| Width | 131cm |
| Internal Cabinet Width (Both Sides) | 58.5cm |
| Height | 117.5cm |
| Depth | 43.5cm |
| Maker | Marten Franckena for Fristho |
| Condition | Excellent Restored Vintage Condition |
| Period | 1960’s |
Mid Century Teak Highboard by Marten Franckena for Fristho
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A beautifully designed and crafted Danish modern highboard / drinks cabinet by Marten Franckena for Fristho.
This lovely teak mid century highboard features a fall front drinks cabinet with internal glass shelf. Underneath is three handy drawers, the top one divided for cutlery and to the left is a large storage area with two interior shelves. The sideboard sits on very elegant legs.
Fristho was a renowned Dutch furniture brand, established in 1921 in the town of Franeker, Netherlands. It’s closely associated with the rise of mid century modern design and became popular for its elegant and innovative pieces, often blending Scandinavian simplicity with international influences.
Would look great as a drinks cabinet or hallway sideboard.
In excellent restored vintage condition with lovely wood grain throughout. Please see images for more details on the condition.
A very desirable piece of furniture to add a distinct Danish modern aesthetic to your home.
Fristho
Fristho is closely associated with the rise of mid century modern design and became popular for its elegant and innovative pieces, often blending Scandinavian simplicity with international influences.
Fristho collaborated with prominent designers such as Pierre Paulin and Kho Liang Ie, both of whom contributed to the brand’s modernist reputation. Pierre Paulin’s designs for Fristho stood out for their experimental forms and materials, while Kho Liang Ie introduced sleek, functional lines that helped define Fristho's aesthetic.
The brand's furniture typically features the use of natural woods like teak and rosewood, combined with modern materials such as metal and glass. Fristho's designs often balanced functionality with aesthetic appeal, resulting in items like sideboards, dining sets, and coffee tables that are still highly collectible today.
Although Fristho ceased production in the late 1970s, its pieces remain iconic and are particularly prized by collectors of mid century furniture.
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