{"product_id":"arne-vodder-model-29","title":"Arne Vodder Model 29 Teak Credenza for Sibast, Denmark","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eArne Vodder Model 29 Teak Credenza for Sibast, Denmark\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eDesigned by \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eArne Vodder\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and produced by \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSibast Møbler\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, this exceptional \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eModel 29 credenza\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a beautiful example of the sophistication, craftsmanship, and subtle ingenuity that made Danish Modern furniture internationally celebrated during the mid-20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eExecuted in richly figured \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eteak\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, the credenza has a long, architectural profile elevated on beautifully tapered \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esolid teak legs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. The restrained casework allows the natural character of the wood to take center stage, with warm amber and reddish-brown tones and expressive grain extending across the top, sides, and doors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe most distinctive feature is Vodder’s use of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ereversible sliding doors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. One side is finished in teak for a quiet, monochromatic appearance, while the reverse presents a dramatic \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eblack lacquer.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The doors can be individually reversed, allowing the credenza to be displayed entirely in teak, entirely in black, or with a combination of the two. It is a wonderfully clever detail: a simple functional mechanism that allows the character of the entire piece to change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAt the right is a bank of drawers featuring beautifully sculpted \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esolid teak drawer fronts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Rather than relying on applied hardware, Vodder shaped the fronts themselves into elongated recessed pulls. The resulting repeating pattern gives the drawers an almost sculptural quality, creating shadow and movement across an otherwise disciplined rectilinear cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBehind the sliding doors is generous cabinet storage with provisions for adjustable shelving, making the Model 29 as functional today as it was when originally produced. The elevated case, slender tapered legs, recessed base, subtly raised rear edge of the top, and carefully finished details demonstrate the exceptionally high standard of construction associated with \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSibast\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, one of Denmark’s most respected cabinetmakers and an important manufacturer of Vodder’s furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWhat makes this credenza particularly compelling is the balance between restraint and personality. From a distance, it reads as an elegant and beautifully proportioned Danish teak sideboard. Up close, the reversible doors, sculpted drawer fronts, integrated pulls, solid teak components, and refined joinery reveal the thought that went into virtually every element.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eArne Vodder (1926–2009)\u003c\/b\u003e was among the important figures of postwar Danish design, creating furniture characterized by clean architectural forms combined with unexpected details, rich woods, and carefully considered functionality. His work for Sibast is particularly sought after by collectors, with his credenzas and sideboards representing some of the most recognizable pieces of his career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAn outstanding example of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003evintage Danish Modern design\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, this Arne Vodder Model 29 credenza works beautifully as a dining-room sideboard, living-room media cabinet, office storage piece, or statement console. Its combination of sculptural detailing, exceptional Sibast craftsmanship, versatile storage, and reversible black-and-teak doors makes it a particularly striking example of Vodder’s work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eDimensions: 72 L x 19.5 W x 30.5 H \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hobbs Modern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45786931560501,"sku":"HM-260720-246","price":7495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/5534\/3925\/files\/ArneVodderCredenza-45.jpg?v=1789429989","url":"https:\/\/hobbsmodern.com\/products\/arne-vodder-model-29","provider":"Hobbs Modern","version":"1.0","type":"link"}