1950s Pastoe Style Birch Secretaire with Colorful Drawers
By Pastoe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Birch secretaire from the 1950s, designed in the style of Dutch manufacturer Pastoe.
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Secretaires
Metal
1950s Pastoe Style Birch Secretaire with Colorful Drawers
By Pastoe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Birch secretaire from the 1950s, designed in the style of Dutch manufacturer Pastoe.
Metal
Cees Braakman Birch Loveseat for Pastoe with New Canvas Cushion
By Alvar Aalto, Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe in the 1950s, the Model FB06 loveseat features a bent birch frame with sweeping curved arms and splayed legs.
Birch, Canvas
Cees Braackman for Editions Pastoé, Set of 6 Chairs
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Cees Braackman, 6 chairs for Editions Pastoe circa 1950 completely to restore.
Birch
$3,902Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-century birch desk by Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe
By Cees Braakman
Located in CASTENRAY, NL
From 1945 to 1978, Cees was head of the design department at Pastoe. This plywood EB02 desk ( offered here) the birch serie , has typical Herman Miller / George Nelson influences.
Birch, Plywood
Cees Braakman for Pastoe "Made to Measure" Series Executive Desk
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, lightly refinished, Cees Braakman for Pastoe executive "Made to Measure" desk. This desk features a black enameled metal riser, brushed steel legs, double stacked drawer...
Steel
"Mobilo PE03" Serving Trolley by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1950s
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Wear consistent with age and use : See Photos "Mobilo PE03" Serving Trolley by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1950s Trolley - Pastoe Measures : 66cmx42cm H:63.5cm Materials : Birch wood ...
Laminate, Birch
Mid-Century Modern EB04 Desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1950s
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Design by Cees Braakman for Pastoe. Striking Dutch design from the 1950s. Original veneered birch and plywood base supported by four stylish bentwood legs.
Birch, Plywood
Mid-Century Modern TB16 Coffee Table by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1953
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Design by Cees Braakman for Pastoe. Striking Dutch design from the 1950s. Original birch veneered top on four original black lacquered wooden legs.
Beech, Birch
Rare TM Series Side Table / Magazine Rack by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1955
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Dronten, NL
The piece retains its original Pastoe manufacturer's mark on the underside, confirming its authenticity.
Steel
$1,322Sale Price|20% Off
1950's "ROLO" PB31 Tea Trolley by Cees Braakman for Pastoe
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Birch plywood constructed serving cart. The tray can be removed for easy serving.
Birch, Plywood
Extendable TB05 dining table by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, The Netherlands 1950's
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The table has a birch veneered top consisting of 2 parts that hide the extension.
Birch, Plywood
$1,223Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Serving Trolley PB31 by Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe, 1950s
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Design by Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe. Iconic Dutch design from the 1950s. Birch laminated plywood with black lacquered top.
Metal
Teak Desk "Made to Measure" Serie, Cees Braakman for Pastoe
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Delft, NL
Teak desk "Made to measure" serie, Cees Braakman for Pastoe Teak desk designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe 1960s Curved with birch interior drawers and chrome legs Original key...
Chrome
CB06 Cabinet by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1952
By Cees Braakman
Located in Balen, BE
A Mid-Century linnen cabinet 'model CB06', designed by Cees Braakman in the 1950s and manufactured by Pastoe in the Netherlands. This is a rare example in the birchwood series with...
Birch, Teak
Yngve Ekstrom Teak Danish Style Credenza for Swedese / Pastoe Sweden
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very well crafted dark teak wood credenza / server with five center drawers the top one having divided slots and felt bottom . To each side a sliding door with adjustable shelves i...
Birch, Teak
Unavailable
H 19.69 in W 21.66 in D 17.72 in
Cees Braakman Side Table TM05 with Magazine rack for Pastoe, Netherlands
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in RHEEZERVEEN, Overijssel
Midcentury side table with magazine rack TM05 by Dutch designer Cees Braakman for Pastoe. Birch tabletop on black metal base. The magazine rack is made of perforated metal plate.
Metal
Mid Century Cees Braakman EB04 Birch Pastoe Desk
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Beautiful writing desk designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe in the early 50s. This EB04 desk is part of the ‘Birch Series’.
Birch
Unavailable
H 76 in W 47 in D 49 in
Mid-Century Pastoe SB02 Chair by Cees Braakman Birch Series, 1950s
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Udenhout, Noord Brabant
Beautiful SB02 dining chair or side chair designed in 1952 by Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe. The chair is made from birch plywood with an skai upholstered seat and back.
Birch
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 60.63 in D 18.9 in
Birch Sideboard by Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe Credenza Model DB02, 1950s
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Minimalistic sideboard designed by Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe, The Netherlands. This credenza has the model name DB02 (Dressoir Birch number 02) and is made in birch and plywood.
Birch, Bentwood, Plywood
Cees Braakman Pastoe FB06 Armchair
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Designer: Cees Braakman, the Netherlands Pastoe, the Netherlands, year 1952 Material: steamed bended birch wood, yellow corduroy upholstery with spiral springs in the back and seat.
Fabric, Birch
1960s Dutch Cees Braakman Magazine Rack by Pastoe
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in London, GB
Designed in the 1950s by eminent Dutch designer Cees Braakman. Delicate and detailed design typical of his work. Collapsable folding design with blonde solid birch X frame.
Birch
Unavailable
H 24.81 in W 26.38 in D 16.54 in
Early Mid-century Cees Braakman Serving Trolley for Pastoe
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Newbury, Berkshire
Rare Cees Braakman tea/drinks bar serving trolley for Pastoe. The cantilever form has a white pull out tray that reveals a bentwood draw - the top is a little tight when not in use...
Birch
Unavailable
H 52.76 in W 34.65 in D 11.82 in
Secretaire / Bookcase BB04 by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1951
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland
A secretaire designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe in the Netherlands, 1951. This secretaire is from the well-known birch series.
Birch
Unavailable
H 30.32 in W 23.63 in D 29.53 in
Armchair FB06 by Cees Braakman for Pastoe in Brown Corduroy
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Name: Arjan FB06 Designer: Cees Braakman Manufacturer: Pastoe, the Netherlands Design year: 1952 Steamed and bent birchwood frame with brown corduroy upholstery. These have bee...
Birch
Unavailable
H 15.36 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Kidney Shaped Coffee Table by Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Very rare birchwood kidney side coffee table designed by Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe Holland. Model TB39, made of birchwood. Dimensions: 39cm H, 75cm W and 75cm D.
Birch
Unavailable
H 46.86 in W 31.89 in D 16.93 in
UMS Pastoe CB07 Writing Desk Cabinet by Cees Braakman, Holland, 1950s
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Udenhout, Noord Brabant
UMS Pastoe CB07 writing desk cabinet designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe UMS Utrecht, Holland, 1950s.
Birch, Teak
Unavailable
H 31.89 in W 18.51 in D 21.26 in
Set of Two Cees Braakman Dining Chairs for Pastoe, Model SB02, 1950s
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Schagen, NL
Stunning pair of birch and plywood chairs with green upholstery. They were designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe in the 1950s (Combex Series).
Fabric, Birch, Plywood
Unavailable
H 19.69 in W 21.66 in D 18.51 in
TM05 Side Table with Magazine Rack by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1960s
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This Minimalist table with magazine rack was designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe. It has model name TM05 from the Combex series.
Metal
BE01 Secretaire by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1950
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland
The cabinet is of the “oak” series and predecessor to the “birch” series for Pastoe. Cees Braakman designed this secretaire so it can be used in multiple ways.
Oak
Bookcase from the 1950s by Cees Braakman for Pastoe
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Cologne, DE
Beautiful bookcase from the Birch series, designed in the 1950s by Cees Braakman, manufactured in the Netherlands by Pastoe.
Plywood
Mid-Century Modern, Cees Braakman, Birch Desk, Netherlands, 1950s
By Cees Braakman, Hopmi & UMS Pastoe
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Rare, Mid-Century Modern, Cees Braakman, desk, Netherlands, 1950s Measure: H 75, 100 x 56 cm.
Birch
writing desk tyoe EB02 by Cees Braakman for Pastoe
By Cees Braakman
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Very rare iconic plywood Dutch Design desk from the very early 1952 Birch-series designed by Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe.
Plywood, Birch, Teak
Unavailable
H 25.01 in W 25.99 in D 16.54 in
"Mobilo PE03" Serving Trolley by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1950s
By Cees Braakman
Located in Brussels , BE
Elegant and hard to find trolley. Maple/oak wooden Z-shaped frame with two laminated trays. The top tray can slide open and/or be removed to reveal a small wooden serving basket unde...
Laminate, Birch, Oak
Unavailable
H 33.47 in W 18.51 in D 19.69 in
Plywood Desk or Side Chair by Cees Braakman for Pastoe Inspired by Eames, Dutch
By Cees Braakman
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful desk, dining or side chair model SB03 -signed underneath the seat- designed by renowed Cees Braakman for one of Holland 's most iconic furniture manufacturer, UMS Pastoe. T...
Faux Leather, Birch, Bentwood, Plywood
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 16.93 in
Cor Alons for Gouda Den Boer Plywood Dining Chairs, the Netherlands 1950s
By Cor Alons, Cees Braakman, Gouda Den Boer
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Just like the "B" series by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, the used wood is birch. This beautiful set of four dining chairs are in good condition with new black upholstery .
Fabric, Birch
Unavailable
H 59.06 in W 94.49 in D 11.03 in
Cees Braakman for Pastoe “Birch Series” Style Wall System, Dutch, 1950s
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Lijnden, Noord-Holland
Cees Braakman for Pastoe style “Birch Series” wall system, Dutch, 1950s.
Metal
Cees Braakman for Pastoe Birch Desk-Bookshelf
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice little Secretaire in from the early 1950s by Cees Braakman drop down Desk with adjustable bottom shelf. Lightly Refinished but Shows Some Signs of Wear Consistent with Age and U...
Wood
Cees Braakman for Pastoe Birch Series CB07 Cabinet
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Cees Braakman desk and cabinet with birch body and teak doors with the original curved legs and inner desk organizer. In very original condition with light refinishing. Top lock...
Birch, Teak
Pastoe Birch Series Model CB01 Cabinet by Cees Braakman
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very nice cabinet designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe in the 1950s. This cabinet is part of the so-called birch series.
Birch
Cees Braakman For Pastoe Birch Cabinet Dresser
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern cabinet or dresser designed by Cees Braakman and made by Pastoe. Part of the "Birch Series" from c.1950 with hairpen legs.
Sold
H 66.93 in W 40.95 in D 20.48 in
Midcentury Dutch Design Pastoe Birch Series KB01 Wardrobe Clothing Cabinet
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very nice cabinet by Dutch designer Cees Braakman for Pastoe with modelname KB01. This wardrobe comes from the famous birch series and has the well-known bentwood u-shaped legs.
Birch
Pastoe Birch Cabinet Model CB01 by Cees Braakman, 1950s Dutch Design
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Birch wooden cabinet and secretary in one designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe in the 1950s.
Birch, Bentwood, Plywood
Sold
H 31.89 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Cees Braakman for Pastoe Birch Plywood and Teak Dining Set, Netherlands, 1950s
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Beautiful Birch plywood dining set designed by the renowned Dutch designer Cees Braakman.
Birch, Plywood, Teak
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H 28.35 in Dm 41.34 in
Cees Braakman for Pastoe Birch/ Teak Dining Set of Netherlands, circa 1950
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Extendable round dining se made in birch and teak plywood. Table model TB05 (teak top with birch base). Chairs model SB02 (teak backrest with birch spine and leg's). The chairs ha...
Birch, Teak
Birch Series Secretary Model BB04 by Cees Braakman for Pastoe
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very nice secretary by Cees Braakman from the famous Pastoe Birch series. The curved birch wood legs are characteristic of this series.
Birch, Plywood
Cees Braakman EB02 Teak and Birch Pastoe Desk
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in London, GB
An early plywood model EB02 desk on splayed legs, designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Netherlands 1952. Although part of the birch series this is a rare edition with teak top and d...
Birch, Plywood, Teak
Vintage Birch Series Bookcase by Cees Braakman for Pastoe
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Special cupboard designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe from the birch series with the iconic plywood loop legs.
Birch
Cees Braakman EB04 Birch Desk for Pastoe, circa 1950
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Birch series desk by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1950s.
Birch, Plywood
Cees Braakman "CB07" Birch Secretary/ Cabinet For Pastoe, 1953
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in The Hague, NL
The cabinet is made of birch wood and is in a good condition due to it's age and use.
Birch
Cees Braakman CB06 Birch Series Cabinet, Pastoe Holland, 1956
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in London, GB
1950s birch cabinet, model CB06 cabinet designed by top Dutch designer Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe, Netherlands.
Birch, Plywood
Model DB01 Birch Sideboard by Cees Braakman for Pastoe
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Beautiful sideboard from the Birch series by Cees Braakman for Pastoe. The sideboard has 1 door and 4 drawers and is made entirely of birch wood.
Birch, Plywood
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H 87.01 in W 59.06 in D 21.66 in
Cees Braakman KU14 wardrobe in birch Pastoe The Netherlands 1958
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Minimalist wardrobe model KU14 from the “Japanese Series” designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, The Netherlands 1958. This beautiful wardrobe is executed in birch wood, very rare bec...
Metal
Cees Braakman for Pastoe CB02 Small Birch and Teak Cabinet
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Birch housed cabinet CB02 with teak doors and brush chrome legs, double birch inner drawers.
Birch, Teak
Alvar Aalto Style Birch Love Seat by Cees Braakman for Pastoe
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sweet Little Cees Braakman for Pastoe Bent Birch Framed Love Seat with Original Strapping and New cushion.
Birch
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H 46.86 in W 31.89 in D 16.93 in
Cees Braakman CB07 Secretaire in Birch black / white plywood for Pastoe
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stylish Secretaire Model CB07 designed by Cees Braakman and manufactured by Pastoe in the 1950s, the Netherlands. This Secretaire was part of the 'Birch Series' of Pastoe and inspire...
Birch
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H 47.25 in W 51.97 in D 17.72 in
Cees Braakman CB01 Secretaire / Highboard in Birch plywood for Pastoe 1950s
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Secretaire / Highboard Model CB01 designed by Cees Braakman and manufactured by Pastoe in the 1950s, Netherlands. This Secretaire / Highboard was part of the 'Birch Series' of Pastoe...
Birch
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H 31.5 in W 60.5 in D 19 in
Birch Credenza Sideboard by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Combex Series, Holland
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, birch, sideboard / credenza by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Combex series DB02 features a streamlined exterior with hinged doors and bentwood legs.
Birch
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H 31.5 in W 51.19 in D 18.9 in
Cees Braakman Birch Series DB51 Sideboard for Pastoe, Netherlands, 1950's
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Beautiful, uncommon sideboard from the Birch series by Cees Braakman for Pastoe. The sideboard has 2 sliding doors, one of which is painted black, and is made entirely of birch wood.
Birch, Plywood
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H 21.26 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Cees Braakman TM04 side table in birch Pastoe The Netherlands 1953
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Fantastic shaped side table model TM04 designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, The Netherlands 1953. This exquisite side table exemplifies the innovative mid-century modern design etho...
Metal
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H 46.75 in W 51.5 in D 33.5 in
1950's Cees Braakman “Combex Series” Birch Secretaire Cabinet for Pastoe
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful, lightly refinished Cees Braakman “Combex Series” birch secretaire for Pastoe with bent wood feet.
Birch
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H 53.15 in W 34.65 in
Cees Braakman BB04 Birch Secretaire for UMS Pastoe, Designed 1952, Netherlands
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Hitchin, England
A Cees Braakman BB04 Birch Secretaire for UMS Pastoe, Designed 1952, Netherlands A Cees Braakman designed BB04 birch bookcase and writing desk, part of the Combex range.
Birch, Plywood
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H 16.54 in W 13.59 in D 13.78 in
Dutch Modernist Bent Birch Plywood Nesting Tables UMS Pastoe 1950s
By Hopmi & UMS Pastoe
Located in Den Haag, NL
Unique and rare set of nesting tables. Bent birch plywood. Manufactured by Ums Pastoe.
Plywood
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H 31.11 in W 26.38 in D 19.3 in
Cees Braakman CB05 Birch Chest of Drawers for UMS Pastoe, 1952, Netherlands
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Hitchin, England
A Cees Braakman CB05 Birch chest of drawers for UMS Pastoe, designed 1952, Netherlands.
Birch, Plywood
Sold
H 31.11 in W 60.63 in D 19.69 in
Sideboard / Credenza by Cees Braakman for Pastoe Combex Serie DB02 Birch Teak
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
This piece is a lovely combination of birch and teak wood and is harder to find then the full birch ones.
Birch, Teak
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H 28.75 in W 29.53 in D 17.72 in
Cees Braakman DU10 chest of drawers in birch Pastoe The Netherlands 1958
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Minimalist chest of drawers model DU10 from the “Japanese Series” designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, The Netherlands 1958. This drawer cabinet is executed in birch wood, very rare...
Metal
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H 21.66 in W 23.63 in
Birch Cees Braakman Side Table TM04 with Magazine Rack for Pastoe, Netherlands
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Rare side table with magazine rack by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1953. This is the TM04 from the Combex series.
Metal
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H 47.25 in W 32.29 in D 17.72 in
Cees Braakman Combex CB07 birch and teak cabinet Pastoe The Netherlands 1950
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful cabinet or secretary model CB07 designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, The Netherlands 1950. It is a model from the famous “Combex Series”.
Birch, Teak
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H 14.57 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in
TB14 Birch Plywood Combex Coffee Table by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1954
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
The table consists of two tops of birch plywood, one of which is painted black and has curved plywood legs.
Birch, Plywood
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H 31.5 in W 60.63 in D 18.9 in
Birch Sideboard by Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe Credenza Model DB02, 1950s
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Minimalistic sideboard designed by Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe, The Netherlands. This credenza has the model name DB02 (Dressoir Birch number 02) and is made in birch and plywood.
Birch, Bentwood, Plywood
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H 52.76 in W 34.65 in D 11.82 in
Model BB04 Birch Secretary by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, the Netherlands 1950s
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Multifunctional cabinet from the famous Birch series designed by Dutch designer Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe, The Netherlands in the 1950s.
Birch, Bentwood, Plywood
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H 52.76 in W 34.65 in D 11.82 in
Model BB04 Birch Secretary by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, the Netherlands, 1950s
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Multifunctional cabinet from the famous Birch series designed by Dutch designer Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe, The Netherlands in the 1950s.
Birch, Bentwood, Plywood
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H 52.76 in W 34.65 in
Pastoe Dutch Birch Series Design Secretary Model BB04 by Cees Braakman, 1950s
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Dutch Minimalist multifunctional secretary designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Utrecht, The Netherlands. This cabinet comes from the well-known Birch serie.
Birch, Bentwood, Plywood
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H 66.93 in W 40.95 in D 20.28 in
KB03 Birch Series Cabinet by Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe, 1950s Yellow Blonde
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
This KB03 cabinet is from the Birch series and was designed by Cees Braakman and produced by UMS Pastoe in the 1950s.
Birch
Cees Braakman Tea Cart for Pastoe in Birch Plywood
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Berlin, DE
Two-level tea cart by Dutch designer Cees Braakman. A very modern 1950s bent plywood piece with stains and a beautiful vintage patina.
Plywood
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H 18.51 in W 11.82 in D 19.69 in
Dutch Birch Pastoe Side Table with Perforated Metal Rack by Cees Braakman, 1950
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Rare side table with black perforated metal rack for a book, magazines or the telephone directory designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, The Netherlands 1950s. This sidetable is made ...
Metal
$1,920Sale Price|20% Off
H 34.26 in W 33.86 in D 24.02 in
Dutch Mid-Century Modern Solid Birch Vanity Desk by Everest Furniture, 1950s
By Everest
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Unusual and rare modernist vanity desk produced in the Netherlands by Everest Furniture early 1950s. Solid birch frame and, veneered plywood and exotic wood (Wenge) details in the...
Birch, Teak, Wenge, Plywood
$2,295
H 28.5 in W 50 in D 29.75 in
2- Seater Loveseat in Solid Teak & Original Fabric, Domino Møbler, Denmark, 1970
By Domino Møbler
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a splendid Danish-made two-seater loveseat that is as comfortable as it is stylish. Crafted in the mid-1970's by the lauded Domino Møbler this petite sofa is crafted fro...
Teak
$1,771
H 29.14 in W 55.91 in D 23.63 in
Floating desk manufactured by Tijseling Nijkerk, The netherlands, 1960's.
By Tijsseling
Located in CASTENRAY, NL
Dutch design teak desk by Tijsseling Nijkerk The Netherlands. Hairpin leggs. Look in my Storefront for Tijsseling 'desk chair 'Cow Horn chair' by same manufacturer. Perfect match. ...
Metal
Revered Dutch mid-century modernist designer Cees Braakman had been creating furniture since his teenage years when he was promoted to head of design at UMS Pastoe in 1948. Today’s vintage furniture enthusiasts know that Braakman found inspiration in works by Scandinavian artisans such as Alvar Aalto and Herman Miller luminaries Charles and Ray Eames — Braakman’s clean-lined dining chairs, sleek sideboards and other case pieces are demonstrative of those influences.
UMS Pastoe was established in 1913 by German-Jewish entrepreneur Frits Loeb and became rapidly successful largely owing to its reputation for well-made tables and chairs. However, the Dutch brand is best known by collectors for the modular sideboards, storage cabinets and other spare, streamlined case pieces that it produced during the postwar years.
The Utrecht-born Braakman took over for his father, Dirk, who had by then been managing the company for more than 20 years and had designed a variety of furnishings for the manufacturer by himself. A year before he assumed his new role at Pastoe, Cees visited the United States where he became enamored with the designs of Charles and Ray Eames and the other creative minds associated with legendary American furniture manufacturer Herman Miller.
While many Dutch designers who are now celebrated by vintage furniture collectors — names like Gerrit Rietveld and Friso Kramer are in this list — found inspiration in Piet Mondrian and the country’s De Stijl art movement, they also looked to Scandinavian modernists such as Alvar Aalto and Americans such as the Eameses. Cees Braakman was no different.
Braakman’s 1940s-era tour to the States included a visit to the Herman Miller factory in Zeeland, Michigan. At the time, architect-designer-journalist George Nelson was director of design at the firm and had enlisted a range of designers to collaborate with Herman Miller and create what are now icons of mid-century modernism. Braakman took notice of industrial manufacturing techniques at HM and in particular, the company’s innovations in furniture design owing to experimentation with molded plywood and fiberglass-reinforced plastic.
The Dutch designer introduced the first line of modern furniture at UMS Pastoe thereafter — a table, a chair, a bed and more created in molded plywood and featuring oak veneers, specifically tailored for smaller living spaces. Braakman was convinced that Pastoe should move on from the restrictions that a collection or set of furniture presented to consumers.
Furniture for a bedroom, for example, should be practical and built as individual pieces that could be adapted as more space became available. New production methods and creative marketing came into focus under Braakman’s leadership, and his own lines of oak and birch furniture — which were created around cupboards that could be reconfigured as needed, or armchairs that could be combined to form a sofa — earned acclaim and were commercially very successful.
UMS Pastoe was recognized for its innovative furniture at the Milan Triennial in 1957 and Le Signe d’Or in Belgium, and Cees Braakman’s work can today be found at the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam.
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Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
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The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.