Cees Braakman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Dutch, 1917-1995
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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Creator: Cees Braakman
Cees Braakman for Pastoe CT69 Made-To-Measure Unit with Drop-Down Bar or Desk
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Mid-Century made to measure ‘CT69’ storage cabinet by Cees Braakman for Pastoe. Classically styled three section teak storage cabinet with drop-down bar or desk and thin ch...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cees Braakman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Chrome
Pair of Q BUS cabinets by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1960s
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice and multi functional rolling Cabinets . Manufactured By Dutch Design firm Pastoe . from the Q Bus series . 1960s
The system stands on 4 wheels each and is easily attach...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Formica
Cees Braakman for Pastoe "P5" Jacaranda Wood Secretaire
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cees Braakman for Pastoe Jacaranda wood secretaire with drop down desk or dry bar and light with original wiring. Lightly refinished exterior ...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Metal
Mid-Century Modern Made to Measure XL Bookcase by Cees Braakman for Pastoe
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Mid-Century Modern Made to Measure extra large open bookcase.Design by Cees Braakman for Pastoe.Striking Dutch design from the 1960s.Original teak veneered base ...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Metal, Chrome
Made to Measure cabinet by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1960s
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful Pastoe Made to Measure cabinet by Cees Braakman. Very nicely designed and completely demountable, can be arranged differently or expanded, in other words, truly a custom pi...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Teak
Cees Braakman "Combex"-series Cabinet / Secretaire CB01 for Pastoe, 1950's.
By Cees Braakman
Located in CASTENRAY, NL
Vintage Birch "Combex" series cabinet / secretaire CB01, designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1950s.
This cabinet/secretaire has a birch veneer finish, stands on four characterist...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cees Braakman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Pastoe Oak Dresser by Cees Braakman, 1956
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Dronten, NL
Compact dresser designed by Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe the Netherlands.
Practical vintage modern design piece for a small apartment.
The cabinet is marked on the back with a Pastoe...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Oak
Mid-Century Cees Braakman 'DU04' Japanese Series Credenza for Pastoe in Teak
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Teak Credenza with black enameled Model DU04 of the Japanese Series designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1958. This model has a delicate black enameled metal base, two cabinets and ...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Metal
Teak Desk "Made to Measure" Serie, Cees Braakman for Pastoe
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Delft, NL
Teak desk "Made to measure" serie, Cees Braakman for Pastoe
Teak desk designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe
1960s
Curved with birch interior drawers and chrome legs
Original key...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Cees Braakman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Chrome
DB01 cabinet by Cees Braakman edition Pastoe 1950
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Storage unit model DB01
Designed by Dutch designer Cees Braakman and edited by Pastoe ( signature inside) in the fifties
All in birch
Curved plywood
Storage space on the left, drawer...
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Mid-20th Century European Cees Braakman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Birch
Pastoe sideboard DB02 by Cees Braakman 1952 Birch Wood Serie
By Cees Braakman
Located in The Hague, NL
Modernist sideboard model DB02 designed by Cees Braakman, manufactured by Pastoe UMS, Holland 1952. This sideboard has a double folding door with 3 shelves and 4 drawers behind. This...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cees Braakman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Birch, Teak
Rare sideboard by Cees braakman for pastoe 1960 teak
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous & timeless! This Dutch design sideboard by Cees Braakman for Pastoe 1960. Unique curved teak doors & drawers on a solid teak organic base. The warm teak combines nicely with...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Metal
Cees Braakman sideboard, 1960s
By Cees Braakman
Located in Lisboa, PT
Sideboard in light wood, opening with 4 drawers and a door, stamp on the reverse, Pastoe Editor, Cees Braakman. Netherlands, 1960s.
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1960s Dutch Vintage Cees Braakman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Cees Braakman Japanese Series "KU14" Teak wardrobe for Pastoe, 1960s
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in The Hague, NL
Pastoe KU 14 wardrobe also known as the Japanese Serie
Cabinet is in good condition.
Comes with key and shelves(not listed)
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Metal
Cees Braackman for Editions Pastoe Small Side Cabinet, Flap Door circa 1950
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Cees Braackman for Editions Pastoe small side cabinet, flap door circa 1950.
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Birch
Japanese Serie DU03 Sideboard by Cees Braakman for Pastoe 1958, Dutch design
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Antwerp, BE
Minimalistisch Japanese series DU03 sideboard by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1958. Dutch design icon of high quality. The DU03 is one of the most famous but also most coveted sideboard...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Metal
High Sideboard designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Serie CU 04
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare beautiful high sideboard designed by the Dutch designer Cees Braakman for Pastoe, a sideboard from the Japanese series CU 04 made in teak with a warm color. Features with harmon...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Metal
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 the 1960s.
Dimensions:
Width: 185 cm
Depth: 45 cm
Height: 117 cm
Dimensions comp...
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1960s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Teak
Vintage Cu01 Japanese Series Cabinet by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1958
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in BAARLO, LI
Very particularly iconic vintage CU01 cabinet by Cees Braakman, produced by Pastoe in 1958. The cabinet belongs to the Japanese series of Pastoe and is a real Dutch design classic. T...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Metal
Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit "Made to Measure" by Cees Braakman for Pastoe
By Cees Braakman
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Wall-filling 'Made to Measure' storage unit designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe. The 'Made to Measure' series is called like that because it completely dismountable and could be mad...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
CB06 Cabinet by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1952
By Cees Braakman
Located in Balen, BE
A Mid-Century linnen cabinet 'model CB06', designed by Cees Braakman in the 1950s and manufactured by Pastoe in the Netherlands.
This is a rare example in the birchwood series with...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Birch, Teak
Sideboard Design By Cees Braakman For Pastoe Circa 1950
By Cees Braakman
Located in LE CANNET, FR
Teak sideboard by Cees Braakman for Pastoe dating from the 50s. Japan series: slightly lower than the other sideboards. Minimalist and functional, its design is timeless.
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cees Braakman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Metal
Pastoe sideboard, Japanese Series by Cees Braakman
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Brussels, BE
The minimalist sideboard DU03, designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe in 1958, is a Dutch design classic.
Crafted from teak wood, it features a sleek black lacquered metal frame.
The...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Metal
Wall system by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, The Netherlands, 1950s
By Cees Braakman
Located in Hellouw, NL
Cees Braakman wall system designed for Pastoe. Produced by Pastoe in the Netherlands, the 1950s. The cabinet is made of Wenge. Because of the cabinets and shelves, the wall system ha...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood, Wenge
DU03 Sideboard by Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe, The Netherlands, 1958
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Antwerp, BE
A true masterpiece of mid-century Dutch design, this DU03 sideboard from the renowned Japanese series by Cees Braakman for Pastoe (1958) is both a collector’s item and a timeless sta...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Metal
CU06 teak cabinet by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Netherlands 1958
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Model CU06 teak cabinet designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe in 1958.
This model is part of the Japanese series and is a real Dutch design classic.
The CU06 model has a white drop do...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cees Braakman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Metal
Mid-Century Modern Desk Designed by Cees Braakman for USM Pastoe
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Beautifully designed desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe with high levels of practicality and comfort.
It has six drawers, three of each side of the seating position.
The exterior lo...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Oak
Mid Century Danish Modern Cees Braakman Cabinet
By Cees Braakman
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Danish Modern Cees Braakman Cabinet
Above average vintage condition and structurally sound. Has some expected slight finish wear and scratching. Has a couple veneer chip...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cees Braakman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Teak
Cees Braackman, Sideboard for Editions Pastoe, circa 1950
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Cees Braackman, sideboard for Editions Pastoe, circa 1950
varnish to redo.
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Birch
Pastoe Cees Braakman Du03 Sideboard in Wenge 1958
By Cees Braakman
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This is for an iconic and nice minimalist sideboard model number DU03, designed by Cees Braakman and manufactured by Pastoe UMS, Holland 1958. This unique sideboard was made on reque...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Metal
Black and White Metal and Wood Top Four Doors Sideboard by Pastoe, Netherlands.
By Cees Braakman
Located in Brussels, BE
Four black and white sliding doors industrial sideboard.
Thick natural wood top.
Two additional metal shelves inside.
By C.Braakman for Pastoe Netherlands 1960.
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1960s Dutch Industrial Vintage Cees Braakman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Metal
Sideboard with Black and White Metal Sliding Doors by Cees Brackman, Netherlands
By Cees Braakman
Located in Brussels, BE
Four black and white sliding doors and two shelves sideboard with a thick wood top.
Designed by Cees Brackman, Netherlands.
circa 1950.
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1950s Dutch Industrial Vintage Cees Braakman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Metal
1960s Cees Braakman Made to Measure Teak Cabinet for Pastoe
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a modular cabinet / credenza from the Made to Measure series designed by Cees Braakman and produced by Pastoe in The Netherlands circa early 1960s. It consists of four parts;...
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1960s Dutch Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Steel
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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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Bar Cart " Mobilo PE03" by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1950s
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Brussels, BE
Bar Cart " Mobilo PE03" by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1950s
An admirer of Charles & Ray Eames' work for Herman Miller, he drew inspiration from the techniques and materials used to d...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Pastoe ‘Made to Measure’ Bar Cabinet Designed by Cees Braakman
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Beerse, VAN
Mid-Century Pastoe ‘Made to Measure’ bar cabinet designed by Cees Braakman. The serie ‘Made to Measure’ was produced from the early 1950s till t...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cees Braakman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Formica, Wood
Large vintage wall unit / sideboard by Cees Braakman for Pastoe 'Made to Measure
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Breda, NB
Large vintage wall unit / sideboard by Cees Braakman for Pastoe 'Made to Measure'.
Dimensions:
Width: 227.2 cm
Depth: 45 cm
Height: 178.7 cm
See the photos for the traces of use. T...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Wall Cupboard with Fallen Front by Cees Braakman for Pastoe
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Beerse, VAN
Smaller cupboard in near mint quality designed by Cees Braakman for 1950/1960s Dutch Pastoe “Made to Measure” series.
This cupboard is refined by either its composition with lower f...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cees Braakman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Chrome
Small Cabinet by Cees Braakman & Adriaan Dekker for Pastoe, 1960s
By Cees Braakman
Located in Waasmunster, BE
Unique small sized cabinet from Cees Braak man for Pastoe 1960s.
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Teak
Two Tiered Cabinet with Sliding Doors by Cees Braakman for Pastoe
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Beerse, VAN
Beautiful double-decker cabinet designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe. It comes from the 'Made to Measure' series that was produced in the Netherlands from the early 1950s to the mid-...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cees Braakman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood, Paint
Japanese Serie Wall Cabinet with Desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1950s
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Delft, NL
Japanese serie wall cabinet by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1950s
The Dutch Designer Cees Braakman made this Japanese serie for Pastoe, 1950's
The wall cabinet has different compartme...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Cees Braakman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Cees Braakman "Combex"-series CB07 cabinet / secretaire for Pastoe, 1950's.
By Cees Braakman
Located in CASTENRAY, NL
"Combex" Series CB07 Secretaire / Cabinet by Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe Utrecht, The Netherlands 1950's.
This famous design from Pastoe is part of the Birch series. But this examp...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cees Braakman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Birch, Teak, Plywood
Mid-Century Modern Desk Designed by Cees Braakman for USM Pastoe
By Cees Braakman
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Very elegant desk made by USM Pastoe.
This desk was designed in the early fifties by Cees Braakman and is part of the oak series.
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Oak
Cees Braakman case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.
Cees Braakman case pieces and storage cabinets are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Cees Braakman case pieces and storage cabinets, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original case pieces and storage cabinets by Cees Braakman were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider case pieces and storage cabinets by UMS Pastoe, 't Spectrum Bergeijk, and Martin Visser. Prices for Cees Braakman case pieces and storage cabinets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $541 and can go as high as $10,898, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,242.
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