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Børge Mogensen Oak Chest of Drawers, circa 1960, Sweden.
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Brussels, BE
Børge Mogensen low chest of drawers for Karl Andersson & Söner, circa 1960, Sweden. Oak, 4 drawers
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Børge Mogensen Oak Chest of Drawers, circa 1960, Sweden.
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Brussels, BE
Børge Mogensen low chest of drawers for Karl Andersson & Söner, circa 1960, Sweden. Oak, 4 drawers
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Teak Chest of Drawers by Børge Mogensen, circa 1957
By Børge Mogensen
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Chest of drawers, model "BM 57" designed by Børge Mogensen in the 1950s. The quadrangular body in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Leather, Wood

Børge Mogensen Danish Teak Eight Drawer Chest
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Queens, NY
with inset drawer pulls, resting on four tapered teak legs. (BØRGE MOGENSEN)
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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

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

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

Expertly Restored - Børge Mogensen Oak Chest of Drawers for Søborg Møbler
By Søborg Møbler 1, Børge Mogensen
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 Søborg Møbler 1, Børge Mogensen
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

Scandinavian Modern Chest of Drawers "Model 234" by Børge Mogensen, 1960s
By C.M. Madsen, Børge Mogensen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare teakwood edition of Børge Mogensen chest model "234" by cabinetmaker C.M. Madsen. Beautifully
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Teak and brass chest of drawers by Børge Mogensen, Sweden, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great Scandinavian modern chest of drawers designed by Børge Mogensen and produced by Swedish firm
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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 Öresund Chest of Drawers in Oak veneer for Karl Andersson, 1970s.
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Børge Mogensen Öresund Chest of Drawers for Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden 1960s. Oak veneer with
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Oak

Double dresser by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Ranst, VAN
Very nice double chest of drawers designed by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik. Produced in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Midcentury Modern Desk Organizer by Børge Mogensen, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovely desk organizer by Børge Mogensen, made from oak with red, grey and white lacquered drawers
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

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

Midcentury Modern 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

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
Danish Modern Børge Mogensen Desk Organizer Oak and Lacquered Shelves 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and stylish desk organizer by Børge Mogensen produced By Karl Andersson & Söner in the 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Børge Mogensen chest of drawers Karl Andersson & Söner Suède 1960
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

Low Midcentury Bookcase, Teak with Colored Drawers by Børge Mogensen
By Karl Anderson, Børge Mogensen
Located in Lejre, DK
Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson cabinetmakers. Made in Sweden in the 1960s. Great original condition.
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Teak

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 Teak Chest of Drawers By Borge Mogensen For Soborg, C.1950's
By Søbørg Møbler, Børge Mogensen
Located in Norwalk, CT
This beautiful teak chest of drawers was designed by the notable Borge Mogensen. This piece was
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Teak

Pair of Mid-Century Chest of Drawers in Oak Designed by Børge Mogensen, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen, Karl Anderson
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of commodes in oak, designed by Danish architect Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Oak

Børge Mogensen Chest of Drawers on China Legs Made of Oak by FDB Møbler 1950s
By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish architect Børge Mogensen (1914-1972) chest of drawers of solid and veneered oak with soap
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Metal

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

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

Materials

Steel

1940s chest of drawers / archive cabinet by Danish cabinet maker. Oak and brass
By Arne Vodder, Børge Mogensen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in København K, 84
meticulously crafted drawers, each beckoning with the promise of discovery. The interior of the cabinet is a
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Borge Mogensen Danish Teak Scandinavian Rustic CabinModern Campaign Dresser Boho
By Poul Volther, Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Børge Mogensen
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

Midcentury Danish Modern Light Teak Desk 6 Drawers Top Lockable Drawers Key
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Great Medium sized mid century Danish modern light teak desk with 6 drawers with wooden pulls
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Pair of Bedside Tables Nightstands Oak, Esko Pajamies for Asko Finland 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf, Alvar Aalto, Esko Pajamies, Børge Mogensen, Asko
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
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

1960s Teak Dresser Scandes Chest of Drawers Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern
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

Tall Chest with Drawers in Teak by Børge Mogensen, P. Lauritsen, Denmark
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful tall chest in teak by Danish master Børge Mogensen. Designed for P. Lauritsen in Denmark
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Vintage 1960s Danish Dressers

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

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 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 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

Teak/ Beech Desk by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik, Scandinavian Modern
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Houston, TX
Desk made of teak and beech designed by Børge Mogensen for Søbork Møbelfabrik. The drawers, desk
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Beech, Teak

Borge Mogensen Rosewood Dropfront Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
Borge Mogensen rosewood desk with four drawers. Top section opens to reveal a fold-out mirror
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Vintage 1960s Danish Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass

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
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
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
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

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

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
Chest of Drawers by Børge Mogensen for FDB Møbler 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Fine chest of drawer, model no.234 in oak by Børge Mogensen for FDB Møbler, Denmark. Eight drawers
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Chest by Borge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Chest by Borge Mogensen. Oregon Pine. Nice vintage condition. Rare early model.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Chest by Borge Mogensen
Chest by Borge Mogensen
H 55.12 in W 35.44 in D 20.08 in
Double Chest of Drawers by Børge Mogensen for FDB 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Double chest of drawers by Børge Mogensen for FDB Denmark 1960s. Made in oak. Model no.134
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

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

Materials

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
Pair Teak Chests - Borge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of teak chest dressers by Borge Mogensen for Soborg. Beautiful all original finish in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Pair Teak Chests - Borge Mogensen
Pair Teak Chests - Borge Mogensen
H 34 in W 39.5 in D 18 in
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
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Borge Mogensen Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of borge mogensen drawers is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and teak, all borge mogensen drawers available were constructed with great care. Borge mogensen drawers have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Borge mogensen drawers made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made borge mogensen drawers over the years, but those made by Børge Mogensen, C.M. Madsen and Karl Andersson & Söner are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Borge Mogensen Drawers?

Prices for borge mogensen drawers start at $895 and top out at $12,935 with the average selling for $4,250.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

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. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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