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Danish Tambour Door Sideboards

Danish Teak Sideboard with Tambour Doors, 1960s
Danish Teak Sideboard with Tambour Doors, 1960s

Danish Teak Sideboard with Tambour Doors, 1960s

By Arne Vodder

Located in Antwerpen, VAN

Very nice sideboard in the style of Arne Vodder produced in Denmark around 1960. This model features beautiful tambour doors which slide into the back. Inside we find adjustable shel...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

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Teak

Danish Vintage Tambour Door Cabinet / Sideboard by Dyrlund
Danish Vintage Tambour Door Cabinet / Sideboard by Dyrlund

Danish Vintage Tambour Door Cabinet / Sideboard by Dyrlund

By Dyrlund

Located in London, GB

A very useful and extremely well made Danish vintage tambour door cabinet / sideboard by Dyrlund. This was made in Denmark, it dates from the 1970’s. The quality is outstanding, it ...

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Wood

Mid-Century Danish Tambour Door Sideboard by Bramin
Mid-Century Danish Tambour Door Sideboard by Bramin

Mid-Century Danish Tambour Door Sideboard by Bramin

By Design Bramin

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

H.W KLEIN DESIGN SIDEBOARD PRODUCED BY BRAMIN. Designed in the 1960’s by Henry Walter Klein and produced by Bramin, this early example in teak has two sliding tambour doors with she...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Teak

Scandinavian sideboard in rosewood with tambour doors Denmark 1960
Scandinavian sideboard in rosewood with tambour doors Denmark 1960

Scandinavian sideboard in rosewood with tambour doors Denmark 1960

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

Beautiful sideboard by unknown designer in rosewood with tambour doors, Denmark, 1960. A very rare and beautifully balanced design that perfectly showcases the exceptional craftsmans...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

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Brass

Kai Kristiansen Small Sideboard with Tambour Doors, Made in Denmark
Kai Kristiansen Small Sideboard with Tambour Doors, Made in Denmark

Kai Kristiansen Small Sideboard with Tambour Doors, Made in Denmark

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Antwerp, BE

Mid-century Danish sideboard designed by Kai Kristiansen, circa 1970s. Made from teak wood and teak tapered legs. Two tambour doors fronts that open to internal storage. A great sm...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

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Teak

Hans Wegner Danish Modern Tall Sideboard or Buffet Tambour Doors
Hans Wegner Danish Modern Tall Sideboard or Buffet Tambour Doors

Hans Wegner Danish Modern Tall Sideboard or Buffet Tambour Doors

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Hans Wegner Danish Modern Tall Sideboard with lots of storage. Smooth tambour doors. 71w 19.25d 43.5h

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Wood

Peter Løvig Mid-Century Danish Server Cabinet, Tambour Doors, 1955
Peter Løvig Mid-Century Danish Server Cabinet, Tambour Doors, 1955

Peter Løvig Mid-Century Danish Server Cabinet, Tambour Doors, 1955

By Breaad

Located in Queens, NY

Mid-Century Danish wooden rectangular server cabinet / credenza in a fine veneer with two tambour doors (plus lozenge-shaped metal sandwiched pulls) revealing five central pull out d...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

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Metal

Dyrlund Teak Credenza Storage Buffet Sideboard Tambour doors Denmark 1970s
Dyrlund Teak Credenza Storage Buffet Sideboard Tambour doors Denmark 1970s

Dyrlund Teak Credenza Storage Buffet Sideboard Tambour doors Denmark 1970s

By Dyrlund

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This low profile wooden sideboard features a clean rectangular form with two oversized pull-out drawers designed for optimal storage optimization. The minimalist front profile relies...

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Teak

Danish Teak Tambour Door Credenza by Bernhard Pedersen & Søn, 20th Century
Danish Teak Tambour Door Credenza by Bernhard Pedersen & Søn, 20th Century

Danish Teak Tambour Door Credenza by Bernhard Pedersen & Søn, 20th Century

Located in Trenton, NJ

A teak tambour door credenza by Bernhard Pedersen & Søn, the Danish furniture manufacturer founded in 1902 and consistently among the most respected producers of quality Danish c...

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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

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Teak

Danish High Rosewood Sideboard with tambour doors by Farstrup Mobler, 1960s
Danish High Rosewood Sideboard with tambour doors by Farstrup Mobler, 1960s

Danish High Rosewood Sideboard with tambour doors by Farstrup Mobler, 1960s

By Farstrup

Located in Breda, Netherlands

Danish design Sleek mid-century modern design! The sideboard features a beautiful, subtle grain of rosewood veneer. It's what we call a tall sideboard. It's made by Farstrup, and it ...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Rosewood

rare Danish Design sideboard with tambour doors by Arne Vodder for Sibast 1958
rare Danish Design sideboard with tambour doors by Arne Vodder for Sibast 1958

rare Danish Design sideboard with tambour doors by Arne Vodder for Sibast 1958

By Sibast, Arne Vodder

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Experience the epitome of mid-century modern luxury with the Arne Vodder rosewood sideboard with tambour doors, crafted in 1958 for Sibast Furniture. This exquisite piece is not mere...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Rosewood

Model  NV54 Tambour Door Sideboard Produced Niels Vodder
Model  NV54 Tambour Door Sideboard Produced Niels Vodder

Model NV54 Tambour Door Sideboard Produced Niels Vodder

By Finn Juhl

Located in Stamford, CT

A model NV54 sideboard designed in 1954 produced by Niels Vodder. Exterior is dark brown teak and the interior cabinet is Maple. Having 8 interior drawers and a single shelf.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Maple, Teak

Mid-Century Teak Cabinet from Bernhard Pedersen & Søn, tambour doors
Mid-Century Teak Cabinet from Bernhard Pedersen & Søn, tambour doors

Mid-Century Teak Cabinet from Bernhard Pedersen & Søn, tambour doors

By Bernhard Pedersen & Son

Located in Ranst, VAN

Beautiful Danish highboard in teak wood produced by Bernhard Pedersen & Son in the 1960s. This mid-century sideboard features elegant tambour doors and refined detailing with stylish...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Teak

Scandinavian Modern Teak Tambour Door Credenza by H.W. Klein for Bramin
Scandinavian Modern Teak Tambour Door Credenza by H.W. Klein for Bramin

Scandinavian Modern Teak Tambour Door Credenza by H.W. Klein for Bramin

By Bramin Mobler, H.W. Klein

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Danish Modern teak credenza designed by H.W. Klein and masterfully crafted by Bramin, Denmark, circa 1960s. This exceptional example is the rare large version of one of Klein's most ...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Metal

Rare Kurt Olsen Wall Unit / Tall Walnut Sideboard With Tambour Doors
Rare Kurt Olsen Wall Unit / Tall Walnut Sideboard With Tambour Doors

Rare Kurt Olsen Wall Unit / Tall Walnut Sideboard With Tambour Doors

By Kurt Olsen, A. Andersen and Bohm

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: Denmark Designer: Kurt Olsen Manufacturer: Andersen & Bohm Era: 1951 Materials: Walnut Measurements: 84.75" wide x 19.25" deep x 76.75" tall

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Walnut

Aksel Bender Madsen & Ejner Larsen Sideboard in Teak & Brass with Tambour Doors
Aksel Bender Madsen & Ejner Larsen Sideboard in Teak & Brass with Tambour Doors

Aksel Bender Madsen & Ejner Larsen Sideboard in Teak & Brass with Tambour Doors

By Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen, Naestved Mobelfabrik

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This Danish sideboard is one of the rarest you´ll find on the market. Designed by Aksel Bender Madsen and Ejner Larsen and produced by Næstved Møbelfabrik in Denmark 1960s. Model NO...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

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Brass

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Danish Teak Sideboard with Tambour Doors by Hvidt & Mølgaard 60s
Danish Teak Sideboard with Tambour Doors by Hvidt & Mølgaard 60s

Danish Teak Sideboard with Tambour Doors by Hvidt & Mølgaard 60s

By Hvidt & Mølgaard

Located in St-Brais, JU

This Danish sideboard model 309C is a true design classic designed by the Danish architects Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen. It was produced in Denmark by Søborg Møbelfabrik duri...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

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Teak

Kibaek Mobelfabrik Sideboard with Tambour Doors
Kibaek Mobelfabrik Sideboard with Tambour Doors

Kibaek Mobelfabrik Sideboard with Tambour Doors

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H 31 in W 50 in D 19 in

Kibaek Mobelfabrik Sideboard with Tambour Doors

By Kibaek Mobelfabrik

Located in Vancouver, BC

A teak sideboard by Kibaek Mobelfabrik with tambour doors. Compact size makes it perfect for an apartment or condo.

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Teak

Midcentury Danish Tambour Door Teak Low Sideboard by Hans Peter Hansen for Skive
Midcentury Danish Tambour Door Teak Low Sideboard by Hans Peter Hansen for Skive

Midcentury Danish Tambour Door Teak Low Sideboard by Hans Peter Hansen for Skive

By H.P. Hansen

Located in Warsaw, PL

A Danish teak sideboard designed by Hans Peter Hansen and produced by Skive Mobelfabrik. This impressive very long credenza features organically shaped body with rounded corners that...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Teak

Niels Vodder Large NV54 Sideboard with Tambour Doors, 1954
Niels Vodder Large NV54 Sideboard with Tambour Doors, 1954

Niels Vodder Large NV54 Sideboard with Tambour Doors, 1954

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H 34.65 in W 83.08 in D 19.69 in

Niels Vodder Large NV54 Sideboard with Tambour Doors, 1954

By Niels Vodder

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Niels Vodder large NV54 sideboard in teak with two tambour doors over eight pullout trays on left and one adjustable shelf on right. Designed, 1954. Made by master cabinetmaker Niels...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

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Teak

Midcentury Teak Tambour Door Sideboard by Arne Hovmand Olsen
Midcentury Teak Tambour Door Sideboard by Arne Hovmand Olsen

Midcentury Teak Tambour Door Sideboard by Arne Hovmand Olsen

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H 37.41 in W 83.47 in D 18.9 in

Midcentury Teak Tambour Door Sideboard by Arne Hovmand Olsen

By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik

Located in London, GB

Midcentury sideboard credenza. Midcentury tambour door sideboard in a beautiful teak wood. Designed by Arne Hovmand Olsen and produced by Mogens Kold Danish, circa 1960 Measures...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Teak

Midcentury Teak Tambour Door Sideboard by Hans Wegner "The President"
Midcentury Teak Tambour Door Sideboard by Hans Wegner "The President"

Midcentury Teak Tambour Door Sideboard by Hans Wegner "The President"

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Midcentury teak tambour door sideboard, Danish, designed by Hans Wegner for RY Møbler, known as the "President" sideboard (Model RY-25).

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Danish Tambour Door Sideboard
Danish Tambour Door Sideboard

Danish Tambour Door Sideboard

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H 32 in W 75 in D 19 in

Danish Tambour Door Sideboard

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Rich patina teak server with tambour doors, adjustable shelves, two tray drawers, and four storage drawers. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ) with dealer.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Danish Sideboard with Tambour doors
Danish Sideboard with Tambour doors

Danish Sideboard with Tambour doors

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H 31 in W 65 in D 20 in

Danish Sideboard with Tambour doors

Located in Stratford, CT

Beautiful Danish sideboard.

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20th Century Danish Sideboards

Materials

Rosewood

Danish teak sideboard with tambour doors
Danish teak sideboard with tambour doors

Danish teak sideboard with tambour doors

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H 41.74 in W 47.25 in D 19.3 in

Danish teak sideboard with tambour doors

Located in Ranst, VAN

Elegant vintage midboard crafted in teak and produced in Denmark during the 1960s. Featuring characteristic tambour doors, four spacious shelves, and a lot of storage space, this pie...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Teak

Rosewood Danish Sideboard with Tambour Doors
Rosewood Danish Sideboard with Tambour Doors

Rosewood Danish Sideboard with Tambour Doors

By Bernhard Pedersen & Son

Located in Stratford, CT

A truly stunning piece of the highest quality, made of Rosewood, with distinct and gorgeous wood grain throughout. It is very much a sideboard made to make a strong statement. S...

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20th Century Danish Sideboards

Materials

Rosewood

Tambour Door Danish Modern Rosewood Server
Tambour Door Danish Modern Rosewood Server

Tambour Door Danish Modern Rosewood Server

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H 32 in W 65 in D 19.75 in

Tambour Door Danish Modern Rosewood Server

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Elegant, finely crafted rosewood server with three adjustable shelves, three drawers, and a finished back.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Sideboards

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Modern Tambour Door Sideboard or Credenza
Danish Modern Tambour Door Sideboard or Credenza

Danish Modern Tambour Door Sideboard or Credenza

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H 29.5 in W 79.75 in D 19 in

Danish Modern Tambour Door Sideboard or Credenza

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Nicely detailed tambour door server with four felt lined trays, adjustable shelves, and finished back. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ) with dealer.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Tambour Doors Danish Teak Sideboard, 1960s
Midcentury Tambour Doors Danish Teak Sideboard, 1960s

Midcentury Tambour Doors Danish Teak Sideboard, 1960s

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Midcentury teak sideboard with tambour doors from the 1960s. It is a shining example of the form and function synonymous with furniture of this era. It has is all; well-built, great ...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Danish Teak Credenza with Tambour Doors, circa 1960s
Danish Teak Credenza with Tambour Doors, circa 1960s

Danish Teak Credenza with Tambour Doors, circa 1960s

Located in Peabody, MA

Danish teak sideboard with tamboured doors, ample storage room, including flatware drawers with built-in flannel partitions. Rich patina, circa 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Tambour Door Sideboard
Tambour Door Sideboard

Tambour Door Sideboard

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H 30 in W 65 in D 20 in

Tambour Door Sideboard

Located in Stratford, CT

Elegant Sideboard with Two Sliding Tambour Doors; Inside Are Adjustable Shelves and Three Felt-Lined Drawers (Also Available is the Same Model, But in Rosewood, $5,400. - Contact Dea...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Sideboards

1960s Danish Sideboard in Teak with Tambour Doors
1960s Danish Sideboard in Teak with Tambour Doors

1960s Danish Sideboard in Teak with Tambour Doors

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H 33.47 in W 72.84 in D 19.69 in

1960s Danish Sideboard in Teak with Tambour Doors

Located in Knebel, DK

Sideboard in teak produced in Denmark in the 1960s. The sideboard is overall made in very good quality with tambour doors in great condition.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

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Teak

Danish Rosewood Tambour Door Sideboard by Arne Vodder
Danish Rosewood Tambour Door Sideboard by Arne Vodder

Danish Rosewood Tambour Door Sideboard by Arne Vodder

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H 32.68 in W 79.14 in D 20.08 in

Danish Rosewood Tambour Door Sideboard by Arne Vodder

By Arne Vodder, Sibast

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

Tambour door sideboard by Arne Vodder. A midcentury Danish sideboard designed by Arne Vodder and produced in Rosewood by Sibast in the 1970s. It has two tambour sliding doors that f...

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Rosewood

Danish teak sideboard with tambour doors and drawers
Danish teak sideboard with tambour doors and drawers

Danish teak sideboard with tambour doors and drawers

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H 29.93 in W 47.25 in D 19.3 in

Danish teak sideboard with tambour doors and drawers

Located in Ranst, VAN

Authentic Danish sideboard from the 1960s, made in richly grained teak wood. This vintage piece features smooth tambour doors, practical inner drawers, and generous storage options b...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Danish MCM teak credenza with tambour doors refinished
Danish MCM teak credenza with tambour doors refinished

Danish MCM teak credenza with tambour doors refinished

By Svend Aage Larsen

Located in Sayreville, NJ

1960s Svend Aage Larsen Tambour Door Teak Credenza for Faarup Møbelfabrik This has been fully restored and is ready to be enjoyed. Loads of storage , rolling tambour doors, and adj...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

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Teak

Danish Modern Finn Juhl Sideboard with Tambour Doors
Danish Modern Finn Juhl Sideboard with Tambour Doors

Danish Modern Finn Juhl Sideboard with Tambour Doors

By Finn Juhl

Located in Minneapolis, MN

This sideboard has a seamlessly elegant front with 'magic' tambour doors which open into the sides of the case. Lovely hand detailed pulls and internal shelves, pull-out on the left ...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

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Teak

Danish Teak Sideboard With Tambour Doors by Arne Vodder
Danish Teak Sideboard With Tambour Doors by Arne Vodder

Danish Teak Sideboard With Tambour Doors by Arne Vodder

Located in Peabody, MA

Danish teak credenza with tambour doors designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast, ca. 1960s. Teak lined drawers, ample adjustable shelving, storage compartment with leather surface suitabl...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Sideboards

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Teak

Danish Teak Tambour Door Bow Front Sideboard ca. 1960s
Danish Teak Tambour Door Bow Front Sideboard ca. 1960s

Danish Teak Tambour Door Bow Front Sideboard ca. 1960s

Located in Peabody, MA

Danish teak low sideboard with gently curved bow-front and tambour doors, ca. 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Sideboard with Tambour Doors, Dyrlund - Denmark - 1960s
Mid-Century Sideboard with Tambour Doors, Dyrlund - Denmark - 1960s

Mid-Century Sideboard with Tambour Doors, Dyrlund - Denmark - 1960s

By Dyrlund

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Sideboard with Tambour Doors, Dyrlund - Denmark - 1960s

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Wood

Sideboard In Rosewood With Tambour Doors, Denmark 1960's
Sideboard In Rosewood With Tambour Doors, Denmark 1960's

Sideboard In Rosewood With Tambour Doors, Denmark 1960's

By Arne Vodder

Located in Hellouw, NL

The Danish sideboards are generally spacious and robustly built.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Rosewood

Mid Century Danish Tambour Door Sideboard by Kofod Larsen
Mid Century Danish Tambour Door Sideboard by Kofod Larsen

Mid Century Danish Tambour Door Sideboard by Kofod Larsen

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

A stunning sideboard designed by Ib Kofod Larsen and produced in Denmark in the 1960’s, it has two sliding tambour doors to reveal adjustable shelves and internal drawers, the top ha...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Modern Teak Tambour Door Credenza Media Cabinet by Dyrlund
Danish Modern Teak Tambour Door Credenza Media Cabinet by Dyrlund

Danish Modern Teak Tambour Door Credenza Media Cabinet by Dyrlund

By Dyrlund

Located in San Diego, CA

Exquisitely crafted vintage 1960s Danish teak credenza by Dyrlund. This is the perfect media center. The large cabinet spaces provide ample room for LP records and components. Mount...

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

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Teak

1960s Danish Sideboard by Dyrlund, Teak Organic Tambour Doors
1960s Danish Sideboard by Dyrlund, Teak Organic Tambour Doors

1960s Danish Sideboard by Dyrlund, Teak Organic Tambour Doors

By Dyrlund

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made in Denmark - Made of teak wood - Maker: Dyrlund - Good condition.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

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Teak

Danish Mcm Rosewood tambour door credenza by Svend Aage Larsen
Danish Mcm Rosewood tambour door credenza by Svend Aage Larsen

Danish Mcm Rosewood tambour door credenza by Svend Aage Larsen

By Svend Aage Larsen

Located in Sayreville, NJ

Rosewood credenza with tambour doors, made in Denmark circa 1960 by Svend Aage Larsen for Faarup. Fantastic piece in great condition. Sliding tambour doors that open up to sliding ...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Rosewood

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Danish Tambour Door Sideboards For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of Danish tambour door sideboards available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and teak, all Danish tambour door sideboards available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of Danish tambour door sideboards available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Danish tambour door sideboards made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Danish tambour door sideboards have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Bernhard Pedersen & Son, Design Bramin and Dyrlund are consistently popular.

How Much are Danish Tambour Door Sideboards?

Danish tambour door sideboards can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $7,436, while the lowest priced sells for $2,005 and the highest can go for as much as $18,400.

Finding the Right Sideboards for You

An antique or vintage sideboard today is a sophisticated and stylish component in sumptuous dining rooms of every shape, size and decor scheme, as well as a statement of its own, showcased in art galleries and museums.

Once simply boards made of wood that were used to support ceremonial dining, sideboards have taken on much greater importance as case pieces since their modest first appearance. In Italy, the sideboard was basically a credenza, a solid furnishing with cabinet doors. It was initially intended as an integral piece of any dining room where the wealthy gathered for meals in the southern European country.

Later, in England and France, sideboards retained their utilitarian purpose — a place to keep hot water for rinsing silverware and from which to serve cold drinking water — but would evolve into double-bodied structures that allowed for the display of serveware and utensils on open shelves. We would likely call these buffets, as they’re taller than a sideboard. (Trust us — there is an order to all of this!)

The sideboard is often deemed a buffet in the United States, from the French buffet à deux corps, which referred to a storage and display case. However, a buffet technically possesses a tiered or shelved superstructure for displaying attractive kitchenware and certainly makes more sense in the context of buffet dining — abundant meals served for crowds of people.

Every imaginable iteration of the sideboard has taken shape over the years. Furniture maker and artist Paul Evans, whose work has been the subject of various celebrated museum exhibitions, created ornamented, welded and patinated sideboards for Directional Furniture, collections such as the Cityscape series that speak to his place in revolutionary brutalist furniture design as much as they echo the origins of these sturdy, functional structures centuries ago.

If mid-century modern sideboards or vintage Danish sideboards are more to your liking than an 18th-century mahogany sideboard with decorative inlays in the Hepplewhite style, the particularly elegant pieces crafted by designers Hans Wegner, Edward Wormley or Florence Knoll are often sought by today’s collectors.

Whether you have a specific era or style in mind or you’re open to browsing a vast collection to find the right fit, 1stDibs has a variety of antique and vintage sideboards to choose from.

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