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Børge Mogensen Chest of Drawers in Oak
By Børge Mogensen, P. Lauritsen & Son 1
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Børge Mogensen chest of drawers in oak. Front with five drawers and handles of brass. Executed by P
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Børge Mogensen Chest of Drawers in Oak
Børge Mogensen Chest of Drawers in Oak
H 35.44 in W 19.69 in D 27.56 in
1950s Børge Mogensen Chest of Drawers in Teak by Søborg Møbelfabrik, Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Praha, CZ
- item has been carefully refurbished
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Børge Mogensen Oak Chest of Drawers
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Madrid, ES
Oak commode, model “Øresund,” designed by Børge Mogensen. Front with four drawers of different
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Børge Mogensen Oak Chest of Drawers
Børge Mogensen Oak Chest of Drawers
H 32.68 in W 26.97 in D 18.12 in
Chest of drawers by Børge Mogensen in Teak and Oak, 1960
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Lejre, DK
High chest of drawers designed by Børge Mogensen with 7 teak drawers and oak legs from around the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Teak

Chest of Drawers in Teak by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1950
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Hemiksem, VAN
A chest of drawers in teak with 4 drawers, designed by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik in the
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Beech, Teak

Teak Chest Of Drawers By Borge Mogensen, Denmark, 1960
By Søborg Møbelfabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Le Grand-Saconnex, CH
Danish dresser by Borge MOGENSEN, seven large spacious drawers, excellent vintage condition, all
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Teak Tall Chest of Drawers, Model BM64 by Børge Mogensen, C. 1960- Two Available
By Børge Mogensen
Located in North Miami, FL
Desirable teak tallboy chests with inset brass handles, designed by Børge Mogensen (Model Bm-64) in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Børge Mogensen Danish Teak Eight Drawer Chest
By Børge Mogensen
Located in New York, NY
Danish mid-century teak eight-drawer chest with a rectangular cabinets, two sets of four drawers
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak, Wood

Midcentury chest of drawers by Børge Mogensen, Sweden, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Chest of drawers designed by Børge Mogensen and produced by Karl Andersson & Söner in Sweden during
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Teak

Børge Mogensen Scandinavian Midcentury Wood Chest of Drawers 1960s
By C.M. Madsen, Børge Mogensen
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern design teak chest of drawers designed by Børge Mogensen and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Midcentury Chest of Drawers in Oak Designed by Børge Mogensen, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen, Karl Anderson
Located in Lejre, DK
Chest of drawers in oak, designed by Danish architect Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Expertly Restored - Børge Mogensen Oak Chest of Drawers for Søborg Møbler
By Børge Mogensen, Søborg Møbler 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Oak

Danish Modern Teak Chest of Drawers by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbler
By Børge Mogensen, Søborg Møbler 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish Modern teak chest of drawers by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbler
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Walnut

Borge Mogensen Cabinet Credenza with Sliding Doors Scandinavian Modern Oak Teak
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Chicago, IL
Borge Mogensen chest of drawers. Oak and Teak. Measures: 33"H x 53"W x 22"D Two sliding doors
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Steel

Tall Boy by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Børge Mogensen / P. Lauritsen & Son. BM 64 - 'Tallboy' chest of drawers in teak with eight drawers.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Tall Boy by Børge Mogensen
Tall Boy by Børge Mogensen
H 48.04 in W 27.56 in D 19.69 in
Danish Modern Borge Mogensen Eight Drawer Chest
By Børge Mogensen, Søborg Møbelfabrik
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A hard to find 8 drawer chest designed by Borge Mogensen for Soborg Mobler. Exceptionally well made
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of...

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Teak

8 Drawer Teak Chest by Borge Mogensen for FDB
By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This chest of 8 drawers by Borge Mogensen is in very nice original condition and has original brass
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

8 Drawer Teak Chest by Borge Mogensen for FDB
8 Drawer Teak Chest by Borge Mogensen for FDB
H 37.01 in W 48.04 in D 17.33 in
BM 64 "tall boy" in teak by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
BM 64 tall chest of drawers in teak by Børge Mogensen
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

BM 64 "tall boy" in teak by Børge Mogensen
BM 64 "tall boy" in teak by Børge Mogensen
H 47.64 in W 27.56 in D 19.69 in
10 Drawer Teak Chest by Borge Mogensen for FDB Mobler
By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This Teak chest of 10 Drawers by Borge Mogensen is in very nice original condition.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

High Teak 7- Drawer Dresser by Borge Mogensen Denmark, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Buffalo, NY
) drawer dresser or chest of drawers designed by Borge Mogensen. Dresser is constructed of solid teak wood
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch, Teak

Børge Mogensen Bureau BM57 Produced by Cabinetmaker P. Lauritsen & Søn
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare bureau BM57 designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by cabinetmaker P. Lauritsen & Søn in Denmark.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Børge Mogensen Bureau BM57 Produced by Cabinetmaker P. Lauritsen & Søn
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare bureau BM57 designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by cabinetmaker P. Lauritsen & Søn in Denmark.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Børge Mogensen Karl Andersson and söner Suède chest of drawers
Located in Paris, FR
Low chest of drawers in teak and oak. Designed by the Danish designer Børge Mogensen for the
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Mid-Century Filing Cabinet by Børge Mogensen, Sweden, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Amazing, colorful filing cabinet by Børge Mogensen, made from oak. Drawers with different heights
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Tall High Boy Chest of 7 Drawers Dresser Cabinet
By Børge Mogensen, Arne Vodder
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish modern tall teak dresser high chest of seven drawers cabinet. Excellent original condition
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Børge Mogensen Teak Chest of Drawers
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful teak cabinet with eight drawers and brass handles. Designed by Børge Mogensen in the
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Brass

Børge Mogensen Teak Chest of Drawers
Børge Mogensen Teak Chest of Drawers
H 37.01 in W 48.04 in D 18.12 in
1940 Danish cabinetmaker, archival chest in solid patinated oak and brass hinges
By Børge Mogensen, Arne Vodder, Hans J. Wegner
Located in København K, 84
embodied within the masterful work of a 1940s Danish cabinetmaker. This archival chest, crafted with
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Borge Mogensen Teak Chest of Drawers
By Børge Mogensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Scandinavian dresser with 7 drawers designed by Børge Mogensen became an instant Classic from
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Teak

Borge Mogensen Teak Chest of Drawers
Borge Mogensen Teak Chest of Drawers
H 57 in W 39.25 in D 18 in
Pair of Bedside Tables Nightstands Oak, Esko Pajamies for Asko Finland 1960s
By Børge Mogensen, Asko, Henning Kjærnulf, Esko Pajamies, Alvar Aalto
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Mid-Century Modern pair of nightstands by Finnish designer Esko Pajamies for Asko Finland. Made circa 1960s to 1970s. The nightstands are not identical but very similar. They are p...
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Borge Mogensen Teak Chest of Drawers / Shelf for Soborg Mobelfabrik, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Halle, DE
Midcentury Borge Mogensen Cupboard Elements in teak wood. Chest of Drawers and Shelf on top. Both
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

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Teak

Danish Modern Three-Drawer Teak Dresser or Chest by Borge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in San Diego, CA
Absolutely gorgeous Danish modern three-drawer teak dresser / chest by Borge Mogensen, circa 1960s
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers

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Teak

Teak Dresser by Borge Mogensen for Neils Vodder
By Niels Vodder, Børge Mogensen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A tall seven (7) drawer dresser / chest of drawers designed by Borge Mogensen. Dresser is
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers

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Oak, Teak

Børge Mogensen for P. Lauritsen & Son Sideboard Cabinets, 1950s Denmark, Signed
By P. Lauritsen & Son 1, Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning well preserved all-original pair of BM-59 sideboard cabinets by Børge Mogensen for P
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

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Brass

Borge Mogensen Danish Teak Scandinavian Rustic CabinModern Campaign Dresser Boho
By Børge Mogensen, Poul Volther, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Børge Mogensen teak chest of drawers for Soborg Mobelfabrikk. A beautiful 1950s scandinavian
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers

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Brass

1960s Teak Dresser Scandes Mountain Cabin Chest of Drawers
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Hyattsville, MD
. L 53 1/8 x W 18 1/8 x H 27 1/16 in. Previous 1sdibs listings attribute this design to Borge
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers

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Teak

Teak and oak chest of drawers RY16 by Hans J. Wegner, Denmark 1960s
By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Hägersten, SE
Chest of drawers model RY16 designed by Hans J. Wegner. Produced by RY Møbler during the 1950s
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers

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Beech, Oak, Teak

Glove Cabinet by Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
focal point of strong criticism, especially from designers such as Børge Mogensen and Arne Karlsen, who
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2010s Danish Modern Cabinets

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Brass, Steel

Glove Cabinet by Finn Juhl
Glove Cabinet by Finn Juhl
H 20.36 in W 27.25 in D 13.71 in
Mid-Century Vintage Jens Risom Knoll Webbed Armchair
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Baltimore, MD
Wanscher and Kaare Klint, alongside classmates Hans Wegner and Børge Mogensen. For a short time following
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Maple

High Chest of Drawers by Børge Mogensen, Denmark, 1964
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A sled base high chest of drawers by Borge Mogensen (1914-1972). Originally designed in 1957 and
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Borge Mogensen Seven Drawers Dresser Chest by Soborg Mobelfabrik, Denmark 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Vienna, Vienna
A tall Borge Mogensen teak seven drawer dresser chest of drawers on tapered teak dowel legs
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Teak

Rare Danish Modern Teak High Boy Chest of Drawers Designed by Borge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Portland, OR
Danish modern dresser or chest of drawers designed by Borge Mogensen. Lauritzen & Son, maker
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Teak

Teak and Beech Chest of Drawers by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik
By Børge Mogensen, Søborg Møbelfabrik
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful chest of drawers designed by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik. The body of this
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Beech, Teak

Scandinavian Sideboard by Børge Mogensen Søborg Teak and Oak Denmark 60s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Munster, DE
Sophisticated teak sideboard, designed by Børge Mogensen. The sideboard impresses with the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Danish Midcentury Rosewood Sewing Table by Ejvind Johansson, 1960s
By Ejvind A. Johansson
Located in Enschede, Overijssel
-2002) was leader of FDB designstudio during 1956-58, after Børge Mogensen og Poul M. Volther. He was a
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

Borge Mogensen Chest of Drawers
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Berlin, DE
Designer Børge Mogensen, manufacturer Søborg Møbler. Large chest of drawers, plenty of space. Teak
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Beech, Teak

Borge Mogensen Chest of Drawers
Borge Mogensen Chest of Drawers
H 57.09 in W 39.38 in D 18.12 in
Borge Mogensen Chest of Drawers
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
This vintage Danish Modern dresser was designed by Børge Mogensen for Karl Anderson. The teak
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Borge Mogensen Chest of Drawers
Borge Mogensen Chest of Drawers
H 33.5 in W 53 in D 18 in
Borge Mogensen Chest of Drawers
By Børge Mogensen
Located in San Mateo, CA
Eight drawer chest designed by Borge Mogensen. This case of this is oak and the drawer fronts are
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Teak

Borge Mogensen Chest of Drawers
Borge Mogensen Chest of Drawers
H 33 in W 53 in D 21.25 in
Borge Mogensen chest of drawers, P. Lauritsen & Son
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A simple and functional oak chest of drawers designed by Børge Mogensen 1957. Manufactured by
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Borge Mogensen Chest of Drawers Oak and Teak
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Scandinavian design commode by Borge Mogensen for Karl Andersson's Brabohag, Denmark, 1960s. Oak
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Teak

Borge Mogensen Chest of Drawers Oak and Teak
Borge Mogensen Chest of Drawers Oak and Teak
H 32.68 in W 53.15 in D 18.12 in
Borge Mogensen, Chest of Drawers for P. Lauritsen & Son
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A Børge Mogensen oak chest of five drawers with brass handles. Designed by Børge Mogensen 1957
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Borge Mogensen, Chest of Drawers for P. Lauritsen & Son
Borge Mogensen, Chest of Drawers for P. Lauritsen & Son
H 35.44 in W 27.56 in D 19.69 in L 35.44 in
Borge Mogensen, chest of drawers for P. Lauritsen & Son
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A Borge Mogensen teak chest of five drawers with brass handles. Designed by Børge Mogensen 1957
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Børge Mogensen Chest of Drawers
By Børge Mogensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Børge Mogensen design and manufactured eight drawer dresser. Superior quality construction and
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers

Børge Mogensen Chest of Drawers
Børge Mogensen Chest of Drawers
H 34 in W 59 in D 18 in
Danish Oak Chest of Drawers No. 234 by Børge Mogensen for FDB Mobler, 1960s
By FDB Møbler, Børge Mogensen
Located in Elshout, NL
Rare and well crafted Børge Mogensen chest of drawers No. 234 manufactured by FDB Møbler as part of
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Ash, Beech

Teak Chest of Drawers No. 134 by Børge Mogensen for FDB Mobler, 1960s
By FDB Møbler, Børge Mogensen
Located in Elshout, NL
Well crafted Børge Mogensen chest of drawers No. 134 in teak manufactured by C.M. Madsen for FDB
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Ash, Beech, Teak

Børge Mogensen Teak Chest of Drawers
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Berlin, DE
Designer Børge Mogensen, manufacturer Søborg Møbler. Large teak chest of drawers, called"Tall boy
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Børge Mogensen Teak Chest of Drawers
Børge Mogensen Teak Chest of Drawers
H 57.09 in W 39.38 in D 18.12 in
Borge Mogensen Rosewood Chest of Drawers
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Oakland, CA
Four-drawer dresser designed by Borge Mogensen Denmark. Crafted of Brazilian rosewood with book
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

Borge Mogensen Rosewood Chest of Drawers
Borge Mogensen Rosewood Chest of Drawers
H 25.75 in W 39.25 in D 18.5 in
Tall chest of drawers by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Tall chest of drawers in teak with 7 drawers on a base. Børge Mogensen / Søborg Møbler
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Tall chest of drawers by Børge Mogensen
Tall chest of drawers by Børge Mogensen
H 48.82 in W 39.38 in D 18.12 in
Børge Mogensen Danish Teak Chest of Drawers Dresser
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Mid-Century Modern Danish teak dresser by celebrated designer, Børge Mogensen. The BM57 chest of
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Chest of Drawers Veneered with Oak by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Berlin, BE
Chest of drawers veneered with oak by Børge Mogensen. Produced by AB Karl Andersson & Sønner
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Vintage 1960s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Oak and Brass Chest of Drawers by Borge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Refined oak chest of drawers designed in 1958 by Danish designer Borge Mogensen for CM Madsen
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Oak and Brass Chest of Drawers by Borge Mogensen
Oak and Brass Chest of Drawers by Borge Mogensen
H 36.62 in W 48.43 in D 18.12 in
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Borge Mogensen Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of borge mogensen chest of drawers available for sale. Each of these unique borge mogensen chest of drawers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. There are all kinds of borge mogensen chest of drawers available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Scandinavian Modern and Mid-Century Modern borge mogensen chest of drawers are consistently popular styles. Many borge mogensen chest of drawers are appealing in their simplicity, but Børge Mogensen, C.M. Madsen and Karl Andersson & Söner produced popular borge mogensen chest of drawers that are worth a look.

How Much are Borge Mogensen Chest Of Drawers?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,479, while they’re typically $895 on the low end and $12,935 highest priced.

Finding the Right commodes-chests-of-drawers for You

Is it a commode or a chest of drawers?

Commode is the French term for a low chest of drawers, but it is also sometimes used to denote a piece with a particularly intricate design. The commode dates to circa 1700 France, where it was used as an alternative to a taller cabinet piece so as to not obscure paneled, mirrored or tapestried walls. Coffers, or chests, which were large wooden boxes with hinged lids and sometimes stood on ball feet, preceded chests of drawers, a fashionable cabinet furnishing that garnered acclaim for its obvious storage potential and versatility.

As time passed, French and British furniture makers led the way in the production of chests of drawers, and features like the integration of bronze and ornamental pulls became commonplace. Antique French commodes in the Louis XV style were sometimes crafted in mahogany or walnut, while an Italian marble top added a sophisticated decorative flourish. This specific type of case piece grew in popularity in the years that followed.

So, what makes a chest of drawers different from a common dresser? Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do. Tallboys and highboys are variations of the dresser form. Some chests of drawers have one column of four to six long drawers or three long drawers in their bottom section that are topped by a cluster of small side-by-side drawers on the top. To further complicate things, we sometimes refer to particularly short chests of drawers as nightstands

Even though chests of drawers are commonly thought of as bedroom furniture to store clothing, these are adaptable pieces. A chest of drawers can house important documents — think of your walnut Art Deco commode as an upgrade to your filing cabinet. Nestle your chest near your home’s front door to store coats and other outerwear, while the top can be a place to drop your handbag. Add some flair to your kitchen, where this lovable case piece can hold pots, pans and even cookbooks.

When shopping for the right chest of drawers for your home, there are a few key things to consider: What will you be storing in it? How big a chest will you need?

Speaking of size, don’t dream too big. If your space is on the smaller side, a more streamlined vintage mid-century modern chest of drawers, perhaps one designed by Paul McCobb or T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, may best suit your needs.

At 1stDibs, we make it easy to add style and storage to your home. Browse our collection of antique and vintage commodes and chests of drawers today.