Stag furniture

Stag furniture was a mass market manufacturer that made some outstanding modern designs. They employed John and Sylvia Reid as design consultants.  Their first designs for Stag, the 'C' range, were minimalist in the extreme. Later John and Sylvia Reid designed 'Minstrel', which united eighteenth century elegance and modern day thinking. Stag Minstrel was one of the most successful ranges of furniture ever produced.

Stag 'C' range

The first project John and Sylvia Reid did for Stag was a new range of bedroom furniture called Cumberland. They took functionalist principles to their logical conclusion and designed a range of furniture that was cheap to mass produce, but was of high quality. There was no pretence that this new furniture was handmade by craftsmen; it was built by machine and was meant to look like it.

The original range was just one bedroom suite: a 3 ft wardrobe, a three-drawer chest and four-drawer chest with a mirror to allow either chest to be used as a dressing table. The units were stark in the extreme. There were no handles; the drawers and doors had recessed hand grips instead. All were straight sided boxes. The wardrobe was simply decorated with a plain mirror only nine inches wide placed to the left hand side. However, it was good enough for its purpose. Stag advertised it as for 'the young in heart and in pocket' and for a design of this quality, it was amazingly cheap.

Stag's Chairman, Vaughn Radford, was not impressed with Cumberland. He thought it would never sell. His two sons, however, loved it. At first, Vaughn was right. Sales were slow; no more than £5,000 in the first year. It took a while for people to accept such a stark design. However, interest in the range grew dramatically and by 1957 it was earning more than £500,000 a year for Stag.

As well as being a commercial success, the 'C' range had a strong influence on the design of mass market modern furniture throughout the fifties.

Stag Madrigal

Stag announced a surprising departure when the Company launched a new range of bedroom furniture called Madrigal, which visually derived inspiration from the past. Just as Stag shocked the industry in 1953 when they launched the almost Cubist 'C' Range, Madrigal was just as revolutionary.

John and Sylvia Reid, Stag's design consultants, also designed the new range. Madrigal echoed the simple elegance of the eighteenth century, but was not a copy. It was finished in traditional Honduras mahogany and had antique style brass handles. Madrigal though, was nothing like traditional furniture.

There was a perfectly commonsense commercial reason for Madrigal. Stag's contemporary 'C' range was now well established and offered customers a choice of more fashionable, darker walnut, rather than the original light oak. Stag's traditional 'A' range was outselling it though. Stag wanted a range of modern furniture, made on a modern production line that would nonetheless appeal to customers who did not like contemporary. Stags directors also reasoned that traditional looking furniture would give people a break from modern life, especially in the bedroom.

Madrigal ought to have been a runaway success, but it did not sell well. However, the idea was a good one and John and Sylvia Reid developed it further in the sixties.

Stag's modern furniture

In 1960, John and Sylvia Reid produced a stunning teak dining set for Stag. It was Stag's first venture into dining room furniture and set the firm apart from its competitors. The low, long sideboard was in teak veneer on slender satin finished steel legs. It could be assembled in units giving the impression of a single piece of furniture that was 10 feet long. The sideboard, combined with some elegant metal dining chairs with wooden backrests and a beautiful oval dining table in teak with steel legs, in the right setting, made a very luxurious looking dining room.

This new Stag furniture was adaptable and suited much smaller rooms. Sideboard units of 3 feet and 4 feet 6 inches in length could be used on their own. All of the pieces were inexpensive for the quality of the design. The 4' 6" sideboard cost only £26 [£410 in today's money], the dining chairs £8 15s [£138] and the table £17 [£268]. These amounts, however, were still significant investments for working families in the sixties.

Stag continued with their policy of innovative modern design. A couple of months after introducing the new dining room furniture, the Company launched a new range of bedroom furniture to replace the popular 'C' range. Also designed by John and Sylvia Reid, this new range featured metal legs and satin polished steel handles too. To modern eyes, it resembles office furniture, but at the time, it was perfectly suitable for a modern bedroom. They finished the new furniture in revolutionary Fineline birch veneer. Fineline was a new veneer that had straight grain lines and was easy to match.

A year later John and Sylvia Reid produced a modern lounge suite with a steel frame. However, this and the dining furniture were far from successful and Stag discontinued both ranges in early 1963.

Stag Minstrel

Stag's Madrigal range, introduced in the fifties, did not sell well. However, the Company's relationship with its creators, John and Sylvia Reid, continued. After designing some stunning modern furniture for Stag, the couple updated the traditional Madrigal range in 1964. The new range was Stag's best selling range of furniture, and possibly the best selling UK furniture range ever. Named Minstrel, the new range was an evolution of Madrigal.

Stag Minstrel furniture was made from makore (or African Cherry), both solid and veneered. It was of similar appearance to the earlier Madrigal, but had new, simpler brass handles.

Stag Minstrel was a great hit. Enough people had a liking for traditional style English furniture, without wanting genuine antique or modern reproduction. Minstrel gave them modern, practical and functional furniture that sacrificed no functionality to eye appeal, yet looked as elegant as any eighteenth century piece. It was also very good value for money. Stag's quantity buying of timber, efficient production and economies of scale meant no other manufacturer could offer similar designs at the same price.

Stag Minstrel found a place in the market that no-one had previously tapped. The adaptability of the design supported what eventually became a vast range. Stag Minstrel remained in production for nearly forty years.

Buy Stag furniture

I have found the best place to shop for any vintage or retro furniture is eBay. The choice is widest, you get to compare a number of different lots and you generally get a bargain price. You might pick up a bargain at a boot sale or charity shop, but eBay saves you the leg work.

Since Stag furniture covered a very wide range I have provided a number of different links. It is difficult to search for ranges such as Rondo or 'C' Range as most sellers don't describe them properly. These links should help you find the Stag pieces you are looking for.

Your comments on Stag furniture

Hi there i am looking for 2 or 4 brass knob handles for the stag minstral six draw chest can anyone help? Rosie Hope

A means of contact might be useful!! s.genders@tiscali.co.uk Sandra

WANTED.
Stag Minstrel 3ft single headboard. Can pick up if within 50 miles of Chesterfield or Preston and anywhere in between.
01.09.10. Sandra

Contact - a.marshall08@btinternet.com for any offers on the Stag Bedroom furniture. Rachel Marshall

We have several 'stag' bedroom furniture items for sale, purchased in the early 90s from John Lewis, 2 double wardrobes, one chest of drawers , one dressing table with mirror and chairs,and one double head board, all in excellent condition.Open to offers, Nottingham area.
Rachel+Andrew. Rachel Marshall

I have a bedroom suite of Meredrew white furniture but am now lacking some of the cleaner that came provided with it, way back in the 70's. I bought a large supply of this which lasted me for a few decades. However, it has all gone now, I cannot find a replacement and nothing seems to clean the surfaces so well and leave them so white.

I would be grateful if anyone could tell me of a product that would clean this furniture. I don't even know the material from which it is made. Maritravel

I have a bedroom suite of Meredrew white furniture but am now lacking some of the cleaner that came provided with it, way back in the 70's. I bought a large supply of this which lasted me for a few decades. However, it has all gone now, I cannot find a replacement and nothing seems to clean the surfaces so well and leave them so white.

I would be grateful if anyone could tell me of a product that would clean this furniture. I don't even know the material from which it is made. Maritravel

Can Susan Kerr in Polmont publish contact details re. her bedroom furniture - I might be interested? Jackie Smith

Does anybody have a Stag Rondo (white and light oak) wardrobe for sale, any size? Needed to match up with some other pieces. Many thanks. Please email me at janesorby@btinternet.com Jane Sorby

Hi I live in Polmont Falkirk and I have stag minstrel bedroom furniture for sale three door wardrobe, 4/drawer tallboy with the 3 small drawers in the middle, bedside table with pull out shelf and six drawers triple mirror dressing table.It is in a fairly good condition with the usual amount of wear you would expect for it's age £400.00 buyer must collect Susan kerr

We are trying to sell the top part of a Stag Minstrel dresser unit
which we purchased new in about 1982. It is in excellent condition and
has two shelves, two drawers and a small cupboard.

Buyer must collect please - we are in the Ludlow, Shropshire area -
email cjp.longmeadow@tiscali.co.uk Chris Peacock

It would help if I included my email addy !!! foxkerrydax@yahoo.co.uk
thank you Kerry

Did Stag do the Burghley bedroom range in more than one wood finish? Tracy Good

I love Stag Minstrel furniture - I live in Hull, East Yorkshire - if anyone has any Stag furniture for sale in the Yorks, Lincs area and would consider emailing me I would love to hear from you - I am after a couple of bookcases and desk bureau especially, thank you Kerry

Hi, looking for shelf and brackets to insert in small HiFi unit, under hinged lid, to support record deck. Any ideas? DI

I am looking for a 5 drawer chest for a bedroom. I think it is the Stag Sandringham range which is plain teak, no trim, square knob handles. Contact asasp. In exchange, I have a 3 drawer low dressing table without mirror, open leg room for stool or chair. Liz

Sorry, contact me at aylingnatalie@hotmail.com if you are interested natalie

Hi There
I have a friend who is moving house and is looking to sell some brand new Stag furniture from the Sheridan range! There is an extendable table with 6 chairs, including 2 head chairs, 1 wall unit and a Hi Fi cupboard. Do get in touch if you are interested. Based in Shrewsbury. Natalie

Oeps...please e-mail me at;
j.v.norton@ziggo.nl Jim

Hello, I am looking for one or two wire legged dinning room cabinets...any ideas appriciated...thanks Jim (01-08-'10) Jim Norton

I'm looking to purchase one of the Stag sideboards with metal legs. Does anyone have one for sale? Nick email: nick.fortel@bigfoot.com Nick

I have a stag Minstrel dining table and TV unit for sale due to moving abroad. Please email me on andrea.t.cox@btopenworld if interested, i am in Dorset. Andrea

Hi I'm selling a varitey of Stag Minstrel Bedroom Furniture namely 4'6" Bed Frame, 2 x 2 drawer Bedside Cabinets, 7 drawer Chest and the 8 drawer (Four Large four small ) long chest. If interested please contact warrenamarks@o2.co.uk located in Plymouth Devon Warren

160710 NO LONGER WANTED! I've just become the proud owner of a stag minstrel dining table and 6 chairs.... Lindsay

Hi

We are making a film on hand made furniture and are keen to reflect Stag's history in Nottingham. Does anyone know where we can film the prints of the adverts on this page. Does anyone know if there is any footage of Stag factory on Haydn Road?

Thanks Tony Roe

120710 WANTED - I'm looking for a Stag Minstrel Dark Mahogany Dining Table and chairs - I have a few items of Stag Minstrel furniture already, purchased new in the late 80's early 90's and now have the space for a table and chairs!! I live in Swindon, Wiltshire. Lindsay

I have a Stag 'Jasmine' easy chair. Bought in Jersey, Channel Islands in 1998. I now need new loose covers - Where can these be obtained? (Probably not in Jersey!) D Kegg

We have a complete set of STAG Limed Oak summer collection comprising 1x3door wardrobe, 2x2door wardrobe, 1xdressing table with mirrors and 2xfive drwaer chest of drawers and 2xbedside tables. We now need to "liberate" them - any offers? Bob Wane

Hi, I have just purchased stag nest of tables but I cannot find information on them. I wish to add to collection so I need further gen. Beautiful colour of course, but they do have claw feet, they look very classic.
Hope someone can help
Kind regards jane jane rees

I am looking for a stag minstrel corner tv unit (the style with a drawer & two cupboards) in the merseyside/north west area. Can you help? Cathy Cathy

We have a lovely Stag DRINKS CABINET for sale. Similar size to a sideboard. Double doors underneath open up to show a shelf. The top lifts up to reveal a sunken shelf for tall bottles and a mirrored shelf to display glasses. Please email rumanshu@gmail.com for more information. Rima

WE have a Stag Minstrel Dressing table with triple mirror which needs replacement handles. Can you help in where to get these from. The Dressing table also has matching stool, there is also his and hers wardrobes would anyone like to make an offer. Good condition with the usual every day wear and tare. Jane

I need eight stud drawer knobs for Stag Minstrel chests. When I get them I shall be glad to pass on what will be six surplus ring handles for the cost of P+P BettyB Betty Boustead

I have a stag meredew classic wall/display unit in cherry mahogany. I live in nottingham. The wall unit is in very good condition, I just need the space. The wall unit is FREE, you just need to collect, if you are interested please phone 0777 9872561. It is a really lovely piece, I used to work at Stag and the quality is great! David

Hi, I'm looking for a 2 door stag minstral wardrobe with two drawers at the bottom. Must be excellent condition. I live in North Norfolk. Jan Jan Roberts

I have a John & Sylvia Reid designed bedroom furniture set (chest of 5 drawers, dressing table with mirror, wardrobe & headboard) from Stag furniture circa 1950/60. The chest is finished in a golden tone fineline beech veneer, with milled alluminium handles and legs. Looking to sell - anyone interested contact christine.furey@gmail.com. 11th June 2010. Mrs Christine Furey

COFFEE TABLE - lift-top and lower shelf - For Sale: £50 - Stag solid mahogany - excellent condition. Buyer collects -South Somerset. Will send photo via e-mail - carolynlsaunders@btinternet.com Carolyn Saunders

WANTED
Stag madrigal dark oak dining chairs x4. Would like 2 carvers and 2 normal. Would buy dining set just for chairs.
HELP!!! Have been looking for over a year. Jackie

I have a Stag Minstral bedroom suite on ebay at the moment. Please take a look - It is in very good used condition. Hazel Carter

In the 90's Stag ventured into the manufacturing of sofa. I'm trying to find a supplier that sells the loose covers that went onto the sofa's. Many thanks marcia brown

I have a stag minstrel dressing table suite for sale on ebay (dressing table, 2 large chest of drawers and 1 small chest of drawers) and I am amazed that I have had little interest as starting price is only £100. Help me find a good home. vivian hinchcliffe

We have two Stag chest drawers which suffer from wood dust. Is there are solution to this ? Paul Cooke

Replying to the lady trying to purchase a Cantata Teak Dressing Table her name was Christine Townsend. I think we may have one for sale it seems to fit her description, please contact me if you are interested. Mr Martin Norbury

OOPs my e-mail address is sarahholter.123@btinternet.com and home contact no for calls after 6pm but before 9pm is 01752 841799 sarah

CAN ANYONE HELP?
I have recently purchased some Stag furniture which is Walnut in colour and was built in 1986,I am not sure of the model name/range no. I would like to find 2 bedside cabinets to match this set either available for postage to Cornwall or closely located for pick up. Any help greatly appreciated! sarah

I have two matching sideboards bought in 1961. They have cupboards, drawers and sliding trays to hold glasses. They are the same as the photograph at the top of this site. I am open to offers as they are in Dawlish and we are in the Midlands. (Part if an inheritance package). Joan

Desperately searching for a Stag Minstrel display unit. The one with two lower cupboards, 2 drawers above drinks cabinet and shelves. I really want/need this one as I am limited to space...Any advice as to where I can get one other than Ebay (which I check all the time) I am in Devon, and would could travel, or arrange a courier-Thanks Jo Jo Jenkins

I have a 6ft Madrigal dresser for sale - in pretty good condition - just a few marks commensurate with its 30 year age. Contact me for more details: susanj180159@live.co.uk. Sue Jackson

We have bedroom furniture in Stag Versaille, cherry wood range. Does anyone know of the availability of one, or preferably, two bedside cabinets in same range please? We're in north east Scotland but Hertford area would be good too. Sylvia Mair

Wanted tall stag bookcase. I am in Peterborough Cambs
22 March 2010 Kate Day

Hi Liz Hamilton, I have a stag minstrel king size (5ft)headboard for sale, very good condition.£100. Please e-mail Lynne@lgsa-ltd.co.uk Lynne Coyne

I have a stag Minstrel Bedroom suite 2 of the hinges are damaged on the triple wardrobe does anybody know where i can buy them. Barbara Robertson

I am reluctantly having to sell mt Stag Minstrel Tallboy. It was my Fathers and he had it from new but I now have a little boy and it just won't fit in any more. It has 6 drawers on the right of the piece of furniture and a wardrobe part on the right. In excellent condition and rare to the market. I am near Market Harborough, Leicestershire. £175.00 ono. My email: juiceylucey@hotmail.co.uk - thanks! Al

I would like to buy at least one minstrel stag dressing table handle. b barnes

Hi,
FOR SALE - We have a Stag Minstrel Dresser/Sideboard with internal cabinet lighting and Minstrel Dining room table & 6 chairs (2 Carvers)- table extends to seat 8. Seat pads slightly grubby otherwise all of it in good condition. Love it, but have not used it much and now have no room for it.Any sensible offers considered. Buyer would need to collect. 07533 480815 - Thanks, Lee (we are in Telford) Lee Collyer

STAG LOT OF FURNITURE.

Drawing table, chests, wardrobe, dressing table and large chest. call me on 07892332530. ALL SOLD AS ONE! Omar

I have a Stag Minstrel king size headboard for sale, excellent condition, Tyne and Wear, £99 Lynne

I am interested in buying a Stag Minstrel Triple Wardrobe,must have ring handles and be in good condition.preferably Norfolk area. Raymond Durrant

Whoops, sorry forgot contact details for Bury St Edmunds listing - alan.c.wright@btinternet.com or 07840 729681. Helen Wright

Hi, we have the following stag minstrel items all in excellent condition for sale - oval single pedestal table (130-170cm) & 4 slatted back dining chairs. Dresser with 4 glass display sections (160 cm). Hall console table with single drawer (89cm). Hall mirror(54cm x 87cm).

We also have a couple of items in decent but used condition - nest of 3 tables & tv unit.

All items available to view in Bury St Edmunds Suffolk. Helen Wright

Hello, I have just recently acquired a Stag Minstrel 3 tier chest of drawers and one of the brass ring handles is missing - could anyone help me out? (the only ones I can find on ebay are selling in multiples...) Many thanks. MatX Mat Do

I NEED 1 BRASS BUTTON HANDLE CAN ANY ONE HELP PLEASE mrs m thurlow

I need a brass button handle from a stag minsrel chest of drawers.Can anybody help me please? M. Patten

I'm looking for 3 Stag brass ring handles. can anyone out there help me please? Nigel

We bought a Stag sideboard with a display cabinet attached but have found the light fittings are now failing and are in need of replacing. Can anyone advise where these round bulb holders and the fluro tube holders can be bought.
Thanks. Richard Simonds

We have some STAG bedroom furniture we bought approx 20 years ago and have been using since then. It's in good condition, we just fancy a change.
Items include, double wardrobe with shelving and drawers down one half. Double headboard. 2 x bedside cabinets (2 drawer) plus 1 x bedside cabinet (1 drawer and shelf. Single mirror dressing table. Chest of drawers (3 small at top 2 larger underneath.) £1000 Buyer collects (South of Norwich) mike wafer

Hi Eileen, I have a minstrel circular extending dining room table in mahogony for sale. It is 45ins in dia & when extended easily seats six. Itis in very good condition.
Also I have the bottom section (cupboard/drawer) of a dresser currently being used as a sideboard, a couple of marks on the top but nothing serious. I am situated near to Plymouth. Contact 01752 813788 Mick Killen

I have a range of Stag Minstrel furniture which due to a property move I need to sell. The furniture is in Wrexham, and will need to be collected by the buyer. I have an oval pedestal extending table plus 4 chairs, a low (3 shelf) bookcase, a nest of 3 tables and a lamp table. GC

could you please advice me where I could purchase brass handles for my stag minstral bedroom suite. maureen herbert

WANTED a Stag Colonial Dresser 2 pieces (top & bottom) the larger the better anything to get my crockery out of plastic boxes after 6 years storage, any condition low income must be cheap, free items given a new home & gratefully accepted, did Stag make a large double bed with an iron mesh wire base, thank you.
email me brianbiggs8@msn.com (Tel 07970 823249) uk only Brian

I have a number of items of Stag Minstrel furniture inherited from a house I moved into (chest of drawers, dressing table, 2 x bedside tables) all in excellent condition which I was going to put onto ebay. The room has some built in cupboards which seem to have the same handles as the furniture, if anyone is interested in them, drop me an email. Ta.

alan.levy@virgin.net Alan Levy

Im looking for stag minstrel mahogany nest of tables. I live in devon. Can anyone help? carole weetman

WANTED a Stag Minstrel Lift top Coffee table. Please advise me of price wanted, condition of the item and where the collection point would be or delivery costs. Thank you. Mistev

I have a Stag Minstrel bureau which has a broken stay/support for the fold down desk top. Where can I get a replacement stay? Bill Black

Now stag has gone,I too have several pieces of Stag Minstrel bedroom furniture which I've collected over the years. It is still as classic as it was when I began my collection many years ago. Alas, I need some new ring, button handles. Can anyone advise where I might source these please? John Head

I've several pieces of Stag Minstrel bedroom furniture which I've collected over the years. It is still as classic as it was when I began my collection many years ago. Alas, I need some new ring, button handles. Can anyone advise where I might source these please? Alan Cross

I have a stag mahogany dining table and 4 chairs for sale. The table extends and is in excellent condition. 2 of the 4 chairs have rub marks otherwise in very good condition.
I was left this furniture 20 years ago and I am unaware of the age. I need to sell as it is in storage at the moment and needs to be moved. The furniture needs valueing and selling. Can anyone help? Can I send pictures to anyone? dom foley

Can anyone tell me how I remove the trim on each end of a stag minstrel cabinet so that they may be connected?

We have just inherited some furniture that I can add to our own. Was is a great product, still looks great. Had ours French polished recently. Good for another 20 years.

PL Phil Lewis

I recently purchased a four drawer bedside cabinet unfortunately one of the handles is loose, does anyone know where I can purchase new ones. Sue Ingram

i am looking to buy a dark mahogany nest of tables by stag pete blundell

i am looking to buy a dark mahogany nest of tables by stag pete blundell

Hi,
Could anyone help me? I rubbed back my Stag Minstral unit but find that mahogany satin varnish is not dark enough. Does anyone know what colour I should use? Thanks for any help available, Natalie Phil

I'm searching for any Stag Rondo (Oak and white) bedroom furniture in good condition, particularly a dressing table or three drawer unit. Stephen

Peter Fitzgerald re my advert.......i have got a triple wardrobe now thankyou. sully

I have a Stag Minstrel (Mahogany) small extending table with 4 chairs for sale. The table measures (46" long extending to 64" by 32" wide). I am in the Manchester area.(Tel 0161 301 3909). Kay

We have the following Stag Minstrel furniture for sale - a 3 door display cabinet with 3 draws and doors in bottom half and pull down drinks section and 2 glazed doors in top section. 2 tall corner units - cupboard at the bottom and glazed at top. Hi Fi unit with the pull out section for CDs. TV/Video corner unit. All are in good condition. Viv Jameson

I have a Stag Minstrel triple wardrobes that requires moving, do you know how to take it apart/dismantle. Peter Fitzgerald

I am looking for a Stag Minstrel Dressing Table with Stool.
It needs to be the Dark Makore not Mahogany.
Is there a source in the Birmingham area? Andrew Bond

I have been trying to find a Stag Cantata (teak)dressing table for a few years now to complete a set, its the one with three mirrors and teak handles, can anyone help. Christine Townsend

I have Stag Minstrel bedroom furniture. One of the items is a tallboy which looks like it has 6 drawers. The top drawer, however, is a fake -- it pulls down to make a flap and the top of the tallboy lifts up to reveal a mirror, effectively making the tallboy a small dressing table. There's a small drawer and cubby holes for jewellery. What is the correct name for such a piece of furniture? Also, I see Stag Minstrel described on eBay and elsewhere as mahogany, but I thought it was all cherry. Was any of the Stag Minstrel range made of mahogany? Thanks for reading. Linda Linda Edwards-Shea

WANTED! Good condition Stag Minstrel triple (3) door dark mahogany wardrobe, with hanging rail space behind double doors and top to bottom shelves behind single door.Must be good condition and local to Southend on sea area. sully

Hi Ted in answer to your message, i have a Stag Dinning Room Table and 4 Chairs to sell the table is in very good condition, the chairs hav a few scratches on them but still a lovely piece of furniture. selling due to needing the room,open to resonable offers and buyer must pick up. sharon_payne1@sky.com (llantrisant S.wales) sharon payne

I am looking for a Stag Rondo 3-door wardrobe. Have checked ebay, sadly, no luck! Anyone out there got any ideas? Helen

Hi, I am looking for some help regarding Stag Furniture - the company up to the time the business went into administration. Does anyone have any old company catalogues featuring product photographs, designs, images, advertisments, logo designs etc?
I am also interested in learing about the names of the various ranges and how these came about. I am also keen to get a better understanding of the manufacturing process and how the products were brought to market.
I would be very greatful for any help regarding the above.
If anyone has any information on Stag at all, I am sure it would be useful for my research.
Thank you and regards, Richard Richard James

Wanted 2 Stag Minstrel chairs to go with a set of 4 and table I already have Pam Close

I want to buy two stag minstral lamp tables,must be in very good condition,cash waiting Les Brown

raymond fenet wants some of the sheridan range I have a TV stand a High Fi cabinet and sideboard to get rid of julia suddes

Hi Dave,
Stag made bedroom furniture in the 50s. They ventured into dining room furniture in the early 60s. See the table and sideboard on this page. In the 70s Stag made several ranges Symbol 300 and Rondo as well as Minstrel. By the 70s the Minstrel range was extended and available for the whole house. Retrowow

All this talk about Stagg bedroom furniture etc. I have aa Stagg front room coffee table. You can lift up the top of it and it exends up to a higher table.. WHy is there no mention of this? Is it common? Rare? its in top condition.. Just thought id find this web site and see if anyone could tell me more about it?
Cheers. UK Dave Black

Stag writing bureau / desk for sale. Not sure how much I should sell for but genuine offers welcome. Darlington 07736 471441 Victoria gill

Hi, I have a stag writing bureau / desk. It's in really good condition. How much would I expect to sell this for or is anyone willing to buy it. 07736 471441 Darlington Victoria Gill

Where can I purchase a 4-drawer bedside cabinet Stag Minstrel - I do need it to match the pair. Thanks. Christine

Hi - I recently gave a Stag Cantata (I think: teak, with black walnut trim and brass coloured handles) bedroom suite to my daughter, but kept one bedside cabinet for myself and restained it. I had no idea these were collector's pieces! I now want to try to replace the bedside cabinet so that she has a full set - can anyone help? Cathy Cant

I have for sale at £200 a Stag Minstrel 5tier,7drawer chest of drawers/tallboy in perfect condition. Buyer collects.
Wrexham/Chester area. IanSwain

I have four pieces of Stag Minnstrel bedroom furniture.
Single head board, bedside table with drawer, 60 wide" dressing table, 30" wide bookcase. all in good condition.
have you any idea how much I could get for these.
Roy Roy

I have four pieces of Stag Minstrel furnature for sale.
Bookcase, dressing table, bedside table, single headbooard.
All in good condition.
Reason for sale, moving house.
Email me at Royfirth@aol.com Roy

For Sale: x1 five drawer chest (2large&1small) £45
x2 bedside lockers (single drawer) £25 each
Stag minstrel dark mahogany - All excelent condition - one locker has minor scratch on top - **any reasonable offers will be considered for a swift sale** Buyer collects before Sept 10th. Nr Preston, Lancs (r_griffiths25@yahoo.co.uk / Tel.07814281938) Rebecca

For Sale: x2 bedside lockers (single drawer) £25 each ono
Stag minstrel dark mahogany - All excelent condition - one locker has minor scratch on top - **any reasonable offers will be considered for a swift sale** Buyer collects before Sept 10th. Nr Preston, Lancs (r_griffiths25@yahoo.co.uk / Tel.07814281938) rebecca

I am looking for two Stag Minstrel dining room chairs in teak shade circa 1979.Any heip would be much appreciated. Mrs. C. Warburton

I have a lovely Stag Minstrel Hi-Fi unit to sell and a wall hung corner unit with two glass shelves. Both units have glass doors. Only selling due to moving and not having enough room in the new house. I am in the St Albans area so please if you are after adding to your Stag collection please email me. We are open to offers - just want them to go to a good home as they are really nice pieces. Anne Fallon

i am looking for a stag minstral bedside cabinet. I live on the wirral. Can anyone help? pauline hughes

hi i have a stag madrigal maple dresser/sideboard which i am selling but only the bottom part cos i chopped up the top bit didnt realise it was stag oops does any one have any ide how much i should sell this for pls xx sammy turner

I have a Stag 'C' bedroom suite - dressing table, small wardrobe, large wardrobe, headboard with two bedside cabinets attached and wondered how much it would be worth. there is slight sun damage on the wardrobes. Can this be treated? Gina Stwart

Hi I have a few items of Stag Minstrel for sale I am unsure of how much to sell them for.

1. Stag round pedestal dinning table and four slatted back chairs with cherry red seats, the table extends to seat 6 excellent condition. How much should I sell it for.

2. Stag Minstrel coffee table in good condition.

3. Stag glass fronted Hi-fi cabinet excellent condition.
I live in Cardiff South Wales.
Thank you. Marion Llewellyn

I have a Stag Minstrel Colonial Bed frame for double bed - but I would like to get a king bed and wonder if the colonial bed frame comes in king size or is there another stag ministrel bedframe (i.e. head board, foot board and side boards)which come in king size? any ideas where I could get one? - thank you. Rosemry Downie

I am looking for a stag minstrel corner cabinet Marie Moore

Hi I have 4ft 6 stag sideboard as above. I am wanting to sell it but have no idea what to ask. I saw the exact same one on Antiques roadshow future antiques and they are saying it is a collectable for the future. Anyone any ideas?
thanks
Jane Jane Taylor

I have for sale the following items: Stag Madrigal dining table - 5' extending to 6'6"; 4 chairs; 2 carvers; sideboard/cabinet. All in good condition, can email photographs. Any sensible offer will be considered. Please email me for further info/photos - m2andrw@tiscali.co.uk (based in Leicestershire) Michelle Williams

Hi,

We have 2 Stage Minstrel wardrobes for sale - we had them from new, one gentleman's fitted and one all-hanging. Still in lovely condition but our new home in Devon has fitted wardobes. Anyone interested, e-mail me with an offer. They are a design classic and beautifully solid but still can't believe the prices A Watts of Northampton are asking for these! Madeleine Madeleine Simms

I have a few pieces of Stag Minstrel Living Room furniture for sale.

Oval Table (extendable) and with 4 chairs (blue.with small red and white detail on upholstry)- £200
Hi Fi Cabinet - £75
TV Cabinet (will fit a Plasma TV)- £95

They are all in really good condition.

I can send pictures of all of the pieces.

Please email me - jackie.bradford@ntlworld.com if you are interested to receive more information. Jackie Braford

Hello -

I recently purchased a Stag wardrobe at a consignment shop for $399.00. It's 72" tall, 47" wide, and 21" deep. It has one shelf with a hanging rod on each side. There are two doors with round, ornate, metal knobs that are 2.5" in diameter. Other than a decorative piece at the top one-third between the two doors (almost a louvered look), it is solid. I've not seen anything like it on e-bay or any other web site to indicate its time period and worth. Does anyone have any idea? Thank you. Angie

looking for kingsize stag bed head in minstrel liz hamilton

i have a stag beureux with book case on the top in dark wood, i am changing to light furniture. what price can i expect to get for it it if i was to sell it? Janet Middleton.

I have a Stag Minstrel sideboard - 3 drawers and 3 cupboards on the bottom half - the top half has two glass door with glass shelving inside and working lights. There is also a drinks cabinet with glass shelf inside - above that is a little more display area with yet another glass shelf - this is in mint condition - I just don't have the space in my two up two down for it - any idea how much I could get for it ? It was a family heirloom. Fiona Fletcher

"stag dark mahogany 3 door sideboard 1 glass cabinet 1 bookcase 1 occasional table 3 nest coffee tables All in good condition need to change over to lighter and smaller furniture as moved into a bungalow. What price could I ask for above furniture, any ideas" mmroose

"Love it, love it, love it! Am gutted not making any more - need another wardrobe :-(" claire baker

"We have a Stag Madrigal sideboard, dining table (5' extending to 6'6"), 4 chairs and 2 carvers for sale. All in good condition. Any idea how much we can ask for these?" Michelle Williams

Hi, Is this the original Madrigal from the 50s or the relaunched Madrigal from the 70s? Retrowow

"It's the relaunched Madrigal - we bought it around 1982." Michelle Williams

It's difficult to say, it all depends on condition for such a recent piece of furniture. Madrigal does not have the same following as Minstrel. Recently a Madrigal dining table and chairs only made 10 on eBay, however it did have some minor damage and water marks. If it was all excellent condition you could try 100 for the table and chairs and another 100 for the sideboard. Retrowow

"Dear Steven, I have a Stag Minstrel Dresser which I would like to sell. Could you please reccommend the best place to advertise it and what would be a reasonable price? (The sideboard consists of 3 doors and 3 drawers, the top consists of a pulldown drinks cabinet, glass display shelf, a 2 glass door cabinet enclosing 2 glass shelves and light). Good condition. Regards Elizabeth." Elizabeth

Hi Elizabeth, You can give your contact details on this site if you want to sell the dresser. Other people have done something similar. Otherwise try eBay, or possibly the local paper. Price depends on condition. I think around £100 would be reasonable for a Stage Minstrel dresser in good condition. Retrowow

"We have a beautiful Stag Cherry bedroom suite for sale - rare, as you mostly see mahogany for sale. It consists of: 1 x two door wardrobe (long hanging with top storage shelf) 1 x linen press - gorgeous, 3 lrge drawers at base and mirror doors at top. Can be used as wardrobe or we have the shelves to use traditionally for linen. 1 x tall wide drawer unit 1 x gentlemans dresser - tall slim drawers, with a lift up lid to access jewellery etc. Has a mirror in the lid - such a useful piece. 2 a bedside drawers/occasional drawers. We've had from new and they've been lovingly cared for - no polish! Email: amanda01@aqualityplace.co.uk - will consider splitting." Amanda

"Hi! I am looking for a Stag Minstrel small extending dining table. I believe there was a table about 36" in diameter which could be extended. Can anyone help?" Eileen Brand

"hello i have a stag wardrobe. recently i lost the keys to the doors. unfortunately those doors where locked and i really need in without damaging it. any way i can do this or get replacement keys??" Janessa Menary

Hi Janessa, I would have thought a locksmith would be the best bet. Retrowow

"Hi, Do you have any idea where I could get the special hinges for the drop down flap on the pull out writing desk Stag unit. Phil." Phil

"Anyone have a Stag Minstrel 4 drawer bedside chest for sale please. Devon if possible. thanks." Helen email: hjaymailbox-honey@yahoo.co.uk

"Hi Were can I purchase an Stag Dining Table and Chairs." Ted

There are few Stag items offered by readers in this section. You can also get Stag furniture on eBay. Retrowow

"I still have a few pieces of stag furniture in my bedroom, has been passed down in the family. i have a rather large wardrobe , dressing table and headboard, all bought in the 70's. i think they look great , even today!!" Frances Keenan

"We've just had a set of Stag Minstrel back from store and a couple of the ring handles on a the chest of drawers have a blue-ish corrosion effect on them, presumably some copper from the allloy used. Any ideas on what to do/not to do?

Also, our Minstrel 5-drawer dresser is now too big to fit in, very good cond., mirrors recently redone, any offers? (Possibly less good news: we're to Truro, Cornwall.)" Andy Rendell (email: andrewrendell@btinternet.com)

"We have a Stag uplift table which looks like it is in mahogany. Please could anyone tell us what this could be used for as we are looking to sell it" Anna Copeland

"I bought some Stag Nocturne bedroom furniture when I bought my first flat in 1978. It was a moulded plastic painted white with a beech top, either natural or stained green. We had problems with a long lead time and then on some pieces the white paint rubbed off the handles but it was eventually sorted. Over the years I've sold or given away most of it as I've moved around but I still have a chest of drawers and a bedside chest and they're still serviceable." Barbara Bampton

"I am looking for a Stag Duet range bedroom suite, 2 x sets of drawers and a dressing table. If anyone has one or knows where i could find these please contact me at smellor_45@yahoo.co.uk. I have tried ebay but it seems to be mostly minstrel!" Sarah Mellor

"hi i am looking to buy stag furniture polish.  please let me know where can i get it from. thanks" kurian ninan

"hi we have a stag small dresser for sale in very good condition, asking price is £80 anyone interested please e-mail us at j.dewhurst@ntlworld.com we live in leicestershire." j.dewhurst

"I have just been GIVEN a stag dressing table with mirror and chest of drawers. Can anyone confirm to me that these are of the minstrel range.. the chest has two normal size drawers with trade ring handles, followed by three smaller drawers with brass round coloured knobs, followed by two normal size drawers again. The dressing table has three small drawers with the round brass handles and then two longer, normal sized drawers with ring handles again. I think from the reseach I have done that these are of the minstrel range, but would like if possible this confirmed or info where I might see this range in a picture. I will not be selling them, as I love them, but was curious to know how old they may be,I was told 1950's? and more importantly how I may patch up the small scratches and wearing of colour round a couple of the handles. Much as I don't like to replace the handles I think I am going to have to - am looking for similar if anyone has any ideas. Thanks" Tracy

Hi Tracy, There is a Stag Minstrel dressing table picture on this page. Does yours look similar? I'm not sure where you get handles from. I would try looking for antique style ones in a restoration shop. You will probably find something similar. Retrowow

"I have bought a number of pieces from the Stag Minstrel range and altough they are sound they have scratches and some dents. I saw your advice about treating sun fading but do you know what the factory finish to this furniture was made up of please?" Conor Barry

In the factory the finish was produced in stages. First the grain was filled with a stain. Then the wood was sanded down with fine sandpaper. It was then finished with lacquer to a matt finish. Then very finely sanded and lacquered again.

To repair minor scratches you could try sanding with ultra fine paper and finishing with a matt lacquer. Retrowow

"My Nana had the Stag Minstrel dressing table, wardrobe and bedstead with built in side cabinets. It is in good condition and up for sale. Please contact nicwortho@yahoo.co.uk. Doncaster" Nicola

"I have two pieces of stag furniture for sale. I live in Nottingham - stag minstrel 4 poster bed surround 65 - stag versaille tv/video cabinet (Cherry) 120 tel 07799340643" paul boyd

"We have a stag Minstrel? dining suite with six chairs. In a recent move to Spain, one of the carvers was badly damaged (rt leg and arm broken). Does anyone know where we can get either the replacement parts or a new chair frame?" Mike Barnes

"Hello, Is there anyone out there who has a stag 'melford, dressing table for sale. Thanks" roger hall

"I have just 'inherited' a bedroom suite in teak. It is from the Stag Cantata range, very Retro now. It was bought in 1969, I cannot find any refernce to this range on any website. The label on the back of the wardrobe clearly says The Stag furniture Company." Lyn

"We have a Stag minstrel Mahogany bed surround And the side rail has broken when moved to clean can we get a rail and studs and nuts any where as spare parts please?" Shirley Shilleto

"Is there anyone in the Worcestershire area with a Stag Minstrel full sized wardrobe for sale. (edrudge@mypostoffice.co.uk)" Eddie Rudge

"I have 2 Stag Minstrel chests of drawers for sale. They are in good condition and price is negotiable. However i do know what they are currently going for on Ebay etc. If anyone wants then email me at ffrankthecrank@aol.com" Francis Sweeney

"I have a Stag Minstrel Dining Suite for sale comprising of large dresser, small sideboard, round table extends to oval, 4 chairs and nest of tables. Buyer to collect. Good condition but chairs need re-covering. l.kearley@ntlworld.com" Linda Kearley

"hello i have a stag wardrobe at home it was made in 1987 ??range i just wondered how much they were worth now if it is a antique piece of furniture because im looking at painting it if you could get back to me asap be grateful thanks" jessica

Hi Jessica, You can work out how much things are worth by finding something similar in completed listings on eBay. It is up to you if you want to paint it. Stag furniture in good condition will have some value.  Painting paining any good quality furniture, other than a restoration to the original condition will make it much less attractive to a buyer and consequently less valuable. Retrowow

"We have for sale the following items: Stag Meredew Mahogany dining table with 6 chairs (2 of these are carvers). (1985) Stag Meredew large wall display unit (to match table) - (3 cupboards at bottom), 1 glass display section, 1 drink drop down cupboard. (1985) 1 x mahogany TV/hi-fi unit (don't think this is Stag) but matches the above furniture. If you have any queries/want photos, please email me on estellemcguire@yahoo.co.uk. (Based in Wigan, Lancashire)." Estelle Davies

"i've got a stag minstrel tall boy for sale good condition 45, buyer collects (Shropshire) Cheers " Dave (email davedohertyuk @ hotmail.com)

"Pam, I had the same problem of sun fade. The best result was by using 'Topps Scratch Cover Polish' liberally using a dry soft lint free cloth (an old cotton vest!), as evenly as possible. I left it to soak in overnight then rubbed the furniture over (with the remainder of the vest) to remove the excess polish. An energetic rub with a soft duster brought up the subtle gleam beautifully. The polish used to be readily available in a 100ml bottle, but there is an address on the back of the bottle:- E.R. Howard Ltd, Ipswich, England. Good luck, but at your own risk!" Pat

"Over many years we have accumulated quite a bit of Stag Minstrel furniture. However, after moving to Spain 22 years ago some of it is rather unevenly sun faded.

We are happy to refurbish/restore it to its former glory ourselves, but have not been able to discover what was the original surface finish. I have tried John Lewis from whom we bought it, but they have no idea.

Any assistance or ideas will be very much appreciated, as we still love it to bits." Pam BUSHNELL

"Does anybody know (preferably of a website, other than eBay) where I might find pieces from the Stag Sheridan range? It clearly wasn't as popular as the Minstrel range, but I would love to find some complimentary tables etc. Thanks for any help." Raymond Fenet

"I grew up with the Stag dining set. I believe it was a wedding present from my grandparents to my parents. The oval table has an extension which is stored under the top, and my parents had six of the chairs which are beige/grey leather and not black. They have two of the three foot sideboards, and I believe a matching trolley. It all still looks fantastic in their house despite the abuse my brother and I dished out over the years." Colin

"I bought the Stag teak dining room furniture in 1961 and still have it in daily use. It has been to South Africa where we lived for a number of years and is now back in UK where it is still going strong. I still think it is a good looking design and is light and airy in the small UK dining rooms. I have never seen it in any other house or advertised anywhere.

Upstairs we have Minstrel which is also a classic in my view." Brian

"Can I get a lamp or coffee table in the Stag Sandringham range?" marion eadie

Sorry, I don't know. Stag is no longer made. The best way to buy used furniture is to look for what you want on eBay. You can also get a good idea of how much much to pay by looking at 'Completed Listings' Retrowow

"Hi There can you please supply or tell us of a supplier of replacement handles for Stag Minstrel bedroom furniture thanks" Allan Thomson Methven

Hi Allan, I'm not aware of anyone who sells handles specifically for Stag Minstrel. There are a number of alternatives that might be worth trying. Stag Minstrel handles are of an antique style, there may be specialist furniture restoration shops that sell something similar, or you might try the local DIY store. You could also try finding a tatty piece of Stag in a charity shop or boot sale and buying it just for the handles.

I did also find A Watts & Sons Ltd, 241 Birchfield Road East, Northampton NN3 2HG (Telephone: 01604 711244), who sell second-hand Stag Minstrel furniture. They might be able to help. Retrowow

"DO STAG MINSTREL DO A SMALL BOOKCASE" PAT HARRISON

I think there was a bookcase in the Minstrel range, but I am not one hundred percent sure. Retrowow

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