Executive/Boardroom Sideboard by Horst Brüning for Behr Möbel
Germany, ca. 1967
Model: 1730 series, short model, custom-made
• Finish: Body in quarter-sawn sapele mahogany veneer
• Handles: Leather strap mounted through the panel (custom option)
• Doors: parallel-sliding system (pull forward, then sideways)
• Top rail in aluminum
• Base: cast aluminum cantilever legs with round disc feet
• Back fully veneered for freestanding placement in the center of the room
• Interior in birch veneer with adjustable shelf
• Locks by Voco (Germany)
• Dimensions:
Width: approx. 156 cm
Depth: approx. 42 cm
Height: approx. 64 cm
• Rare piece! • Minor signs of wear (see photos)
More info:
The 1730 series by Horst Brüning was introduced by Behr in 1967 as part of their executive and conference line.
The furniture was known for its minimalist design language, high-quality materials, and innovative details such as the cantilever aluminum legs and the advanced sliding door system.
The design aligned with international high-end office furnishings and was often available in teak, wenge, or mahogany, or in special versions like this example; Sapele mahogany with leather handles. This piece was designed for project furnishing or commissioned by a client.
Extremely rare!
This attribution was made through extensive comparative research. Historical product catalogs, trade journal archives, design files, and international auction archives were consulted.
The combination of design features – such as the cast aluminum cantilever base, the unique sliding door system, the fully veneered back and the specific dimensions – directly ties in with documented Behr productions from around 1967–1970
Specifications
ConditionGoodColorsBlackMaterialWood, LeatherNumber of items1BrandBEHRHeight64 cmWidth156 cmDepth42 cmSigns of usageScratches