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Sleek and functional Danish Modern bookcase cabinet Designed by Danish master cabinetmaker Johannes Sorth for Bornholm Møbelfabrik in the 1960s …
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Sleek and functional Danish Modern bookcase cabinet Designed by Danish master cabinetmaker Johannes Sorth for Bornholm Møbelfabrik in the 1960s having Sorth's signature flared side profile with richly figured wood. The open upper case holds three shelves set against a dramatic book-matched back panel, where the wood's dark, flame-like figure reads almost like an abstract painting. Below, a deeper cabinet closes with two sliding doors fitted with recessed ring pulls. The piece rests on a recessed plinth with gently tapered legs.
Sorth's bookcase-over-cabinet form is one of the most recognized designs of postwar Danish furniture: compact, functional, and quietly architectural. Its 39.5" width suits a library wall, a dining room, or a pair flanking a doorway. It brings warmth to Scandinavian, mid-century, and contemporary interiors alike, and it shows off books, ceramics, or a small collection beautifully.
Dimensions: 72.5" H × 39.5" W × 17" D
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- Dimensions
- 39.5ʺW × 17ʺD × 72.5ʺH
- Styles
- Danish Modern
- Period
- 1960s
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Good. Wear consistent with age and use. There’s a hole in the back on bottom shelf to allow cord plug … moreGood. Wear consistent with age and use. There’s a hole in the back on bottom shelf to allow cord plug in that has some missing veneer. Has been touched up. Minor knicks and imperfections. less
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