Danish Rosewood Tile-Top Side Table, Denmark, 1960s
Rosewood and glazed ceramic tile, with lower shelf
A Danish side table from the 1960s, when rosewood and glazed tile were among the most favoured pairings in Scandinavian domestic design. Unmarked, as is usual for the type.
The appeal lies in the contrast of materials: a mitred rosewood frame, bevelled inwards like a picture frame; a composed panel of amber-glazed tiles, six concentric squares within a border glazed in a ribbed pattern, the glaze crawled into a rich, mottled texture; and a full lower shelf on square tapered legs.
It sits naturally beside a sofa or reading chair, with the shelf for books and the tiled surface untroubled by a cup or glass.
Imported directly from Denmark. Restored and refinished in-house; tiles cleaned.
All Vintage Club pieces are carefully considered for authenticity, provenance and condition before acquisition. Restoration is undertaken in-house to the highest standard.
Maker: Unattributed
Country: Denmark
Period: 1960s
Materials: Rosewood, glazed ceramic tile
Dimensions: W 59 × D 40.5 × H 51 cm
Condition Report
Very good. The table has been restored and refinished in-house. The tiles are intact with no chips or cracks.
As with all authentic mid-century pieces, gentle signs of age remain and are considered part of their character.
Rosewood is a CITES-listed timber. This piece is offered for sale within South Africa; export may require CITES documentation, which remains the buyer’s responsibility.
