Posted 2 years ago
Tangoes
(195 items)
Hi,today I was at my local thrift store and they were just unloading the furniture and saw this Danish Modern Dresser /Media Cabinet I think the wood is rather oak or teal or a mix of the 2 woods the drawers are dovetail constructed it measures 57” wide by 31” tall by 17 depth on the back it is stamped But very hard to read I can read the Made In Denmark imported (Hdgnar j.? ) Los Angeles I would love to know if someone can tell me more about this piece It’s Age Maker wood and or any other info you may have thanks much for reading and comments.
made in Denmark,
imported by Edgaard Inc,
Los Angeles California
What a wonderful snag, of a likewise wonderful piece.
As to its woods, you've definitely got a mix, probably veneers, that's not a bad thing. Teak was a popular Danish MCM one, which strikes me as your drawerfronts at first glance, but definitely not for its top or cabinet door. Mahogany (from various planetary sources) was likely the other most common wood that I'd guess for those -- oak, by the MCM rules, was decidedly out of fashion then. Maple also got popular in the 50's, though usually finished in much lighter shades. Rosewood might even be a possibility for the top/door, its general inherent natural color (and grain pattern) more matches, in my mind, than the mahogany. Hope this helps a little?! :-)