Bernh. Pedersen & Son Sideboard No. 142 83"

SKU: BPS-142-210-1-0-0-E-O
$5,949.00 Regular price
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83"
Wood

Oak

Walnut

Teak

Rosewood
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Finish

Oil

Lacquer
Center Design

One Shelf

Two Shelves

Three Standard Trays

One Standard and One Large Tray

One Standard and Two Large Trays

Three Large Trays

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Width 83"
Height 31.5"
Depth 20"
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Sideboard no. 142 comes in two lengths: 83" and 65", and is the first of the mid-century sideboards relaunched by Bernh. Pedersen & Søn.

The sideboard is available in oak, walnut, teak, or rosewood in either oil, soap, or lacquer finish. On request, the piece can be custom-made in almost any type of wood. The box joint trays come in two optional heights of either 5 or 11,5 cm and are easily adaptable to the middle section.

The sideboard was designed in 1965 and taps into the essence of Danish Modern with its clean lines, functional design, and expert craftsmanship.

The piece features tambour doors that roll seamlessly into the back. It is a rare technique today that is pleasing to the eye and functionally ideal as it minimizes the space needed. The cabinet's interior is beautifully finished, with shelves on each side and a middle section with optional pull-out box joint trays for added storage. The curved front edges are solid wood, as are the tambour doors, base, and legs. To add extra detail to the design, the legs are pulled slightly under the sideboard to account for skirting, making it possible to place the piece close to the wall. With a veneered back, it can also find great use as a room divider. The eloquent lines and high-quality cabinetmaking will make this furniture look beautiful in any setting.

Every piece is made in Denmark and individually numbered upon final assembly.

Configure by Need

The No. 142 Sideboard has six center designs to choose from. Choose small or large trays or a combination of both. For those who don't need trays and want to utilize the 142 as more media and storage cabinet, shelving may better suit your needs. All shelving is adjustable, and additional shelving can be purchased. This item can be further customized by request. 

Sideboard shows six configurations of the center space that allows for trays and shelving

  • Furnished inside with shelves on each side and a middle section with optional pull-out dovetail trays with optional heights. Veneered back. The sideboard comes in two lengths.
  • Designed in 1965 - re-launched in 2015
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  • Space-saving tambour doors move seamlessly to open and close
  • Book-matched veneer work makes one-of-a-kind patterns
  • Solid wood trimwork
  • Box joint construction on pullout trays provides beautiful aesthetic and quality construction
  • Hand-made by quality artisan cabinetmakers in Denmark
  • Center storage options allow the cabinet to suit various needs
  • Adjustable shelving

RESPONSIBLE PRODUCTION

At Bernh. Pedersen & Søn, we believe that we have an essential role in addressing the modern world's environmental challenges. Today, sustainability is fundamental to good design, and responsible material sourcing forms a key chapter in any product's story.
The longer the usable life of a product, the more environmentally friendly it is. Bernh. Pedersen & Søn focuses on developing long-lasting products that minimize the environmental impact.
Through transparent sourcing and manufacturing, Bernh. Pedersen & Søn consider the environmental impact seriously by improving all stages of production – from raw materials to packaging, reducing energy consumption, and optimizing the working environment.
We optimize sustainable materials such as recycled materials, FSC-certified wood, and water-based surface treatments. We want to know the origin of our raw timber, leather, and textiles. We ensure that our suppliers have documented environmental management systems in place. We keep our material sourcing to a minimum by opting for local suppliers, and our aim is that all our packaging is made entirely from recyclable, renewable materials.
The United Nations' Global Goals and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a universal call to action on the world's challenges that are advancing at an alarming rate. Global life-changing goals which Bernh. Pedersen & Søn is committed to pursue this.
  • FSC Certified Wood
  • Santos Rosewood (Machaerium Scleroxylon) sourced from sustainable and FSC certified harvesters
  • Clean and efficient manufacturing
  • Local sourcing to cut down on transport pollutants and energy
  • Promotes good health and well-being throughout company employment
  • Gender equality conscious institution
  • Follows Global Goals for Sustainable Development

DANISH CRAFTSMANSHIP

Every Bernh. Pedersen & Son piece keeps with sideboard designs from the '50s, '60s, and '70s, including its solid Danish craft traditions. Many of the same machines, tools, and techniques from the mid-century are still used to manufacture furniture created from original drawings and specifications—cabinetmakers with decades of experience at Bernh. Pederson & Son are still with the company today. Ensuring all experience and details in the design are transferred to the relaunched models.

Building on strong craft traditions

The techniques, machines, and tools used in the 1960s to make the original furniture are used for many parts of the manufacturing process today. In particular, the preparation of the seamless tambour doors is one of the pieces' most time and precision-intensive parts. The doors are referred to as "seamless" because, visually, each door looks like a single piece of solid wood, which miraculously disappears on each side when the cabinet is opened. The doors are made of finely cut wood lamellae, carefully assembled and fixed onto a canvas backing, allowing the lamellae to fold invisibly behind the side panel. A highly skilled artisan must ensure the tambour doors are cut and put together precisely and meticulously fitted into the sideboard's frame. The slightest of inaccuracies would mean the work would be discarded - this is one of the reasons the technique is so rare today, because of the precision and amount of time needed for the production.

Adding cutting-edge technology

In some areas, new technology and adjustments have been added for the relaunch to improve the sideboards. Modern manufacturing applies to all lower legs and bracing, made exclusively in solid wood. Also, cutting-edge technology is used today by introducing a five-axis milling robot. This CNC machine (Computer Navigation Control) operates with high precision, which creates strong joints to heighten the strength and stability of the pieces. While advanced machinery and technology are essential contributions to the high quality of the production of Bernh. Pedersen & Son furniture, the center of everything, will always be the experienced cabinetmakers in the workshop. Only a skilled artisan can program and control the machine, so it cuts to perfection with all joints fitting into place. And it takes the artisan's unerring eye for wood to know how grains should match, how to select and arrange the best wood, and how to cut them.

A craftsman's sense of surfaces

When it comes to the final touch, there is no match for the experienced craftsman's sense of shape and the subtle nuances in a surface. All the finishing work is done by hand, with every corner, edge, and surface being finely sanded until everything is smooth and even. Any oil or lacquer finish is done manually, with final sanding by hand to ensure everything is perfectly shaped and smooth. You can feel the extensive finishing work when running your hand over a finished sideboard, and the surface feels soft and silky against the palm. It's the feeling that only exemplary furniture-making and skilled artisans can provide you with – and the essence of the tremendous amount of time and meticulous work put into a Bern. Pedersen & Son piece. Beautiful and timeless pieces to be enjoyed for generations.

MANUFACTURED TO LAST FOR GENERATIONS

Furniture from Bernh. Pedersen & Søn is manufactured to last for generations to come. Attention to a few essential points will help protect your furniture.
Every piece of furniture will be unique because its grain pattern, texture, and color have been created and designed by nature. This is precisely what makes wood so fascinating and suitable for furniture manufacture. Thus, differences in color, shade, and structure, weak and robust graining, are a sign of genuineness and are not considered to be defects but rather reflect the fact that each part of the furniture may be from a different cut from the tree trunk or separate trees. Trees have knots; this is not a fault in the wood but the natural boundary of a branch’s connection to its trunk.
Some woods undergo considerable color changes after unpacking. This is due to processes initiated by sunlight. The more UV radiation from the sun the furniture receives, the quicker it will change color. If you wish to delay this process, you should avoid exposing your furniture to direct sunlight after using it. However, all wood will age and develop a patina; this process is inevitable.
Allow all surfaces to stand uncovered for the first few months; in this way, you avoid shadow marks from dishes, vases, etc. - remove them by exposing them to UV light.

GENERAL CARE

Clean, dry, soft cloths or feather dusters will effectively remove dust. Do not use chemicals, detergents, scrub sponges, steel wool, or the like, as this will discolor or damage the surface. Always clean and treat surfaces in the direction of the grain.

OIL TREATED SURFACES

We recommend that you always maintain oil-treated wood with oil to prevent the wood from drying out. We recommend that you treat your furniture twice a year, before and after the winter period. As the procedure for applying oil may vary from product to product, we recommend following the maintenance instructions accompanying the chosen oil product. Cloths with oil residues should be burned or soaked with water and packed in aluminum foil before disposal to avoid self-ignition—removal of these products should follow local regulations.

LACQUERED SURFACES

Lacquered wood does not require maintenance. For daily cleaning, wipe the furniture with a clean cloth well wrung out in clean, lukewarm water, followed by wiping with a clean, soft, dry cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners such as scouring powders or creams.

SOAP TREATED SURFACES

For daily cleaning, wipe the furniture with a clean cloth well wrung out in clean, lukewarm water, followed by wiping with a clean, soft, dry cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners such as scouring powders or creams. We recommend that you soap treat your furniture four times a year or when needed. As the procedure for applying soap may vary from product to product, we recommend following the maintenance instructions accompanying the chosen product.

FURTHER ADVICE

  • Never use all-purpose cleaning sprays, chemicals, detergents, scrub sponges, steel wool, or the like.
  • Do not place wet or hot items on your wooden furniture.
  • Do not place plastic or rubber objects directly on your wooden furniture. Chemicals in plastic and some rubber may soften or discolor the finish.
  • Make use of felt, leather, or cork under accessories.
  • Never place furniture too close to radiators or other heat sources.
  • Avoid sunlight to keep the color of the wood as much as possible.
  • Furniture from Bernh. Pedersen & Søn should never be used outdoors.
  • If in doubt, ask your retailer.
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Bernh. Pedersen & Son

Bernh. Pedersen & Søn, a Danish furniture maker, has a long and strong tradition in furniture and cabinetmaking stretching back to the company’s start in 1902. Through three generations, the family firm created and sold classic Danish furniture to many parts of the world. In particular, the period between 1950 – 1970 was characterized by some of the most stunning and well-executed pieces in Bernh. Pedersen & Søn’s history. Especially the classic mid-century sideboards and daybeds designed by Danish furniture designers, including the Danish world-renowned Johannes Andersen, Svend Aage Madsen, and Kurt Østervig, were – and still are – highly valued by customers worldwide. In 2015, fourth-generation family member Thomas Bernhard Pedersen re-established the company and focused exclusively on re-launching some exquisite sideboards designed in the ’50s and ’60s.

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