Pair Danish Teak Side Tables With Drawers 1960s

A well-proportioned pair of Danish lamp tables in solid teak, each raised on gently tapered, round turned legs with a subtle sculptural narrowing above the foot. A single drawer sits beneath each rectangular top, fitted with a hand-carved, faceted teak pull recessed directly into the drawer front rather than applied as separate hardware. Below, a floating lower shelf is joined to the legs with a shaped, waisted stretcher that curves outward at each connection, lending the base a light, sculptural quality despite its solid construction. Drawer boxes are dovetailed and built from a light secondary hardwood, with a teak-faced front to match the case. Each table is finished on all sides, allowing it to be placed freestanding or floated away from a wall. Each table retains its underside stamp for the Danish Furniture Makers’ Control, the industry quality mark used by Danish manufacturers’ association members to certify solid wood construction and export-grade craftsmanship. The tops show handsome cathedral grain figuring, with one table’s top reading slightly lighter in tone than its mate, a natural variation consistent with age and use rather than an imperfection. The pair is in good condition overall, with no notable damage. Dimensions (each): Height: 49.5 cm / 19.5 in Width: 69.5 cm / 27 3/8 in Depth: 60.6 cm / 23 7/8 in Height to lower shelf: 27.6 cm / 10 7/8 in Width of lower shelf: 40.6 cm / 16 in