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Cees Braakman 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 Pastoe, Cees Braakman
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 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 Cabinets

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Formica

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 Cabinets

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Brass

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 Cabinets

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Teak

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 Cabinets

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Birch

Cees Braakman Japanese Series "KU14" Teak wardrobe for Pastoe, 1960s
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
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) If you would like to see a video please cotact us. We s...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Cabinets

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Metal

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 Cabinets

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Birch, Teak

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 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 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 Cabinets

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Metal

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 Cabinets

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Teak

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 Cabinets

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Wood

Two Tiered Cabinet with Sliding Doors by Cees Braakman for Pastoe
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
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 Cabinets

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Wood, Paint

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 Cabinets

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Birch, Teak, Plywood

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Pastoe Oak Dresser by Cees Braakman, 1956
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Mid-Century Modern Made to Measure XL Bookcase by Cees Braakman for Pastoe
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Amsterdam, NL
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Pastoe ‘Made to Measure’ Bar Cabinet Designed by Cees Braakman
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Located in Beerse, VAN
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CB06 Cabinet by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1952
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Located in Balen, BE
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H 47.25 in W 34.65 in D 16.93 in
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CU04 highboard by Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe, The Netherlands, 1958
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Antwerp, BE
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Cees Braakman for Pastoe cabinet ‘luspoten’, 1950’s
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Located in Delft, NL
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MId-Century Cees Braakman Two-Toned Japanese Series Wall Mount Cabinet
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century, two-toned Japanese Series wall mount cabinet with blonde drawers and teak cabinet body. Drawers have signature black drawer pulls. A beauti...
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Cees Braakman Japanese Series CU07 cabinet Pastoe The Netherlands 1959
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful symmetric cabinet model CU07 of the Japanese Series designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, The Netherlands 1958. This minimalistic high cabinet is made of nicely grained tea...
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Cees Braakman CU05 Cabinet for Pastoe, the Netherlands, 1958
By Cees Braakman, Hopmi & UMS Pastoe
Located in The Hague, NL
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Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
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Cees Braakman cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.

Cees Braakman 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 cabinets, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original cabinets by Cees Braakman were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider cabinets by and UMS Pastoe. Prices for Cees Braakman cabinets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $541 and can go as high as $6,750, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,214.

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