Mid-Century Modern Teak Bookcase by J. Sorth for Bornholm Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s

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This bookcase was designed by Johannes Sorth for the Danish furniture manufacturer Bornholms Møbelfabrik during the 1960s. Crafted from teak … Read more This bookcase was designed by Johannes Sorth for the Danish furniture manufacturer Bornholms Møbelfabrik during the 1960s. Crafted from teak veneer, the piece represents the characteristic qualities of Danish Mid-Century Modern design, combining a clean form with functionality and high-quality craftsmanship.

The bookcase features five height-adjustable shelves, allowing their arrangement to be adapted to the items being stored or displayed. The structure gently tapers towards the top, giving the tall piece a sense of visual lightness and elegant proportions.

The bookcase is raised on slender, slightly tapered legs connected at the base by a sculpted stretcher, which forms a distinctive structural detail of the design.

The piece has undergone comprehensive woodworking restoration. The wooden elements were stripped of the old coating and finished with high-quality oil, which protects the surface while enhancing the natural warm colour and grain of the teak. I have official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs,
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