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Cees Braakman Japanese Series

Cees Braakman Japanese Series Dining Table in Teak and Black Enameled Steel
Cees Braakman Japanese Series Dining Table in Teak and Black Enameled Steel

Cees Braakman Japanese Series Dining Table in Teak and Black Enameled Steel

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

designer Cees Braakman's Japanese series in which sleek and minimalist black metal legs are deftly combined

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Steel

Set of Four Mid-Century Cees Braakman Japanese Series Dining Chairs in Red
Set of Four Mid-Century Cees Braakman Japanese Series Dining Chairs in Red

Set of Four Mid-Century Cees Braakman Japanese Series Dining Chairs in Red

By Pastoe, Cees Braakman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of 4 stylish, Dutch Mid-Century, Cees Braakman Japanese series dining chairs with black

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pastoe nesting tables Cees Braakman ''Japan series''  1960s  Holland
Pastoe nesting tables Cees Braakman ''Japan series''  1960s  Holland

Pastoe nesting tables Cees Braakman ''Japan series'' 1960s Holland

$1,194 / set

H 16.15 in W 26.78 in D 16.15 in

Pastoe nesting tables Cees Braakman ''Japan series'' 1960s Holland

By Pastoe, Cees Braakman

Located in Den Haag, NL

wood sides . Design by Cees Braakman for Pastoe from the so called ''Japan series '' Great

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Laminate

Cees Braakman Japanese Series "DU03" Teak Sideboard for Pastoe, 1960s
Cees Braakman Japanese Series "DU03" Teak Sideboard for Pastoe, 1960s

Cees Braakman Japanese Series "DU03" Teak Sideboard for Pastoe, 1960s

By Pastoe, Cees Braakman

Located in The Hague, NL

The Cees Braakman DU03 sideboard from the Japanese Series, produced by Pastoe in the Netherlands

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Pastoe "Cu07" Japanese Series Highboard by Cees Braakman - 1950s
Midcentury Pastoe "Cu07" Japanese Series Highboard by Cees Braakman - 1950s

Midcentury Pastoe "Cu07" Japanese Series Highboard by Cees Braakman - 1950s

By Cees Braakman

Located in Brussels, BE

Midcentury Pastoe "Cu07" Japanese Series Highboard by Cees Braakman - 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Pastoe sideboard, Japanese Series by Cees Braakman
Pastoe sideboard, Japanese Series by Cees Braakman

Pastoe sideboard, Japanese Series by Cees Braakman

$8,358

H 28.35 in W 88.98 in D 17.92 in

Pastoe sideboard, Japanese Series by Cees Braakman

By Pastoe, Cees Braakman

Located in Brussels, BE

The minimalist sideboard DU03, designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe in 1958, is a Dutch design

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Coffee table 'TA07' Japanese series by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Netherlands
Coffee table 'TA07' Japanese series by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Netherlands

Coffee table 'TA07' Japanese series by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Netherlands

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Reversible Top Coffee table TA 07 by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1960s Coffee table - Japanese series

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20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage coffee table by Cees Braakman for Pastoe Japanese series Model TU04
Vintage coffee table by Cees Braakman for Pastoe Japanese series Model TU04

Vintage coffee table by Cees Braakman for Pastoe Japanese series Model TU04

By Pastoe, Cees Braakman

Located in Breda, NB

Vintage coffee table by Cees Braakman for Pastoe Japanese series Model TU04. Dimensions: Width

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Vintage sideboard / wall unit Model CU09 from the Japanese Series Cees Braakman
Vintage sideboard / wall unit Model CU09 from the Japanese Series Cees Braakman

Vintage sideboard / wall unit Model CU09 from the Japanese Series Cees Braakman

By Pastoe, Cees Braakman

Located in Breda, NB

Vintage sideboard / wall unit Model CU09 from the Japanese Series by Cees Braakman from Pastoe from

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Cees Braakman FM07 Armchairs, Japan Series for Pastoe, Netherlands, 1958
Cees Braakman FM07 Armchairs, Japan Series for Pastoe, Netherlands, 1958

Cees Braakman FM07 Armchairs, Japan Series for Pastoe, Netherlands, 1958

By Tibor Reich, Pastoe, Cees Braakman

Located in The Hague, NL

This rare pair of armchairs was designed by Cees Braakman and produced by Pastoe in The Netherlands

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Two EU/NU-11 Japanese Series Wall Cabinets by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1958
Two EU/NU-11 Japanese Series Wall Cabinets by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1958

Two EU/NU-11 Japanese Series Wall Cabinets by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1958

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Wonen. This wonderful pair of Mid-Century Modern EU/NU-11 Japanese Series wall cabinets by Cees Braakman

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Milk Glass, Mirror, Teak

Set of 4 Japanese Series Dining Chairs by Cees Braakman w/ Dark Blue Upholstery
Set of 4 Japanese Series Dining Chairs by Cees Braakman w/ Dark Blue Upholstery

Set of 4 Japanese Series Dining Chairs by Cees Braakman w/ Dark Blue Upholstery

By Pastoe, Cees Braakman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This set of four stylish chairs was designed by Dutch designer Cees Braakman for Dutch Post-war

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

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Midcentury UMS Pastoe Coffee Table by Cees Braakman Japanese Series, 1960s
Midcentury UMS Pastoe Coffee Table by Cees Braakman Japanese Series, 1960s

Midcentury UMS Pastoe Coffee Table by Cees Braakman Japanese Series, 1960s

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in Udenhout, Noord Brabant

Coffee table from the Japanese Series designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe in the 1960s. The square

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Bed by Cees Braakman "Japanese Series" Pastoe, Teak, 1960s
Mid-Century Bed by Cees Braakman "Japanese Series" Pastoe, Teak, 1960s

Mid-Century Bed by Cees Braakman "Japanese Series" Pastoe, Teak, 1960s

By Pastoe, Cees Braakman

Located in Munster, DE

Rare vintage bed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe from the 1960s. This bed with headboard and two

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Metal

Japanese Series Wall Unit Cees Braakman
Japanese Series Wall Unit Cees Braakman

Japanese Series Wall Unit Cees Braakman

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H 78.75 in W 88.59 in D 8.67 in

Japanese Series Wall Unit Cees Braakman

By Cees Braakman

Located in Paris, FR

Japanese or U-series wall unit / bookcase by Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe. Netherlands Design

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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Cees Braakman "DU04" Japanese Series for Pastoe Credenza, the Netherlands, 1950s
Cees Braakman "DU04" Japanese Series for Pastoe Credenza, the Netherlands, 1950s

Cees Braakman "DU04" Japanese Series for Pastoe Credenza, the Netherlands, 1950s

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland

Cees Braakman DU04 Japanese series for Pastoe credenza or sideboard, The Netherlands, 1950s This

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Metal

Japanese Series Highboard by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, the Netherlands, 1960s
Japanese Series Highboard by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, the Netherlands, 1960s

Japanese Series Highboard by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, the Netherlands, 1960s

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in Appeltern, Gelderland

Dutch vintage design cabinet CU01 designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1958. This design from the

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Cees Braakman for Pastoe CU05 Japanese Series cabinet, The Netherlands, 1960s
Cees Braakman for Pastoe CU05 Japanese Series cabinet, The Netherlands, 1960s

Cees Braakman for Pastoe CU05 Japanese Series cabinet, The Netherlands, 1960s

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland

Cees Braakman for Pastoe CU05 Japanese series cabinet, The Netherlands, 1960s In good vintage

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cupboards

Materials

Metal

Vintage Cu01 Japanese Series Cabinet by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1958
Vintage Cu01 Japanese Series Cabinet by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1958

Vintage Cu01 Japanese Series Cabinet by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1958

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in BAARLO, LI

Very particularly iconic vintage CU01 cabinet by Cees Braakman, produced by Pastoe in 1958. The

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Iconic Pastoe Credenza, Sideboard, Japanese Series, Model DU03 by Cees Braakman
Iconic Pastoe Credenza, Sideboard, Japanese Series, Model DU03 by Cees Braakman

Iconic Pastoe Credenza, Sideboard, Japanese Series, Model DU03 by Cees Braakman

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in Schagen, NL

Mindblowing and timeless design, this large sideboard/Credenza by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, The

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Metal

"Japanese Series" DU03 Sideboard by Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe, Dutch, 1950s
"Japanese Series" DU03 Sideboard by Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe, Dutch, 1950s

"Japanese Series" DU03 Sideboard by Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe, Dutch, 1950s

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland

The DU03 is probably the most wanted Cees Braakman item nowadays. And not without reason. It is

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Metal

"Japanese Series" DU03 Sideboard by Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe, Dutch, 1950s
"Japanese Series" DU03 Sideboard by Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe, Dutch, 1950s

"Japanese Series" DU03 Sideboard by Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe, Dutch, 1950s

By Pastoe, Cees Braakman

Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland

The DU03 is probably the most wanted Cees Braakman item nowadays. And not without reason. It is

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Metal

Cees Braakman Japanese Series Wall Mount Vanity in Teak and Cream
Cees Braakman Japanese Series Wall Mount Vanity in Teak and Cream

Cees Braakman Japanese Series Wall Mount Vanity in Teak and Cream

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cees Braakman Japanese Series wall mount vanity with teak top and cream drawer. In original

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Cees Braakman Japanese Series Dining Table with Warm Hued Wood Top & Black Frame
Cees Braakman Japanese Series Dining Table with Warm Hued Wood Top & Black Frame

Cees Braakman Japanese Series Dining Table with Warm Hued Wood Top & Black Frame

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An excellent example of Dutch Mid-Century designer Cees Braakman's Japanese series for Pastoe. This

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Cees Braakman Japanese Series Dining Table for Pastoe w/ Teak Top and Metal Legs
Cees Braakman Japanese Series Dining Table for Pastoe w/ Teak Top and Metal Legs

Cees Braakman Japanese Series Dining Table for Pastoe w/ Teak Top and Metal Legs

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1960's Cees Braakman Japanese Series Dining Table for Pastoe. Lightly refinished teak top with

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Teak

Cees Braakman Japanese Series Sideboard
Cees Braakman Japanese Series Sideboard

Cees Braakman Japanese Series Sideboard

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H 46 in W 89 in D 17.75 in

Cees Braakman Japanese Series Sideboard

By Cees Braakman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Japanese Series Huge Teak Cabinet for UMS Pastoe with a Drop Down Bar or Desk, Sliding Shelves to

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Cees Braakman Japanese Series Sideboard
Cees Braakman Japanese Series Sideboard

Cees Braakman Japanese Series Sideboard

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H 46.13 in W 89 in D 17.88 in

Cees Braakman Japanese Series Sideboard

By Cees Braakman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

and Combination of Wood and Steel. The Unit has his signature cast Black Acrylic Japanese Style

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Steel

Cees Braakman Japanese Series Desk
Cees Braakman Japanese Series Desk

Cees Braakman Japanese Series Desk

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H 28 in W 47.25 in D 23.25 in

Cees Braakman Japanese Series Desk

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Teak Desk with Steel Frame by Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe, this is a Small Version of the Japanese

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Cees Braakman Japanese Series Headboard
Cees Braakman Japanese Series Headboard

Cees Braakman Japanese Series Headboard

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H 23.25 in W 93 in D 18 in

Cees Braakman Japanese Series Headboard

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Great headboard held on by a cleat in the back. This is a three-piece unit with two nightstands that are easily movable one nightstand has a cubby and flip-up top with mirror on reve...

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mirror, Formica, Wood

Cees Braakman Japanese Series Desk
Cees Braakman Japanese Series Desk

Cees Braakman Japanese Series Desk

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H 28 in W 47.25 in D 23.25 in

Cees Braakman Japanese Series Desk

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Small Version with a Single Set of Stacking Drawers, signature curved Drawer interior Acrylic Molded Drawer Pulls. Newly Refinished

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Cees Braakman Japanese Series Bar Cabinet
Cees Braakman Japanese Series Bar Cabinet

Cees Braakman Japanese Series Bar Cabinet

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H 46.25 in W 50 in D 17.75 in

Cees Braakman Japanese Series Bar Cabinet

By Cees Braakman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cees Braakman for Pastoe. Beautifully Finished Teak Cabinet with Drop Down Bar, Partitioned Drawers

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Cees Braakman Japanese Series Dining Chairs
Cees Braakman Japanese Series Dining Chairs

Cees Braakman Japanese Series Dining Chairs

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H 31 in W 17.75 in D 20 in

Cees Braakman Japanese Series Dining Chairs

By Cees Braakman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Black Metal Frame with new Natural Leather Hyde. Set of 6 Dining Chairs

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Cees Braakman Japanese Series Style Credenza
Cees Braakman Japanese Series Style Credenza

Cees Braakman Japanese Series Style Credenza

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H 25.325 in W 79.25 in D 16.75 in

Cees Braakman Japanese Series Style Credenza

By Cees Braakman, Hulmefa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Inspired by Cees Braakman, manufactured by Hulmefa, dark teak credenza with square wenge inset cut

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Steel

Cees Braakman Japanese Series Dining Table
Cees Braakman Japanese Series Dining Table

Cees Braakman Japanese Series Dining Table

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H 28 in W 61.63 in D 31.38 in

Cees Braakman Japanese Series Dining Table

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful Example of Cees Braakman Zen Design with Black Enameled Metal Frame and a thin Flat Teak

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Cees Braakman Japanese Series Dining Table
Cees Braakman Japanese Series Dining Table

Cees Braakman Japanese Series Dining Table

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H 27.75 in W 47.5 in D 31.5 in

Cees Braakman Japanese Series Dining Table

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful Example of Cees Braakman Zen Design for UMS Pastoe with Black Enameled Metal Frame and a

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Rare Cees Braakman Japanese Series Desk
Rare Cees Braakman Japanese Series Desk

Rare Cees Braakman Japanese Series Desk

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H 28.5 in W 61.75 in D 31.125 in

Rare Cees Braakman Japanese Series Desk

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Lightly refinished Cees Braakman writing desk for Pastoe with signature curved drawer interior

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Cees Braakman Japanese Series Dining Table
Cees Braakman Japanese Series Dining Table

Cees Braakman Japanese Series Dining Table

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H 28 in W 31.5 in D 47.5 in

Cees Braakman Japanese Series Dining Table

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Zen Design with black enameled square tubular metal frame and a thin flat teak flame pattered table top. No leaf. Good original condition with visible signs of wear to the frame cons...

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Cees Braakman Japanese Series Sideboard for Pastoe
Cees Braakman Japanese Series Sideboard for Pastoe

Cees Braakman Japanese Series Sideboard for Pastoe

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H 46.07 in W 88.98 in D 17.72 in

Cees Braakman Japanese Series Sideboard for Pastoe

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Beautiful Teak highboard buffet by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1950s. Model CU 'Japanese Series

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Teak

Night Cabinet by Cees Braakman, Japanese Series, 1950s
Night Cabinet by Cees Braakman, Japanese Series, 1950s

Night Cabinet by Cees Braakman, Japanese Series, 1950s

By Cees Braakman

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Mid century teak wall mounted night cabinet designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe. Original

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Set of Six Cees Braakman Japanese Series Dining Chairs
Set of Six Cees Braakman Japanese Series Dining Chairs

Set of Six Cees Braakman Japanese Series Dining Chairs

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Enameled black metal frames and new flame red upholstery. Frames are in original condition with some wear to black enamel consistent with age and use.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Cees Braakman Japanese Series DU-02 Sideboard for UMS Pastoe
Cees Braakman Japanese Series DU-02 Sideboard for UMS Pastoe

Cees Braakman Japanese Series DU-02 Sideboard for UMS Pastoe

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in Dronten, NL

Cees Braakman DU-02 sideboard for UMS Pastoe, the Netherlands, 1958. Elegant small teak sideboard

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Steel

Cees Braakman Japanese Series "Cu06" Teak Cabinet for Pastoe, 1960s
Cees Braakman Japanese Series "Cu06" Teak Cabinet for Pastoe, 1960s

Cees Braakman Japanese Series "Cu06" Teak Cabinet for Pastoe, 1960s

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in The Hague, NL

Minimalist highboard by Dutch Designer Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe, The Netherlands 1960s. This

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Cees Braakman Japanese Series CU07 cabinet Pastoe The Netherlands 1959
Cees Braakman Japanese Series CU07 cabinet Pastoe The Netherlands 1959

Cees Braakman Japanese Series CU07 cabinet Pastoe The Netherlands 1959

By Pastoe, Cees Braakman

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

Beautiful symmetric cabinet model CU07 of the Japanese Series designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Bed by Cees Braakman "Japanese Series" Pastoe, 1960s
Mid-Century Bed by Cees Braakman "Japanese Series" Pastoe, 1960s

Mid-Century Bed by Cees Braakman "Japanese Series" Pastoe, 1960s

By Pastoe, Cees Braakman

Located in Rosendahl, DE

Rare vintage bed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe from the 1960s. This bed with headboard and two

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Steel

Cees Braakman Japanese Series Teak Sideboard for Pastoe, Netherlands, 1955
Cees Braakman Japanese Series Teak Sideboard for Pastoe, Netherlands, 1955

Cees Braakman Japanese Series Teak Sideboard for Pastoe, Netherlands, 1955

By Pastoe, Cees Braakman

Located in Munster, NRW

Minimalist teak office sideboard designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, the Netherlands, 1958

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Cees Braakman Japanese Series Desk for UMS Pastoe
Cees Braakman Japanese Series Desk for UMS Pastoe

Cees Braakman Japanese Series Desk for UMS Pastoe

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H 61.75 in W 31.25 in D 28.375 in

Cees Braakman Japanese Series Desk for UMS Pastoe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Desk # EU01 for Pastoe designed by Cees Braakman. Teak with Steel Framed Desk with signature bent

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Desks

Materials

Steel

Cees Braakman Japanese Series Desk for UMS Pastoe
Cees Braakman Japanese Series Desk for UMS Pastoe

Cees Braakman Japanese Series Desk for UMS Pastoe

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H 28.375 in W 61.75 in D 31.125 in

Cees Braakman Japanese Series Desk for UMS Pastoe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Teak with Steel Framed Desk with signature bent Birch Plywood inside Drawers, and Molded Acrylic Drawer Pulls and with 2 sets of drawers. Desk # EU01 for Pastoe

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Desks

Materials

Steel

Cees Braakman Japanese Series Du-03 Sideboard for Pastoe, Netherlands, 1955
Cees Braakman Japanese Series Du-03 Sideboard for Pastoe, Netherlands, 1955

Cees Braakman Japanese Series Du-03 Sideboard for Pastoe, Netherlands, 1955

By Pastoe, Cees Braakman

Located in Munster, NRW

Minimalist sideboard designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, the Netherlands, 1958. This highly

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Cees Braakman Japanese Series DU-03 Sideboard for Pastoe, Netherlands, 1955
Cees Braakman Japanese Series DU-03 Sideboard for Pastoe, Netherlands, 1955

Cees Braakman Japanese Series DU-03 Sideboard for Pastoe, Netherlands, 1955

By Pastoe, Cees Braakman

Located in Munster, NRW

Minimalist sideboard designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, the Netherlands, 1958. This highly

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Cees Braakman Japanese Series CU-04 Sideboard for Pastoe, Netherlands, 1955
Cees Braakman Japanese Series CU-04 Sideboard for Pastoe, Netherlands, 1955

Cees Braakman Japanese Series CU-04 Sideboard for Pastoe, Netherlands, 1955

By Pastoe, Cees Braakman

Located in Munster, NRW

Minimalist sideboard designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, the Netherlands, 1958. This highly

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Pastoe Cees Braakman Japanese series buffet teak and white
Pastoe Cees Braakman Japanese series buffet teak and white

Pastoe Cees Braakman Japanese series buffet teak and white

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Rare high buffet by Cees Braakman for Pastoe. This buffet is from the famous Japanese series and is

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Metal

Cees Braakman Japanese Series Teak Dining Table for Pastoe w/ Black Metal Frame
Cees Braakman Japanese Series Teak Dining Table for Pastoe w/ Black Metal Frame

Cees Braakman Japanese Series Teak Dining Table for Pastoe w/ Black Metal Frame

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cees Braakman designed Japanese series dining table for Pastoe with black enameled metal frame and

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

KU16 Japanese Series Wardrobe or Cabinet by Cees Braakman for Pastoe Teak Black
KU16 Japanese Series Wardrobe or Cabinet by Cees Braakman for Pastoe Teak Black

KU16 Japanese Series Wardrobe or Cabinet by Cees Braakman for Pastoe Teak Black

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Large KU-16 Japanese series cabinet designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1958. Cees Braakman

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal

Japanese Series Style Rosewood Dining Table
Japanese Series Style Rosewood Dining Table

Japanese Series Style Rosewood Dining Table

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H 28.625 in W 61 in D 35 in

Japanese Series Style Rosewood Dining Table

By Cees Braakman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Braakman's Japanese Series dining table. Some wear to the frame consistent with its age and usage. Other

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Dining Set by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Netherlands, 1950s
Dining Set by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Netherlands, 1950s

Dining Set by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Netherlands, 1950s

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Modernistic dining set by Cees Braakman. 'Japanese Series' in white, chrome and green faux leather

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Chrome

Cees Braakman for Pastoe 'Japanese Series' Wall Unit, the Netherlands, 1950s
Cees Braakman for Pastoe 'Japanese Series' Wall Unit, the Netherlands, 1950s

Cees Braakman for Pastoe 'Japanese Series' Wall Unit, the Netherlands, 1950s

By Cees Braakman, Pastoe

Located in Antwerp, BE

Minimalist teak wall unit Cees Braakman, Japanese series for Pastoe, the Netherlands, 1950s

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Set of 4 Friso Kramer Revolt Chairs
Set of 4 Friso Kramer Revolt Chairs

Set of 4 Friso Kramer Revolt Chairs

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H 31 in W 17.5 in D 20 in

Set of 4 Friso Kramer Revolt Chairs

By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

designed in 1958. Set Price. More Available. Shown with Cees Braakman Japanese Series Dining Table

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20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Upholstery

Desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Japanese Series
Desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Japanese Series

Desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Japanese Series

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H 28.35 in W 61.82 in D 31.11 in

Desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Japanese Series

By Cees Braakman

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

This desk from the Japanese series was designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe in 1958. The drawers

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Japanese Series # EU02 Desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe
Japanese Series # EU02 Desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe

Japanese Series # EU02 Desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe

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H 28.25 in W 61.875 in D 31.125 in

Japanese Series # EU02 Desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe

By Cees Braakman

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Mid-Century Japanese Series #EU02 teak desk designed by renowned Dutch Post-War design great Cees

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Perfect Sideboard Japanese Series by Cees Braakman for Pastoe
Perfect Sideboard Japanese Series by Cees Braakman for Pastoe

Perfect Sideboard Japanese Series by Cees Braakman for Pastoe

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Japanese Series Cabinet by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1958
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Cees Braakman EU01 Japanese Series Desk
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Cees Braakman EU01 Japanese Series Desk

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Small version writing desk from Cees Braakman's famous Japanese series with top drawer and file

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Cees Braakman DU03 Japanese Series Credenza for UMS Pastoe
Cees Braakman DU03 Japanese Series Credenza for UMS Pastoe

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Japanese Series CU07 Cabinet by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1958
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Japanese series CU07 cabinet by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1958. Teak and white laminate drop-front

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Du03 Japanese series sideboard by Cees Braakman for Pastoe 1958

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Gorgeous mid century sideboard model DU03 from the japanese series designed by Dutch designer Cees

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Pastoe highboard, Japanese Series by Cees Braakman

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the Japanese series by Cees Braakman, this highboard is recognized as a Dutch icon, known for its

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Cees Braakman DU03 Japanese Series Teak Sideboard

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Iconic DU-03 ‘Japanese Series’ sideboard designed by the famous Dutch designer Cees Braakman for

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. Braakman is famous for his ‘Japanese’ series, 'Birch' series and steel wire furniture. Designed and

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Cees Braakman Japanese Series For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of cees braakman japanese series available for sale. Each of these unique cees braakman japanese series was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. Cees braakman japanese series have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Cees braakman japanese series are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs.

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Cees Braakman for sale on 1stDibs

Revered Dutch mid-century modernist designer Cees Braakman had been creating furniture since his teenage years when he was promoted to head of design at UMS Pastoe in 1948. Today’s vintage furniture enthusiasts know that Braakman found inspiration in works by Scandinavian artisans such as Alvar Aalto and Herman Miller luminaries Charles and Ray Eames — Braakman’s clean-lined dining chairs, sleek sideboards and other case pieces are demonstrative of those influences.

UMS Pastoe was established in 1913 by German-Jewish entrepreneur Frits Loeb and became rapidly successful largely owing to its reputation for well-made tables and chairs. However, the Dutch brand is best known by collectors for the modular sideboards, storage cabinets and other spare, streamlined case pieces that it produced during the postwar years. 

The Utrecht-born Braakman took over for his father, Dirk, who had by then been managing the company for more than 20 years and had designed a variety of furnishings for the manufacturer by himself. A year before he assumed his new role at Pastoe, Cees visited the United States where he became enamored with the designs of Charles and Ray Eames and the other creative minds associated with legendary American furniture manufacturer Herman Miller. 

While many Dutch designers who are now celebrated by vintage furniture collectors — names like Gerrit Rietveld and Friso Kramer are in this list — found inspiration in Piet Mondrian and the country’s De Stijl art movement, they also looked to Scandinavian modernists such as Alvar Aalto and Americans such as the Eameses. Cees Braakman was no different. 

Braakman’s 1940s-era tour to the States included a visit to the Herman Miller factory in Zeeland, Michigan. At the time, architect-designer-journalist George Nelson was director of design at the firm and had enlisted a range of designers to collaborate with Herman Miller and create what are now icons of mid-century modernism. Braakman took notice of industrial manufacturing techniques at HM and in particular, the company’s innovations in furniture design owing to experimentation with molded plywood and fiberglass-reinforced plastic. 

The Dutch designer introduced the first line of modern furniture at UMS Pastoe thereafter — a table, a chair, a bed and more created in molded plywood and featuring oak veneers, specifically tailored for smaller living spaces. Braakman was convinced that Pastoe should move on from the restrictions that a collection or set of furniture presented to consumers. 

Furniture for a bedroom, for example, should be practical and built as individual pieces that could be adapted as more space became available. New production methods and creative marketing came into focus under Braakman’s leadership, and his own lines of oak and birch furniture — which were created around cupboards that could be reconfigured as needed, or armchairs that could be combined to form a sofa — earned acclaim and were commercially very successful.

UMS Pastoe was recognized for its innovative furniture at the Milan Triennial in 1957 and Le Signe d’Or in Belgium, and Cees Braakman’s work can today be found at the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam. 

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Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

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Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.