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Very Early Danish Teak Secretary Cabinet, Søborg - SOLD

February 4, 2017

This is an outstanding piece of furniture, handmade in Denmark most likely in the late 1940s or early 1950s. Notice the hand-cut dovetail joinery! This piece shares design and structural details with the line of cabinetry shown in the 1952 Søborg catalog, designed by Børge Mogensen, but we have not made a positive attribution. The build quality is exceptionally high.

The middle "drawer" is actually a desk: after being pulled out, the front flips down utilizing ingenious solid brass hardware. Inside, two sections for letter storage feature shelves slanting down towards the back. The upper two cabinet drawers reveal 4 height-adjustable drawers and 2 adjustable shelves, all in gorgeous contrasting birch. Below are 4 more adjustable shelves.

This piece is in very good condition overall, especially given it's age. Aside from minor scratches and dings, we note the following: very top has a couple of light stains and dents; top right corner has a dent in the case; right side has a couple of dents and small chops at the back and bottom corners; bottom left door has a repair to right edge. Also, the lower left back panel has two holes drilled (for electrical cords) and some splintering. This won't be very visible with items stored on the shelves in front of the damaged areas, and not at all when the doors are closed.

46.5" wide x 16.5" deep (17.5" including handles) x 57.125" high

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Vintage Modern Maine presents a curated collection of Mid Century Modern and Danish modern furniture, art and housewares. A husband and wife team who have been collecting since the mid 1990’s, we rescue pieces of beautiful vintage design and present them for your enjoyment.


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