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Material: Rosewood
Danish Bar Cabinet by Reno Wahl Iversen for Dyrlund
Located in Karlstad, SE
"Captains bar" designed by Reno Wahl Iversen for Dyrlund, Denmark. The bar is made of rosewood with elegant details in brass. The black l...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
‘Cado’ Wall System / Bookcase in Rosewood and Glass by Poul Cadovius, 1960's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
‘Cado’ Wall System / Bookcase in Rosewood and Glass by Poul Cadovius, 1960's
Additional Information:
Material: Rosewood, glass
Style: Mid century, S...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood, Glass
Important French Art Deco Sideboard by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
A superb rosewood three-door cabinet by Jules LeLeu with gilt bronze ornaments. The side doors opening to drawers and an adjustable shelved interior. The central door opening to an a...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Rosewood Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
Restored Vintage Carrara Marble and Rosewood Florence Knoll Credenza
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage, circa 1970s, restored rosewood credenza with original white carrara marble top on chrome legs with chromed pulls. Restoration includes light sanding, staining, satin laquer ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosewood Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Rare Cabinet in Rosewood, Mahogany and Brass, 1930's
By C.B.Hansen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Cabinet in Rosewood, Mahogany and Brass, 1930's
Additional Information:
Material: Rosewood, mahogany and brass
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Produced by cabinetmaker C.B. Ha...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Colonial Solid Rosewood Hand Carved Campaign Armoire with Mirror & Brass Work
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Rare British Colonial solid Rosewood armoire made without compromise. Hand crafted from old growth wood with gorgeous grains that have been professionally polished recently to bring back the original glory as can be seen. Cut glass handle, full length mirror and original campaign...
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1870s British Indian Ocean Territory Anglo Raj Antique Rosewood Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood, Teak
$10,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Anglo Indian Inlaid Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive antique Anglo Indian chest crafted in rosewood in a two piece construction featuring paneled top and sides, elaborate floral brass inlays...
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Rosewood Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Rougier Vintage Mid Century Modern Rosewood and Chrome Armoire c. 1960s
Located in Denville, NJ
This vintage mid-century modern rosewood and chrome armoire by Rougier combines striking aesthetics with practical storage. The rich rosewood veneer, with its striking vertical grain...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosewood Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Arne Vodder Sideboard in Brazilian Rosewood for Sibast Møbler, Denmark, 1960's
By Arne Vodder
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Arne Vodder Sideboard in Brazilian Rosewood and Metal, Denmark, 1960's
Sideboard designed by Arne Vodder, made in Denmark in the 1960's, with signature tambour doors that slide smoo...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Antique American Empire Rosewood Dental / Medical Cabinet, circa 1820
Located in Portland, OR
Antique American Empire rosewood dental / medical cabinet, circa 1820. This incredibly rare cabinet, in two section, made of figured rosewood throughou...
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Early 19th Century American American Empire Antique Rosewood Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Beautiful Brazilian rosewood long low credenza sideboard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Brazilian rosewood long low credenza with 4 drawers and 2 middle sliding doors with open storage. Amazing rosewood grain all around front back top inside and sides. Has ve...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosewood Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood, Rosewood
Sven Aage Madsen Rosewood Desk. H.P. Hansen, Denmark
Located in Buffalo, NY
Beautiful desk in rosewood designed by Danish Architect Svend Aage Madsen for H.P. Hansen, Denmark. Very sculptural shape with many wonderful details. Bookcase to the back side , and...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rosewood Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Antique French Rococo Armoire ~ Louis XV 2 Door Armoire ~ Mirrored Door Armoire
Located in Portland, OR
Magnificent Antique French Louis XV Rococo Armoire. This cabinet is in remarkable condition considering its considerable age. Imported from Europe featuring exquisite carved details ...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Rosewood Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mirror, Birdseye Maple, Oak, Rosewood
Florence Knoll Four Position Rosewood Credenza
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Highland, IN
A classic design by Florence Knoll, the 'four position' credenza is an elegant cabinet appointed with many refined details. Supported by a polished chrome steel base, the case is ven...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosewood Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Steel
$12,000 / item
Vintage Danish Rosewood Floating Executive Desk by H.P. Hansen
By H.P. Hansen
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern executive desk in rosewood by H.P. Hansen, Denmark circa 1960s. Features a floating top with raised lip edges and a unique external supporting leg base. This piece...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rosewood Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
$5,760 Sale Price
20% Off
Dressing table 'Positano 1306' by Ico & Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in MADRID, ES
Mid Century dressing table model 'Positano 1306' by Ico & Luisa Parisi in rosewood and metal legs. Italy, 1950s.
Length: 85cm
Height: 77cm
Depth: 45cm
Mirror diameter: 38cm
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1950s Italian Vintage Rosewood Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Warren Platner for Lehigh Leopold Mid Century Rosewood, Stainless Steel Credenza
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Warren Platner for Lehigh Leopold Mid Century Rosewood and Stainless Steel Credenza
This credenza measures: 91.75 wide x 21.75 deep x 28.25 inches high
All pieces of furniture can ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Stainless Steel
20th Century Italian Art Deco Drinks Cabinet
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
20th Century Italian, late Art Deco drinks cabinet.
Smart and stylish drinks cabinet on stand; in sycamore and rosewood veneers.
Circa 1940.
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Rosewood Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood, Sycamore
Svend Langkilde Møbler Mid Century Danish Rosewood Lowboy Dresser
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Svend Langkilde Møbler Mid Century Danish Rosewood Lowboy Dresser
This lowboy measures: 77.25 wide x 18.5 deep x 27.5 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosewood Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
French Art Deco Modernist Cabinet circa 1930
Located in CA, CA
A modernist French sideboard, circa 1930 in rosewood on a black lacquered curved plinth base, triple bookcase to the left and finished with a minimal oversized nickel plated circula...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Rosewood Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
19th Century Antique Davenport, Victorian Swivel Top Desk, circa 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a Victorian antique Davenport dating to the mid-19th century, circa 1850.
Riding on the original brass castors beneath the plinth base, this Davenport benefits from the un...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Rosewood Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Exquisite Rosewood Hand-Carved Oriental breakfront– Late 19th /Early20th Century
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This magnificent two-part Oriental China cabinet is a true testament to masterful craftsmanship, designed to serve as a grand curio or china dis...
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Late 19th Century Singaporean Chinese Export Antique Rosewood Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Rosewood, Paint
Pair of Louis XIV-Style Mahogany Inlaid Marquetry Commodes, 19th Century
Located in Houston, TX
This pair of French commodes exhibit exceptional marquetry inlay
of the finest woods portraying a chinoiserie scene. It is late
19th century, each having a shaped and bowed top tha...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Rosewood Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany, Rosewood
$7,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Mid Century Swedish Modern Tall Rosewood Cabinet
By Kaare Klint
Located in Detroit, MI
This exceptional vintage mid century Danish modern rosewood cabinet in the manner of Kaare Klint is circa 1960. This tall cabinetmaker style cabinet is elegantly proportioned with cl...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosewood Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Florence Knoll Rosewood Credenza
Located in Dallas, TX
An expressively grained rosewood cabinet designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll. Oak interior with adjustable shelves.
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1970s Vintage Rosewood Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Writing Desk by Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen
Located in Emeryville, CA
Svend Aage Madsen was a renowned Danish furniture designer known for his elegant and functional mid-century modern creations. Active primarily in the 1950s and 1960s, Madsen speciali...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Midcentury Modern Danish Design Rosewood Bookcase, 1960s
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Bookcase
Danish design midcentury moder bookcase in beautiful rosewood veneer. Unfortunately, we were unable to identify the designer and maker of the quality cabinet. But that does ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosewood Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
1970’s George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge Tall Chest
Located in Palm Springs, CA
We recently acquired a set of George Nelson Rosewood Thin Edge chests out of an estate. They are vintage 1970’s and still each retain the Herman Miller Label. Please see our other li...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosewood Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Italian Mid-Century Sideboard dresser with Mirror by Vittorio Dassi, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Italian mid-century sideboard i produced by Vittorio Dassi in the 1950s. This sideboard has excellent manufacturing aspects, noticeable from the arched line, hard transparent glass s...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosewood Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
French Rosewood Faux Book Bedside Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
A stylish, superbly handcrafted French rosewood inlaid bedside cabinet or end table from the second quarter of the 20th century. The fine vintage piece, circa 1940s, features beautif...
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Mid-20th Century Rosewood Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
18th Century French Parisian Louis XV Commode
Located in Nashville, TN
Introducing a stunning and rare piece of furniture that embodies the elegance and sophistication of 18th century French design - the early 18th century French Commode with Rosewood I...
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Early 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Rosewood Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Ormolu
Regency breakfront side cabinet attributed to Gillows of Lancaster
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A fine Regency breakfront side cabinet attributed to Gillows of Lancaster in well figured rosewood veneer. The cabinet displays several typical Gillows design features including the ...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Rosewood Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Mid Century Modern Vintage Rosewood Credenza by Skovby Danish Sideboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Revel in the timeless elegance of the Mid Century Modern Vintage Rosewood Credenza by Skovby Danish Furniture, available exclusively at Mid Century Traders. This exquisite credenza e...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Sideboard by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Faarup Mobelfabrik, 1960s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
A sideboard designed by the Danish designer Ib Kofod-Larsen, produced in the 1960s in the Danish factory Faarup Mobelfabrik. The sideboard is made of rosewood. The sideboard has unde...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosewood Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Scandinavian Modern Teak Low Cabinet Sideboard Model #394 by Kai Kristiansen
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible 1950-1960’s Scandinavian Modern teak 4 drawer low cabinet sideboard (or bench) Model #394 by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard Odder. This piece has been attributed based upon its stamped mark, archived research including online sources, vintage documentation and catalogs, designer literature, and other materials. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. There are a couple of small darker spots on the top. A broken leg has been repaired and we have touched up some nicks & dings. Fresh coat of Danish oil applied. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1950-1960’s.
My, my… what have we here? A fabulous Danish low cabinet? YES. A stunning Scandinavian Modern sideboard or media/console cabinet? YES. An incredible low bench or dresser? Also… YES!!! Talk about versatility overload!! This is a phenomenal low cabinet model #394 by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard Odder. It is comprised of a gorgeous teak frame with stunning wood grain, straight square legs, and four drawers featuring 2 double recessed half-moon handles. The top drawers open from the bottom, and the bottom drawers open from the top! It’s a simple but oh-so-stunning detail. This is an INCREDIBLE cabinet and it’s bursting with versatility, impeccable style, and ample storage. It could be used as a wonderful low dresser for lingerie or other delicate items in a bedroom, a fantastic sideboard, credenza, console, or media cabinet in a living or dining area. Maybe a marvelous low bench cabinet in a hall or entry, or in any room that needs a touch of quintessential Scandinavian Modern flair. It’s EXACTLY what the designer ordered!
Kai Kristiansen was born in 1929 in Denmark. His approach to design was, and still is colored by his outlook on life with his constant search of “getting as much as possible out of as little as possible.” A phrase he uses to this day is “Economy, ecology, and common sense.” He was taught and trained as a cabinetmaker by a Danish design role model Kaare Klint. He knew that early in his career how to create furniture with functionality and refined details while keeping the production methods and costs in mind. He designed his first table...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Danish Design Rosewood small Sideboard by E Brouer for Brouer Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Brouer Mobel
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Danish design sideboard
Rosewood anybody?! This medium sized sideboard is all about the print and colour of the rosewood veneer. Very much an eye catcher in any modern and light inte...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosewood Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
John Widdicomb Mid Century Modern Walnut Gentlemen's High Chest Dresser MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
John Widdicomb Mid Century Modern Walnut Gentlemen's High Chest Dresser MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
Midcentury Modern Era Designer Carlo De Carli Sormani Rosewood Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
A fine quality Italian modern chest of drawers designed by famed architect and designer Carlo de Carli (Milan, Italy; 1910-1999) for luxury furniture maker Sormani, model D154, circa...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
Danish Design Rosewood Small Sideboard by E Brouer for Brouer Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Brouer Mobel
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Deens design sideboard
Rosewood anybody?! This medium sized sideboard is all about the print and colour of the rosewood veneer. Very much an eye catcher in any modern and light inter...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosewood Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Kai Kristiansen Danish Modern Rosewood Sideboard Table for Askel Kjersgaard #393
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Handsome rosewood sideboard or table, model #393, designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured in Denmark by high-quality furniture maker, Askel Kjersgaard...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rosewood Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Illum Wikkelso Bar in Rosewood With Etched Mirrored Interior
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Illum Wikkelsø
Manufacturer: C. F. Christensen
Era: 1960s
Materials: Rosewood
Measurements: 31.5″ wide x 16.5″ deep x 45″ tall
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Tall Danish Modern Rosewood Dresser Wardrobe 12-Drawer Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful mid-century tall Rosewood dresser wardrobe 6-drawer on left and 6 drawers on the right behind cabinet door. Clean inside and out all drawers slide smooth. Made in Denmark. ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosewood Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
$2,415 Sale Price
30% Off
Louis XVI Secretary Desk, France, 1780-1800
Located in Belmont, MA
Exquisite Louis XVI Secretary Desk – France, c. 1780-1800
This stunning Louis XVI secretary desk, crafted in France between 1780 and 1800, is a masterpiece of 18th-century craftsman...
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1780s French Louis XVI Antique Rosewood Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Kingwood, Rosewood
Danish Mid-Century Six Drawer Rosewood Tallboy Dresser 1960s
Located in Emeryville, CA
This exquisite rosewood tallboy dresser, crafted in Denmark during the 1960s, epitomizes the superior craftsmanship of the Danish mid-century ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
1970s Jacob Jensen for Bang & Olufsen Brazilian Rosewood Danish Media Console
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 1970s Media Console in Steel and Rosewood, designed by Jacob Jensen for Bang & Olufsen, Denmark. The piece is constructed with a steel fr...
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1970s Danish Modern Vintage Rosewood Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Ib Kofod Larsen for Brandi Moblefabrik Rosewood Credenza / Dresser
Located in Oakland, CA
A finely crafted Mid-century Danish credenza designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Brande Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1958. Finely crafted from old-growth Brazilian rosewood, the sideboard featu...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Niels Clausen Pair of Wide Rosewood Bedside Chests, circa 1960
Located in London, England
Niels Clausen Wide Bedside Chests, c1960s
Wide Rosewood cabinets by Niels Clausen for his own company: NC Mobler in Odense, Denmark. Produced c1960. Tw...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rosewood Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
George Nelson Thin Edge Group Dresser, Double, Santos Palisander, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
George Nelson thin edge double dresser, chest, Santos Palisander, Herman Miller.
In 1944, Life magazine published an extensive article...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Rosewood Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
$6,475 Sale Price
50% Off
Poul Hundevad Rosewood Credenza
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Poul Hundevad 2 Door Rosewood Credenza. Two Cabinets Available! Great size measuring 54.5 wide! Doors slide open easily to reveal a pull out drawe and shelf on left and one adjust...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Rosewood Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Birch, Rosewood
$1,500 / item
Art Deco dry bar or cabinet – France 1930
Located in Girona, Girona
Art deco Bar or cabinet in solid mahogany with Indian rosewood veneer on the sides and top and Rio rosewood veneer on the door. Black lacquered base and jambs, gilt brass handle and ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Rosewood Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Wolfgang Hoffmann Romweber World's Fair Century of Progress Sideboard
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and important American Art Deco Century of Progress Sideboard by iconic designer Wolfgang Hoffmann (Austrian, 1900-1969) for Romweber Company, Batesville, Indiana. circa 1933-1936
Created for the 1933 Chicago World's Fair, fine quality craftsmanship and construction, having a rectangular exotic rosewood veneered top over conforming solid wood case fitted with four drawers affixed with horizontal pulls, the top drawer opening to reveal felt lined divided interior for silverware, flanked by cabinet doors opening to shelved interior, subtle geometric lines add interest. Rosewood, mahogany, richly figured blonde - golden birch or primavera.
Signed, top drawer interior, featuring 1933 World's Fair mark impressed.
**Please note, at the time of writing this, a matching display case - vitrine cabinet (shown in last photo) is currently available separately**
Provenance / Acquisition:
Property from the important and iconic Collection of Mr. James I. Rafftesaeth Jr., Dallas, Texas
Acquired from highly reputable auction house, Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas. 2022 Design Signature Auction catalog #8091
History:
Wolfgang Hoffmann was born in Vienna, Austria in 1900. He is the son of famous architect, pedagogue and Wiener Werkstatte cofounder, Joseph Hoffmann (1870-1956). Early on, following his father’s s interests, he was trained in the decorative arts and design. Wolfgang Hoffmann once reminisced, “I spent eight years at the Realschule, then three years went to a special architectural school, where I perfected my technical knowledge of architecture and general construction. From this school, I was graduated to the Kunstgewerbeschule [Studying under Oskar Strnad and Josef Frank in Vienna]. After finishing this school, I had one and a half years of practical in a well known architect’s office. Thereafter I worked in my Father’s office for two years”.
Hoffmann met his future wife, Polish immigrant Pola (1902-1984) when they were both studying at the Kunstgewerbeschule. Joseph Urban (1872-1933) was needing an assistant for his architectural business in New York and contacted his friend and colleague, Joseph Hoffmann in Vienna. Hoffmann recommended his son Wolfgang. Urban hired him and sent a first class passage ticket to Vienna for Wolfgang to travel to New York. Wolfgang married Pola and traded his ticket for two tickets to America in steerage, arriving in New York City in December of 1925.
Leaving the Urban office after nine months, Wolfgang and Pola formed an independent design practice with offices on Madison Avenue in Manhattan with the purpose of creating contemporary interiors and industrial designs. Early work included theaters, stores, and apartments mostly in New York City.
During the late 1920’s and early 1930’s the Hoffmanns designed custom furniture for private clients. Some of these examples were shown in the February 1929 issue of House and Garden. Curiously, the examples’ design was attributed to Urban and the production to Pola Hoffmann, Inc.
Established in the fall of 1928, the American Designers’ Gallery was “devoted exclusively to showing objects and interiors for practical use… by fourteen American architects and designers”. Its members included the Hoffmans and Urban as well as ceramist Henry Varnum Poor (1888-1971), architect Raymond Hood (1881-1934), artist designer Winold Reiss (1886-1953), graphic designer Lucien Bernhard (1896-1981), decorator Donald Deskey (1894-1989), and architect Ely Jacques Kahn (1884-1972).
The Hoffmanns’ work was included in the American Designers’ Gallery’s two showcase events, its 1928 and 1929 exhibitions. Their dining alcove at the 1929 event featured a bench with a dinette table and two chairs in American walnut designed by Wolfgang and a rug by Pola.
Lucien Bernhard, fellow Austrian immigrant who settled in New York a year before the Hoffmanns, operated the gallery and decorating service Contempora with Munich resident Bruno Paul (1874-1968). The Hoffmanns, occasionally participating with Contempora, designed a number of outstanding interiors, including the constructivist living room of 1930 for Mrs. O.R. Sommerich at 40 East 66th street. In 1934, Donald Deskey commissioned Wolfgang to design birchwood furnishings for the eclectic apartment at 625 Park Avenue belonging to Helena Rubinstein.
In 1931, Wolfgang exhibited his work at the Pennsylvania Art Museum and the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. The same year, with Kem Weber (1889-1963) he organized the second and final exhibition of AUDAC- “Modern Industrial and Decorative Arts”- at the Brooklyn Museum. At this event, the Hoffmanns showed the dining room previously included in the American Designer’s Gallery’s 1929 exhibition in the Chase Bank Building lobby at 145 West 57th Street in Manhattan.
In 1932 Wolfgang was asked to assist Urban in developing the color scheme for the 1933-34 Chicago World’s Fair “A Century of Progress”. He was also commissioned to design the interior and furniture for the fair’s lumber industries house. There he executed its living and dining rooms furnished by Kroehler Manufacturing Company of Chicago; the boys’ room by Shower Brothers...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Rosewood Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Birch, Mahogany, Rosewood
Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Credenza by Carlo Jensen for Hundevad & Co, 1960s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautifully crafted Danish rosewood credenza designed by Carlo Jensen for Hundevad & Co in the 1960s. This compact yet functional piece measures 54.5” wide, 17” deep, and 29.5” tal...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
South East Asian Hancrafted Bone Marquetry Rosewood Drop Leaf Serving / Tea Cart
Located in Germantown, MD
A South East Asian Hancrafted Bone Inlay Rosewood Drop Leaf two tier rolling Serving Trolley
Measures 33" in width, 18.5" in depth closed and 32.5" in depth open. Lower tier cleramce...
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Late 20th Century Indonesian Chinese Export Rosewood Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bone, Rosewood
$1,326 Sale Price
30% Off
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV Style Marble Top Bibliotheques / Bookcases
Located in Charleston, SC
A Regal pair of Louis XV style French ormolu-mounted marble top Bibliotheques with rosewood, Kingwood, Tulipwood, and mahogany veneers. These elegant French bookcases showcase the re...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Rosewood Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Mid Century Danish Rosewood Cocktail Cabinet, Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 1960's
Located in London, GB
A 1960s Rosewood Cocktail Cabinet by Kai Kristiansen with solid tapering Rosewood short legs. This mid-century modern piece features impressive rosewood book-matched grain and clean ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosewood Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
19C English Marquetry Inlaid Corner Cabinet Attributed to Collinson and Lock
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A GORGEOUS late 19th Century British made corner cabinet, made of beautiful rosewood and profusely inlaid with marquetry and faux ivory.
Made in London, by Collinson and ...
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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Rosewood Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bone, Ebony, Rosewood, Satinwood
$4,860 Sale Price
59% Off
Executive Abbondi Desk, 1970s Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Italian executive desk in a dark Rosewood. Three pull-out drawers flank each side. Lockable drawers with original locks. Solid aluminum frame with unusual, rounded corners o...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosewood Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
Louis XV/Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Mahogany Parquetry Commode
Located in Houston, TX
Early 20th century, the rounded rectangular breakfront; the top above two
Frieze drawers enclosing blossoming rose rinceaux pierced bronzes over paired doors...
Category
Early 20th Century French Rosewood Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$9,425 Sale Price
35% Off
Kurt Ostervig Rosewood Bookcase by KP Mobler
Located in Raleigh, NC
A mid century modern classic. With beautifully sculpted frame and brass hardware this piece can be placed in any interior. Professionally restored with custom sliding doors made to...
Category
Mid-20th Century Rosewood Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
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