Danish Mid-Century Modern, Oak Display Cabinet with Leaded Glass Doors, 1960s

Danish display cabinet in solid oak with leaded glass doors, 1960s. The upper section is enclosed by two glazed doors, each set with a grid of small diamond-cut, leaded glass panes over a fielded lower panel; a dentil-carved band runs beneath the moulded cornice, with reeded pilasters flanking the case.

Behind the glass, the interior is fitted with adjustable shelving over a sage-green painted back panel. Two drawers sit below the doors, fitted with cast brass pulls and matching escutcheons on the upper doors. The case stands on block-turned, tapered legs. Joinery is visible at the door frames, with pegged mortise-and-tenon construction along the top rail.

The dentil detailing and leaded glazing point to an early 20th-century Danish design vocabulary carried into later cabinetmaking production, while the case proportions and oak finish sit well within a broader Scandinavian dining or living room setting. Well scaled and highly usable.

Details

• Materials: Brass; Glass; Oak
• Style: Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
• Origin: Denmark
• Date of manufacture: 1960
• Dimensions: Height: 61.03 in (155 cm); Width: 40.95 in (104 cm); Depth: 18.9 in (48 cm)
• Condition: Fair; Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. A stress crack is present to the upper right door frame, stable and not affecting function. Light surface marks and scuffs to the top consistent with age and use. Hardware original. Doors and drawers operate smoothly.
• Period: 20th Century