1960s Mid-Century Modern Danish Teakwood Dining Table With Two Fold-Down Leaves by Designer Bramin Møbler

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The teak wood Refectory Dining Table with Two Leaves is a quintessential piece of Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian design, renowned for … Read more The teak wood Refectory Dining Table with Two Leaves is a quintessential piece of Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian design, renowned for its functionality and elegant aesthetic. This table was manufactured in Denmark by Ansager Møbler, a company known for its solid craftsmanship and woodworking expertise, especially in dining furniture. It embodies the clean lines and minimalist nature characteristic of Danish Modern design from the mid-20th century.

Primarily constructed from high-quality teak, often utilizing both solid teak for components like the legs and veneered teak for the tabletop, showcasing beautiful wood grains. Some models may also incorporate elements of beech wood.

A key feature is its extendable design, typically incorporating self-storing, pull-out or "draw" leaves that tuck neatly away beneath the main tabletop when not in use. This ingenious mechanism allows the table to easily expand from a compact size (e.g., a square) to a much longer length, accommodating more diners for larger gatherings.

When closed, these tables can comfortably seat a smaller number, often four, but when fully extended with both leaves, they can expand to seat six, eight, or even up to ten people depending on the specific model and leaf dimensions.

While variations exist, a common closed dimension might be around 35.5 inches square, extending to lengths such as 67.5 inches.

The table often features a beautifully grained top, sometimes with a subtle contrast in grain or tone between the main table and the extension leaves due to varying exposure to light. The legs are typically solid teak and may be straight or slightly tapered. See less