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Danish Teak Display Cabinet With Glass Doors And Open Shelf, 1970s
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ProfessionalPyrzyce, PolandOn Whoppah since October 2024 • 40 sales
Product description
A Danish display cabinet from the 1970s that pairs an open shelf with a glass-fronted compartment below. This piece exemplifies the mature phase of Scandinavian modernism, when designers had mastered the balance between minimalist aesthetics and everyday practicality. Teak veneer envelops the entire structure, lending it the warm, amber-brown tone characteristic of Danish furniture from this era.
The design divides into two distinct zones. An open upper section provides immediate access to displayed objects, while the lower compartment is protected by glass panels set. Small square handles allow effortless opening of the glazed doors. The cabinet rests on splayed solid wood legs painted black, which visually lift the body from the floor and impart the airiness typical of mid-century Scandinavian pieces.
The 1970s marked a period of democratisation in Danish furniture production. Designs that had previously emerged from small workshops became accessible to wider audiences through improved manufacturing techniques. The use of teak veneer over a furniture board core represented a thoughtful compromise between artisanal aesthetics and affordability, preserving the visual warmth of fine timber while reducing production costs.
This display cabinet serves equally well as a bookshelf in its upper section and as a showcase for ceramics or glassware behind the glass panels. Its modest depth allows placement in narrower spaces—a hallway or against a living room wall—where it provides storage without overwhelming the room. Adjustable shelving inside adapts to objects of varying heights.
The cabinet is in good condition, showing minor scratches and small chips consistent with age. Small losses have been professionally filled. 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:
105.5 cm
width:
89 cm
depth:
27 cm
Specifications
CategoryDisplay cabinetsConditionGoodColorsOrangeMaterialGlassNumber of items1Height106 cmWidth89 cmDepth27 cmSigns of usageScratches, DentsSeller locationPyrzyce, PolandDelivery optionsDelivery or pickup
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ProfessionalPyrzyce, PolandOn Whoppah since October 2024 • 40 sales