Rosewood and Chrome Rolling Dry Bar or Cabinet by Leif Jacobsen, circa 1970
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Rosewood and chrome rolling dry bar or cabinet by Leif Jacobsen, circa 1970. Beautiful grained rosewood with polished chrome hardware and casters. Could be used as a dry bar as well as for clothing/storage as a cabinet. Very good original condition with only slight wear. Rare piece with exceptional craftsmanship. The rosewood interior shows a rich grain with the original shelving and drawers. Inner shelving is fixed, not adjustable. Can provide interior dimensions if needed, but tall enough for bottles or glasses less than 11″ High.
Leif Jacobsen was born in Denmark but his family came to Canada when he was still an infant. In 1952 he opened an eponymous custom millwork firm. The company was subcontracted to complete work for American firms Knoll International and Herman Miller, but soon moved into designing its own furnishings under the direction of Danish-trained cabinetmaker Svend Neilsen. Leif Jacobsen made furnishings for major retailers of the day, including Walter Nugent Designs, Nienkämper, and Metalsmiths. They were also known for their high-end custom office furnishings: a suite could cost upwards of $20,000 in the 1960s. (Gotlieb & Golden, p. 243) The firm’s luxurious rosewood credenza shows why prices were so high. The workmanship is impeccable and the style timeless.
Measures: 42″ W x 19″ D x 46.5″ H.
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Rosewood and chrome rolling dry bar or cabinet by Leif Jacobsen, circa 1970. Beautiful grained rosewood with polished chrome hardware and casters. Could be used as a dry bar as well as for clothing/storage as a cabinet. Very good original condition with only slight wear. Rare piece with exceptional craftsmanship. The rosewood interior shows a rich grain with the original shelving and drawers. Inner shelving is fixed, not adjustable. Can provide interior dimensions if needed, but tall enough for bottles or glasses less than 11″ High.
Leif Jacobsen was born in Denmark but his family came to Canada when he was still an infant. In 1952 he opened an eponymous custom millwork firm. The company was subcontracted to complete work for American firms Knoll International and Herman Miller, but soon moved into designing its own furnishings under the direction of Danish-trained cabinetmaker Svend Neilsen. Leif Jacobsen made furnishings for major retailers of the day, including Walter Nugent Designs, Nienkämper, and Metalsmiths. They were also known for their high-end custom office furnishings: a suite could cost upwards of $20,000 in the 1960s. (Gotlieb & Golden, p. 243) The firm’s luxurious rosewood credenza shows why prices were so high. The workmanship is impeccable and the style timeless.
Measures: 42″ W x 19″ D x 46.5″ H.
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