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Renaissance Oak Chest, Denmark 17th Century
Located in Kastrup, DK
( No key ). Charming chest in original untouched condition. Denmark 17th century.
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Antique Late 17th Century Danish Renaissance Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Renaissance Oak Chest, Denmark 17th Century
Renaissance Oak Chest, Denmark 17th Century
H 18.51 in W 33.08 in D 20.08 in
Rolling coffee table making chest, Danish Rosewood 1960.
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
space. Can be used as a coffee table, chest or end table. Very pretty chrome handles. Functional and
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

Danish Modern Credenza or Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern Credenza or Chest, Denmark, circa 1960s. This piece is a versatile size and can be
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Metal

Danish Modern Credenza or Chest
Danish Modern Credenza or Chest
H 33.5 in W 47.5 in D 18.5 in
Peter Hvidt Chest of Drawers, Mahogany, 1940s, Denmark, Brass
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Peter Hvidt early chest of drawers made in mahogany. With drawers, handles made of patinated brass
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Danish Design Chest Approx. 1960
Located in Kastrup, DK
Danish design and master carpenter chest made in high quality. Nobel wood exterior with beautiful
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Hardwood, Mahogany

Danish Design Chest Approx. 1960
Danish Design Chest Approx. 1960
H 18.9 in W 47.25 in D 17.72 in
Danish Marble Top Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
The drawers of this chest have raised applied panels and stiles that terminate in stylized acanthus
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Antique 1860s Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Danish Marble Top Chest
Danish Marble Top Chest
H 34.75 in W 47 in D 21.25 in
Danish Oak and Stand 4-Drawer Chest
Located in Pasadena, CA
18th Century Danish oak and stand chest, 4-drawer chest Ca. 1700.
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Danish Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood, Oak

Danish Oak and Stand 4-Drawer Chest
Danish Oak and Stand 4-Drawer Chest
H 42 in W 47.5 in D 24.25 in
Danish Teak Chest of Drawers
Located in Chorzów, PL
Chest of drawers - chiffon, Danish design, 1960s Very good condition.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Danish Teak Chest of Drawers
Danish Teak Chest of Drawers
H 26.78 in W 30.71 in D 16.15 in
Chest of Drawers, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
A chest of drawers from Denmark in the 1960s. Dimensions: height 71 cm / width 77 cm / depth 42
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Chest of Drawers, Denmark, 1960s
Chest of Drawers, Denmark, 1960s
H 27.96 in W 30.32 in D 16.54 in
Petite Danish Modern Oak Chest
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diminutive Danish Modern three-drawer chest in stained oak veneer with turned, tapered legs and
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Petite Danish Modern Oak Chest
Petite Danish Modern Oak Chest
H 20.25 in W 34.75 in D 11.75 in
Danish Empire Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A Danish Empire mahogany and fruitwood commode, circa 1820s, the rectangular top with a bow-front
Category

Antique 1820s Danish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Danish Empire Chest of Drawers
Danish Empire Chest of Drawers
H 31 in W 28 in D 18.75 in
Danish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Oak, Iron, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and iron chest of drawers designed and produced in Denmark, 1960s.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Danish Designer, Small Chest of Drawers, Pine, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A small pine chest of drawers designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1960s.
Category

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

Materials

Pine

Danish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Pine, Denmark, c. 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine chest of drawers or dresser, designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1960s.
Category

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

Materials

Pine

18th Century Danish Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful 18th C Danish 2 part painted oak serpentine chest of drawers. Great scale. 1760
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Antique 18th Century Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

18th Century Danish Chest of Drawers
18th Century Danish Chest of Drawers
H 50.5 in W 54.5 in D 24.5 in
Danish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Oak, Brass, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A caved solid oak chest of drawers designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Danish Rosewood Petite Chest of Drawers
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Oakland, CA
High-quality Danish chest of drawers attributed to Kofoed Larsen, crafted of Brazilian rosewood
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Rosewood Petite Chest of Drawers
Danish Rosewood Petite Chest of Drawers
H 27.5 in W 23.5 in D 13.75 in
Danish chest, circa 1780
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Amazing Danish chest, with faux painted marble top, richly carved, circa 1780 - 1810
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Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Danish chest, circa 1780
Danish chest, circa 1780
H 32.68 in W 31.5 in D 18.12 in
Danish Vintage Bedside Chest by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely well made Danish vintage bedside chest. This was made by Dyrlund, it dates
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Danish Vintage Bedside Chest by Dyrlund
Danish Vintage Bedside Chest by Dyrlund
H 25.2 in W 18.12 in D 14.97 in
Danish Late Empire Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Very special late Empire chest of drawers with opaline glass inlay, 19th century, Denmark, 1830
Category

Antique 1830s Danish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Opaline Glass, Mahogany

(3) Henning Kjaernulf Danish Mid-Century Oak Chests
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Norwalk, CT
Kjærnulf Chests. Each chest, individually sculpted with precision, resonates with the impeccable artistry
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

Teak Chest of Drawers, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Danish chest of drawers from the 1960s. Furniture in very good condition, after professional
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Teak Chest of Drawers, Denmark, 1960s
Teak Chest of Drawers, Denmark, 1960s
H 30.71 in W 30.71 in D 16.15 in
Teak Chest of Drawers, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Danish style chest of drawers, manufactured in the 1960s. Furniture in very good condition
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Teak Chest of Drawers, Denmark, 1960s
Teak Chest of Drawers, Denmark, 1960s
H 46.07 in W 29.53 in D 16.15 in
Teak Chest of Drawers, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Danish style chest of drawers, manufactured in the 1960s. Furniture in very good condition
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Teak Chest of Drawers, Denmark, 1960s
Teak Chest of Drawers, Denmark, 1960s
H 46.07 in W 27.96 in D 15.75 in
Vintage Danish Modern Rosewood High Chest
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Vintage Danish Modern Rosewood High Chest. Featuring a straight line design
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

Teak Chest of Drawers, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Teak chiffon chest of drawers produced in Denmark in the 1960s. Very good condition, after
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Teak Chest of Drawers, Denmark, 1960s
Teak Chest of Drawers, Denmark, 1960s
H 40.95 in W 30.71 in D 15.75 in
Danish Vintage Teak Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A stylish, very well made and very practical Danish vintage teak chest of drawers, dating from the
Category

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

Materials

Teak

Danish Vintage Teak Chest of Drawers
Danish Vintage Teak Chest of Drawers
H 39.77 in W 31.5 in D 15.75 in
18th Century Danish Baroque Oak Chest
Located in Pasadena, CA
A late 18th century Danish Baroque oak chest with breakfront top over a case with four drawers
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Danish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

18th Century Danish Baroque Oak Chest
18th Century Danish Baroque Oak Chest
H 34.5 in W 33 in D 15.75 in
Danish Louis XVI Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Louis XVI chest of drawers or dresser. Mahogany veneered on oak. Four drawers, the sides are
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Antique 1780s Danish Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Danish Louis XVI Chest of Drawers
Danish Louis XVI Chest of Drawers
H 28.75 in W 30.71 in D 17.33 in
Danish Louis XVI Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Louis XVI chest of drawers in Cuba mahogany veneered on oak. Three drawers with original gilded
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Antique 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Danish Louis XVI Chest of Drawers
Danish Louis XVI Chest of Drawers
H 31.11 in W 29.14 in D 16.15 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Chest on Chest by Sven Ellekaer
By Sven Ellekaer
Located in New York, NY
Interesting two-part chest on chest, designed by Sven Ellekaer. The chest features two separate
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

1960s Teak Chest of Drawers, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Item has been carefully refurbished.
Category

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

Materials

Teak

1960s Teak Chest of Drawers, Denmark
1960s Teak Chest of Drawers, Denmark
H 39.77 in W 29.93 in D 16.93 in
18th Century Danish Chest of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century Danish chest of drawers in richly carved bleached oak with curvaceous serpentine
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Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Danish Chest of Drawers
18th Century Danish Chest of Drawers
H 39.25 in W 47.25 in D 24.5 in
Danish Midcentury Teak Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Danish midcentury teak chest of drawers circa 1960. Good quality midcentury chest from Denmark
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Teak

Danish Midcentury Teak Chest of Drawers
Danish Midcentury Teak Chest of Drawers
H 28.5 in W 19.75 in D 12 in
18th Century Danish Rococo Period Chest
Located in Charleston, SC
Exceptional 18th century Rococo chest of drawers with beautifully carved serpentine drawers
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Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

18th Century Danish Rococo Period Chest
18th Century Danish Rococo Period Chest
H 40.25 in W 46.75 in D 24.5 in
Danish Rosewood Campaign Treasure Chest Catch-All
Located in Fraser, MI
Danish Rosewood Campaign Treasure Chest.
Category

Vintage 1960s Blanket Chests

Materials

Steel

Period Danish Empire Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Empire - or what we would refer to as "Biedermeier" - chest of drawers. Beautifully inlaid
Category

Antique 19th Century Danish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Birch, Walnut

Period Danish Empire Chest of Drawers
Period Danish Empire Chest of Drawers
H 32.875 in W 33.875 in D 17.75 in
Kai Kristiansen Narrow Danish Teak Chest
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Oakland, CA
1960s Kai Kristiansen teak dresser with mitered edges, recessed round pulls, and raised on tapered legs. The cabinet has been fully restored with a hand-rubbed natural oil finish. It...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Kai Kristiansen Narrow Danish Teak Chest
Kai Kristiansen Narrow Danish Teak Chest
H 39.25 in W 23.25 in D 14 in
1960s Teak Chest of Drawers , Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished - The base is made of beech solid wood
Category

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

Materials

Wood, Beech, Teak

1960s Teak Chest of Drawers , Denmark
1960s Teak Chest of Drawers , Denmark
H 45.28 in W 25.99 in D 15.36 in
1960s Danish Teak Chest of Drawers
Located in Praha, CZ
- 3 drawers - Made in Denmark - The item was carefully refurbished.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak, Wood

1960s Danish Teak Chest of Drawers
1960s Danish Teak Chest of Drawers
H 20.87 in W 25.6 in D 11.82 in
Danish Modern Teak Chest of Drawers, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Teak Chest of Drawers, 1960s. Classic Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern dresser with
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Teak Chest of Drawers, 1960s.
Danish Modern Teak Chest of Drawers, 1960s.
H 37.41 in W 33.47 in D 16.54 in
Danish Vintage Chest of Drawers by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely well made Danish vintage chest of drawers. This was made by Dyrlund, it
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Danish Vintage Chest of Drawers by Dyrlund
Danish Vintage Chest of Drawers by Dyrlund
H 42.92 in W 29.53 in D 18.12 in
Danish Modern chest of drawers from Rud Rasmussen, 1950’s Denmark
By Rud Rasmussen
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
Beautiful chest of drawers in varnished mahogany produced by Rud. Rasmussens. Exceptional
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Vintage 1950s Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique Danish Empire Elm Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Danish early 19th century empire bowfront chest of drawers veneered in elm wood with a beautiful
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Antique Early 19th Century Danish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Antique Danish Empire Elm Chest of Drawers
Antique Danish Empire Elm Chest of Drawers
H 32.68 in W 31.11 in D 17.33 in
A Danish Biedermeier Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
the handsome chest constructed during the Golden Age of Danish furniture (1800-1850) and composed
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Antique Early 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Mahogany

Painted chest of drawers, Denmark 19th century
Located in Greding, DE
Elegant two-tier chest of drawers with bronze fittings, curved front and square tapered feet. The
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Antique 19th Century Danish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Softwood

Painted chest of drawers, Denmark 19th century
Painted chest of drawers, Denmark 19th century
H 32.88 in W 44.89 in D 21.46 in
Danish Modern Lingerie Chest For Illums Bolighus
By Illums Bolighus
Located in Denton, TX
Danish Modern Rosewood Lingerie Chest For Illums Bolighus.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, Mahogany, Denmark, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Biedermeier chest of drawers which stands out for its beautiful mirrored mahogany veneer was made
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Antique 1820s Danish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Danish Baroque Blue Scraped Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Danish baroque period 4 drawers chest scraped, to reveal layers of its original light blue paint
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Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Danish Baroque Blue Scraped Chest of Drawers
Danish Baroque Blue Scraped Chest of Drawers
H 31.89 in W 30.71 in D 14.97 in
Chest of Drawers, Teak, Danish Design, 1960
Located in Lejre, DK
Chest of drawers in teak wood of Danish design from around the 1960s. This product will be
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Chest of Drawers, Teak, Danish Design, 1960
Chest of Drawers, Teak, Danish Design, 1960
H 29.73 in W 28.35 in D 15.36 in
Stylish Chest of Mid Century, Danish Drawers
Located in Bristol, GB
A beautiful chest of drawers with classically mid century inset handles, ideally sized for use as a
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Stylish Chest of Mid Century, Danish Drawers
Stylish Chest of Mid Century, Danish Drawers
H 29.14 in W 34.65 in D 16.54 in
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
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak, Wood

Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak High Chest
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Teak High Chest. Featuring a straight line design, five
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

1960s, Vintage Danish Cabinet-Chest, Teak Wood
Located in Tarm, 82
Vintage Danishcabinet-chest, teak wood. Sliding doors, drawers, mirror inside. No smells, no stains
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Art Glass, Teak

1960s, Vintage Danish Cabinet-Chest, Teak Wood
1960s, Vintage Danish Cabinet-Chest, Teak Wood
H 46.46 in W 46.46 in D 18.12 in
1960s Upcycled Oak Chest of Drawers, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- carefully refurbished - Iron legs were added afterwards
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

1960s Upcycled Oak Chest of Drawers, Denmark
1960s Upcycled Oak Chest of Drawers, Denmark
H 25.99 in W 31.5 in D 16.93 in
1960s Upcycled Oak Chest of Drawers, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- carefully refurbished - Iron legs were added afterwards
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

1960s Upcycled Oak Chest of Drawers, Denmark
1960s Upcycled Oak Chest of Drawers, Denmark
H 25.99 in W 31.5 in D 16.93 in
Danish Modern Five Drawer Teak Gentlemans Chest
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Teak
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Blanket Chest in Teak by Kai Kristiasen, Danish Design
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Blanket chest in teak. Designed by Kai Kristiasen and made by Aksel Kjærsgaard cabinetmakers. Made
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Teak

Small Danish Chest of Drawers with Mirror
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
M/1179 - Small elegant chest of drawers in walnut burl and oak, threaded in ebony: rare to find so
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Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Small Danish Chest of Drawers with Mirror
Small Danish Chest of Drawers with Mirror
H 37.41 in W 38.59 in D 17.72 in
Danish Chest of Drawers by Arne Wahl Inversen
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in MADRID, ES
authors of the day. Danish solid teak chest of drawers. This chest of drawers has three large drawers and
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Danish Chest of Drawers by Arne Wahl Inversen
Danish Chest of Drawers by Arne Wahl Inversen
H 46.46 in W 39.38 in D 30.91 in
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Chest Denmark For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal chest Denmark for your home. A chest Denmark — often made from wood, hardwood and teak — can elevate any home. Find 2033 options for an antique or vintage chest Denmark now, or shop our selection of 31 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a chest Denmark — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A chest Denmark is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Empire styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one chest Denmark that is appealing in its simplicity, but Kai Kristiansen, Børge Mogensen and Arne Vodder produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Chest Denmark?

The average selling price for a chest Denmark at 1stDibs is $2,696, while they’re typically $20 on the low end and $124,065 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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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