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Johannes Sorth Three Drawer Rosewood Gentleman's Chest
By Nexø Møbelfabrik 1
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Johannes Sorth Manufacturer: Nexø Era: 1960s Materials: Rosewood
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

Set of 2 Mid-Century Scandinavian Minimalist Bedside Tables of Johannes Andersen
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Palermo, IT
Johannes Andersen 1960s. Intact and in good condition, small signs of aging.
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Danish Design Teak Secretaire by Johannes Sorth for Bornholm Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik
Located in Elshout, NL
Danish Design Secretaire This tall Danish chest of shelves with pull out desk is manufactured
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Teak

1950s Hans J. Wegner Chest of Drawers
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A meticulously crafted cabinet known as a 'Telephone Table' made from teak, featuring a black laminated top, oak dowel legs with elegant steel recessed pulls.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tables

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Steel

1950s Hans J. Wegner Chest of Drawers
1950s Hans J. Wegner Chest of Drawers
H 22.5 in W 29.5 in D 17.5 in
Italian 16th Century Pair of Curios Chest Feet The Sea Monk Folk Art
Located in Lowestoft, GB
a ecclesiastical piece like a chest. They remind me of the early imagery of the Sea Monk from the
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Antique 16th Century Italian Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Antique Print of Portugese Soldiers Murdering Ceylon Dignitaries, circa 1672
Located in Langweer, NL
running his rapier through a chest. This print originates from 'Naauwkeurige beschryvinge van Malabar en
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Antique 17th Century Prints

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Paper

Christiansborg by Grann & Laglye Denmark Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12
By Grann & Laglye
Located in Big Bend, WI
Grann & Laglye was founded by two silversmiths, Johannes Lauritz Grann and Johannes Laglye and
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Early 20th Century Tableware

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Sterling Silver

Cardinal by Grann & Laglye Denmark Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 52 Pcs
By Grann & Laglye
Located in Big Bend, WI
Grann & Laglye was founded by two silversmiths, Jalhannes Lauritz Grann and Johannes Laglye and
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20th Century Tableware

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Sterling Silver

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Solid Oak Dovetail Record Crate
By Blake Tovin, Matt Richmond
Located in Nyack, NY
As avid record collectors we all have albums we want close at hand. Whether storing new finds or favourite titles that are in heavy rotation, our dovetail record crate is the perfect...
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2010s American Modern Music Stands

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Brass

Solid Oak Dovetail Record Crate
Solid Oak Dovetail Record Crate
H 11 in W 14.25 in D 16.25 in
Solid Walnut Dovetail Record Crate
By Blake Tovin, Matt Richmond
Located in Nyack, NY
As avid record collectors we all have albums we want close at hand. Whether storing new finds or favorite titles that are in heavy rotation, our dovetail record crate is the perfect ...
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2010s American Modern Music Stands

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Brass

Solid Walnut Dovetail Record Crate
Solid Walnut Dovetail Record Crate
H 11 in W 14.25 in D 16.25 in
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style 1870s Painted Chests with Two Fluted Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish Gustavian style painted wood chests from circa 1870 with two fluted drawers, fluted side posts, tapered legs and classical hardware. This exquisite pair of Swedish ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Homes and Gardens in Old Virginia
Located in valatie, NY
Homes and Gardens in Old Virginia. Richmond: Garrett and Massie, Incorporated, 1932. 2nd Ed hardcover with no dust jacket. 367 pp. The 1st edition was a guide book by the editors of ...
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20th Century American Books

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Paper

Homes and Gardens in Old Virginia
Homes and Gardens in Old Virginia
H 9.75 in W 6.75 in D 1 in
French Ebonised Distressed Pine Chest of Drawers/Dresser c.1930's
Located in London, GB
This French ebonised distressed Pine chest of drawers/dresser, is a stunning piece of Vintage furniture from the 1930s. This piece was sourced in Le Harve France, the ebonised finish...
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Vintage 1930s French Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19th century William IV mahogany roll top writing desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality English mahogany roll top desk circa 1830. Rare piece of English furniture we found on our travels to Sweden. Tambour roll top is in good working order. Top rolls back ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

MCM Teak Dresser Highboy by Sun Cabinet Co
By Sun Cabinet
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A MCM Teak Highboy Dresse...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Teak

Italian 19th Century Canopy Bed with Silver Friezes and Upholstered Purple Silk
Located in Firenze, IT
One of a kind canopy bed or day bed made up of two scrolled silver columns and upholsterd with an Italian vintage pure silk brocade. Sourced in a private residence in Venice this 19...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Beds and Bed Frames

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Silver

Mexican Day of the Dead Ceramic Skull Hand-made Folk Art Sculpture, Edition 1/30
By Omar Hernández
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
You can almost smell the spicy aroma of the chilies in this skull. Mexican artist, Omar Hernández creates a vivid representation of the ingredient that forever changed the flavor of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Organic Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic, Clay

"Optimum" Glass and Walnut Chest of 10 Drawers by Stephane Lebrun for Dessie'
By Stephane Lebrun, Dessie Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Optimum", designed by Stephane Lebrun and manufactured by Dessie', has a structure made in solid Pascoso walnut (1.57" x 1.57") and features 10 drawers placed side by side onto two ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Leather, Glass, Walnut

Danish Rosewood Secretary Desk and Bookcase
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik
Located in Oakland, CA
Mid century secretary desk and bookcase crafted of Brazilian rosewood with pull-out writing surface over a small cabinet with sliding doors. Mid-section has pair of solid rosewood ta...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

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Rosewood

Danish Rosewood Secretary Desk and Bookcase
Danish Rosewood Secretary Desk and Bookcase
H 71.5 in W 39.5 in D 16.75 in
Danish Modern Teak Tambour Door Hanging Storage Cabinet
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Danish modern teak tambour door hanging storage cabinet, circa 1970s. This beautiful well crafted box can be hung on a wall or used on a desk top. The piece is in very good vintage...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes

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Teak

"Optimum" Glass and Walnut Chest of 12 Drawers by Stephane Lebrun for Dessie'
By Dessie Studio, Stephane Lebrun
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Optimum", designed by Stephane Lebrun and manufactured by Dessie', has a structure made in solid Pascoso walnut (1.57" x 1.57") and features 8 or 12 drawers placed side by side onto...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Leather, Glass, Walnut

Egg 26 Hall, Center, Bedside Artisanal, Organic, Minimal Table by Wende Reid
By Wende Reid
Located in Paddington, NSW
Inspired by 20th century sculptors, Arp and Brancusi, this artisanal table works equally well in modern or classical interiors. The size shown can be used as a hall table, center tab...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Minimalist Console Tables

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Maple, Wood

Mid Century Danish Modern Tall Teak bookcase with lower credenza
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid Century Danish Modern Tall Teak bookcase with lower credenza By Designer Johannes Sorth. This tall bookcase has 4 back shelves and 1 Adjustable shelf inside the lower sliding doo...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Tall Cabinet
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Tall Cabinet Attributed to McIntosh. Above average vintage condition and structurally sound. Has some expected slight finish wear and scratching. Very...
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20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Teak

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Kai Kristiansen and Johannes Andersen hallway set
By Kai Kristiansen, Johannes Andersen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
a petite oak chest of drawers from Ørum Møbelfabrik, attributed to Johannes Andersen Height 49.5
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

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Oak

Green-Painted and Polychrome-Decorated Four-Drawer Chest
Located in New Hope, PA
A poplar and pine four-drawer chest with original hand-painted green and blue ground and stencil
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Antique 1830s American Folk Art Painted Furniture

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Poplar, Pine

Johannes Andersen Rosewood Chest
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant four-drawer chest gleams in beautiful rosewood. Designed by Johannes Andersen. Quality
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

Johannes Andersen Rosewood Chest
Johannes Andersen Rosewood Chest
H 30 in W 31 in D 15 in
Solid Teak Lowboy Chest by Johannes Aasbjerg
By Johannes Aasbjerg
Located in San Antonio, TX
This solid teak lowboy chest by Johannes Aasbjerg is in overall good condition. Features dovetail
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

1960 Johannes Andersen Teak Chest of Drawers
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Praha, CZ
This commode features two drawers. The item was carefully refurbished.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

1960 Johannes Andersen Teak Chest of Drawers
1960 Johannes Andersen Teak Chest of Drawers
H 21.66 in W 17.72 in L 21.66 in
1960s Johannes Andersen Palisander Chest of Drawers, Denmark
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Praha, CZ
- The corpus was stained in ebony color - The item was carefully refurbished.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Palisander

Rare Johannes Aasbjerg Dresser and Tambour Cabinet Set
By Johannes Aasbjerg
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Stunning solid teak (not veneer) construction with dovetailed edges and finger jointed starts. Incredibly rich teak wood grain and subtle drawer pull details. This set is in excellen...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Danish Modern Solid Teak Chest by Johannes Aasbjerg
By Johs Aasberg
Located in Denton, TX
Solid teak dresser with exposed dovetail corners Designed by Johannes Aasbjerg for his company
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Danish Bedside Tables by Johannes Andersen for Silkeborg, Set of 2, 1960s
By Johannes Andersen, CFC Silkeborg
Located in Elshout, NL
Set of Danish design teak bedside tables designed by Johannes Andersen for Silkeborg Møbelfabrik
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Vintage Scandinavian Teak Chest of Drawers, Johannès Andersen
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Brussels , BE
Vintage Scandinavian teak chest of drawers, Johannès Andersen.
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Wood

Johannes Aasbjerg Chest of Drawers in Solid Teak
By Johannes Aasbjerg
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning and very rare Johannes Aasbjerg solid teak chest of drawers. Beautiful contrasting finger
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Teak

Johannes Andersen Teak Highboy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautifully crafted six-drawer teak dresser.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Johannes Andersen Teak Highboy
Johannes Andersen Teak Highboy
H 45.75 in W 35.5 in D 16 in
Rare Chest of Drawers by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare chest of drawers/phone table in teak, black formica and oak legs. Hans J. Wegner / Johannes
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Formica, Oak, Teak

Rare Chest of Drawers by Hans J. Wegner
Rare Chest of Drawers by Hans J. Wegner
H 22.05 in W 29.53 in D 16.93 in
Commode in Oak by Hans Wegner
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lejre, DK
Free standing commode in oak and steel designed by Hans J Wegner for Johannes Hansen Cabinetmakers
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Commode in Oak by Hans Wegner
Commode in Oak by Hans Wegner
H 27.17 in W 36.23 in D 17.33 in
Danish Midcentury Medium Size Chest of Drawers in Rosewood by Johs. Sorth
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful classic Danish midcentury dresser or chest of drawers made from rosewood probably circa
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

Danish Mahogany Sideboard by Johannes Sorth for Bornholm Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik
Located in Elshout, NL
This elegantly designed credenza by Johannes Sorth voor Bornholm Møbelfabrik, clearly marked on the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Mahogany

Danish Mahogany Sideboard by Johannes Sorth for Bornholm Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Bornholm Møbelfabrik
Located in Elshout, NL
This elegantly designed credenza by Johannes Sorth voor Bornholm Møbelfabrik, clearly marked on the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Mahogany

Teak Highboard Chest of Drawers, Danish Classic, Denmark, 1960s
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Chorzów, PL
Danish highboard chest of drawers from the 1960s. Furniture in very good condition, after
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

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Teak

Danish Teak Sideboard UM 14 by Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Johannes Andersen, Uldum Møbelfabrik
Located in Elshout, NL
Rare and beautiful Scandinavian teak credenza model UM 14 by Uldum Møbelfabrik designed by Johannes
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Cassettiera Modello "Brera"disegnata da Piero De Martini per Cassina 1980
By Cassina
Located in Traversetolo, IT
in 2020. The last chapter is in 2021 Johannes Brahms. Autobiography of the artist as a young man.
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Glass, Wood

Chest in Rosewood by Erling Torvits and Klim Furniture, 1960s
By Johannes Andersen, CFC Silkeborg
Located in Lejre, DK
Chest in rosewood designed by Erling Torvits and manufactured by Klim furniture factory in the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

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Rosewood

Johannes Aasbjerg Andersen Teak Low Dresser
Located in Miami, FL
...SOLD DECEMBER 2012...Fine six drawer chest of drawers by Johannes Aasbjerg Andersen in solid
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Vintage 1950s Danish Dressers

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Sycamore, Teak

Stunning Custom Diminutive Dove Tailed Modern Danish Style Chest
By Arne Vodder, Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Aasbjerg
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning chest or dresser of excellent craftsmanship by Norm Stoeker. Table has beautiful inlaid
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Vintage 1960s American Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Bookcase, 1960s
By Nexø Møbelfabrik 1
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish master carpenter Johannes Sorth for Nexø Møbelfabrik, Bornholm in 1956. The idea was to combine a
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Bookcase, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Bookcase, 1960s
H 71.66 in W 39.38 in D 17.33 in
Faarup Mobelfabrik Scandinavian Modern Teak Single Drawer Nightstand/ Tiny Desk
By Faarup Møbelfabrik
Located in Topeka, KS
Hallas family sometime prior to WWII. According the founder’s, Sigurd Halla, sons, Johannes and Einar
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

Mid-20th Century Johannes Andersen Pair Teak Bedside Tables
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Pair of Johannes Andersen teak bedside tables / small chest of drawers. Produced by CFC Silkeborg
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

1960s, Teak Drawers Cabinet by Johannes Sorth
By Nexø Møbelfabrik 1
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful cabinet in teak designed by Johannes Sorth and produced by Nexø Møbelfabrik. This
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Vintage 1960s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

1960s, Teak Drawers Cabinet by Johannes Sorth
1960s, Teak Drawers Cabinet by Johannes Sorth
H 36.23 in W 39.38 in D 17.72 in
Danish Rosewood Chest of Drawers by Bornholm, Mid Century, 1960s
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
Danish rosewood chest of drawers A beautifully designed & crafted chest of drawers by Johannes
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of ...

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Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Bedside Table
Located in High Point, NC
of Johannes Andersen furniture, a standard bearer in Danish design. The futuristic linearity of its
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Teak

Midcentury Chest of Drawers by Johannes Sorth
By Nexø Møbelfabrik 1
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish midcentury teak chest of drawers by Johannes Sorth, Nexø Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Midcentury Chest of Drawers by Johannes Sorth
Midcentury Chest of Drawers by Johannes Sorth
H 40.16 in W 39.38 in D 17.72 in
Midcentury Danish Chest of Drawers, 1960s by Johannes Sorth
By Nexø Møbelfabrik 1
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Small chest of drawers made of teak featuring three drawers and tapered legs, manufactured in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Midcentury Danish Chest of 6 Drawers in Teak by Johannes Sorth for Nexø
By Nexø Møbelfabrik 1
Located in Beveren, BE
This wider midcentury Danish chest of 6 drawers in teak was designed by Johannes Sorth and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Fantastic Danish Enfilade by Johannes Andersen, Denmark, 1960
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Megeve, FR
Danish enfilade by Johannes Andersen, 1950-1960.          
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Vintage 1960s Danish Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Midcentury Danish Chest of Drawers, 1960s
By Nexø Møbelfabrik 1
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Small entrance piece/chest of drawers/nightstand made of teak featuring three drawers and tapered
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Midcentury Danish Chest of Drawers, 1960s
Midcentury Danish Chest of Drawers, 1960s
H 24.22 in W 21.66 in D 11.82 in
Midcentury Danish Chest of Drawers, 1960s
By Nexø Møbelfabrik 1
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Small entrance piece/chest of drawers/nightstand made of teak featuring three drawers and tapered
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Midcentury Danish Chest of Drawers, 1960s
Midcentury Danish Chest of Drawers, 1960s
H 22.05 in W 27.17 in D 11.82 in
Danish Nightstand by Johannes Andersen for Ørum Møbelfabrik
By Johannes Andersen, Ørum Møbler
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish Nightstand og Petite chest of drawers by Johannes Andersen for Ørum Møbelfabrik Nordic
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Night Stands

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Oak

Johannes Andersen, Chest of Drawers, Denmark, 1960s
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare chest of drawers/dresser designed by Johannes Andersen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Danish Mid-Century Johannes Andersen Teak Night-Table, 1950s
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Nyborg, DK
Johannes Andersen bedside table, 1950s. Two drawers with shaped teak handles, sit within a moulded
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Johannes Andersen Table Vintage 1960s-1970s Danish Design
By Johannes Andersen, CFC Silkeborg
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Johannes Andersen, manufactured by CFC Silkeborg. The furniture finished with rosewood veneer. Foldable top
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Rosewood

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Chest Johannes For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of chest johannes for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique chest johannes was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. Chest johannes have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Chest johannes bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Chest johannes have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Johannes Andersen, Johannes Aasbjerg and CFC Silkeborg are consistently popular.

How Much are Chest Johannes?

Chest johannes can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,175, while the lowest priced sells for $736 and the highest can go for as much as $9,995.

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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