Teak and leather sideboard by Malora, 1955

Roger Hilaire for MALORA (Manufacture Lorraine d’ameublement) Five-door sideboard with steel handles fitted with saddle-stitched leather. Circa 1955. One door opens to reveal two drawers, another folds down to reveal a bar with a glass shelf, and the others are shelves. Beautiful solid wood splayed legs. Manufacturer's plaque on the right door: "Meubles de notre temps malora et" (furniture of our time, Malora). "NF 106" (French standard) mark on the central door. In very good overall condition, with some minor wear (corners, a small glass chip, and a few scratches). A very fine piece with all original assembly screws. 231 X 50.5 X 90 cm. Bibliography: “Malora Society Archives” by Patrick Calot, Territorial Administrative Assistant, under the direction of François Petrazoller, Chief Curator of Heritage, Director of the Vosges Departmental Archives, 2013, p. 2.