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3-drawer chest of drawers, teak, Denmark 1960s.
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Adorable Scandinavian chest of drawers. Three large drawers, the top one lockable (key provided
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

3-drawer chest of drawers, teak, Denmark 1960s.
3-drawer chest of drawers, teak, Denmark 1960s.
$1,903
H 25.6 in W 33.47 in D 14.97 in
Danish teak chest of drawers or small sideboard, 3 large drawers, 1960.
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian chest of drawers. 3 large drawers provide ample storage. Beautifully crafted
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Danish teak chest of drawers or small sideboard, 3 large drawers, 1960.
Danish teak chest of drawers or small sideboard, 3 large drawers, 1960.
$2,379 Sale Price
20% Off
H 27.56 in W 43.31 in D 16.54 in
Petit Danish Late Empire Antique Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Small 19th century Danish Late Empire chest of drawers in flamed birch. French polished. The
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Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Beech

Petit Danish Late Empire Antique Chest of Drawers
Petit Danish Late Empire Antique Chest of Drawers
$2,212
H 23.23 in W 21.66 in D 9.85 in
Mid-20th century Danish teak chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid-20th century Danish teak chest of drawers circa 1960. 3 drawer Scandinavian design chest of
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Mid-20th century Danish teak chest of drawers
Mid-20th century Danish teak chest of drawers
$1,308
H 26.75 in W 32.75 in D 16.25 in
Curved Chest Of Drawers With 3 Drawers Made In Mahogany From 1890s
Located in Lejre, DK
Curved chest of drawers made of mahogany and three drawers, in nice antique condition from the
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Antique 1890s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Mid 20th century Danish small teak chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century Danish small teak chest of drawers circa 1960. 3 drawers fitted with brass looped
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pine Highboy Chest of Six Drawers, Denmark circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
This antique pine chest of drawers or "highboy" has 6 drawers, providing ideal storage in a narrow
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Antique Late 19th Century Danish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Mid 20th century Danish teak chest of drawers by Henning Jorgensen
By Henning Jørgensen
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century danish teak chest of drawers by Henning Jjorgensen circa 1960. Minimalist design
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Small Oak Painted Rococo Chest of Three Drawers, Denmark circa 1800
Located in Round Top, TX
makes it adaptable to use as a nightstand, side table or simply small chest of drawers. This chest of 3
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Antique Early 19th Century Danish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Danish Art Deco Dresser with 3 Drawers of Pine by Danish Furniture Maker 1940s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish Art Deco dresser with 3 drawers. The frame and drawers are made of solid pine, the top and
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine, Plywood

Danish 18th Century Painted Chest of Drawers With Chinoiserie Decor
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Danish 18th century painted Baroque 3-drawer chest with later chinoiserie decorations, brass
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Danish 18th Century Painted Chest of Drawers With Chinoiserie Decor
Danish 18th Century Painted Chest of Drawers With Chinoiserie Decor
$2,426 Sale Price
46% Off
H 25.25 in W 29 in D 16.25 in
Neo-Classicist Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Neo classicist mahogany chest of drawers with 3 drawers. The top drawer with triangle, ebonized
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Antique Early 19th Century Danish Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Brass

Neo-Classicist Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Neo-Classicist Mahogany Chest of Drawers
$4,853
H 31.5 in W 32.29 in D 18.9 in
Danish Art Deco Dresser with 3 Drawers crafted by Danish Skilled Carpenter 1930s
By Carl Malmsten, Axel Einar Hjorth, Fritz Hansen, Otto Schulz 1
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish Art Deco dresser with 3 drawers made of light wood most likely veneered birch with lacquer
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

Teak Chest with Drawers and Compartments Langeskov Møbelfabrik A / S Denmark
Located in Munster, NRW
Do you need drawers? This very stylish and high quality chest of drawers has 7 of them!!! There are
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Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Louis XVI chest of drawers with rose painted color
Located in Kastrup, DK
, original locks. A beautiful chest of drawers with a decorative look. Denmark 1780-1790.
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Antique Late 18th Century Danish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Louis XVI chest of drawers with rose painted color
Louis XVI chest of drawers with rose painted color
$3,092
H 28.75 in W 30.71 in D 17.33 in
Scandinavian Modern Teak 3-Drawer Small Vintage Chest Marked Made in Denmark
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome small Scandinavian Modern teak three-drawer chest marked made in Denmark. It is in
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Low Swedish Chest of Drawers in Pine with Leather Pulls
Located in Oakland, CA
Low chest of drawers from Sweden and imported from Denmark, constructed of pine with expressive
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

A Pair of Danish Empire Style Mahogany 3-Drawer Marble Topped Bow-Front
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome pair of Danish empire style mahogany 3-drawer marble-topped bow-front chests with brass
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Antique 19th Century Danish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Tall Chest in Pine with Five Drawers, Northern Europe, circa 1820
Located in Miami, FL
A lovely tall chest of drawers in pine with lift-top in pedestal form, followed by five drawers
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Antique Early 19th Century Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Small 3 Drawer Oak Chest by Aksel Kjersgaard for Odder
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Odder Furniture
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A really good original little chest by Aksel Kjersgaard with his trademark cut out circular handles
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Small 3 Drawer Oak Chest by Aksel Kjersgaard for Odder
Small 3 Drawer Oak Chest by Aksel Kjersgaard for Odder
$3,786
H 23.63 in W 19.69 in D 13.78 in
Scandinavian Modern Organic Vintage Brown Teak Chest or Commodes 1960s, Denmark
Located in Vienna, AT
manufactured, 1960s, Denmark. An amazing chest with three (3) drawers and much storage space shows a beautiful
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Scandinavian Modern Organic Vintage Brown Teak Chest or Commodes 1960s, Denmark
Scandinavian Modern Organic Vintage Brown Teak Chest or Commodes 1960s, Denmark
$1,427 Sale Price
59% Off
H 27.37 in W 32.09 in D 15.36 in
18th Century Danish Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful 18th C Danish bowfronted 3 drawer commode. 1780. Reference: 7608 Dimensions 45
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Antique 18th Century Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

18th Century Danish Commode
18th Century Danish Commode
$6,113
H 31 in W 45 in D 23 in
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
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Antique 1780s Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Louis Seize style chatol made in oak from around 1780s
Louis Seize style chatol made in oak from around 1780s
$2,293 Sale Price
20% Off
H 42.52 in W 46.46 in D 22.45 in
Rosewood Chest of Drawers by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobelfabrik Denmark
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rosewood Chest of Drawers by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobelfabrik Denmark, 1970s. Versatile
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers

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Rosewood

Pair of Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Blond Oak 3-Drawer Chests
By Jens Risom
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Danish Mid-Century chests / dressers with three drawers with angled wooden drawer pulls in
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Wood, Oak

Borge Mogensen Teak Chest of Drawers / Shelf for Soborg Mobelfabrik, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Halle, DE
pieces are stamped with manufacturer’s stamp and “Made in Denmark”. Chest of drawers with 4 drawers which
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

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Teak

Mid century Danish modern 3 drawer teak vanity dresser by Nils Jonsson
By HJN Møbler, Nils Jonsson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Danish Mid-Century Modern chest of drawers in good vintage condition. Perfect vintage example of simple
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Birch, Teak, Mirror

Danish Modern Teak Wall System
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
. Includes: 2 rails, chest of drawers, 1 x 11"d shelf, 1 x 9"d shelf, 3 x 7"d shelves and original metal
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Teak

Danish Modern Teak Wall System
Danish Modern Teak Wall System
$1,095
H 79 in W 31.5 in D 12 in
Dressing table, Danish design, 1960s. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Chest of drawers made of teak wood. Made in Denmark in the mid-20th century. Furniture in very
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers

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Teak

Dressing table, Danish design, 1960s. After renovation.
Dressing table, Danish design, 1960s. After renovation.
$1,665
H 29.53 in W 33.86 in D 18.12 in
Danish Freestanding Oak Bookcase by Henning Kjærnulf for Nyrup Møbler, 1960s.
By Henning Kjærnulf, Nyrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
consists of: 3 Uprights 1 Cabinet with double hinged doors and two shelves 1 Chest of drawers with six
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Oak

Kai Kristiansen Danish Modern Rosewood Sideboard Table for Askel Kjersgaard #393
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard, Illums Bolighus
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
chests of drawers, mirrors and accountant furniture began. In the following years, the furniture factory
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

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Rosewood

Børge Mogensen for P. Lauritsen & Son Sideboard Cabinets, 1950s Denmark, Signed
By Børge Mogensen, P. Lauritsen & Son 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
hinges - the signature mark of this design. The smaller companion chest of drawers has 2 smaller pull-out
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

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Brass

Børge Mogensen for P. Lauritsen & Son Sideboard Cabinets, 1950s Denmark, Signed
Børge Mogensen for P. Lauritsen & Son Sideboard Cabinets, 1950s Denmark, Signed
$8,600 Sale Price / set
28% Off
H 35.5 in W 81.5 in D 19.5 in
John Van Koert Drexel Profile K4 Low Dresser with Matching Mirror
By Henredon, John Van Koert, Karl Johan, Drexel
Located in Chattanooga, TN
stylish powerhouse of wardrobial organization. There are a total of eight drawers, four small drawers at
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Sideboard by by Sven Andersen, Sven Andersen Möbelfabrik Stavanger.
By Sven Andersson
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
oak stain and finished with high-quality Danish oil. The long version of the chest of drawers with 3
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Teak

Paul Evans 'PE-32' Patchwork Copper Cabinet with Slate Top for Directional, 1968
By Directional, Paul Evans
Located in Los Angeles, CA
liquor or wine storage, a smaller credenza for an office or New York apartment, chest of drawers for
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Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Cabinets

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Brass, Copper, Pewter

Danish Rosewood Chest of Drawers in the manner of Arne Wahl Iversen, 1960s
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Southampton, GB
1960s Danish rosewood chest of drawers designed in the manner of Arne Wahl Iversen. Made of a
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

Early Danish Teak Chest of Drawer in Teak and Oak
Located in Handewitt, DE
Midcentury Danish chest of drawer in teak. Font with 3 drawers. Standing on conical round feet made
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Teak

Early Danish Teak Chest of Drawer in Teak and Oak
Early Danish Teak Chest of Drawer in Teak and Oak
$1,843
H 46.66 in W 33.27 in D 16.74 in
Rare set of 3 teak cabinets by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen for Thorald Madsens
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
and Edvard Kindt-Larsen and produced by Thorald Madsens, Denmark 1950’s. The set consists of one chest
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Small Teak Chest of Drawers by Aksel Kjersgaard
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Odder Furniture
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
This small chest of drawers in teak by Aksel Kjersgaard is simple and elegant. Nightstand height
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Small Teak Chest of Drawers by Aksel Kjersgaard
Small Teak Chest of Drawers by Aksel Kjersgaard
$3,160
H 23.25 in W 31 in D 15 in
Mid Century Scandinavian Danish Teak Planter
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Ava, MO
This small planter with chest of drawers designed by Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Møbelfabrik offers
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Planters and Jardinieres

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Teak

Midcentury Chest of 3 Drawers in Rosewood by Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler
By Kai Kristiansen, FM Møbler
Located in Beveren, BE
This midcentury Danish chest of 3 drawers in rosewood was designed by Kai Kristiansen and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Chest Of 3 Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Chest with 3 drawers, with swan decorations. Good condition, Paint restored. 1830, Sweden.
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Antique 19th Century Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Danish Chest Of 3 Drawers
Danish Chest Of 3 Drawers
$5,700
H 34 in W 36.25 in D 17 in
Danish Chest of Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Period green painted chest of 3 drawers in original folk art paint and brass handles. The three
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Beech

Danish Chest of Drawers
Danish Chest of Drawers
$5,500
H 34 in W 34 in D 19.25 in
Danish Designer 3 Chest of Drawers in Teak, 1960s
Located in Oirlo, LI
Danish designer 3 chest of drawers in teak, 1960s A beautiful designer chest of drawers from
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Rare Danish Chest of Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Painted 3+3 chest of drawers, Denmark 1780-1800.
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Antique 19th Century Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Rare Danish Chest of Drawers
Rare Danish Chest of Drawers
$4,900
H 27 in W 40 in D 21.5 in
Danish Teak Chest of Drawers with 3 Drawers and Horseshoe Handles Aejm Møbelfabr
Located in Oirlo, LI
Danish Teak chest of drawers with 3 drawers and horseshoe handles Aejm Møbelfabrik, Denmark, a
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

Antique Danish Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
Wonderful craftsmanship and elegant lines add to the Danish style of this pine chest of drawers
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Antique Early 19th Century Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Antique Danish Pine Chest of Drawers
Antique Danish Pine Chest of Drawers
$3,550
H 54.5 in W 52 in D 22.25 in
Danish 1960s Teak Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Three-drawer Scandinavian design chest of drawers from the 1960s. Fitted with brass handles and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Danish 1960s Teak Chest of Drawers
Danish 1960s Teak Chest of Drawers
$1,232
H 26.75 in W 32.75 in D 16.25 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
$392
H 20.87 in W 25.6 in D 11.82 in
Dark Teak Danish Design Chest of Drawers
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Beautiful chest of drawers from Denmark. Made of dark teak veneer with solid details with an
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Dark Teak Danish Design Chest of Drawers
Dark Teak Danish Design Chest of Drawers
$1,189
H 25.99 in W 29.53 in D 13.39 in
Antique Pine Chest of Drawers from Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
This antique pine chest has 4 drawers, providing ideal storage in a narrow space and stands at 3
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Antique Late 19th Century Danish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Pine

Antique Pine Chest of Drawers from Denmark
Antique Pine Chest of Drawers from Denmark
$1,725
H 37 in W 34.75 in D 20 in
Small Danish, 1960s Teak Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Small five-drawer chest of drawers, circa 1960. Fitted with contrasting light oak handles. Light
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Small Danish, 1960s Teak Chest of Drawers
Small Danish, 1960s Teak Chest of Drawers
$757
H 28.5 in W 19.75 in D 12 in
Danish 1960s Teak Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Three-drawer Scandinavian design chest of drawers from the 1960s. Fitted with brass handles and
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Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Teak

Danish 1960s Teak Chest of Drawers
Danish 1960s Teak Chest of Drawers
$1,232
H 26.75 in W 32.75 in D 16.25 in
Pair of Chests of Drawers, Anonymous, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
' 2 3/4".
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of Chests of Drawers, Anonymous, Denmark, 1970s
Pair of Chests of Drawers, Anonymous, Denmark, 1970s
$9,516 / set
H 20.87 in W 21.26 in D 14.77 in
Large Original Painted Danish Chest of Drawers/ Dresser
Located in Round Top, TX
This Danish chest of drawers is in superb original condition. The original paint is worn in just
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Antique 19th Century Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique Black Chest of Drawers, Denmark Circa 1870
Located in Round Top, TX
Lovely lines define this striking chest of 3 drawers. While the piece itself is old, it has a new
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Antique 19th Century Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

Small Empire Chest of Drawers. Denmark, c. 1820
Located in Miami, FL
29 1/2" wide x 17 1/2"deep x 32 3/4" high From the reign of Frederic VI, this fine Empire Chest
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Antique 19th Century Danish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Small Empire Chest of Drawers. Denmark, c. 1820
Small Empire Chest of Drawers. Denmark, c. 1820
$7,450
H 32.75 in W 29.5 in D 17.5 in
Antique Tall Oak Chest of Drawers from Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
The deep patina seen in this stately oak chest of drawers is all original, as it was made in the
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Antique Late 18th Century Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique Tall Oak Chest of Drawers from Denmark
Antique Tall Oak Chest of Drawers from Denmark
$4,650
H 47.5 in W 24.5 in D 51.25 in
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Danish 3 Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of Danish 3 chest of drawers is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct Danish 3 chest of drawers — often made from wood, hardwood and teak — can elevate any home. There are 1901 antique and vintage Danish 3 chest of drawers for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 13 modern editions to choose from as well. Danish 3 chest of drawers have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of Danish 3 chest of drawers to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Empire Danish 3 chest of drawers are of considerable interest. Kai Kristiansen, Børge Mogensen and Arne Vodder each produced beautiful Danish 3 chest of drawers that are worth considering.

How Much are Danish 3 Chest Of Drawers?

Danish 3 chest of drawers can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,606, while the lowest priced sells for $287 and the highest can go for as much as $118,147.

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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