A stunning Sapele Mahogany dining set made locally during the '60s by John Tabraham for Kallenbach. The table is extendable and has distinctive clean lines with a sturdy base and curved support between the table legs.
Tabraham was most recognized for his work with furniture maker Kallenbach. His designs have an organic warmth that takes queues from the prevalent Danish modern style.
This set includes 6 beautifully crafted solid Mahogany Mid-Century dining chairs (2 of the six chairs are carvers). Tabraham was the designer of choice for many premium South African furniture manufacturers during the 1950s and 60s. In the 1960s and 70s,
Stunning clean lines with ladderback detail and a slanted back for comfort. The wood for the dining table and chairs have been fully restored, refinished, and sealed and new deep green upholstery has been done in a durable Hertex 100 000 rub count fabric. This set is in excellent restored condition.
Table(extended): 237cm W X 90cm D X 76cm H
Table (closed): 180cm W
Chairs: 42,5cm W X 43cm D X 82cm H
Carvers: 50cm W X 44cm D X 82cm H
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Note/Disclaimer:
Our images form part of the item/s description. Although all effort is made to refurbish our furniture to best represent its original state, it must be noted that most of the items we source date between the 1950s to the late 1970s. For this reason and although restored, signs of their vintage condition & age might still be visible. We will normally point out any visible/notable concerns. Take note of all photos or view the item in-store prior to purchasing.
As with most Mid-Century pieces, it is a good combination of solid wood and a high-quality wood veneer. The history of veneer on furniture is a long and honorable tradition, and it depends on the veneer's artistry, condition, and thickness the quality of the old veneer was long-lasting; for this reason, it can be retouched or sanded and refinished.