Jentique is a brand of furniture made by Jentique Furniture Ltd. Started in the 1930s by the well-known toymaker Geoffrey Bowman Jenkins and his wife Edith, the company was based in Dereham, Norfolk. Jenkins lost his business to partner Bernard Smart (better known as the maker of Metamec

Metamec

Metamec was a manufacturer of domestic clocks in the second half of the 20th century, and was based in Dereham, Norfolk, England. The name "Metamec" is derived from "metal-work and mechanics"...

 clocks) in 1936.

Along with similar cabinetmakers (e.g. Meredew), the design of Jentique furniture followed the tastes of the times and the company did particularly well during the 1950s and 1960s, tapping into the hugely popular mid-century modern

Mid-century modern

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 style inspired by Danish design

Danish design

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Today, teak

Teak furniture

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Jentique furniture from this period has become an affordable collectors' item prized for being attractive, well-made pieces.