Alvar Aalto - Chest of Drawers in Birch Finmar Label c1935
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Uxbridge, GB
approach to modernist furniture, Aalto's chest of drawers combines sleek minimalism with organic elegance
Birch, Plywood
Model HB96 Chest of Drawers, Alvar Aalto, 1930s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model HB96 chest of drawers, design by Alvar Aalto, 1930s. Birch. Good vintage condition, rich
Birch
$10,434
H 39.97 in W 33.86 in D 18.12 in
Alvar Aalto - Low Chest of Drawers in Birch Finmar Label c1935
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Uxbridge, GB
approach to modernist furniture, Aalto's low chest of drawers combines sleek minimalism with organic
Birch, Plywood
$3,206
H 25.99 in W 14.97 in D 27.56 in
Model HB96 Chest of Drawers, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas AB
By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model HB96 chest of drawers, design by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja
Birch
$3,508
H 25.99 in W 14.97 in D 27.56 in
Model B96 Chest of Drawers, Aino Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas AB
By Aino Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model B96 Chest of Drawers, Aino Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas AB, 1930s. Painted birch
Birch
$2,177
H 36.23 in W 28.75 in D 41.34 in
Mid-Century Chest of Drawers in Style of Alvar Aalto, Dark Stainded Birch, 1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A minimalist chest of drawers in the style of Alvar Aalto, crafted from solid Finnish birch with a
Birch
$2,950
H 32 in W 36 in D 18 in
Architectural Mid Century Cabinet Drawers ASKO Finland / Aalto Florence Knoll
By Asko, Alvar Aalto
Located in Chicago, IL
An interesting unusual Mid Century Vintage Cabinet w Sliding Drawers by ASKO of Finland. Designer
Wood
$4,646
H 41.34 in W 34.65 in D 19.69 in
Rare Aino Aalto, Solid Pine Cabinet with Drawers for Artek, 1940s
By Aino Aalto, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
This cabinet is extremely rare and is most definitely sought after by Aalto collectors. With the
Pine
Midcentury Alvar Aalto Chest of Drawers
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Incredibly rare and early two drawer dresser or sideboard by Finnish architect and designer Alvar Allto. Can equally be used as a night stand or end table given its size. In all orig...
Wood, Birch
Alvar Aalto Chest of Drawers Model 297 by Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek 297 chest of drawers, birch. Designed by Alvar Aalto. Good used condition and there is a key
Birch
Alvar Aalto Chest of Drawers Model B96 by Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek B96 chest of drawers, birch. Design by Alvar Aalto. Good used condition. The bottom of the
Birch
Chest of Drawers Attributed to Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A handsome chest with louver-form drawers and bent plywood legs. The drawers have been refinished
Wood
Alvar Aalto HB96 Chest of Drawers by Artek in 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Espoo, FI
Artek HB96 chest of drawers with a key. Design by Alvar Aalto. All drawers can be locked by locking
Birch
Sold
H 26.19 in W 14.97 in D 20.08 in
Chest of Drawers 296, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas, 1930s
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Set of two chest of drawers model 296 by Alvar Aalto for Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas from
Birch
Sold
H 25.6 in W 14.97 in D 26.78 in
Model HB96 Chest of Drawers, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas AB
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model HB96 chest of drawers, design by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja
Birch
Sold
H 25.99 in W 14.97 in D 20.28 in
Model 296 Chest of Drawers, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model 296 chest of drawers, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja
Birch, Paint
Sold
H 25.6 in W 14.97 in D 26.78 in
Model B96 Chest of Drawers, Aino Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyöt AB, 1930s
By Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Aino Aalto
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model B96 chest of drawers, design by Aino Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyöt AB
Birch
Alvar Aalto, rare teak veneer 114b wall console drawer
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
This stunning Alvar Aalto 114b wall console drawer features a rare and exquisite teak veneer from
Birch, Teak
Midcentury Alvar Aalto Rolling Cabinet
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury Aalto rolling chest of drawers featuring two toned black lacquer and Finnish Birch
Birch, Lacquer
Four-Drawer Birch Chests by Clifford Pascoe
By Clifford Pascoe, Alvar Aalto
Located in Rochester, NY
By Clifford Pascoe, a very rare pair of Minimalist designed four drawer birch dressers with recessed spring action drawer pulls. Both chests with original glowing finish.
Alvar Aalto Wall Console Artek 114A
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Espoo, FI
Alvar Aalto wall console with two drawers, model 114A, manufactured by Artek in circa 1940s
Birch
Sold
H 21.66 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
1960s Osvaldo Borsani Drawers / Cabinet in Tiger Oak for Tecno, Italy
By Tecno, Alvar Aalto, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Stunning Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Mid Century Modern low chest of drawers with integrated waste
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
Sold
H 25.99 in W 14.97 in D 20.48 in
Alvar Aalto for Artek, Vintage Desk Cabinet with Drawers in Birch, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Odense, DK
Charming vintage desk module "model 296" by Alvar Aalto. Cabinet mounted on wooden castors. Five
Birch
Sold
H 29 in W 59.25 in D 28.38 in
Alvar Aalto Mahogany Desk for Artek with Drawers and Pull Out Work Surfaces
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Chicago, IL
drawers with two pull-out work surface boards. A nice example of Aalto's clean modernist designs from the
Mahogany
Early Alvar Aalto Pair of Side Tables, circa 1940s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Amarillo, TX
Early pair of side tables with drawers by Alvar Aalto, original condition. Finland, circa 1940s
Birch, Plywood
Sold
H 25.99 in W 14.97 in D 27.56 in
Alvar Aalto / Artek 296 Lacquered Birch Chest of Drawers or Filing Cabinet
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Farnham, Surrey
An absolutely stunning vintage Alvar Aalto / Artek 296 lacquered birch chest of drawers or filing
Birch
Sold
H 25.99 in W 14.97 in L 25.99 in
Alvar Aalto / Artek 296 Lacquered Birch Chest of Drawers or Filing Cabinet
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Farnham, Surrey
An absolutely stunning vintage Alvar Aalto / Artek 296 lacquered birch chest of drawers or filing
Alvar Aalto Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully detailed and practical birch dresser by the great pioneer, Alvar Aalto. The
Original 1930's Alvar Aalto Chest On Wheels
Located in London, GB
EARLY ALVAR AALTO DOUBLE SIDED CHEST ON WHEELS, PRE-WAR AND STAMPED AALTO DESIGN MADE IN FINLAND
Birch
Rare Floral Chandelier, Lisa Johansson-Pape, 1940s
By Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare floral chandelier, by Lisa Johansson-Pape from the 1940s. Glass and brass. Beautiful intricate flower details. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. ...
Brass
Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled arm. Lamping: Sing...
Metal, Brass, Nickel
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Venetian mirror made in the strictest Murano tradition. Assembled with crystal/gold and red elements handmade in the Murano furnaces. Wooden frame with a natural finish.
Glass
Two Large Wicker Counterweight Pendants by Itsu Oy, 1950s
By Itsu
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Two large wicker counterweight pendants by Itsu Oy, 1950s. Wicker and brass. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. The pendants are sold separately. Gorge...
Brass
$1,800 / set
H 16.54 in W 13.59 in D 13.59 in
Set of Japanese Old Octagon Wood Stools 1940s-1960s / Side Table Stool Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a vintage octagonal stool crafted in Japan, dating from the Taisho to early Showa period (1940s–1960s). Made from KIRI (Paulownia wood), a traditional material cherished in J...
Wood
Tito Agnoli for Bonacina Rattan Armchair Mod.P3, Italy 1960s
By Tito Agnoli, Bonacina
Located in Naples, IT
Chaise longue/armchair made entirely of rattan mod. P3 by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina, 1960s. The structure is composed of a single component that "bends" to form the inclined backres...
Rattan
Single Ceiling Mount by Adrasteia
By Adrasteia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single Ceiling Mount by Adrasteia. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1960. Minimal and classic looking flush mount with enameled metal frame and reeded, clear glass diffuser....
Aluminum, Steel
Rare Pierre Cardin Pop Art Futuristic Ambiance Phone
By Pierre Cardin
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Rare and highly collectable Pop Art futuristic Ambiance phone.
Plastic
Sold|$9,900
H 57 in W 70.5 in D 51 in
Italian Designer, Sizable Lounge Chair, Rattan, Fabric, Italy, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizable lounge chair or daybed designed and produced in Italy, c. 1970s. Reupholstered in brand new fabric. Overall Dimensions (inches): 57” H x 70.5” W x 51” D Seat Height (inc...
Fabric, Rattan
Carl Auböck Model #4223 'Hand' Brass Paperweight
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Aubo¨ck Model #4223 'Hand' brass paperweight. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly clean and refined Viennese paperweight is hand fabricated in polished brass by Werkstätte Ca...
Brass
$4,839 / set
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Set of 12 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 12 original and signed "Plia" pink lucite folding chairs. NOS (new old Stock) This fantastic set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967. PLIA, the symbol of a...
Steel, Chrome
$5,444 / set
H 32.29 in W 27.56 in D 31.89 in
Scandinavian Swedish Modern Carl Malmsten Samsas White Bouclé Armchairs
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Kramfors, SE
Carl Malmsten Samsas armchairs for O.H. Sjögren from the mid 20th century. The chairs are a Swedish modern classic and the Samsas series is today recognised as the most characteristi...
Bouclé, Wood
$1,808
H 32.29 in W 23.63 in D 25.6 in
Original French Art Deco Lounge Chair and Original Soft Comfy Fabric, circa 1935
By Gispen, Thonet
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
Chrome
Flush Mount Model 20399, Idman Oy, 1950s
By Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Flush mount model 20399, manufactured by Idman Oy, 1950s. Reupholstered fabric shade, brass details. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. Idman Oy is ...
Brass
Rolf Hesland Rosewood Cube Bar by Bruksbo
By Bruksbo
Located in Highland, IN
This delightful piece designed by Rolf Hesland and crafted by Haug Snekkeri for Bruksbo serves double duty as both a side table and a small portable bar. It has great presence with b...
Brass
$8,960
H 25.99 in W 80.71 in D 53.15 in
Monumental French Brutalist Walnut Daybed, Sculptural with Bouclé Upholstery.
Located in Almelo, NL
Monumental French Brutalist Walnut Daybed, Sculptural with Teddy Bouclé Upholstery, France, 1950s A rare and commanding piece of mid-century design, this monumental French Brutalist...
Upholstery, Walnut
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
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