Cees Braakman Furniture
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
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 Furniture
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Metal
Mid-Century Modern Teak Lounge Chair FT14 by Cees Braakman for Pastoe
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Elegance and beauty arre the words that describe this chair best. It was designed by Cees Braakman for the famous Dutch Pastoe label.
The chair has a frame of teak wood and has been...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Furniture
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Fabric, Teak
Elegant Serving Trolley by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Netherlands, 1950s
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Voorburg, NL
Beautiful serving trolley in totally original state. Designed by Cees Braakman and produced by UMS Pastoe. The trolley has a solid teak frame and glass plates with original rubber pr...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cees Braakman Furniture
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Glass, Teak
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 Furniture
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Wood
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 Furniture
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Metal
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 Furniture
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Birch
Pastoe ‘Made to Measure’ Bar Cabinet Designed by Cees Braakman
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
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 Furniture
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Formica, Wood
Cees Braakman TM04 side table in birch Pastoe The Netherlands 1953
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Fantastic shaped side table model TM04 designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, The Netherlands 1953. This exquisite side table exemplifies the innovative mid-century modern design etho...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Furniture
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Metal
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...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Furniture
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Wood
Cees Braackman for Editions Pastoé,
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Cees Braackman for Editions Pastoe
fabric to redo
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Furniture
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Upholstery, Beech
Cees Braackman for Editions Pastoé, coffee table
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Cees Braackman for Editions Pastoé, coffee table
the tray is scratched and there is a major blow, it will be necessary to sand the tray, or even to reapply it.
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Furniture
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Beech
2x Combex Wire Chair + Table by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1950er Netherlands
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Absolutely rare set consisting of two chairs and a coffee table.
In good to very good condition with slight signs of wear, minor missing parts on the chairs, see pictures.
Armchair...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Furniture
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Metal
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...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Cees Braakman Furniture
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Wood
Large vintage wall unit / sideboard by Cees Braakman for Pastoe 'Made to Measure
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
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 Furniture
Materials
Wood
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 Furniture
Materials
Teak
Wall Cupboard with Fallen Front by Cees Braakman for Pastoe
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
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 Furniture
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Chrome
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 Furniture
Materials
Oak
Suite de 6 chaises scandinaves vintage Cees Braakman en teck et tissu années 60
By Cees Braakman
Located in BESANÇON, FR
6 chaises scandinaves vintage des années 50 60, beau design attribué au designer néerlandais Cees Braakman, en teck, assises en tissu lainé vert, très bon état général, assise ferme ...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Furniture
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Teak
Black KM05 Wire Stool by Cees Braakman & Adriaan Dekker for Pastoe, 1960's
By Adriaan Dekker, Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This wire stool, model KM05, is a classic and timeless design by Cees Braakman and Adriaan Dekker for Pastoe in the early 1950s. This piece is an original version from the 1960's tha...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Furniture
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Metal
Coffee table 'TA07' Japanese series by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Netherlands
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Reversible Top Coffee table TA 07 by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1960s
Coffee table - Japanese series - Cees Braakman - Pastoe - Netherlands 1960s
Wear consistent with age and use : M...
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20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cees Braakman Furniture
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Wood
Set of 4 Sa 07 Chairs by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1960
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Herentals, BE
The minimalist chairs designed by Cees Braakman in 1960 belong to his Japanese Series.
They are made of very dark green lacquered afro-teak and over time they have been fitted with ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cees Braakman Furniture
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Fabric, Wood
Side Table Cees Braakman Pastoe dutch design industrial mid century modern 1955
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Dronten, NL
Rare TM Series side table / magazine rack, designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe.
Enameled steel rod base and birch plywood top.
Smart minimalist Dutch design.
Marked at the bottom.
...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Furniture
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Steel
Cees Braakman curved ladder chairs 1950s Holland
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice pair of rare chairs . Nicely curved ladder back ,Solid Teak frame , ,comes with beathiful curved Plywood seat . Upholstered...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Furniture
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Teak
Pastoe Wire Stool Model Km05, Cees Braakman 1950s
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Den Haag, NL
Dutch Design Icon. This Metal Wire stool. model KM05, early 1950s White color. Some normal Wear and Tear.
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Furniture
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Metal
Pastoe nesting tables Cees Braakman ''Japan series'' 1960s Holland
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Den Haag, NL
Rare set of nesting tables .Black Square Metal frame ,Comes with a White
laminated top ,And teak wood sides . Design by Cees Braakman for Pastoe
from the so called ''Japan series ...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Furniture
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Laminate
Pastoe "Sm05" Black Wire Chair by Cees Braakman, Netherlands 1960
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in DE MEERN, NL
PASTOE "SM05" BLACK WIRE CHAIR BY CEES BRAAKMAN, NETHERLANDS 1960S
The PASTOE SM05 black wire chair by renowned Dutch designer Cees Braakman is a mid-century modern masterpiece that...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Furniture
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Metal, Metallic Thread
Magazine Rack in Solid Beechwood
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Wien, AT
Magazine rack in solid beechwood
Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Netherlands, 1950s.
Original condition.
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Furniture
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Wood, Beech
Pastoe KM05 wire stool Cees Braakman 1950s Holland
By Cees Braakman
Located in Den Haag, NL
Dutch vintage design wire stool. The stool was designed by Cees Braakman and released in a collaboration between Pastoe and Tomado. The condition is reasonable, some damaged (the pr...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Furniture
Materials
Metallic Thread
Pastoe FM08 lounge chair by Cees Braakman, 1960
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This Pastoe FM08 comes in the swivel version with a star base. The contemporary black vinyl upholstery is in very good condition, with only slight wear on the armrest corners. The bl...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Furniture
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Faux Leather
Mid-Century Modern Teakwood Bar Cart - Cees Braakman Model PT10
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Cees Braakman design teakwood serving trolley for UMS Pastoe.
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cees Braakman Furniture
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Dining or Restaurant Chairs by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1950s
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
This very comfortable mid-century chair is designed by Cees Braakman.
It is manufactured during the 50's by UMS Pastoe in the Netherlands.
They can be used as dining chairs or sid...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Otto Kolbe Easy Chair Produced by Walter Knoll in America
By Cees Braakman
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare wide easy chair designed by Otto Kolb. Produced by Walter Knoll in America.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Furniture
Materials
Steel
vintage dining table table 1960s Pastoe
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
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...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Cees Braakman Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century FT30 Chair by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1950's
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
This very comfortable mid-century side chair, model FT30, is designed by Cees Braakman.
It is manufactured during the 50's by UMS Pastoe in the Netherlands.
The legs and the arm...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Furniture
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Bouclé, Oak
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 Furniture
Materials
Oak
Teak and beech Wardrobe KB33, by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1950s
By Cees Braakman
Located in Balen, BE
A mid-century wardrobe 'Model KB03' with the deluxe option of teak doors marked with model number 'KB33', designed by Cees Braakman in the 1950s and manufactured by Pastoe in the Net...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Furniture
Materials
Beech, Teak, Plywood
Pastoe: 6 mid-century teak chairs by Cees Braakman, reupholstered
By Cees Braakman
Located in Zemst, BE
6 mid-century teak chairs
Authentic chairs by the famous dutch company Pastoe.
Designed by Cees Braakman
The chairs are made in full teakwood, except the backs: teakwood veneer.
...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cees Braakman Furniture
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Teak
"Mobilo PE03" Serving Trolley by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1950s
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Elegant and hard to find trolley. Maple/oak wooden Z-shaped frame with two laminated trays. The top tray can slide open and/or removed with a small wooden serving basket underneath. ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cees Braakman Furniture
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Laminate, Birch
Dutch Minimalist Pastoe SM01 Chair by Cees Braakman, 1954
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Dutch Minimalist Pastoe SM01 Chair by Cees Braakman, 1954
Industrial - Minimalist - 1950s
Measures : 41x41cm H:80cm SH:47cm
Materials : Faux Leather - Metal
This minimalist Dutch de...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Minimalist Cees Braakman Furniture
Materials
Metal
4 Early Edition Wire Chairs by Cees Braakman & A. Dekker for UMS Pastoe, 1950
By Adriaan Dekker, Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Are you looking to add a touch of mid-century elegance to your dining space? Look no further than this exquisite set of 4 early edition Wire chairs by renowned designers Cees Braakma...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Furniture
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Metal, Metallic Thread
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Folding Magazine Racks by Cees Braakman - Netherlands
By Cees Braakman
Located in Girona, Girona
Pair of folding magazine racks in stained and shellac-varnished beech.
Design by Cees Braakman for Pastoe.
Netherlands c. 1960.
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Furniture
Materials
Beech
3 system armchairs, attributed to Cees Braakman, Edition Pastoe circa 1950/1960
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
3 system armchairs, attributed to Cees Braakman, Edition Pastoe circa 1950/1960
woodwork in good condition, foam and fabric to change
price is for one
3 are available
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Furniture
Materials
Wool, Beech
Mid-Century PASTOE FM08 Swiffle Chair by Cees Braakman, Netherlands 1959
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Experience timeless sophistication with the iconic Mid-Century Pastoe FM08 Swiffle chair, a masterpiece of design by Cees Braakman dating back to 1959. Crafted by the visionary desig...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Furniture
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Metal
Vintage coffee table by Cees Braakman for Pastoe Japanese series Model TU04
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Breda, NB
Vintage coffee table by Cees Braakman for Pastoe Japanese series Model TU04.
Dimensions:
Width: 120 cm
Depth: 63 cm
Height: 46.5 cm
The table ...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Furniture
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Teak
Cees Braackman for Editions Pastoé, Set of 6 Chairs
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Cees Braackman, 6 chairs for Editions Pastoe circa 1950
completely to restore.
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Furniture
Materials
Birch
Pair of 1950s Pastoe wire chairs by Cees Braakman and Adriaan Dekker
By Adriaan Dekker, Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Baambrugge, NL
A pair of rare, 1950s, metal wire chairs designed by Cees Braakman and Adriaan Dekker for UMS Pastoe in the color white with black base.
Early editio...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Furniture
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Metal
TU04 Coffee Table by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1960s
By Cees Braakman
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Coffee table TU04 designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe in the 1950s.
This table has a reversible table top (teak or formica side), black metal legs a...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Furniture
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Metal
Cees Braakman furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Cees Braakman furniture 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 furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture 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 furniture by UMS Pastoe, Friso Kramer, and Martin Visser. Prices for Cees Braakman furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $476 and can go as high as $21,025, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,051.
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