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Cees Braakman Sideboards

Dutch, 1917-1995

Revered Dutch mid-century modernist designer Cees Braakman had been creating furniture since his teenage years when he was promoted to head of design at UMS Pastoe in 1948. Today’s vintage furniture enthusiasts know that Braakman found inspiration in works by Scandinavian artisans such as Alvar Aalto and Herman Miller luminaries Charles and Ray Eames — Braakman’s clean-lined dining chairs, sleek sideboards and other case pieces are demonstrative of those influences.

UMS Pastoe was established in 1913 by German-Jewish entrepreneur Frits Loeb and became rapidly successful largely owing to its reputation for well-made tables and chairs. However, the Dutch brand is best known by collectors for the modular sideboards, storage cabinets and other spare, streamlined case pieces that it produced during the postwar years. 

The Utrecht-born Braakman took over for his father, Dirk, who had by then been managing the company for more than 20 years and had designed a variety of furnishings for the manufacturer by himself. A year before he assumed his new role at Pastoe, Cees visited the United States where he became enamored with the designs of Charles and Ray Eames and the other creative minds associated with legendary American furniture manufacturer Herman Miller. 

While many Dutch designers who are now celebrated by vintage furniture collectors — names like Gerrit Rietveld and Friso Kramer are in this list — found inspiration in Piet Mondrian and the country’s De Stijl art movement, they also looked to Scandinavian modernists such as Alvar Aalto and Americans such as the Eameses. Cees Braakman was no different. 

Braakman’s 1940s-era tour to the States included a visit to the Herman Miller factory in Zeeland, Michigan. At the time, architect-designer-journalist George Nelson was director of design at the firm and had enlisted a range of designers to collaborate with Herman Miller and create what are now icons of mid-century modernism. Braakman took notice of industrial manufacturing techniques at HM and in particular, the company’s innovations in furniture design owing to experimentation with molded plywood and fiberglass-reinforced plastic. 

The Dutch designer introduced the first line of modern furniture at UMS Pastoe thereafter — a table, a chair, a bed and more created in molded plywood and featuring oak veneers, specifically tailored for smaller living spaces. Braakman was convinced that Pastoe should move on from the restrictions that a collection or set of furniture presented to consumers. 

Furniture for a bedroom, for example, should be practical and built as individual pieces that could be adapted as more space became available. New production methods and creative marketing came into focus under Braakman’s leadership, and his own lines of oak and birch furniture — which were created around cupboards that could be reconfigured as needed, or armchairs that could be combined to form a sofa — earned acclaim and were commercially very successful.

UMS Pastoe was recognized for its innovative furniture at the Milan Triennial in 1957 and Le Signe d’Or in Belgium, and Cees Braakman’s work can today be found at the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam. 

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Creator: Cees Braakman
Cees Braakman Sideabord 'Model DB01' for Pastoe, Dutch Design, 1950s
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Classic sideboard, DB01, designed by Cees Braakman and produced by Pastoe around 1950. Made from birch veneer and finished with well-known loop shaped legs. In good condition. H: 79...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Sideboards

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Birch

Pastoe sideboard, Japanese Series by Cees Braakman
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Brussels, BE
The minimalist sideboard DU03, designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe in 1958, is a Dutch design classic. Crafted from teak wood, it features a sleek black lacquered metal frame. The...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Sideboards

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Metal

CR-Series Sideboard by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Netherlands, 1960s
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Antwerp, BE
CR Series sideboard by Cees Braakman for Pastoe from the 1960s is a timeless and rare piece of furniture that embodies craftsmanship and style. This sideboard is meticulously crafted...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Sideboards

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Metal

Double-decker Sideboard by Cees Braakman for Pastoe
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Beerse, VAN
Sideboard by Cees Braakman for Pastoe. It’s the ‘Made to Measure’ series that was produced from the early 1950s till the mid 1960s. The sideboard is in very good condition with only...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cees Braakman Sideboards

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Paint

Midcentury Pastoe "Cu07" Japanese Series Highboard by Cees Braakman - 1950s
By Cees Braakman
Located in Brussels, BE
Midcentury Pastoe "Cu07" Japanese Series Highboard by Cees Braakman - 1950s.
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Sideboards

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Wood

Cees Braakman Oak Dresser
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Dronten, NL
Compact dresser designed by Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe the Netherlands. Practical vintage modern design piece for a small apartment. The cabinet is marked on the back with a Past...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Sideboards

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Oak

Sideboard in Teak with Two Fall Fronts by Cees Braakman for Pastoe
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Beerse, VAN
Sideboard in teak designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe. It comes from the 'Made to Measure' series that was produced in the Netherlands from the early 1950s to the mid-1960s. The ...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Sideboards

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Teak

Rosewood 'CR Series' Sideboard by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1960s
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Modernist sideboard designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe during the 1960s. This model is part of the famous CR or Made to Measure series and is finished in beautiful Rosewood with a ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cees Braakman Sideboards

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Metal

Pastoe Cees Braakman Du03 Sideboard in Wenge 1958
By Cees Braakman
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This is for an iconic and nice minimalist sideboard model number DU03, designed by Cees Braakman and manufactured by Pastoe UMS, Holland 1958. This unique sideboard was made on reque...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Sideboards

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Metal

Teak Sideboard DU03 by Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe, 1958, Netherlands
By Cees Braakman
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Minimalist Sideboard DU03 by Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe, 1958. The sideboard is made of Teak wood and has a black lacquered metal frame. This cabinet has black plastic typical Japa...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cees Braakman Sideboards

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Metal

Sideboard with Black and White Metal Sliding Doors by Cees Brackman, Netherlands
By Cees Braakman
Located in Brussels, BE
Four black and white sliding doors and two shelves sideboard with a thick wood top. Designed by Cees Brackman, Netherlands. circa 1950.
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1950s Dutch Industrial Vintage Cees Braakman Sideboards

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Metal

CR-Series Sideboard by Cees Braakman by Pastoe, 1960
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Rare Pastoe sideboard designed by Cees Braakman in the 1960s. The sideboard is made of wenge wood and stands on a sleek metal base. This version contains six drawers, four doors and ...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Cees Braakman Sideboards

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Wenge

CU01 Teak Cabinet by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1958
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Cabinet CU01 designed by Cees Braakman for UMS Pastoe in 1958. This elegant cabinet from the japanese series features a flap, which can be used as a de...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cees Braakman Sideboards

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Metal

Cees Braackman, Sideboard for Editions Pastoe, circa 1950
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Cees Braackman, sideboard for Editions Pastoe, circa 1950 varnish to redo.
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Sideboards

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Birch

Practical and Contemporary Cabinet by Cees Braakman for Pastoe
By Cees Braakman
Located in Beerse, VAN
Very practical and contemporary cabinet designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe. It consists of closed and open compartments together with a small writing desk (or bar cabinet). All she...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cees Braakman Sideboards

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Metal

Cees Braackman for Editions Pastoe Small Sideboard, circa 1950
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Cees Braackman for Editions Pastoe small sideboard, circa 1950. VARNISH TO REDO.
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Sideboards

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Birch

Wall system by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, The Netherlands, 1950s
By Cees Braakman
Located in Hellouw, NL
Cees Braakman wall system designed for Pastoe. Produced by Pastoe in the Netherlands, the 1950s. The cabinet is made of Wenge. Because of the cabinets and shelves, the wall system ha...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Sideboards

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Wood, Wenge

Iconic Pastoe Credenza, Sideboard, Japanese Series, Model DU03 by Cees Braakman
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Schagen, NL
Mindblowing and timeless design, this large sideboard/Credenza by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, The Netherlands. This piece was made from teakwood veneer and features four drawers and tw...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Cees Braakman Sideboards

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Metal

Cees Braakman Dutch Post-War Teak Sideboard
By Cees Braakman
Located in New York, NY
Dutch Post-War Design teak sideboard supported on black metal legs with 2 Pair of doors and 2 Pair of drawers (by CEES BRAAKMAN for UMS-Pastoe "Japanese Series"-1958)
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cees Braakman Sideboards

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Metal

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Cees Braakman sideboards for sale on 1stDibs.

Cees Braakman sideboards are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Cees Braakman sideboards, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sideboards by Cees Braakman were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider sideboards by UMS Pastoe, Fristho, and William Watting. Prices for Cees Braakman sideboards can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,450 and can go as high as $14,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,949.

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