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Danish teak coffee table with slatted shelf, 1960s
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ProfessionalPyrzyce, PolandOn Whoppah since October 2024 • 36 sales
Product description
Danish coffee table from the 1960s, embodying the finest qualities of Scandinavian design from that era. Teak veneer in a warm brown tone covers the expansive top, lending the piece an elegance characteristic of Danish Modern furniture. The construction combines formal simplicity with thoughtful functionality, offering features that go beyond a standard coffee table.
The design centres on an elongated top supported by four slender solid wood legs. Despite its considerable dimensions, the proportions keep the silhouette light and unimposing. Beneath the main surface, a slatted shelf made of parallel wooden bars serves both as a structural element reinforcing the frame and as practical storage space. This solution was typical of Danish coffee tables from the period — merging function with aesthetics without visually weighing down the interior.
Danish furniture making reached its zenith during the 1960s. Factories across Jutland and Zealand exported pieces worldwide, establishing a reputation that endures to this day. Coffee tables held a special place in this tradition — designers treated them as the focal point of the living room, around which domestic life revolved. Hence the meticulous attention to construction details and proportions intended to serve for generations.
The generous top accommodates books, photo albums and tableware, while the slatted shelf underneath keeps newspapers and everyday items within easy reach. The table's dimensions make it equally suited to placement before a large sofa or as the centrepiece of a relaxation area. Its low profile avoids overwhelming the space, preserving an open feel in the room.
The table is in good condition. The top shows minor scratches and small chips acquired through use. Small losses have been filled during conservation. The more noticeable traces of use are also documented in the photographs, so that the actual state of preservation is conveyed as faithfully as possible.
Technical data
height:
53.5 cm
width:
144.5 cm
depth:
54.5 cm
Specifications
ConditionGoodColorsBrownMaterialWoodNumber of items1Height54 cmWidth145 cmDepth55 cmSigns of usageScratches, Dents
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ProfessionalPyrzyce, PolandOn Whoppah since October 2024 • 36 sales