About Chris Howard Antiques & Modern
Chris Howard's Antiques and Modern is the premier dealer of authentic mid-century Danish furniture in Berkeley Ca. Specializing in mid 20th century handcrafted furniture with an emphasis on rare Scandinavian design of the 1930's - 1960’s in teak, rosewood, oak, beech, and walnut, Chris Howard has over 25 years experience in furniture industry and oversees the conservation, quality control, and logistics of each item. We import vintage designer furniture from Denmark on a regular basis, and continue the Scandinavian handcraft tradition locally with a team of top-notch cra...Read More
Established in 19921stDibs seller since 2012
Featured Pieces
Set of Six High-Back Brazilian Rosewood Dining Chairs Scandinavian, c. 1960s
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of six comfortable high-back dining chairs expertly handcrafted of rich Brazilian rosewood with dynamic grains and robust joinery. The design features ergonomically contoured bac...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen Solid Teak Danish Coffee Table
By France & Søn, Peter Hvidt
Located in Oakland, CA
Solid teak coffee table designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen For France & Son, model 640, 1958 Denmark. Crafted of planks of old growth teak with exposed joinery on legs a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Pair of Scandinavian Lounge Chairs in Original Mohair
Located in Oakland, CA
Pair of sculptural danish lounge chairs crafted with solid wood frames, covered in the original mohair over hand tied copper springs. The curved button-tufted back offers an excellen...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair
Mid-century Danish Kai Kristiansen Teak Entry or Nightstand Chest
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Oakland, CA
Small Danish nightstand or entry chest designed by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik, circa 1963. The design features a bowed front, mitered corners, and pattern-matched dra...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Night Stands
Materials
Teak
1940s Danish Mohair Sofa with Channel Back and Curved Silhouette
Located in Oakland, CA
Elegant 1940s Danish sofa features a gracefully curved form with vertical channel-back tufting, offering both sculptural presence and structured comfort. Built with exceptional craft...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair
Knud Hørup – Enamel on Copper, Abstract Expressionist Painting, c. 1960s
Located in Oakland, CA
Knud HørupEnamel on Copper, c. 1960sMid-Century Abstract Expressionism Rare and Large-Scale Work
This rare and unusually large enamel on copper painting by Danish artist Knud Hørup ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Paintings
Materials
Copper
Mid-century Scandinavian Low Teak Sideboard Media Credenza
Located in Oakland, CA
Handcrafted from beautifully grained old-growth teak, this mid-century Danish low credenza features two sliding doors that open to reveal a mahogany interior with adjustable shelves....
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
Erik Andersen and Palie Andersen Exquisitely Hand-Sculpted Armchairs
By Erik Kollig Andersen and Palle Pedersen, Randers Møbelfabrik
Located in Oakland, CA
Exquisitely hand-sculpted armchairs by Erik Andersen and Palle Pedersen for Randers Møbelfabrik, showcasing exceptional precision through a complex interplay of sculptural curves, me...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Mid-Century Danish Credenza in Brazilian Rosewood – Restored
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish rosewood credenza handcrafted from stunning Brazilian rosewood, featuring a mitered cabinet frame, three sliding doors, and a series of four drawers with book-matched grain an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
Brazilian Rosewood Entry Cabinet by Frode Holm for Illums Bolighus, 1955 Denmark
By Frode Holm, Illum Bolighus
Located in Oakland, CA
Designed by Frode Holm for the iconic Illums Bolighus in 1955, this elegant mid-century Danish entry cabinet is handcrafted from the finest Brazilian rosewood, featuring rich, dark g...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-century Danish Kai Kristiansen Teak Entry Chest or Nightstand
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Oakland, CA
Finely handcrafted in Denmark in 1960, this elegant small chest is designed by Kai Kristiansen and built from richly grained old-growth teak. It features a subtly bowed front with fi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Night Stands
Materials
Teak
Finley Restored Mid-century Danish Santos Rosewood Credenza with Brass Pulls
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish Modern credenza finely crafted of Santos Rosewood with beveled edges, mitered corners, and book-matched grain throughout. Its two doors open to reveal an interior of mahogany ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
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