Rare Solid Wood Kiaat Teak Low Coffee / Side Table by John Tabraham for Kallenbach C.1970
"This rare Kiaat teak coffee table was designed by John Tabraham, one of South Africa's most esteemed furniture designers, for Kallenbach's, a company established in the early 1900s by the renowned architect Herman Kallenbach, who was also a close friend of Mahatma Gandhi.
Throughout the 1950s, 60s, and 70s, John Tabraham emerged as the preferred designer for several of South Africa's leading furniture manufacturers, marking a period where he was at the forefront of modern design in South Africa.
In the 1950s, Tabraham collaborated closely with the upscale furniture manufacturer D.S Vorster, designing contemporary pieces celebrated for their clean lines and simple, elegant forms.
Moving into the 1960s and 70s, Tabraham became especially renowned for his partnership with the furniture company Kallenbach’s. His designs during this time are distinguished by their organic warmth and inspiration from the popular Danish modern style, targeting the higher end of the market and being retailed through select, prestigious outlets like Prosperitas in Pretoria.
His work received international recognition in the annually published "Decorative Art, The Studio Yearbook," which was later compiled by Taschen into "Decorative Art 1950s." This reference featured four of Tabraham's designs for D.S Vorster & Co, positioning them among the world's finest in design."
In overall very good condition, it's worth mentioning that this piece is made in solid Kiaat Teak Wood and not with veneer, it's really well made in comparison to the majority of wooden tables I come across from the 60s-70s and has more depth and warmth to the wood versus something that was mass produced in lesser quality.
Dimensions
Width - 68cm
Depth - 50.5cm
Height - 26.5cm
Tabletop Height - 23.5cm
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Collection London, E5. Delivery available in London & the rest of UK for an additional fee.
Rare Solid Wood Kiaat Teak Low Coffee / Side Table by John Tabraham for Kallenbach C.1970
"This rare Kiaat teak coffee table was designed by John Tabraham, one of South Africa's most esteemed furniture designers, for Kallenbach's, a company established in the early 1900s by the renowned architect Herman Kallenbach, who was also a close friend of Mahatma Gandhi.
Throughout the 1950s, 60s, and 70s, John Tabraham emerged as the preferred designer for several of South Africa's leading furniture manufacturers, marking a period where he was at the forefront of modern design in South Africa.
In the 1950s, Tabraham collaborated closely with the upscale furniture manufacturer D.S Vorster, designing contemporary pieces celebrated for their clean lines and simple, elegant forms.
Moving into the 1960s and 70s, Tabraham became especially renowned for his partnership with the furniture company Kallenbach’s. His designs during this time are distinguished by their organic warmth and inspiration from the popular Danish modern style, targeting the higher end of the market and being retailed through select, prestigious outlets like Prosperitas in Pretoria.
His work received international recognition in the annually published "Decorative Art, The Studio Yearbook," which was later compiled by Taschen into "Decorative Art 1950s." This reference featured four of Tabraham's designs for D.S Vorster & Co, positioning them among the world's finest in design."
In overall very good condition, it's worth mentioning that this piece is made in solid Kiaat Teak Wood and not with veneer, it's really well made in comparison to the majority of wooden tables I come across from the 60s-70s and has more depth and warmth to the wood versus something that was mass produced in lesser quality.
Dimensions
Width - 68cm
Depth - 50.5cm
Height - 26.5cm
Tabletop Height - 23.5cm
For more great finds follow us on socials @hoxton.antiques
Collection London, E5. Delivery available in London & the rest of UK for an additional fee.
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