Wednesday, June 26, 2013

NOW SOLD !!!!Danish Made Teak Dinning Table Circa 1960s

THIS IS NOW SOLD!!!!For sale here is a very unique Danish Made Vintage Teak Table. Made by the Ellegaards Mobelfabrik of Denmark, this piece was imported and sold through the specialty retail shop The Danish House in Montreal (as indicated by the paper label on the underside of the table.) This is a vintage piece and the previous owners told me their parents bought it sometime in the 1960’s in Montreal (which does match up with the label as well). It is a piece with fantastic minimalist details and lines. The tapered edges are a particularly nice touch. It also features that superior craftsmanship that the Danish Cabinetmakers were known for throughout the world during this time. The table does have two extendable leaves at either end that tuck away nicely when not in use and slide out easily for the times when extra company pops by. It measures 55 1/4 inches long when the leaves are away and 95 ¼ inches long when the leaves are slid out. It measures 35 ½ inches wide and 28 ½ inches tall. The nice thing is how easy it is to slide the leaves out and into place, one person can do it alone, and it only takes a few seconds. The main table surface has developed that rich dark patina that can only come with age and proper care. The leaves are slightly lighter as is the case with most table leaves as they have not had the same exposure to air as the main top. It does have a few light older surface scratches nothing that really stands out and is to be expected from general use over the years. Again it is a vintage piece and I have taken that into account in the pricing. This would look great in any apartment or loft, where maximizing space is a concern. This screams functional austere design that is so typical of the Danish / Scandinavian Modern design movement. It also would greatly compliment any Eames Era Mid Century modern living space, or add a sligtly retro accent to any contemporary room. This is the real thing not one of the many inferior non Danish made knocks offs that were produced in the 60’s and 70’s through out Canada and the USA.