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.
Find vintage UMS Pastoe furniture on 1stDibs.
SE15 Dining Table by Pierre Mazairac & Charles Boonzaaijer for Pastoe, 1976
By Pastoe
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Mid-Century Modern SE15 extendable dining table. Design by Pierre Mazairac & Charles Boonzaaijer for Pastoe. Striking Dutch design from the 1970s. Solid oak frame w...
Oak
Cees Braakman Japanese Series Dining Table in Teak and Black Enameled Steel
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extra wide teak dining table on black enameled steel base. A beautiful example of Dutch Mid-Century designer Cees Braakman's Japanese series in which s...
Steel
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
Scandinavian Modern Extension dining table by Cees Braakman for Pastoe
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An extending dining table designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe featuring a white Lacquer sliding top mechanism that reveals an integrated leaf for extension on one side of table. Sol...
Lacquer, Hardwood
Extendable TB05 dining table by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, The Netherlands 1950's
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This dining table, model TB05, was designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe in the 1950's. It is a table for 4 that can be extended to seat 6 persons. The table has a birch veneered ...
Birch, Plywood
vintage dining table table 70s Pastoe
By Pastoe
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage dining table table 70s Pastoe period 70s design Pastoe Netherlands condition good minor signs of use size 75 x 165 x 85 (hxbxd) details wood; formica; matching c...
Formica, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Made to Measure Table by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1960s
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Mid-Century Modern Made to Measure dining room table.Design by Cees Braakman for Pastoe.Striking Dutch design from the 1960s.Original teak veneered top with four...
Metal, Chrome
Stunning Pastoe expandable Teak Dining table 1960s
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beathiful expandable Dining table ,stunning Honey colored Teak. comes with a hidden extra leaf . because its remarkable good condition . its hard to see where this table opens . No d...
Teak
Cees Braakman TU30 dining table with teak top by Pastoe, 1960s
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Berlin, DE
This vintage mid-century TU30 minimalist dining table, designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe in the 1960s, features a beautiful teak top. This iconic piece embodies the clean lines an...
Iron
Dining or Game Table by Charles Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A square dining or game table with an ash top, on folding steel legs. Model DTM.
Steel
Pierre Cardin Dining Table
By Pierre Cardin
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
French dining table attributed to Pierre Cardin, 1970s. Polished brass bi-color metal base with glass top.
Brass, Chrome
Vintage Dining Room Table by Giancarlo Piretti, 1976
By Mobilier International
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
Vintage Dining Room Table by Giancarlo Piretti, 1976 Vintage Design Superb dining or conference table International Furniture Edition in varnished wood veneer and aluminum by de...
Plywood
Dining Table Contract Base by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful early dining table with contract base by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. The table has an aluminum contract base and white formica table top framed with rubber ed...
Aluminum
$2,495
H 29 in W 55 in D 35 in
Vejle Stole Scandinavian Modern Teak Extension Dining Table by Henning Kjaernulf
By Vejle Stole & Møbelfabrik, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage Scandinavian Modern teak veneer extension dining table by Henning Kjaernulf for Vejle Stole Mobelfabrik. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. The table has been totally refinished with teak oil and a small ding was filled. We could apply poly if requested. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1960’s. Talk about Dazzling Danish Dining!!! This is an incredible rectangular shaped teak extension dining table designed by famed Danish artist Henning Kjaernulf for Vejle Stole Mobelfabrik. It is STUNNING!!!! It is finely constructed in a minimalistic design indicative of Scandinavian Modern style with its straight clean lines and fabulous teak veneer. And the draw leaf feature is wonderful as the leaves are hidden under the tabletop making them very inconspicuous. When you need to extend, simply lift, and pull the leaves out from underneath the table. The versatility and convenience of this table is exceptional! It can be utilized as a smaller rectangle table...
Teak
Cees Braakman TM04 side table for Pastoe
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
Beautiful small side table designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe. You can also use it as a serving-tray or as a magazine-rack. It is in very good condition.
Metal
$6,000
H 28.5 in W 72 in D 41.75 in
Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Restored Rosewood Conference Dining Table
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This rare table was designed by Charles and Ray Eames in the early 1960s for Herman Miller, the producer of all Eames designs at the time. It was not widely produced at the time, and...
Aluminum, Steel
$825
H 29.75 in W 50.75 in D 34.75 in
Mid-Century Dutch Wenge & White Formica Dining Table, Attr. Pastoe, 1960s
By Pastoe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This distinctive Mid-Century Modern dining table is attributed to the Dutch manufacturer Pastoe, capturing the brand's post-war commitment to streamlined functionality and fine mater...
Formica, Wenge
Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Extension Dining Table By Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen, Skovmand and Andersen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This simple yet elegant rosewood extension dining table was designed by Kai Kristiansen for the fine furniture makers Skovmand and Andersen circa 1950s. This round dining table is a ...
Rosewood
Cassina Round Dining Table by Charles Mackintosh
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh in 1904, the 304 dining table is a rare collector's piece produced by Cassina Italy in the 80s. It is currently out of production. This table w...
Ash
Cees Braakman for Pastoe "TA 08" Reversible Coffee Table, 1959
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century, Pastoe "TA 08" reversible teak and Formica top coffee table. Designed by the highly acclaimed Cees Braakman in 1959 for th...
Formica, Teak
$1,883
H 23.23 in W 25.6 in D 19.69 in
Bar Trolley Model PT10 in Teak by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1960's
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Bar Trolley in Teak by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1960's A beautifully restored tea or serving trolley by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, designed in the 1960's. The piece stands out for i...
Metal
vintage dining table table 1960s Pastoe
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage dining table table 1960s Pastoe period 1960s design Cees Braakman Pastoe Netherlands condition good minor signs of use size 70 x 120 x 80 (hxbxd) + extra top of 50...
Metal
Sold
H 27.72 in W 85.44 in D 31.5 in
Vintage extendable dining table by Cees Braakman for Pastoe 'Japanese Series'
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Breda, NB
Vintage extendable dining table by Cees Braakman for Pastoe from the 'Japanese Series', 1960s. The extension disappears with a beautiful mechanism under the large top. Dimensions: L...
Metal
Sold
H 27 in W 48 in D 31.5 in
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 table has minimalist black metal legs and a warmly hued wood top. No leaf. In orig...
Metal
Sold
H 27 in W 47.375 in D 47.375 in
Classic Mid-Century Eero Saarinen Style Tulip Dining Table by Cees Braakman
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sleek and stylish all white tulip base dining table designed by Cees Braakman in the style of Eero Saarinen for Pastoe. It can be said that Braakman was almost literally born to desi...
Metal
Dining table by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, The Netherlands 1960s.
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Antwerp, BE
Dining table by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, The Netherlands 1960s. This table is model TU11 and is part of the Japanese series. The table features a black lacquered steel frame and a t...
Steel
Sold
H 29.53 in W 76.78 in D 29.53 in
Mid- Century Modern Teak Extendable Dinning Table By Pastoe, 1960's Dutch Design
By Pastoe
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid- Century modern period dinning table manufacture by famous Dutch furniture maker "Pastoe" in 1960 period. The table is made of teak veneer wood. The sides has been painted in bl...
Teak
Sold
H 28.75 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Pastoe Post Modern Dining Table Design Pierre Mazairac & Karel Boonzaaijer
By Pastoe
Located in Den Haag, NL
Post Modern dining table, model TM40, designed by Pierre Mazairac & Karel Boonzaaijer for Pastoe, 1980s. Slim black stove enameled steel frame consisting of square tubes with a square wooden table...
Wood
TU30 Dining Table by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1960s
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Dutch vintage design dining table from the early sixties. The table, TU30, was designed by Cees Braakman as part of the Japanese series tha...
Metal
Sold
H 28.35 in W 74.81 in D 35.44 in
Exceptional and Very Rare Dining Set by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, circa 1950
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Gorgeous and rare model SM-08 dining set by Cees Braakman. The backs and seats are made of molded venered wood. The table top and plywood backs have been refinished. The chairs hav...
Chrome
TT24 Extendable Dining Table in Teak by Cees Braakman for Pastoe
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Den Haag, NL
Teak square extendable dining table by Pastoe model TT24, Design Cees Braakman 1950s Ideal dining table for smaller rooms. The table ca...
Teak
Sold
H 28 in W 31.5 in D 47.25 in
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 inset teak top. In original condition with some wear, consistent with age and use. ...
Metal
Sold
H 27.75 in W 31.5 in D 47.25 in
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 black enameled metal legs. In original condition with visible wear. This version does n...
Teak