{"product_id":"mid-century-open-bookcase-in-teak-scandinavian-1960s","title":"Mid-Century Open Bookcase in Teak – Scandinavian  1960s","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003ePresented here is a beautifully proportioned mid-century open bookcase, executing a perfect balance between warm organic tones and sharp, functionalist lines. Visually, the piece is defined by its lustrous, golden teak grain, most notably the sweeping, highly figured cathedral arches that adorn the back panelling. The sleek, symmetrical silhouette features adjustable shelving, allowing for a highly customized display area free from unnecessary ornamentation, placing the focus entirely on the natural beauty of the timber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eHistorically, pieces of this nature represent the democratization of modernist design in the mid-to-late 20th century, bringing clean, practical, and well-crafted furniture into the home. Built to endure, this shelving unit serves as a prime \"Sustainable Heritage\" asset. By choosing well-crafted vintage teak over modern, flat-packed alternatives, you are securing a piece of enduring quality that brings immediate historical gravitas and warm minimalism into the contemporary interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eWith a generous width of 120cm and a slender depth of 31cm, this piece is an exceptional home office or alcove anchor. It is perfectly scaled to house a curated collection of art books, mid-century ceramics, or trailing botanicals, offering substantial vertical storage without dominating the room's footprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Restoration:\u003c\/b\u003e Restored to conservation standards. The teak surfaces have been carefully cleaned and nourished with traditional oils and waxes to revive the depth of the grain and protect the timber. The frame is structurally robust and ready for daily use, exhibiting only an honest, well-cared-for historical patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e H: 105cm | W: 120cm | D: 31cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Teak (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"16\"\u003eTectona grandis\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Unattributed (UK \/ Scandinavia)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWhy Buy This:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e A highly practical, beautifully aged investment piece that offers maximum utility within a highly sought-after, space-saving mid-century profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eViewing:\u003c\/b\u003e Request a personal video walk-through of this piece\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/b\u003e Dispatched via our specialist antique couriers (blanket-wrapped) directly from our Sudbury, Suffolk showroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eScarcity:\u003c\/b\u003e One available. Once sold, this specific grain pattern cannot be replicated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Erfmann Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57328579379575,"sku":null,"price":595.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/7951\/files\/DSC01666.jpg?v=1785250485","url":"https:\/\/www.erfmann-vintage.co.uk\/products\/mid-century-open-bookcase-in-teak-scandinavian-1960s","provider":"Erfmann Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}