1950s Danish Modern Mahogany Chest of 4 Side Table Stands by Frits Henningsen, Attributed

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A unique chest of drawers set containing four fold out side table stands used for tv dinners and party trays. … Read more A unique chest of drawers set containing four fold out side table stands used for tv dinners and party trays. Each "drawer" is a table and there are a total of 4. the set is designed by Frits Henningsen. Th cabinet and tables are crafted in rich, warm mahogany with brass pulls. This piece epitomizes the "refined modernism" of the 1950s, blending clean architectural lines with earthy tones.

Frits Henningsen was both the proprietor of a furniture-making workshop with a team of cabinetmakers in central Copenhagen as well as the designer of his own products. An active member of the Cabinetmakers Guild from 1927, he was admired by his peers for the high quality of his craftsmanship. Many of his pieces were crafted in exotic woods such as palisade and mahogany. All his furniture is handmade in line with traditional, labor-intensive methods from the 19th century. His pieces are noted for their elegance, above all for the soft curves in the arms of his chairs and sofas, demonstrating his traditional approach aiming to combine style and comfort.

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-Measurements-
Cabinet: 25" Tall X 17" Wide X 16" Deep
Tables: 15" Tall X 16" Wide X 15" Deep

Denmark, 1950 See less