Marks & Spencer
Gallery Direct Ember 3 Door Sideboard Natural
£749
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Description
With its clean lines and elegantly rounded edges, the Ember sideboard by Gallery Direct is a stylish addition to your room. It's made in a timeless two-door design, with crisp handle-free openings and shelved inner compartments. Three central drawers provide a useful home for smaller items. The top is finished with a raised lip.
Our Stylist Says
I love the Ember sideboard for its clean, natural finish, which adds warmth and a touch of Scandinavian simplicity to any space. It's versatile enough to sit comfortably in both contemporary and more relaxed, rustic interiors. The three-door design offers practical storage without sacrificing style, making it perfect for hiding away everyday items or displaying decorative accents. For styling tips, consider pairing it with minimal accessories like neutral vases or plants to enhance its natural appeal, and position it against a light or textured wall for an understated, elegant look. This piece works especially well in open-plan living and dining areas where its sleek lines can act as a visual anchor.
Clara Reynolds
Flitch Interior Stylist
Dimensions
Dimensions can be found on Marks & Spencer's website here
About Marks & Spencer
History and Expansion
Marks and Spencer, often lovingly called "Marks and Sparks" or "M&S", has been a staple in the UK market since its founding in 1884. Over the years, the brand has seen tremendous growth, with 1,064 stores across the UK and an additional 406 locations worldwide as of 2023.
Historically, M&S was celebrated for its commitment to selling British-made goods, pioneering the "St Michael" brand in 1928 which honoured its co-founder Michael Marks.
As they grew, M&S maintained its reputation for quality, fair value, and innovative customer policies, even allowing returns with full cash refunds regardless of purchase date.
Clothing & Home Business Endeavours
In recent years, M&S has focused on modernising its Clothing & Home business, striving to offer contemporary, stylish products that resonate with their 22 million customers.
A noteworthy move was their acquisition of Jaeger in 2021, a brand that shares a founding year with M&S. Under M&S's umbrella, Jaeger remains an independent brand, renowned for its timeless elegance, and is now available on M&S's website and in select M&S stores across the UK and Ireland.
Sustainability and Innovations
Throughout its existence, Marks and Spencer has demonstrated commitment to improving customer experience and sustainability.
In the 1950s, they introduced hygiene training for canteen staff, and by the 1960s had implemented thermostatically controlled refrigerators for enhanced energy efficiency.
M&S has been at the forefront of many retail innovations, from introducing "sell by dates" in the early '70s to enhance food quality, to banning smoking in all their stores as early as 1959 due to fire hazards.
The brand's long standing dedication to quality, customer relations, and sustainability remains evident in their practices today.
