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Coffee table Designed by Bernt Petersen for joinery master Henrik Wørts

Name: Coffee table Designed by Bernt Petersen for joinery master Henrik Wørts
Brand: Bernt Petersen
Rating: 5 (9 reviews)

About the Item

This rectangular coffee table by Bernt Petersen is a well-considered example of Danish modern design, defined by clarity of form and careful attention to material. Crafted in richly figured rosewood, the table is distinguished by its characteristic “crochet legs”, gently tapering supports that terminate in a small hooked detail. This subtle feature introduces a restrained sculptural element, giving depth to an otherwise pared-back design. The slim tabletop, finished with sharp mitred corners, draws attention to the linear grain of the rosewood and reinforces Petersen’s precise sense of proportion and balance. Produced in Denmark by master cabinetmaker Henrik Wørts, the table reflects the high standards of Scandinavian craftsmanship associated with the period. The quality is evident in the exacting joinery and finely finished surfaces, resulting in a piece that feels both assured and quietly expressive. As a vintage work by Bernt Petersen, it offers a composed and authentic example of Danish design history, suited to interiors shaped by material sensitivity and restraint.

Creator:
Bernt Petersen (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 18.51 in (47 cm)Width: 19.69 in (50 cm)Depth: 50.4 in (128 cm)
Style:
Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Rosewood
Place of Origin:
Denmark
Period:
1950-1959
Date of Manufacture:
1950s
Condition:
Seller Location:
Stockholm, SE
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1006648055942

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Bernt Petersen

Architect and designer Bernt Petersen created a range of minimalist Scandinavian modern furniture that is today prized by collectors. His vintage desks, chairs, tables and other pieces for manufacturers such as Wørts Møbelsnedkeri and Søborg Møbelfabrik were made largely in light woods such as ash and beech, and his work is recognizable by its fluid architectural qualities and impeccably clean lines.

Just as other Danish modernists such as Hans Wegner, Børge Mogensen and Finn Juhl had, Petersen prioritized function over form and believed in the honesty of the materials with which he worked. He strived to create durable pieces for the home and adhere to the principles of traditional craftsmanship.

Petersen’s work was free of opulent ornamentation and surface embellishments — he created inviting high-backed mahogany dining chairs that were upholstered in leather and understated credenzas in rosewood. His linoleum-topped desks in solid pine stood on slender legs and featured exposed finger joints, which drew attention to his prioritization of age-old woodworking techniques. Vintage editions of his revered Rag chair for Schiang Denmark, framed in pine, offer mid-century elegance and ergonomic comfort for the guests in your living room.

Petersen set on his path of furniture making early, training as a cabinetmaker. He went on to attend the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, School of Design, and graduated in 1960. Petersen subsequently worked for a time with Mobilia and for the aforementioned Wegner — a prolific designer of iconic seating and enthusiast of the finest methods in joinery — before opening his own workshop in 1963. Petersen saw a fair amount of success in producing his own furniture, particularly as the popularity of Scandinavian modern furniture had grown around the world and especially in the United States.

Petersen taught at the Denmark Design School from 1973 to 1978, and then went on to lecture at the Royal Danish Academy's Furniture School from 1978 to 1985. He won awards from the Danish Furniture Manufacturers’ Association, the Danish Society of Arts and Crafts, and other organizations.

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