Sideboard B40, brown teak, black steel, by D. Wäckerlin, Germany, 1950s.
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The B40 sideboard, designed by Dieter Wäckerlin for Behr Möbel in the 1950s, exemplifies a German approach to Scandinavian modernism and minimalist mid-century functionality. The body features warm-toned teak veneer with a vertical grain and a matte-to-satin finish that highlights the wood’s natural texture. The top is finished in deep black—likely Formica—creating a striking contrast with the teak and echoing the slender, square-section steel legs in black. The proportions are long and low, with uninterrupted lines and no visible handles on the front, emphasizing the geometric simplicity of the design. Inside, there are four cabinets, four precisely crafted dovetailed drawers, a bottle rack, and two shelves, all bearing the Behr Möbel branding. The piece is in very good condition, with only minimal traces of use typical for an original from the 1950s. This sideboard carries the quiet narrative of an era when design sought new modes of expression, balancing discipline with lightness. Its clean lines and reserved details reflect the restrained language of the postwar years, when function took precedence over ornament. The teak veneer
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Height70 cm
Width56 cm
Length248 cm
Dimension details
Length248 cm
Height70 cm
Width56 cm
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