A rosewood coffee table manufactured by CFC Silkeborg during the 1960s. The elongated, low silhouette resting on gently splayed legs exemplifies the restrained confidence of Danish design from this period. Deep rosewood veneer provides the visual warmth, while the clean lines speak for themselves. The construction relies on solid, tapered legs joined to the tabletop by horizontal stretchers that serve both structural and aesthetic purposes — they reinforce the frame while breaking up the mass and lending the piece a sense of lightness. An extendable top offers additional surface area when needed, then retracts to preserve the table's compact proportions. Every element justifies its presence: no ornament for its own sake, just form following function. CFC Silkeborg, operating from the early 1950s in the Danish town of Silkeborg, built its reputation on furniture that married workshop craftsmanship with the principles of Scandinavian modernism. The company worked consistently with Danish designers, producing pieces in quality hardwoods that met the demands of everyday domestic life. Coffee tables occupied a central place in this output — in Danish homes of the era, they anchored the living room and shaped how families gathered. The extended proportions suit placement in front of a sofa or between a pair of lounge chairs, anchoring a seating arrangement with quiet authority. The pull-out extension accommodates guests without disrupting the table's essential form. The table is in good condition, showing minor scratches and small chips consistent with age and use. Small losses have been filled. The piece bears the manufacturer's mark. 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: 50 cm Width: 159.5 cm Depth: 60 cm
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ConditionGoodColorsBrownMaterialWoodNumber of items1Height50 cmWidth160 cmDepth60 cmSigns of usageScratches, Dents