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Shelving system Model 9 Made In Rosewood By Omann Juniors Møbelfabrik From 1960s
Shelving system Model 9 Made In Rosewood By Omann Juniors Møbelfabrik From 1960s

Shelving system Model 9 Made In Rosewood By Omann Juniors Møbelfabrik From 1960s

By Omann Jun Møbelfabrik

Located in Lejre, DK

The Model 9 shelving system with secretary, crafted from luxurious rosewood, is a prime example of Danish design from the 1960s. Manufactured by Omann Junior's Møbelfabrik, this piec...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Rosewood

Large Empire Bureau Of Hand Polished Mahogany With Inlaid Wood from 1820s
Large Empire Bureau Of Hand Polished Mahogany With Inlaid Wood from 1820s

Large Empire Bureau Of Hand Polished Mahogany With Inlaid Wood from 1820s

Located in Lejre, DK

This grand Empire bureau is a testament to the exquisite craftsmanship of the 1820s, crafted from hand-polished mahogany adorned with intricate inlaid wood detailing. Its imposing pr...

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Antique 1820s Danish Empire Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Shelf With Suspension Model Excellent  In Rosewood By Albert Hansen From 1960s
Shelf With Suspension Model Excellent  In Rosewood By Albert Hansen From 1960s

Shelf With Suspension Model Excellent In Rosewood By Albert Hansen From 1960s

By Albert Hansen

Located in Lejre, DK

Shelf in rosewood with black lacquered metal suspension, designed by Albert Hansen as part of the Model Excellent series from the 1960s. The distinctive grain patterns and fine propo...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Sideboard In Rosewood Designed By Henry R. Hansen, By Brande Factory From 1960s
Sideboard In Rosewood Designed By Henry R. Hansen, By Brande Factory From 1960s

Sideboard In Rosewood Designed By Henry R. Hansen, By Brande Factory From 1960s

By Gunni Omann, Omann Jun Møbelfabrik

Located in Lejre, DK

The sideboard in rosewood, designed by Henry Rosengren Hansen and produced by Brande Møbelindustri in 1960, is a splendid example of Danish furniture art from the middle of the 20th ...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Rosewood

Sideboard Model RY-25 Made In Oak By Hans J. Wegner From 1960s
Sideboard Model RY-25 Made In Oak By Hans J. Wegner From 1960s

Sideboard Model RY-25 Made In Oak By Hans J. Wegner From 1960s

By Ry Møbler, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Lejre, DK

Oak sideboard designed by Hans J. Wegner of the model RY-25 manufactured in the 1960s. The Danish furniture designer Hans J. Wegner and his designs are produced all over the world an...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century modern high sideboard by Johannes Andersen from around the 1960s
Mid-Century modern high sideboard by Johannes Andersen from around the 1960s

Mid-Century modern high sideboard by Johannes Andersen from around the 1960s

By Johannes Andersen, Skaaning Mobler

Located in Lejre, DK

Mid-Century modern high sideboard in rosewood, designed by Johannes Andersen, manufactured by Skaaning Møbelfabrik from around the 1960s. Measurements in cm: H:128 W:200 D:42

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Rosewood

Large original painted chest with floral motifs from the 19th century
Large original painted chest with floral motifs from the 19th century

Large original painted chest with floral motifs from the 19th century

Located in Lejre, DK

Large original painted chest dating from the 19th century, decorated with hand-painted floral motifs. Crafted in wood, the chest retains its original painted finish, giving it an aut...

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Antique 19th Century Danish Other Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Antique Red Painted Chest From 1830s
Antique Red Painted Chest From 1830s

Antique Red Painted Chest From 1830s

Located in Lejre, DK

This antique red painted chest from 1830 exudes authenticity and charm. The patinated surface and artisanal construction testify to its historical value. With spacious storage and a ...

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Antique 1830s Danish Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Unique Wardrobe in Maple by Tove Kindt Larsen from 1937
Unique Wardrobe in Maple by Tove Kindt Larsen from 1937

Unique Wardrobe in Maple by Tove Kindt Larsen from 1937

By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Unique wardrobe in maple. Designed and exhibited in 1937 at Kunstindustrimuseet (today Design Museum Denmark). Tove & Edvard Kindt Larsen and maker Erhard Rasmussen. Architect Phil...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Maple

Scandinavian Teak Showcase from the 60's by HW Klein Edited by Bramin
Scandinavian Teak Showcase from the 60's by HW Klein Edited by Bramin

Scandinavian Teak Showcase from the 60's by HW Klein Edited by Bramin

By Henry Walter Klein

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Very nice Scandinavian vitrine from the 60's attributed to designer Henry Walt Klein, edited by Bramin. Structure in solid teak and veneer. It is composed of two sliding glass doors ...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Teak

G Plan from the Fresco range designed by VB Wilkins. A large teak sideboard.
G Plan from the Fresco range designed by VB Wilkins. A large teak sideboard.

G Plan from the Fresco range designed by VB Wilkins. A large teak sideboard.

By G Plan Furniture

Located in London, GB

G Plan from the Fresco range designed by VB Wilkins. A longer than usual mid-century teak sideboard.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Chest in Oak wood with Carved Details Inlay fruitwood from 1860's
Chest in Oak wood with Carved Details Inlay fruitwood from 1860's

Chest in Oak wood with Carved Details Inlay fruitwood from 1860's

Located in Lejre, DK

Original chest from the 1860s, crafted in oak with hand-carved details and inlay work. A decorative and solid antique piece featuring characteristic craftsmanship from the period. Su...

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Antique 1860s Danish Baroque Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Chest in Oak with Carved Details and round Legs from 1920's
Chest in Oak with Carved Details and round Legs from 1920's

Chest in Oak with Carved Details and round Legs from 1920's

Located in Lejre, DK

Chest from the 1920s, crafted in oak with decorative carved details and round legs. Offers spacious storage and features typical period design. A solid antique piece in very good con...

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Vintage 1920s Danish Baroque Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Mahogany chatol from around the year 1820s
Mahogany chatol from around the year 1820s

Mahogany chatol from around the year 1820s

Located in Lejre, DK

Mahogany chatol with four drawers and internal marquetry from around the year 1820. Dimensions in cm: H:140 W:110 D:56

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Antique 1820s Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Chest of Drawers Made In Rosewood From 1960s
Chest of Drawers Made In Rosewood From 1960s

Chest of Drawers Made In Rosewood From 1960s

Located in Lejre, DK

Get a timeless piece of Danish design history with this beautiful chest of drawers in rosewood from the 1960s. The rosewood not only adds warmth to the room, but it also highlights t...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

Rosewood Wall Mounted Chest of Drawers with 4 Drawers from the 1960s
Rosewood Wall Mounted Chest of Drawers with 4 Drawers from the 1960s

Rosewood Wall Mounted Chest of Drawers with 4 Drawers from the 1960s

Located in Lejre, DK

Danish design wall-mounted chest of drawers from the 1960s, made of rosewood.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

Chest Of Drawers In Mahogany With 7 Drawers  From 1860s
Chest Of Drawers In Mahogany With 7 Drawers  From 1860s

Chest Of Drawers In Mahogany With 7 Drawers From 1860s

Located in Lejre, DK

Antique chest of drawers in mahogany from the 1860s. With 7 drawers. Inspected and keyholes repaired before delivery. — Origin: Denmark — Period: 1860s — Material: Mahogany — Number...

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Antique 1860s Danish Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

High mahogany chest of drawers from around the 1840s
High mahogany chest of drawers from around the 1840s

High mahogany chest of drawers from around the 1840s

Located in Lejre, DK

High mahogany chest of drawers with 7 drawers from around the 1840s. Will be inspected at the workshop before possible sale. Measurements in cm: H:154 W:95 D:46

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Antique 1840s Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

1930s Round Coffee Table in Deep Patinated Solid Pine from Danish Cabinet Maker
1930s Round Coffee Table in Deep Patinated Solid Pine from Danish Cabinet Maker

1930s Round Coffee Table in Deep Patinated Solid Pine from Danish Cabinet Maker

By Fritz Hansen

Located in København K, 84

This table is hand crafted by danish cabinet maker and has elegant geometric proportion with its diagonal positioned rounded legs characteristic of Fritz Hansen lounge chair model 16...

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Pine

Gustavian Grey Painted Chatol With Four Drawers From 1790s
Gustavian Grey Painted Chatol With Four Drawers From 1790s

Gustavian Grey Painted Chatol With Four Drawers From 1790s

Located in Lejre, DK

Gustavian Chatol with four drawers and built-in drawers inside. The Chatol is painted gray and from around 1790. The Chatol will be inspected at the workshop before delivery. Dimen...

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Antique 1790s Danish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Banana Sofa With Floral Cover & Oak Legs, Danish Cabinet Maker From 1930s-40s
Banana Sofa With Floral Cover & Oak Legs, Danish Cabinet Maker From 1930s-40s

Banana Sofa With Floral Cover & Oak Legs, Danish Cabinet Maker From 1930s-40s

Located in Lejre, DK

Danish banana sofa from the 1930s-40s. Floral upholstery and oak legs. H: 67 cm, W: 200 cm, D: 69 cm, SH: 36 cm. Classic Danish furniture craftsmanship — Origin: Denmark — Producer:...

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Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Small Sewing Table Made In Rosewood By Gelsted From 1960s
Small Sewing Table Made In Rosewood By Gelsted From 1960s

Small Sewing Table Made In Rosewood By Gelsted From 1960s

By BR Møbler Gelsted 1

Located in Lejre, DK

This small sewing table exudes the classic elegance and functionality that characterizes Danish design from the 1960s. Made from rosewood, a material known for its warm color and bea...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

Louis Seize style chatol made in oak from around 1780s
Louis Seize style chatol made in oak from around 1780s

Louis Seize style chatol made in oak from around 1780s

Located in Lejre, DK

Louis Seize style chatol with 3 drawers made in oak from around 1780. Measurements in cm: H:108 W:118 D:57

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Antique 1780s Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Children's Chest With Drawers Made In Painted Wood From 1890s
Children's Chest With Drawers Made In Painted Wood From 1890s

Children's Chest With Drawers Made In Painted Wood From 1890s

Located in Lejre, DK

Small children's chest of drawers in painted wood from around the 1890s. We can possibly repair if interested Dimensions in cm: H:50.5 W:39 D:25

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Antique 1890s Danish Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique Dresser Made In Mahogany With Inlaid Wood From 1840s
Antique Dresser Made In Mahogany With Inlaid Wood From 1840s

Antique Dresser Made In Mahogany With Inlaid Wood From 1840s

Located in Lejre, DK

This antique mahogany dresser from the 1840s exudes timeless elegance and craftsmanship. Adorned with intricate inlaid wood detailing, it showcases the exquisite artistry and attenti...

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Antique 1840s Danish Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Chest Of Drawers With 4 Drawers Grey Painted From 1890s
Antique Chest Of Drawers With 4 Drawers Grey Painted From 1890s

Antique Chest Of Drawers With 4 Drawers Grey Painted From 1890s

Located in Lejre, DK

Antique chest of drawers from the 1890s with four drawers. Grey painted wood and classic design language with attractive patina. — Period: 1890s — Material: Wood — Finish: Grey pain...

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Antique 1890s Danish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Chatol Made In Light Mahogany With Brass Handles From 1920s
Chatol Made In Light Mahogany With Brass Handles From 1920s

Chatol Made In Light Mahogany With Brass Handles From 1920s

Located in Lejre, DK

This chatol with three drawers is furniture craftsmanship from the 1920s. Crafted in light mahogany and adorned with brass handles and fittings, it exudes both elegance and functiona...

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Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Chest Of Drawers In Mahogany With Lion Feet & Curved Top From 1840s
Chest Of Drawers In Mahogany With Lion Feet & Curved Top From 1840s

Chest Of Drawers In Mahogany With Lion Feet & Curved Top From 1840s

Located in Lejre, DK

Antique mahogany chest of drawers from the 1840s. With lion feet and curved top. H: 85 cm, W: 90 cm, D: 43 cm. Classic 19th century furniture. — Origin: Denmark — Period: 1840s — Ma...

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Antique 1840s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Mahogany Chest of Drawers with 4 Drawers and Tapered Legs from the 1860s
Antique Mahogany Chest of Drawers with 4 Drawers and Tapered Legs from the 1860s

Antique Mahogany Chest of Drawers with 4 Drawers and Tapered Legs from the 1860s

Located in Lejre, DK

Antique chest of drawers from the 1860s, made of mahogany. The chest features four drawers and stands on tapered legs. A classic mid-19th-century storage piece with a simple and bala...

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Antique 1860s Danish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Antique Miniature/Model Furniture In Oak With Hand-Forged Fittings From 1840s
Antique Miniature/Model Furniture In Oak With Hand-Forged Fittings From 1840s

Antique Miniature/Model Furniture In Oak With Hand-Forged Fittings From 1840s

Located in Lejre, DK

Antique miniature furniture in oak with hand-forged fittings from the 1840s. Unique and decorative collector’s item with historical character. — Origin: Europe — Period: 1840s — Mat...

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Antique 1840s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Chatol With Four Drawers Made In Hand Polished Mahogany From 1820s
Chatol With Four Drawers Made In Hand Polished Mahogany From 1820s

Chatol With Four Drawers Made In Hand Polished Mahogany From 1820s

Located in Lejre, DK

Chatol with four drawers and built-in drawers with inlay. The chatol is made of mahogany and is from around the year 1820. The chatol is in very good condition and will be checked i...

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Antique 1820s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Louis XVI chest of drawers with dentil moulding and side columns from 1760
Louis XVI chest of drawers with dentil moulding and side columns from 1760

Louis XVI chest of drawers with dentil moulding and side columns from 1760

Located in Lejre, DK

Louis XVI chest of drawers dating from around 1760. The piece has a hand-polished finish and features characteristic dentil moulding, fluted side columns, and elegant proportions typ...

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Antique 1760s Danish Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Original Painted Chest Of Drawers Made In Greenish Color From 1790s
Original Painted Chest Of Drawers Made In Greenish Color From 1790s

Original Painted Chest Of Drawers Made In Greenish Color From 1790s

Located in Lejre, DK

Original painted chest of drawers from the Louis Seize period, from Copenhagen, approx. The 1790s. The chest of drawers is in a greenish patinated colour, which reflects the aestheti...

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Antique 1790s Danish Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Chatol With Intersia & Four Drawers Made In Ligth Walnut From Lysberg & Hansen
Chatol With Intersia & Four Drawers Made In Ligth Walnut From Lysberg & Hansen

Chatol With Intersia & Four Drawers Made In Ligth Walnut From Lysberg & Hansen

By Lysberg, Hansen & Therp

Located in Lejre, DK

Chatol with four drawers, inlay and with interior painting. The chatol is made of light walnut and manufactured by the furniture factory Lysberg & Hansen, from around the year 1890. ...

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Antique 1890s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Antique Baroque Chest of Drawers In White Painted With Brass Handles From 1760s
Antique Baroque Chest of Drawers In White Painted With Brass Handles From 1760s

Antique Baroque Chest of Drawers In White Painted With Brass Handles From 1760s

Located in Lejre, DK

Antique baroque chest of drawers from the 1760s, painted white with brass handles. Four drawers and a distinctive baroque design. Historical and decorative piece of furniture. — Ori...

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Antique 1760s Danish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Empire Chest of Drawers With Four Drawers Made In Mahogany From 1840s
Empire Chest of Drawers With Four Drawers Made In Mahogany From 1840s

Empire Chest of Drawers With Four Drawers Made In Mahogany From 1840s

Located in Lejre, DK

This exquisite Empire chest of drawers boasts a timeless design and is crafted from rich mahogany, reflecting the elegance of the 1840s. With its stately presence and intricate deta...

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Antique 1840s Danish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Wall-mounted Chest Of Drawers Made In Rosewood By Albert Hansen From 1960s
Wall-mounted Chest Of Drawers Made In Rosewood By Albert Hansen From 1960s

Wall-mounted Chest Of Drawers Made In Rosewood By Albert Hansen From 1960s

By Albert Hansen

Located in Lejre, DK

Wall-mounted chest of drawers in rosewood, designed by Albert Hansen in the 1960s as part of the Model Excellent series. The three drawers have distinctive, milled handles and a rect...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

Fine Louise Seize Chest of Drawers Made In Elm Wood from 1780s
Fine Louise Seize Chest of Drawers Made In Elm Wood from 1780s

Fine Louise Seize Chest of Drawers Made In Elm Wood from 1780s

Located in Lejre, DK

A small and exquisite Louise Seize chest of drawers crafted from elm wood, originating from Copenhagen and dating back to the late 1780s. This charming piece epitomizes the elegance ...

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Antique 1780s Danish Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

Louis Seize Chest of Drawers Made In Mahogany With Inlaid Wood From 1790s
Louis Seize Chest of Drawers Made In Mahogany With Inlaid Wood From 1790s

Louis Seize Chest of Drawers Made In Mahogany With Inlaid Wood From 1790s

Located in Lejre, DK

The Louis Seize chest of drawers, crafted from mahogany and adorned with exquisite inlaid wood detailing, is a remarkable antique piece from the 1790s. This elegant chest showcases t...

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Antique 1790s Danish Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Commode Made In Teak With Oak Legs By Poul M. Volther Made By FDB From 1960s
Commode Made In Teak With Oak Legs By Poul M. Volther Made By FDB From 1960s

Commode Made In Teak With Oak Legs By Poul M. Volther Made By FDB From 1960s

By Poul Volther, FDB Møbler

Located in Lejre, DK

This chest of drawers is a beautiful example of Danish design from the 1960s, created by the talented designer Poul M. Volther for FDB. Crafted from teak wood and supported by elegan...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Teak

Corner Cabinet In Solid Pine & Brass Fittings From 1920s
Corner Cabinet In Solid Pine & Brass Fittings From 1920s

Corner Cabinet In Solid Pine & Brass Fittings From 1920s

Located in Lejre, DK

Antique corner cabinet from the 1920s made of solid pine wood with original brass fittings. — Period: 1920s — Material: Solid pine wood, brass fittings — Type: Corner cabinet — Dime...

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Vintage 1920s Danish Other Antiquities

Materials

Pine

Antique Desk With Small Cabinet Made In Walnut From 1860s
Antique Desk With Small Cabinet Made In Walnut From 1860s

Antique Desk With Small Cabinet Made In Walnut From 1860s

Located in Lejre, DK

Antique desk with a small side cabinet for storage, made in walnut from the 1860s. In very nice condition. Dimensions: H:74.5cm W:104cm D:53cm

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Antique 1860s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Ash Wood Danish Cabinetmaker Easy Chair, Denmark, ca 1950s
Ash Wood Danish Cabinetmaker Easy Chair, Denmark, ca 1950s

Ash Wood Danish Cabinetmaker Easy Chair, Denmark, ca 1950s

Located in Utrecht, NL

Works from the Danish Cabinet-Makers' Guild is a concept of its own in collectible design.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Danish Cabinetmaker Armchair with Stained Beech Legs, Denmark ca 1940
Danish Cabinetmaker Armchair with Stained Beech Legs, Denmark ca 1940

Danish Cabinetmaker Armchair with Stained Beech Legs, Denmark ca 1940

Located in Utrecht, NL

Works from the Danish Cabinet-Makers' Guild is a concept of its own in collectible design.

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Modern Console table in Caucasian nut tree. Copenhagen cabinetmaker 1960.
Danish Modern Console table in Caucasian nut tree. Copenhagen cabinetmaker 1960.

Danish Modern Console table in Caucasian nut tree. Copenhagen cabinetmaker 1960.

Located in København K, 84

Attributed to a Danish cabinet maker from the 1960s, this console table bears the mark of an artisan whose hands meticulously shaped each curve and detail.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Console Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

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Cabinets From Denmark For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the cabinets from Denmark you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and teak, every cabinets from Denmark was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the cabinets from Denmark you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A cabinets from Denmark made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Sibast, Arne Vodder and Bramin Møbler each produced at least one beautiful cabinets from Denmark that is worth considering.

How Much is a Cabinets From Denmark?

A cabinets from Denmark can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,897, while the lowest priced sells for $325 and the highest can go for as much as $19,133.

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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