$4,208
H 42.72 in W 39.57 in D 16.93 in
Johannes Sorth Cabinet In Rosewood For Bornholm Møbelfabrik, Danish Design 1960s
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
Cabinet designed by Johannes Sorth and produced by Bornholm Møbelfabrik in Denmark during the mid-20th century.
Rosewood
$2,300
H 38.25 in W 39.5 in D 17.75 in
Børge Mogensen Style 6-Drawer Teak Cabient or Dresser by Bornholm Møbelfabrik
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed and made in Denmark in the 1960s, this cabinet has features typcially used by Børge Mogensen, like a case with recessed drawerfronts, a simple and square base, and machine-c...
Teak
Johanner Sorth Rosewood Side Table Cube by Bornholm Denmark
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Designed by Johannes Sorth and manufactured by Bornholm Mobelfabrik Km / Denmark .
Faux Leather, Rosewood
$4,350Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 17.5 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Pair Vintage Danish Rosewood nightstands side tables Johannes Sorth Bornholm
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Rare Pair Vintage Danish rosewood coffee tables or Side Tables or nightstands by Johannes Sorth for Bornholms Møbelfabrik 1960s. Square coffee tables with doors in the front and stor...
Wood
$2,800
H 30 in W 39 in D 18 in
Danish Modern Mid Century Stunning Rosewood 4 drawer dresser by Johannes Sorth
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Clean inside and out. Made by Bornholms Møbelfabrik (BM) of Denmark - Labeled on back.
Brass
$2,809
H 71.66 in W 39.38 in D 16.93 in
Vintage Teak Secretary Desk & Bookcase by Johannes Sorth for Bornholms Møbelfabr
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
A beautiful and practical piece of Danish design, made by Bornholms Møbelfabrik in 1966 — confirmed by the original date stamp on the back.
Teak
Pair of ceramic lamps M Anderson Bornholm Denmark 1970
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik
Located in PARIS, FR
Nice of brown and white ceramic lamps by Marc Andersen for Bornholm Denmark 1970 Newly rewired
Ceramic
$587 / set
H 3.94 in W 3.94 in D 0.79 in
Set of 2 Vintage Danish Ceramic Wall Plates from Bornholm, 1980s
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Danish Ceramic Wall Plates from Bornholm, Set of 2, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989. Additional information: Materials: Ceramic Country of Origin: Denmark Col...
Ceramic
Johannes Sorth Rosewood Shelving Unit for Bornholm
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning rosewood cabinet by Johannes Sorth for Bornholm c.1960s, Denmark. The upper section of the piece features an open shelf with tambour sliding doors below. Inside the doors ar...
Rosewood
$3,277
H 71.66 in W 39.38 in D 16.93 in
Vintage Danish rosewood Bookcase by Johannes Sorth for Nexø Møbelfabrik, 1968
By Nexø Møbelfabrik 1
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Vintage Danish rosewood bookcase by Johannes Sorth for Nexø Møbelfabrik, Bornholm, Denmark Very versatile tall book case with shelves, cabinet and drawers, also functions as a high s...
Rosewood
Unavailable
H 71.66 in W 39.38 in D 16.54 in
Mid-Century Danish Secretaire by Johannes Sorth for Bornholms Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik
Located in Basel, CH
This high shelf with secretary function was designed by Johannes Sorth and produced by Bornholms Møbelfabrik in Denmark. It is made of Rosewood and veneered surfaces.
Rosewood
Unavailable
H 72.45 in W 39.77 in D 16.74 in
Rosewood Bookcase by Johannes Sorth for Bornholm Mobelfabrik
Located in Bristol, GB
A beautiful Danish bookcase in rosewood, designed in the early 1960's by Johannes Sorth for Bornholm Mobelfabrik. These classic mid century units combine adjustable shelves and close...
Rosewood
Unavailable
H 71.66 in W 39.38 in D 16.93 in
Mid-Century Rosewood Shelf by Johannes Sorth for Bornholm, 1960s
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
This Mid-Century Danish designed shelf was designed by Johannes Sorth and manufactured by Bornholms Møbelfabrik. It is made of rosewood. In the upper part of the bookcase there are f...
Rosewood
Unavailable
H 69.3 in W 39.38 in D 16.93 in
Mid-Century Walnut Shelf by Johannes Sorth for Bornholm, 1960s
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
This Mid-Century Danish designed shelf was designed by Johannes Sorth and manufactured by Bornholms Møbelfabrik. It is made of walnut. In the upper part of the bookcase there are fou...
Walnut
Unavailable
H 71.66 in W 39.38 in D 16.54 in
Danish Teak Midcentury Secretaire Desk Bookcase by Johannes Sorth for Bornholm
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik
Located in Glasgow, GB
It’s the perfect option for you and your laptop, with plenty of display space and storage. Bornholm Møbelfabrik has a legacy for crafting some of Denmark’s best furniture.
Teak
Bornholm Mobler Denmark Teak Bureau Desk
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik
Located in Greater Manchester, GB
Bornholm Mobler led the way in bringing Danish Mid-Century designs to the world in innovative and functional ways. This stunning Bureau shelving unit in beautiful rich teak is a f...
Teak
Unavailable
H 71 in W 39 in D 17 in
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Bookcase by Johannes Sorth
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a very sought after Scandinavian Modern bookcase in rosewood designed by Johannes Sorth for Bornholm Møbelfabrik in Nexø, Denmark in the 1960s.
Rosewood
Unavailable
H 19.75 in W 19.75 in D 31.5 in
Pair of 1960s Danish Rosewood and Leather Side Tables with Storage by Bornholm
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik
Located in Sacramento, CA
Pair of 1960s Danish modern rosewood and leather side tables by Bornholm. Tables have doors on one side with metal pulls and open storage on other end that's ideally sized for LP sto...
Leather, Rosewood
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H 17.72 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Bornholms Møbelfabrik, Kubus Shaped Bar Table, Rosewood, Denmark, 1960s
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Made by Bornholms Møbelfabrik, in Nexø Denmark.
Rosewood
Sold
H 36.62 in W 34.65 in L 36.62 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Chest from Bornholms Møbelfabrik, 1970s
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Danish midcentury small sideboard or bookcase in beautiful teak veneer by Bornholms Møbelfabrik, as indicated by the used door grips.
Teak
Sold
H 36.62 in W 35.44 in D 11.82 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Chest from Bornholms Møbelfabrik, 1970s
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Danish midcentury small sideboard or bookcase in beautiful teak veneer by Bornholms Møbelfabrik, as indicated by the used door grips.
Teak
Sold
H 9.65 in W 3.51 in D 3.51 in
Danish Table Lamp, Stoneware/Hare's Fur Glaze, Bornholm Møbelfabrik, circa 1940
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury, Danish table lamp, stoneware with Hare's Fur Glaze, Origin: Bornholm Møbelfabrik, Denmark, circa 1940 Hare’s Fur is named because it is said to resemble the fur of a h...
Stoneware
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H 50.79 in W 23.43 in D 16.54 in
1960s Danish Johannes Sorth for Bornholm Møbelfabrik Rosewood Barrelled Cabinet
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik
Located in London, England
The back has the original maker's label for Bornholm Møbelfabrik present. In very good condition having been recently restored.
Brass
Sold
H 14.5 in W 33 in D 17 in
Danish Modern Rosewood And Tile Side Table Cabinet By Bornholm Møbelfabrik
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Scandinavian Modern, rosewood side table cabinet by Danish furniture manufacturer Bornholm Møbelfabrik is an interesting and versatile piece.
Ceramic, Rosewood
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H 71.66 in W 39.38 in D 16.74 in
Bookcase In Teak Wood by Johannes Sorth manufactored by Bornholms Møbelfabrik
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
Bookcase in teak wood, designed by Johannes Sorth for Bornholms Møbelfabrik from around the 1960s. The bookcase is in very good condition with shelves for books or other things.
Teak
Sold
H 71.5 in W 39.63 in D 17 in
Teak Secretary Desk Bookshelf by Johannes Sorth for Bornholm Mobelfabrik
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik
Located in Fulton, CA
Teak Danish Modern secretary desk with bookshelf designed by Johannes Sorth for Bornholm Mobelfabrik, Denmark. Circa. 1960's. Tambour doors open to 3 small drawers and pigeon hole fi...
Teak
Sold
H 29.93 in W 39.38 in L 29.93 in
Danish Mahogany Sideboard by Johannes Sorth for Bornholm Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik
Located in Breda, Netherlands
This elegantly designed credenza by Johannes Sorth voor Bornholm Møbelfabrik, clearly marked on the back side of the chest.
Mahogany
Sold
H 29.93 in W 39.38 in L 29.93 in
Danish Mahogany Sideboard by Johannes Sorth for Bornholm Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik
Located in Breda, Netherlands
This elegantly designed credenza by Johannes Sorth voor Bornholm Møbelfabrik, clearly marked on the back side of the chest.
Mahogany
Sold
H 66.93 in W 56.7 in L 66.93 in
Danish Modern Two-Tier Sideboard in Teak from Bornholms Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik
Located in Breda, Netherlands
This all culminates into a remarkable chest, remarkably heavy also… A design credenza like this one is in the top category of woodworking by Bornholms Møbelfabrik. This continues thr...
Palisander, Teak
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H 71.66 in W 39.38 in D 16.93 in
Danish Design Teak Secretaire by Johannes Sorth for Bornholm Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Danish Design Secretaire This tall Danish chest of shelves with pull out desk is manufactured Bornholms Møbelfabrik from a pressed wood teak veneer composite.
Teak
Sold
H 71.66 in W 39.38 in D 16.93 in
Midcentury Secretaire Cabinet by Johannes Sorth for Bornholm Møbelfabrik
Located in Chesham, GB
A midcentury, Secretaire desk, designed for Danish furniture maker Bornholm Mobelfabrik and dating from the 1950s.
Teak
Sold
H 71.66 in W 39.38 in D 16.54 in
Danish Modern Teak Bookcase by Johannes Sorth for Bornholm Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik
Located in The Hague, NL
This Classic Scandinavian bookcase was designed by Danish master carpenter Johannes Sorth for Nexø Møbelfabrik, Bornholm in 1956. The idea was to combine a cabinet and a book case, ...
Teak
One Pedestal Cabinets by Johannes Sorth
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pedestal cabinet in rosewood. Model 205. Maker Bornholms Møbelfabrik.
Rosewood
Sold
H 50.79 in W 23.63 in D 16.54 in
Johannes Sorth Danish Modern Oval Pedestal Cupboard made of Teak, Denmark, 1960s
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish modern oval pedestal cupboard with 5 shelves made of teak and teak veneer It is designed by Danish Johannes Sorth in the 1960s Manufacturer: Bornholms Møbelfabrik Very ...
Teak
1960s Scandinavian Bookcase by Johannes Sorth
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik
Located in Paris, FR
A rosewood bookcase by Johannes Sorth with three adjustable upper shelves and a container with sliding doors. Manufactured by Bornholms Mobelfabrik. Good vintage condition, circa ...
Rosewood
20th Century Rosewood Bookcase by Johannes Sorth
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik
Located in Paris, FR
The tambour doors roll back to reveal three small drawers, mailing slots and two small cubbyholes. Manufactured by Bornholms Mobelfabrik. Good vintage condition. circa 1960 Diame...
Rosewood
Sold
H 72 in W 39.5 in D 17 in
Danish Modern Teak Secretaire Bookcase with Tambour Doors by Johannes Sorth
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik
Located in Banner Elk, NC
A Danish Modern Teak Secretaire bookcase designed by Johannes Sorth for Bornholm Møbelfabrik , one-part form, with three upper recessed open cabinets with beveled edge shelves over t...
Teak
Danish Teak Secretary Desk and Bookcase by Johannes Sorth
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Danish modern teak secretary desk and bookcase by Johannes Sorth for Bornholm Møbelfabrik, Denmark. Features a pull-out desk top converting this to a compact desk unit, with central ...
Teak
Danish Modern Rosewood Tile Top Table Attributed to Bornholm
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Danish Mid-Century Modern table. With wide rosewood veneered sides, legs, & stretchers. The top comprising 28 inset modernist pottery tiles. Attributed to Bornholm & ...
Pottery, Wood
Danish Modern Arne Vodder Style Bornholm Floating-Top Teak Desk
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a beautiful Danish modern desk made by Bornholm of Denmark featuring a floating top and full-front shelf. It has three drawers on the left and a file cabinet on the right....
Teak
Sold
H 28.88 in W 59.13 in D 27.88 in
Danish Modern Teak Floating Top Writing Desk by Bornholm, circa 1960s
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A sleek and austere executive desk manufactured by Bornholm in Denmark during the 1960s, it is beautifully preserved and conserved in-house to present in excellent condition. With a ...
Teak
Sold
H 71.66 in W 39.57 in D 16.74 in
Mid-Century Modern Danish Rosewood Secretaire Bookcase by Johannes Sorth, 1965
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Mid-Century Modern Danish rosewood secretaire bookcase by Johannes Sorth, 1965 This stunning Rosewood Secretaire / bookcase was designed by Johannes Sorth in Denmark in the 1960s an...
Rosewood
Danish Rosewood Bookcase by Johannes Sorth for Bornholm's Mobler
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful rosewood bookcase by Johannes Sorth for Bornholm's Mobler also knows as Nexoe Teak. Very useful with adjustable shelves and two storage cabinets underneath. These bookcases...
Rosewood
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H 51.19 in W 23.63 in D 16.54 in
Hardwood Pedestal Cupboard by Johannes Sorth for Bornholm Mobler
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is a beautifully made piece of Scandinavian modern furniture, would serve very well as a tall pedestal for a sculpture, or vase. With the added bonus of many shelves hidden behi...
Hardwood
Mid-Century Modern, Architectural Teak Valet by Johannes Sorth, Bornholm
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid-Century Modern teak valet by Johannes Sorth, Bornholm, Denmark. Amazing architectural design and proportion. Classic Danish teakwood joinery.
Plastic, Teak
Sold
H 71.5 in W 39.5 in D 16.75 in
Danish Midcentury Rosewood Bookcase by Johannes Sorth for Bornholm's Mobler
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and elegant bookcase in bookmatched rosewood with beautiful deep and dark rosewood color and rich grain. Designed by Johannes Sorth for Bornholm's Mobler also known as Nexo...
Rosewood
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H 71.5 in W 39.5 in D 16.75 in
Danish Midcentury Rosewood Bookcase by Johannes Sorth for Bornholm's Mobler
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and elegant bookcase in bookmatched rosewood with beautiful deep and dark rosewood color and rich grain. Designed by Johannes Sorth for Bornholm's Mobler also known as Nexo...
Rosewood
Sold
H 55 in W 39.5 in D 17 in
Mid Century Modern Danish Rosewood Secretary Desk Johannes Sorth For Bornholm
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik
Located in Dayton, OH
Attractive and functional rosewood Secretary by Johannes Sorth for Bornholm Mobler of Denmark. Tambour doors retract to reveal adjustable shelves and three drawers, one of which cont...
Mirror, Rosewood
Vintage German Mid Century Sideboard
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning vintage sideboard, this was made in Germany and dates from the 1960’s. It is of outstanding quality and is a lovely, very useful size. The wood is beautifully...
Chrome
High Teak Vintage Secretaire, 1960s
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik
Located in Breda, Netherlands
This tall Danish chest of shelves with pull out desk is made from a pressed wood teak veneer composite. Made late 60s this chest of shelves was aimed for city folk that needed to com...
Teak
Danish Rosewood Secretary Desk and Bookcase
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik
Located in Oakland, CA
Mid century secretary desk and bookcase crafted of Brazilian rosewood with pull-out writing surface over a small cabinet with sliding doors. Mid-section has pair of solid rosewood ta...
Rosewood
Danish Modern Teak Bookcase by Johannes Sorth, 1970s
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish modern teak bookcase by Johannes Sorth, 1970s This Classic Scandinavian bookcase was designed by Danish master carpenter Johannes Sorth for Nexø Møbelfabrik, Bornholm in 1956...
Teak
Large Midcentury Rosewood Pedestal Cabinet by Johannes Sorth
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Danish Modern Oval Pedestal cabinet designed by Johannes Sorth produced by Bornholm in Denmark, circa 1960s. Features five interior shelves in addition to the base shelf. Perfect sto...
Rosewood
Johannes Sorth Rosewood Floating Top Desk
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik
Located in Cambridge, US
Denmark, ca. 1960s. An elegant executive desk by Johannes Sorth for Bornholm. Features richly grained rosewood construction with three medium drawers and one large drawer perfect for...
Rosewood
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H 71.5 in W 39 in D 17 in
1960s Danish Modern Midcentury Pair of Bookcases in Rosewood by Johannes Sorth
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik, Nexø Møbelfabrik 1
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and elegant pair of bookcases in bookmatched rosewood with beautiful slightly faded color and rich grain. Designed by Johannes Sorth for Bornholm's Mobler also known as Nex...
Rosewood
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H 71.5 in W 39 in L 71.5 in
Danish Modern Midcentury Pair of Bookcases in Rosewood by Johannes Sorth
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik, Nexø Møbelfabrik 1
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and elegant pair of bookcases in bookmatched rosewood with beautiful deep and dark rosewood color and rich grain. Designed by Johannes Sorth for Bornholm's Mobler also know...
Rosewood
Mid-Century Borge Mogensen Inspired Rosewood Bookcase
By Børge Mogensen, Bornholm Møbelfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century rosewood bookcase with angled tapered legs. Lightly refinished with six adjustable shelves. In overall impressive condition with some wear consistent with age and use. Vi...
Rosewood
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H 71.66 in W 39.38 in D 17.33 in
Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Bookcase by Johannes Sorth for Nexø, 1960s.
By Nexø Møbelfabrik 1
Located in Asaa, DK
Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Bookcase by Johannes Sorth for Nexø Møbelfabrik, 1960s. This Classic Scandinavian Modern bookcase was designed by Danish master carpenter Johannes Sort...
Teak
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H 71.66 in W 39.38 in D 11.03 in
Danish Modern Teak Bookcases by Johannes Sorth for Nexø, 1960s. Set of 2.
By Nexø Møbelfabrik 1
Located in Asaa, DK
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Bookcases by Johannes Sorth for Nexø Møbelfabrik, 1960s. This Classic Scandinavian Modern bookcase was designed by Danish master carpenter Joh...
Teak
Vintage Danish Teak Bookcase, 1960s
By Nexø Møbelfabrik 1
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak bookcase by Johannes Sorth for Nexø Møbelfabrik, Bornholm, Denmark. Date of production Dec 9th 1964.
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Bookcase, 1960s
By Nexø Møbelfabrik 1
Located in Asaa, DK
Mid-Century Modern Danish teak bookcase, 1960s This Classic Scandinavian bookcase was designed by Danish master carpenter Johannes Sorth for Nexø Møbelfabrik, Bornholm in 1956. The ...
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Bookcase, 1960s
By Nexø Møbelfabrik 1
Located in Asaa, DK
Mid-Century Modern Danish teak bookcase, 1960s This Classic Scandinavian bookcase was designed by Danish master carpenter Johannes Sorth for Nexø Møbelfabrik, Bornholm in 1956. The ...
Teak
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H 71.66 in W 39.38 in D 16.74 in
Mid-Century Modern Danish Rosewood Bookcase by Johannes Sorth, 1960s
By Nexø Møbelfabrik 1
Located in Asaa, DK
This Classic Scandinavian bookcase was designed by Danish master carpenter Johannes Sorth for Nexø Møbelfabrik, Bornholm, Denmark in 1956. The idea was to combine a cabinet and a boo...
Rosewood
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H 71.66 in W 39.38 in D 16.74 in
Mid-Century Modern Danish Rosewood Bookcase by Johannes Sorth, 1960s.
By Nexø Møbelfabrik 1
Located in Asaa, DK
This Classic Scandinavian bookcase was designed by Danish master carpenter Johannes Sorth for Nexø Møbelfabrik, Bornholm, Denmark in 1956. The idea was to combine a cabinet and a boo...
Rosewood
Pair of rosewood bed side tables, Denmark 1960.
Located in København K, DK
Sorth and manufactured by Nexø Møbelfabrik, Bornholm, Denmark.
Rosewood
Secretary in Teak by Johannes Sorth for Nexø 1960s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Secretary / writing cabinet in teak by Johannes Sorth for Nexø Møbelfabrik Bornholm. Conical shape with shelves and round legs, pull out desktop, tambour doors and drawers.
Teak
Bornholm Mobelfabrik Mid Century Mobile Teak Stereo Cabinet
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik
Located in Baltimore, MD
A vintage mid century all-in-one mobile teak stereo cabinet by Bornholm Møbelfabrik. Composed of teak in a warm golden finish, featuring an open top shelf with a soft arching above a...
Teak
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.