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Teak Sideboard With Sliding Doors, Danish Modern Design From The 1960s
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ProfessionalPyrzyce, PolandOn Whoppah since October 2024 • 36 sales
Product description
A Danish sideboard from the 1960s, veneered in teak with a warm, orange-brown tone. This piece emerged during the golden era of Scandinavian design, when Danish workshops perfected the balance between craftsmanship and functional minimalism. The elongated horizontal silhouette resting on sturdy, straight legs exemplifies the Danish Modern aesthetic at its most refined.
The design divides the storage space with clear purpose. Sections with sliding doors conceal interiors fitted with adjustable shelves, allowing the layout to adapt to different storage needs. Between them, a column of drawers features handles cut directly into the fronts — a solution that eliminates protruding hardware and reinforces the minimalist character. The sliding doors carry handles of the same integrated form, creating a unified composition across the entire facade. Teak veneer covers both the cabinet body and the legs, giving the piece a cohesive, warm presence.
The 1960s marked a period when Danish furniture makers refined the art of veneering, producing pieces that combined the visual richness of exotic timber with accessible pricing. Teak, imported primarily from Southeast Asia, became the defining material of the era — its natural resistance to moisture and distinctive grain patterns met both practical and aesthetic demands. Sideboards of this scale were conceived as central furnishing elements for living rooms, addressing the needs of a postwar generation establishing their first homes.
The generous proportions accommodate tableware, documents, and media equipment with ease. The depth allows for comfortable storage of albums and folders, while adjustable shelving provides flexibility in organising the interior. This sideboard serves equally well in a living room beneath a television, in a dining room as a credenza, or in a study for document storage.
The piece remains in good condition. The surfaces show minor scratches and small marks accumulated through years of 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:
81.5 cm
Width:
224.5 cm
Depth:
45 cm
Specifications
ConditionGoodColorsBrownMaterialWoodNumber of items1Height82 cmWidth225 cmDepth45 cmSigns of usageScratches, Dents
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ProfessionalPyrzyce, PolandOn Whoppah since October 2024 • 36 sales