Danish Teak Secretaire with Hidden Vanity by Storgaard Nielsens MBF, 1960s

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Compact, versatile danish teak secretaire cabinet with a fold-down writing surface, and a hideen vanity, made by storgaard nielsens mobelfabrik … Read more Compact, versatile danish teak secretaire cabinet with a fold-down writing surface, and a hideen vanity, made by storgaard nielsens mobelfabrik in the 1960s. The piece has softly curved side panels, tapered legs, sculpted teak handles and a warm, beautiful consistent teak grain.
dimensions:
overall: h.: 109 / w.: 86 / d.: 44 cm

the upper section includes 4 small drawers, open compartments and a mirror. The fold-down front creates a practical writing surface, while the lower section offers 3 spacious drawers for storage. The entire piece reminds a sculpure with perfectly executed details and high and sofisticated carpentry.
the cabinet retains an original sticker, confirming its authenticity.

aditional dimensions:
depth with writing surface extended: 64 cm
clearance under cabinet: 22 cm
storage details:
3 lower drawers, height: 12 cm each
4 upper drawers, height: 4.5 cm each
mirror: h 40 × w 20 cm

a functional and space-efficient mid-century piece, suitable as a compact writing desk, dressing bureau or decorative storage cabinet. Also there is a glass manufacture's sticker on the mirror. The cabinet was sold by illum bolighus, a prestigous retail store in copenhagen.
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