Dutch furniture company 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. Today, however, the 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.
Influential mid-century modernist designer Cees Braakman had been creating furniture since his teenage years when he was promoted to head of design at Pastoe in 1948. The Utrecht-born designer took over for his father, Dirk Braakman, 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. Over the years, designers such as Jan van Grunsven, Radboud Van Beekum and Rob Eckhardt collaborated with UMS Pastoe.
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Mid-Century Modern KU14 Armoire by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1960s
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern KU14 Japanese Series armoire or wardrobe. Design by Cees Braakman for Pastoe. Striking Dutch design from the 1960s. Original teak veneered woo...
Metal
Extra Long Oak Sideboard by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1960s
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Beerse, VAN
Take a look at this extra long oak sideboard, designed in the 1960s by Cees Braakman for Pastoe. It is a beautiful example of mid-century modern design, characterized by clean lines...
Metal
1950s Pastoe Cabinet by Cees Braakman, Mid-Century Modern in Teak
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Beerse, VAN
A beautiful 1950s cabinet by Pastoe, designed by Cees Braakman, with the clean geometry and warm teak that makes mid-century design so appealing. Inside, there is plenty of practica...
Teak
Iconic vintage dutch design CU07 Cabinet by Cees Braakman for Pastoe
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Meulebeke, BE
The Netherlands / CU07 cabinet / Pastoe / Cees Braakman / metal, teak / Vintage / Mid-century Highboard CU07 designed by the Dutch designer Cees Braakman in 1958 for Pastoe. This mo...
Metal
Rare 'DU02' Sideboard by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1958
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Small modernist sideboard designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe in 1958. This model ‘DU02’ is part of the famous Japanese series and is finished in teak combined with black metal legs...
Metal
Set of Eight Aluminum Wall Cabinet Shelves by Shigeru Uchida for Pastoe, 1990s
By Pastoe
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very rare set of eight minimalistic decorative and contemporary designed floating light grey aluminum cabinets / shelves with smooth sliding doors by Shigeru Uchida for Pastoe in N...
Aluminum
Aldo Van Den Nieuwelaar for Pastoe "A'dammer" Standing Storage Cabinet, 1978
By Aldo van den Nieuwelaar, Pastoe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Aldo Van Den Nieuwelaar for Pastoe "A'dammer" standing cabinet with hidden desk and vertically rolling tambour door. Constructed with gray MDF & plastic tambour. Award winning an...
Plastic, Formica, Wood
$1,796Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Desk Designed by Cees Braakman for USM Pastoe
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
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...
Oak
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 ...
Metal
Floating Sideboard Designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Beerse, VAN
Floating sideboard designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe. What makes this sideboard unique is the rare oak, a material rarely used in Braakman’s designs. The warm oak tones give it ...
Oak
Two EU/NU-11 Japanese Series Wall Cabinets by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1958
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare pair of Mid-Century Modern EU/NU-11 Japanese Series wall cabinets. Design by Cees Braakman for Pastoe Utrecht. Striking Dutch design from the 1950s. The EU-11 wall ...
Milk Glass, Mirror, Teak
Japanese Serie Wall Cabinet with Desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1950s
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
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...
Wood
Slide Series Sideboard by Shigeru Uchida for Pastoe
By Pastoe
Located in Izegem, VWV
The Slide series were created in the late 1990s by Shigeru Uchida for Pastoe. This black sideboard features a silver metallic lacquered aluminum sliding door. There are six storage ...
Aluminum, Steel
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...
Metal
Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1950s ‘Made to Measure’ Teak Cabinet
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Beerse, VAN
A teak cabinet designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe in the Netherlands during the 1950s. The warm teak gives the cabinet a pleasant, natural character, while the white shelves and b...
Metal
Slide Series Cabinet by Shigeru Uchida for Pastoe
By Pastoe
Located in Izegem, VWV
The Slide series were created in the late 1990s by Shigeru Uchida for Pastoe. This offwhite cupboard features a metallic lacquered steel sliding door. The left side has an open stor...
Sheet Metal
Teak ‘Made to Measure’ Cabinet by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1960s
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Beerse, VAN
A beautifully proportioned cabinet designed by Cees Braakman for the Dutch manufacturer Pastoe. Part of the Made to Measure series, originally designed in the 1950s. What makes this...
Metal
Cees Braakman for Pastoe Teak Secretaire Cabinet, Netherlands, 1950s
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Wommelgem, BE
Vintage teak secretaire cabinet designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe in the Netherlands during the 1950s. The cabinet features the clean, functional lines associated with Braakman’s...
Teak
Pastoe A'Dammer Roller Shutter Storage Cabinet
By Pastoe, Aldo van den Nieuwelaar
Located in Toronto, CA
Designed in the 1980s by Aldo van den Nieuwelaar for UMS Pastoe, the Amsterdammer bookcase brings rhythm and refinement to everyday storage. Its signature slatted tambour doors, roun...
Plastic, Wood
Du03 Japanese series sideboard by Cees Braakman for Pastoe 1958
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Gorgeous mid century sideboard model DU03 from the japanese series designed by Dutch designer Cees braakman for Pastoe. Made from teak wood, the sideboard has a beautiful and warm ...
Wood
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...
Chrome
A'dammer Roller Shutter Cabinet Set, Aldo van den Nieuwelaar, Pastoe from 1978
By Aldo van den Nieuwelaar, Pastoe
Located in Neuss, NW
This three-part A'dammer roller shutter cabinet by Aldo van den Nieuwelaar for Pastoe was designed in 1978 and reflects the experimental spirit of that era. Behind the smooth-running...
Plastic, Wood
Bar Cart " Mobilo PE03" by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1950s
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
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...
Wood
Aldo van den Nieuwelaar Wall Desk by UMS Pastoe, Grey Wood, 1985
By Pastoe, Aldo van den Nieuwelaar
Located in Toronto, CA
A masterclass in restraint and rhythm. Designed in the 1980s by Dutch designer Aldo van den Nieuwelaar for UMS Pastoe, the ‘Amsterdammer’ wall desk takes the utilitarian DNA of a sec...
Plastic, Wood
1960s Cees Braakman Made to Measure Teak Cabinet for Pastoe
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
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;...
Steel
Pastoe ‘Made to Measure’ Sideboard in Teak, 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Beerse, VAN
This Pastoe ‘Made to Measure’ sideboard is a beautiful example of Dutch mid-century modern furniture. With its clean lines, warm teak exterior, and contrasting satinwood interior, t...
Satinwood, Teak
Pastoe ‘Made to Measure’ Teak Cabinet by Cees Braakman, 1960s
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Beerse, VAN
A lovely compact cabinet designed by Cees Braakman for the Dutch manufacturer Pastoe. It belongs to the Made to Measure series, designed in the 1950s, although this particular exampl...
Metal
DB32 sideboard by Cees Braakman for Pastoe
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in BE
This elegant 1950s sideboard showcases thoughtful Dutch design and craftsmanship. Its distinctive bent legs and smoothly contoured drawers reflect the designer’s refined touch. It wa...
Wood
Original Midcentury Regal Pastoe Cees Braakman made to measure
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes Vintage Regal vom niederländischen Hersteller "Pastoe" aus den 1960er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Das Regalsystem wurde von Cees Braakman entworfen, ist unter...
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Oak Cabinet by Rene Gabriel, France, 1950s
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Mobilier d'urgence type v.150 by Rene Gabriel The 'Mobilier d'urgence type v.150' is a cabinet designed by French designer René Gabriel, part of a series of emergency furniture created as part of the reconstruction programme for the WWII-affected city of Le Havre. The model name is 'type v.150'. René Gabriel was a decorative artist and designer born in Maison Alfort, Paris, who designed the Chambre de Jeune Fille for the International Exhibition of Modern Industrial and Decorative Arts in 1925 for the International Ambassade de Française. He also devoted himself to designing wallpaper with block prints of flowers, landscapes and abstract paintings, and after the Second World War, Auguste Perret...
Oak
Brass Shell Motif Hanging Wall Shelves, Set of 2 India
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pair of solid brass sea shell motif hanging wall shelves. A gorgeous way to accent any room. Dimensions: 10.25" wide 3.75" deep 8.75" tall.
Brass
$5,447
H 35.44 in W 93.12 in D 22.45 in
Oak Sideboard by Henning Kjærnulf for Nyrup Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Rødding, DK
This oak sideboard was designed by Henning Kjærnulf and produced by Nyrup Møbelfabrik in Denmark during the 1960s. Four panelled doors span the front, each fitted with diamond-shaped...
Brass
$2,037Sale Price|20% Off
H 47.25 in W 34.65 in D 16.93 in
Cees Braakman CB06 Cabinet for Pastoe, Teak and Beech, 1950s
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...
Birch, Teak
Orba Wall Shelves By Janet Schwietzer For Pace Collection
By Pace Collection, Janet Schweitzer
Located in Hanover, MA
Impressive wall system of extruded polished aluminum incorporating lighting and shelves. Schwietzer's patented design incorporates sophisticated engineering to achieve the appearance of invisible joinery at each cantilevered shelf.
Aluminum
$6,366
H 46.46 in W 94.49 in D 16.15 in
Italian Mid-Century Sideboard Bar Cabinet in Teak, Herringbone Top, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Italian mid-century sideboard with bar cabinet function, produced in the 1950s–1960s. The piece is structured in three sections and combines storage, display, and drop-front writing ...
Brass
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 ...
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.
Wood
$2,217
H 29.34 in W 49.61 in D 24.22 in
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.
Oak
$4,112
H 32.29 in W 80.71 in D 18.12 in
Sven Andersen Sideboard in Teak, Scandinavian Modern, Mid Century Modern, 1950s
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Introducing the sideboard designed by Sven Andersen – an exquisite masterpiece that seamlessly blends the timeless elegance of Scandinavian Modern design with the iconic flair of Mid...
Brass
DB32 sideboard by Cees Braakman for Pastoe
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in BE
This elegant 1950s sideboard showcases thoughtful Dutch design and craftsmanship. Its distinctive bent legs and smoothly contoured drawers reflect the designer’s refined touch. It wa...
Wood
$3,274Sale Price|20% Off
H 32.29 in W 81.5 in D 18.12 in
Sven Andersen Sideboard in Teak, Scandinavian Modern, Mid Century Modern, 1950s
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Introducing the sideboard designed by Sven Andersen – an exquisite masterpiece that seamlessly blends the timeless elegance of Scandinavian Modern design with the iconic flair of Mid...
Brass
Mid Century Teak & Oak Cabinet Sideboard, Danish Design 1950s
Located in London, GB
A fine Danish teak cabinet made in the 1950’s. A lovely mid century design the teak has a beautiful natural colour and patina created over years of use, complemented nicely by the oa...
Oak, Teak
$3,850
H 86.5 in W 43.5 in D 18.5 in
Calligaris Wall Unit. Glass Shelves, Aluminum Frame, Wood Drawer. Signed.
By Calligaris
Located in Kansas City, MO
Single Bay wall shelving unit by Calligaris, Italy, 1970s. Each piece of glass is signed Calligaris Tempered. Completely original. The frame / supports are solid brushed aluminum....
Aluminum
$25,000
H 47.25 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Leather Trunk Contemporary Wardrobe Travel Trunk by Shigeru Uchida
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Luxury style wardrobe trunk case with wheels designed by Shigeru Uchida. Aluminum body upholstered with red leather, inside wood is bubinga. Never used condition. Displayed at exhi...
Plastic
Sold
H 28.35 in W 88.59 in D 17.72 in
Japanese Serie DU03 Sideboard by Cees Braakman for Pastoe 1958, Dutch design
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
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...
Metal
Sold
H 46.46 in W 59.06 in D 17.72 in
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...
Metal
Pair of Q BUS cabinets by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1960s
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
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...
Formica
Cees Braakman for Pastoe Sideboard in Teak
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cees Braakman for Pastoe, sideboard model 'DU04', teak, metal, plastic, The Netherlands, design 1958, production 1960s Elegant and modest tea...
Metal
Cees Braakman Highboard for Pastoe
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe, teak and metal, Netherlands, design 1958, production 1960s. This highboard is designed by Cees Braakman, and is from his Japanese Series for Pastoe.
Metal
Cees Braakman Credenza for Pastoe from the Japanese Series
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe, sideboard model DU03, teak and metal, by The Netherlands, design 1958, production 1960s Elegant and modest teak sideboard by Cees Braakman for UMS Pa...
Metal
Cees Braakman Credenza for Pastoe from the Japanese Series
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe, sideboard model DU03, teak and metal, by The Netherlands, design 1958, production 1960s. Elegant and modest teak sideboard by Cees Braakman for UMS P...
Metal
Cees Braakman for Pastoe Wengé Wooden Sideboard
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe, wall-mounted sideboard, wengé, steel and lacquered wood, The Netherlands, circa 1960. This Dutch modernist sideboard designed by Cees Braakman has a ...
Steel
Cees Braakman for Pastoe Sideboard of Wengé Wood and Steel
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe, sideboard, wengé, steel and lacquered wood, The Netherlands, circa 1960. This Dutch modernist sideboard designed by Cees Braakman has a white lacquer...
Steel
Cees Braakman Credenza for Pastoe from the Japanese Series
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe, sideboard model DU03, teak and metal, by The Netherlands, design 1958, production 1960s Elegant and modest teak sideboard by Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe. This sideboard consists of a small metal base, which creates some lightness to the quite solid cabinet. The credenza consists of three storage compartments of which one is equipped with drawers and the other two with shelves. The warm colored teak nicely combines with the black handles, which are beautifully designed in the wooden surface. The Japanese or U-series was one of the unconventional series of Pastoe. Yet the design is still in line with the characteristic sober and modest style of the company. All tough it looks quite simplistic the Japanese series are highly detailed furniture. As seen in this sideboard on the handles, wood-joints and interior. Please note that the legs appear to be extended. Cees Braakman (1917-1995) follows his father’s footsteps as the leading designer and manager of Pastoe from 1948. He was inspired by the bent plywood furniture...
Metal
Cees Braakman DU03 Teak Sideboard for UMS Pastoe
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sideboards model DU03, in teak and metal, by Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe, The Netherlands 1958. Elegant and modest teak sideboard by Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe. This sideboard...
Steel
Cees Braakman EB04 Desk for UMS Pastoe
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Desk, in birch and maple by Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe, the Netherlands, 1950s. Mid-Century Modern desk by Dutch designer Cees Braakman. This blond desk in birch has a very open...
Birch, Maple
Cees Braakman DU04 Teak Sideboard for UMS Pastoe
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sideboard model DU04, in teak and metal by Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe, The Netherlands, 1958. Elegant and modest teak sideboard by Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe. This sideboard ...
Metal
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H 44.1 in W 35.44 in D 11.82 in
Cees Braakman for Pastoe Oak Veneer Secretary Desk, Netherlands, 1950s
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Wommelgem, BE
Vintage secretary desk designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe in the Netherlands, circa 1950s–1960s. Executed in warm oak veneer, the piece reflects Braakman’s characteristic approach ...
Oak
1958 Japanese Series KU10 Wardrobe by Cees Braakman for Pastoe
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Manufactured in 1958 by Pastoe (UMS) in the Netherlands, this KU10 wardrobe is part of Cees Braakman's celebrated Japanese Series. The two-compartment case is clad in teak veneer wit...
Metal