A sculptural set of four side tables produced by Bakker & Steyger, South Africa, in the 1960s — a set that captures the playful yet refined approach to form that defined the country's mid-century cabinetmaking at its best.
Each table carries a distinct organic silhouette, from softly rounded forms to elongated, free-flowing shapes — two of them reading as interlocking commas, their curves nesting into a single fluid form when paired.The asymmetrical outlines and gently tapered legs lend each piece a sense of movement and lightness, while a shared visual language holds the set together. Arrange them as a single dynamic composition, or let them drift individually through a room.
Bakker & Steyger was a Cape Town furniture manufacturer based in Lansdowne, established in 1939 and active through the mid-century decades. The firm produced finely made dining suites, sideboards, settees and occasional pieces — work that drew on the international modernist vocabulary of the period while retaining a distinctly South African character. Pieces are now sought after as part of a growing appreciation for local mid-century design.
Set of Four Sculptural Side Tables Bakker & Steyger, South Africa, c.1960s
Maker: Bakker & Steyger
Country: South Africa
Date: c.1960s
Material: Sapele
Dimensions: (W × D × H):
Paisley tables (pair) — 53 × 24 × 37 cm
Plectrum table — 39 × 35 × 37 cm
Soft-square table — 33 × 31 × 37 cm
Condition: Professionally restored and refinished in-house. Presented in good vintage condition.
As with all authentic mid-century pieces, gentle signs of age remain and are considered part of their character.
Like many well-made mid-century pieces, this one combines solid wood with a quality veneer — a considered choice of the era, used to showcase the finest grain while ensuring the piece moves and settles as the timber intends.
Photographed in natural light in our studio.
We photograph every piece honestly — what you see is what you'll receive. Before dispatch, each item is cleaned and finished with Osmo Polyx®-Oil so it arrives looking its best.
