Bakker & Steyger Dining Table, South Africa, 1960s
Solid Elm throughout — top, frame and legs, with no veneer anywhere on the piece. The plank top shows dramatically figured grain, softly rounded at the edges and corners, over turned legs that swell gently before tapering to the foot, set at a slight splay. Solid elm is increasingly scarce, and the boldly figured grain here shows exactly why the timber was prized.
An honest, unpretentious piece with the quiet country-modern sensibility Bakker & Steyger did so well, in a practical size that suits smaller dining rooms or kitchen without sacrificing presence.
About Bakker & Steyger
Bakker & Steyger was a South African furniture manufacturer active through the mid-twentieth century, producing solidly built domestic furniture that absorbed the influence of Scandinavian modernism while remaining rooted in local craft tradition. The company's dining sets, dressers, and occasional pieces are characterised by honest construction, restrained ornamentation, and an unhurried, country-modern character. Largely overlooked for decades, Bakker & Steyger pieces are increasingly sought after by collectors and interior designers who value locally made vintage furniture with genuine design integrity.
