Teak chest of drawers, Sven Andersen Møbelfabrikk, Norway, 1960s

Description

An elegant, low teak chest of drawers, made in Norway in the 1960s by Sven Andersen Møbelfabrikk of Stavanger. The piece has a classic Scandinavian arrangement: two cupboards with doors at the sides and four drawers in the central section. The whole is supported on slender, tapered legs that give the form a light appearance.

The distinctive feature of the chest of drawers is its handles, carved from solid teak. They are positioned exactly at the junction between the drawers, so that each handle is divided in two – the upper part belongs to one drawer and the lower part to the next. When closed, they form rhythmic, flowing lines running across the entire front, while also making it easy to open each drawer. This is a subtle, considered detail, typical of the finest Norwegian design of the period. The grain pattern on the doors and drawers is pronounced and warm in tone. There are shelves behind the doors, while the drawers can accommodate cutlery, documents or small items. The chest of drawers will work well in a living room, dining room or bedroom, and can also be used as a television cabinet.

The chest of drawers has undergone careful, professional restoration involving the removal of old finishes, staining and finishing with lacquer. The restoration was carried out by a talented and experienced cabinetmaker with more than 20 years’ experience. As a result, the chest of drawers presents very well and can serve its new owner for many years without concern about damage or deterioration through everyday use.

Sven Andersen Møbelfabrikk is a Norwegian furniture manufacturer from Stavanger, known for high-quality teak and rosewood chests of drawers and sideboards from the mid-century period. Remnants of the original maker’s mark have survived on the piece.

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