{"product_id":"mid-century-imbuia-dining-set-4-chairs-round-table","title":"Mid-Century Imbuia Dining Set | 4 Chairs \u0026 Round Table","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA design that stands apart from conventional dining furniture, with its unusual shapes, rich timber tones, and striking Danish Modern influences. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSouth African Mid-Century Imbuia Dining Set with Danish Klismos Influences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptional Mid-Century dining set comprising four \u003cstrong\u003edistinctive chairs\u003c\/strong\u003e and a round table, crafted in Imbuia. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe chairs are undoubtedly the highlight of this set. Their beautifully shaped solid seats, curved backrests with decorative brass studs, and distinctive turned front supports create an almost sculptural appearance. The combination of flowing curves and carefully considered proportions gives these chairs a character entirely their own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInterestingly, we discovered a remarkably similar pair of Danish walnut \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKlismos Chairs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, circa 1960, documented by Lorfords Antiques in the UK. The resemblance is particularly striking in the curved backrests, decorative studs, and unusual seat profiles. The design also draws comparisons to Finn Juhl's celebrated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBwana Chair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with its organic forms and expressive use of timber. There are subtle influences of Brazilian Modern design as well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough this set was manufactured in South Africa, its maker remains unknown. The strong Scandinavian influences make it a fascinating example of how international furniture design inspired local craftsmanship during the Mid-Century period. Many sources point to EE Meyer, but this is unconfirmed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe accompanying round dining table, with its generous circular top and rich Imbuia finish, complements the unusual character of the chairs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe have been fortunate enough to source this particular design before, but these sets are few and far between. An incredibly distinctive dining set that brings together craftsmanship, individuality and timeless design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe entire set has been fully restored, with the timber carefully refinished and resealed. Light age-related characteristics may remain, consistent with its vintage nature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eTable: 137cm Diameter x 73.5cm H (Height under table 70cm H)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eChairs: 57cm W x 49cm D x 74cm H (Seat height 44.5cm H)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eShipping Information:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eFor purchases outside Gauteng, including Cape Town and Durban, please select “LOCAL PICK-UP” at checkout to avoid shipping charges at this stage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eTo secure your item, please complete your purchase, as we cannot reserve items while transport arrangements are being finalised.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eYou are welcome to arrange your own transport, or we can gladly assist with a courier quote based on the item's dimensions and volumetric weight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eSimply email us at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:shop@retrend.co.za\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eshop@retrend.co.za\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e for a shipping estimate from our preferred transport providers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;\"\u003eImportant Information \u0026amp; Disclaimer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;\"\u003eVintage Condition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;\"\u003e Our photographs form part of the item description. Most of our furniture dates from the 1950s to the late 1970s, and despite careful restoration, signs of age, previous use and minor traces of restoration may remain. Any noteworthy details or areas of concern are transparently reflected in our photographs and \/or condition report. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;\"\u003eBefore Purchasing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;\"\u003e We encourage in-store viewing or careful review of all images before purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;\"\u003ePackaging \u0026amp; Transport:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;\"\u003e Secure wrapping of items is done by Re-Trend, not the courier. Once an item leaves our premises, it is not insured. We recommend arranging goods-in-transit insurance through your own short-term insurer, for example.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;\"\u003eGlass Items:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;\"\u003e Due to their fragility, we do not recommend shipping large glass items outside Gauteng.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;\"\u003eFor further details, please read our shipping policy: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/retrend.co.za\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003eShipping Policy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI'; color: #adadad; mso-themecolor: background2; mso-themeshade: 191; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI'; color: #adadad; mso-themecolor: background2; mso-themeshade: 191; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e As with many Mid-Century pieces, this item features a thoughtful combination of solid wood and high-quality wood veneer. \u003ci\u003eVeneer\u003c\/i\u003e has a long and respected tradition in furniture making, valued for both its aesthetic and structural benefits. When crafted with skill and applied in substantial thickness, vintage veneer proves highly durable, allowing for careful restoration, including retouching, sanding, and refinishing without compromising the integrity of the piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RE-TREND","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67682305278139,"sku":"5780","price":24800.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0289\/1254\/9962\/files\/IMG_2759_58dcb04e-9e1e-4556-a587-0fb7b5adc087.jpg?v=1792643596","url":"https:\/\/retrend.co.za\/products\/mid-century-imbuia-dining-set-4-chairs-round-table","provider":"RE-TREND","version":"1.0","type":"link"}