Vintage Danish Mid Century Teak "Condor" Coffee Table by Fredrik Schriever Abeln

Iconic coffee table by Fredrik Schriever-Abeln. Carved solid teak base with brown smoked-glass top.

This organically sculptured Condor coffee table was designed by Fredrik Schriever-Abeln and manufactured by Örebro Glass in Sweden during the 1960s. The X-shape base was handcrafted ...

Swedish designer, Fredrik Schriever-Abeln’s designs have become quite sought after only in the past years. This is in part due to the beloved design of this “Condor” table being misattributed to Illum Wikkelsø until recently. The distinctive “X” shaped teak base defines this coffee table holding a glass top. The solid wood base is sculpted to perfection, the level of woodwork and precise joinery technique greatly shows off the skills of the craftsman. The structure is made with minimal joinery, the glass top is held solely by the carved “arms”, while the stretcher is joined to the legs with mortise and tenon joints. The balance of the size of the glass top and wooden parts praise the designer’s vision. The modern aesthetic shows that this table - like the Condor chairs...

- wooden base - smoked glass top with some signs of use including minor scratches and chips