Rare Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Tambour Credenza for Søborg, 1960s Teak
$6,500.00 Original price was: $6,500.00.$1,900.00Current price is: $1,900.00.
A rare 1960s Danish Modern credenza by Hvidt & Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg. Features signature tambour doors, five drawers, finger joints, and sculpted handles. Crafted in radiant teak with adjustable shelves. Dimensions: 65″W x 19″D x 34″H. Fine vintage condition.
Discover a pinnacle of mid-century Danish design with this exceptionally rare and functional tambour credenza, designed by the iconic duo Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Møbler in the 1960s. This piece is a masterclass in Scandinavian craftsmanship, blending elegant form with ingenious storage solutions, and stands out as a collector’s item due to its desirable five-drawer configuration.
Exemplary Design & Hallmark Craftsmanship:
This credenza exhibits all the signature elements that define Hvidt & Mølgaard-Nielsen’s celebrated work. The beautifully executed finger-joint detailing on the case is a testament to superior woodworking. The front is adorned with sculpted, ergonomic handles that invite touch, while the elegantly rounded tapered legs provide a sense of lightness and grace. It’s a design that is both robust and refined.
Ingenious Functionality & Rare Configuration:
Beyond its stunning aesthetics lies remarkable utility. The centerpiece is the smoothly gliding tambour doors, which roll back effortlessly to reveal a spacious interior fitted with adjustable shelving—offering a fully customizable storage space for media, barware, or display. Flanking these doors is the credenza’s standout feature: a suite of five generously sized drawers. This rare configuration provides unparalleled organizational versatility, making it an ideal solution for living rooms, dining areas, or home offices, all while maintaining a sleek, uncluttered silhouette.
Superior Construction & Restored Beauty:
Built to last, the case is supported by solid wooden braces, ensuring lasting durability and structural integrity. Expertly crafted from premium, old-growth teak, the wood has been professionally polished and oiled to restore its natural, radiant luster. The surface now displays a warm, rich honey-toned patina that only time and quality materials can achieve.
Condition & Provenance:
This credenza remains in fine vintage condition, with only minor, honest signs of wear consistent with its age and use—these slight character marks only enhance its authenticity and storied charm. It is a fully functional and stable piece, ready for immediate enjoyment.
Substantive Presence:
With commanding yet proportional dimensions (Width: 65″ | Depth: 19″ | Height: 34″), this credenza makes a significant stylistic statement without overwhelming a room. It offers substantial storage and display space, serving as both a practical utility piece and a definitive focal point of design.
This is more than a sideboard; it is a rare opportunity to own a fully realized icon of Danish Modernism—a piece where every detail, from the playful tambour doors to the coveted extra drawers, reflects the timeless philosophy of beautiful, honest, and useful design.
| Dimensions | 19 × 65 × 34 in |
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