do. This meant that more families were able to gradually introduce it into their homes. They also used new materials and manufacturing processes to make pieces more affordable, for example using veneers rather than solid wood.


Is G Plan still made furniture today?

G Plan furniture is still manufactured today and currently has its own range in John Lewis. Vintage G Plan is very popular and bought and sold often. You can find out current G Plan pieces under Mid Century Furniture on our website.


Why is G Plan so popular?

In the 1960s Scandavian design saw a surge in popularity in Britain, and G Plan took inspiration from this, creating its own range of Scandinavian inspired pieces. They hired Danish designer Ib Kofod-Larsen to design a ‘G Plan Danish’ range which was released in 1962.

His designs, and G-Plan’s other ranges from around the time remain the most popular today because they have a Scandinavian feel yet are less expensive to get hold of in the UK.

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Which G Plan pieces are the most valuable?

Pieces from the ‘G Plan Danish’ range tend to fetch the most money. They can be identified by the label which looks like the one below.

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How do you identify G Plan Furniture?

G Plan Furniture can be identified by the (usually red) label featuring the G Plan logo - which you should be able to find either inside or underneath a piece of furniture. You can also spot a piece of G Plan by recognising the ranges and their design. The Fresco range from the 60s for example,is very recognisable because of the signature handles on the cabinets and drawers - as pictured below.

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How can you identify the age of a piece of G Plan Furniture?

If a G Plan piece still has its label, its approximate age can be identified quite easily. The website Retrowow has put together a very handy guide with photo to help you identify a piece by its label which you can find here.


What is the most iconic piece of G Plan furniture?

The Sixty-Two Swivel chair could be called the most iconic piece of G Plan furniture as it was featured as Blofeld’s chair in the Bond movie You Only Live Twice (1967).

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FAQs

How do I know if my G Plan is real? ›

The easiest way to identify a G plan piece (other than the distinctive design) is the gold stamped markers on the furniture. They include E. Gomme, EG or G-Plan on the label so you definitely know you have an authentic piece.

Is G Plan furniture still being made? ›

Over the years G Plan has created some of the most enduring and iconic furniture of the 20th century, something that we still aim for with every piece we design today.

Is G Plan furniture solid wood or veneer? ›

G Plan collections include both solid wood and veneer pieces.

What does the G stand for in G Plan furniture? ›

The central initials stand for E Gomme. Beneath his name you will see 'G Plan' in capital letters. Image credit : Retrowow Any item attributed to Ib Kodod Larsen has a label which carries his signature and the words 'Designed by Ib Kofod Larsen, G Plan Danish design. Made by E Gomme LTD, High Wycombe, Bucks.

Is G Plan furniture marked? ›

G-Plan Danish furniture carried an extra maker's mark, which had the Ib Kofod Larsen signature. The words G-Plan Danish Design were at the heart of the mark, with a large capital G. Around the edges read, Designed by IB Kofod Larsen, Made by E.

Why is G Plan so popular? ›

With G Plan came a flexibility that had never been experienced before. Consumers were able to purchase specific furniture items on Hire Purchase, a very popular way of financing goods and spreading the cost of items across a longer period.

Who is the parent company of G Plan? ›

Since 2005, G Plan has been a subsidiary of Sofa Brands International.

Are G Plan and Parker Knoll the same company? ›

In 2005 Sofa Brands International acquired Parker Knoll, alongside other brands including G Plan. Parker Knoll is now firmly rooted in Riddings, rural Derbyshire, where a dedicated team of craftsmen and women produce upholstered furniture that suits today's lifestyles and provides exquisite comfort and timeless design.

Can you buy direct from G Plan? ›

The RRP for our products varies for each design and with the price band of the fabric or leather grades chosen. We offer selected models for purchase direct from the G Plan website and the RRP price with any available discounts are shown when you configure your chosen piece/cover(s).

What is the best oil for G Plan furniture? ›

Teak furniture oil also prevents UV rays from penetrating the wood, increasing its longevity. Oiling furniture helps avoid discoloration from such wear and tear. Teak oil can be used on both indoor and outdoor furniture but works best for indoor use as the environment is more stable.

Can you sand down G Plan furniture? ›

You will find my own experiences with a G-plan table - raised here on this Forum - in this link. Rubbing down the table top is not difficult, just take your time. Don't be too aggressive. I rubbed it down by hand using a cork block with probably 180 grit initially, and finished with 320 grit.

What is G Plan furniture finished with? ›

There are exceptions , and we do get pieces that look as good as the day they were bought , but not many . G Plan used what they called their 2-shot polyurethane , and other British makers used similar ones . White + Newton of Portsmouth used a particularly high varnish finish from the mid-1960s onwards .

Where is the G Plan located? ›

Showroom location

G Plan Showroom, Harrington Mills, Floor 2, Leopold Street, Long Eaton, Nottinghamshire, NG10 4QE. Free parking is available on site.

What is the meaning of G Plan? ›

What is Globe Postpaid's GPlan and when is it available? Globe GPlans are the latest postpaid plans offered to customers who want to apply for postpaid subscriptions and existing postpaid customers up for plan renewal. The old plans -- ThePLAN, ThePLAN PLUS and TheBASIC PLAN 499 -- are no longer available.

What is furniture in general? ›

furniture, household equipment, usually made of wood, metal, plastics, marble, glass, fabrics, or related materials and having a variety of different purposes. Furniture ranges widely from the simple pine chest or stick-back country chair to the most elaborate marquetry work cabinet or gilded console table.

How much is the G Plan a month? ›

Plan G is more expensive than some other Medigap plans, costing an average of $148 per month. But the extra cost can be worth it since Plan G will pay for nearly all of your medical costs, except your Part B deductible.

Where did G Plan furniture come from? ›

G-Plan was developed in the 1950's by E. Gomme Ltd., a long-established furniture company in High Wycombe. It's arguably the most successful mass-produced furniture of the post-war period in this country.

Does G Plan cost money? ›

Starting at $99 Per Month: Ozempic and Wegovy can cost over $1,000 monthly. G-Plans, meanwhile, has plans starting at just $99 per month. No Insurance Needed: G-Plans start at $99 monthly.

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