Sideboard ‘DU03’ by Cees Braakman

Sideboard ‘DU03’ designed by Cees Braakman for his ‘Japanese series’ and produced by Pastoe in the Netherlands starting from 1958. This credenza is a typical example of minimalist design with its black plastic door handles and black lacquered steel frame underneath the teak cabinets. The feet are adjustable to level this piece out on an uneven floor. This sideboard has 4 doors with a shelf behind and 4 anti-dust drawers with rounded corners on the inside. In very good, original condition.

Product / Model

Sideboard / DU03

Designer

Cees Braakman

Manufacturer

Pastoe

Country

The Netherlands

Date

1960s

Product ID

234.1

Price

€ 4 250,00

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Dimensions:

W: 226 cm
D: 45,5 cm
H: 73 cm

Weight: approx. 65 kilo

Material: Black lacquered metal frame, teak, plastic

Dutch designer Cees Braakman (1917–1995) was literally born into the craft, growing up upstairs from the UMS furniture factory. Joining the company at just 17, he would follow in his father’s footsteps to become head of design and manager, fundamentally shaping what we now know as Pastoe. Braakman was instrumental in introducing a modernist philosophy focused on clean lines, functional forms, and high-quality materials.

A turning point came in 1947, when Braakman visited the United States to study new manufacturing methods, including a stint at George Nelson Associates. Inspired by the pioneering work of Charles & Ray Eames, he returned to the Netherlands with groundbreaking techniques for curved plywood finished with oak and birch veneer—giving birth to the iconic SB02 dining chair.

As an active member of the influential Goed Wonen group, Braakman helped redefine the post-war Dutch interior. Heavy, dark oak made way for light, airy, and minimalist pieces tailored for modern living. This sober yet flexible approach became the trademark style of UMS Pastoe, culminating in successful modular designs like the Made-to-Measure cabinet system and the acclaimed Japanese series. Today, Braakman’s functional masterpieces remain highly sought after, with several pieces preserved in the permanent collection of the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam.

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