Mid century furniture by Brouer Møbelfabrik (Denmark) Brouwer Bruer

Brouer Møbelfabrik was a small furniture company founded in Åbyhøj, Denmark, in 1956 by Erik Brouer. Erik was a skilled cabinetmaker who had worked for several other Danish furniture companies before starting his own. The company earned a reputation for producing high-quality, well-designed furniture. The company specialized in storage furniture, such as cabinets, dressers, and credenzas. Brouer furniture was known for its clean lines, simple forms, and use of high-quality materials, such as rosewood and teak.

Brouer Møbelfabrik was particularly successful in the 1960s and 1970s, during the heyday of Danish mid-century modern design. The company's furniture was exported all over the world, and it was particularly popular in the United States. In the 1980s and 1990s, Brouer Møbelfabrik began to face increasing competition from other Danish furniture companies, as well as from foreign companies and closed its doors in the early 2000s. Despite its more... short lifespan, Brouer Møbelfabrik made a significant contribution to Danish mid-century modern design. less...