Chiswell Teak & Laminate Coffee Table — 1960s

An elegant Australian mid-century coffee table by Chiswell Furniture, known for their fine craftsmanship and understated design language.

This piece features a slim rectangular top with a teak veneer surface and a contrasting black laminate undershelf supported by tapered solid teak legs — a perfect example of the minimalist functionality that defined Chiswell’s output during the 1960s and early 1970s.

Chiswell, based in Sydney, was one of Australia’s most respected mid-century makers, alongside Parker, Noblett, and Danish De Luxe. Their pieces were built to last, with precision joinery, balanced proportions, and high-grade timbers sourced locally and imported from Scandinavia.

Details

• Maker: Chiswell Furniture, Sydney
• Era: Late 1960s – early 1970s
• Timber: Teak (veneered top, solid teak frame and legs)
• Undershelf: Black laminate
• Dimensions: approx. 90 cm L × 45 cm W × 45 cm H
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition, with only minor wear consistent with age