Compact rosewood and teak cabinet designed by Svend Langkilde for Illums Bolighus. A refined storage cabinet demonstrating careful attention to proportion, joinery, and material selection. The case is executed in richly figured rosewood, with door fronts arranged to create a symmetrical, repeating grain pattern. Subtle carved pulls are integrated directly into the doors, preserving the continuity of the grain while maintaining the cabinet’s clean, architectural lines.
Brushed brass hinges provide a quiet contrast to the deep tones of the rosewood and highlight the precision of the cabinet’s construction. The piece is elevated on a sculptural teak base with angular bracing, lending the form a sense of lightness while reinforcing its structure.
The interior is exceptionally well fitted, combining adjustable shelving with a bank of finely crafted drawers featuring exposed dovetail joinery and integrated pulls. Careful wood selection, balanced proportions, and a thoughtfully organized interior make this cabinet a particularly strong example of Danish cabinetry.
Designer: Svend Langkilde
Retailer: Illums Bolighus
Origin: Denmark
Date: 1960s
Dimensions: 26 1/4" H x 39 1/4" W x 18 1/2" D
Compact rosewood and teak cabinet designed by Svend Langkilde for Illums Bolighus. A refined storage cabinet demonstrating careful attention to proportion, joinery, and material selection. The case is executed in richly figured rosewood, with door fronts arranged to create a symmetrical, repeating grain pattern. Subtle carved pulls are integrated directly into the doors, preserving the continuity of the grain while maintaining the cabinet’s clean, architectural lines.
Brushed brass hinges provide a quiet contrast to the deep tones of the rosewood and highlight the precision of the cabinet’s construction. The piece is elevated on a sculptural teak base with angular bracing, lending the form a sense of lightness while reinforcing its structure.
The interior is exceptionally well fitted, combining adjustable shelving with a bank of finely crafted drawers featuring exposed dovetail joinery and integrated pulls. Careful wood selection, balanced proportions, and a thoughtfully organized interior make this cabinet a particularly strong example of Danish cabinetry.
Designer: Svend Langkilde
Retailer: Illums Bolighus
Origin: Denmark
Date: 1960s
Dimensions: 26 1/4" H x 39 1/4" W x 18 1/2" D
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