Danish Teak 4 Drawer
Unique Mid century modern small teak 4 drawer dresser by Hans Wegner
By George Tanier, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Danish teak 4 drawer dresser designed by Hans J. Wegner Circa 1960. Teak veneer dresser
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Birch, Teak
$2,590 Sale Price
30% Off
H 30 in W 30 in D 20 in
Mid century danish modern 4 drawer teak desk
By G.V. Møbler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish modern G.V. Møbler teak desk boasts a striking floating top with three dovetail
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Birch, Teak
Mid century danish modern low wide Teak Dresser credenza 4-Drawer
By Kibaek Mobelfabrik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century low wide Kibaek Mobelfabrik teak tabour door credenza or dresser. This credenza has 1
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
$2,880 Sale Price
20% Off
H 31 in W 71 in D 19 in
Mid century danish modern small 4 drawer low teak dresser on legs
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century danish modern small 4 drawer low teak dresser on 4 legs in the style of Folke Ohlsson
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Birch, Teak
$1,600 Sale Price
20% Off
H 30 in W 28 in D 18 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Knee Hole 4 Drawer Desk with Key
By Drylund
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish modern teak knee hole 4 drawer desk with key. Beautiful wood grain on top great
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
$2,550 Sale Price
40% Off
H 28 in W 59 in D 30 in
Danish Modern Teak 4 drawer Desk Bookcase by Erik Brouer for Brouer Møbelfabrik
By Erik Brouer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish Modern Teak Desk Bookcase by Erik Brouer for Brouer Møbelfabrik. Danish modern teak desk
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
$3,040 Sale Price
20% Off
H 28 in W 57 in D 29 in
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern 4 Drawer Teak Dresser Dovetailed Drawers
Located in Seattle, WA
A medium sized teak mid century dresser with sculpted handles and imported from Denmark. Four wide
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Teak
$1,995
H 30 in W 19 in D 43.5 in
Danish Modern Teak 4-Drawer Sideboard by Peter Lovig Nielsen for Dansk Designs
Located in Deland, FL
ash and tied together to the teak drawer faces with dovetail joinery. The top drawer includes two
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
$9,100
H 28 in W 47.25 in D 17.75 in
Danish Modern Teak 4-Drawer Sideboard w/ Topper by Peter Lovig Nielsen for Dansk
Located in Deland, FL
ash and tied together to the teak drawer faces with dovetail joinery. The top drawer includes two
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Teak
$11,100
H 70.5 in W 47.25 in D 17.75 in
Danish Modern Teak 4-Drawer Sideboard by Peter Lovig Nielsen Mid Century
By Lovig Dansk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
tied together to the teak drawer faces with dovetail joinery. The top drawer includes two dividers
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Teak
$5,600
H 28.25 in W 41.25 in D 17.75 in
Danish Modern 4 Drawer Dresser with Tapered Legs
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Danish modern chest of drawers features pressed wood construction, teak veneer with original
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers
Materials
Teak
Pair Mid-Century Danish Modern Rosewood 4 drawer nightstands
By Arne Vodder, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful mid-century Rosewood 4 drawer nightstands with beautiful carved finger pull handles. In
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Materials
Birch, Rosewood, Teak
$2,975 Sale Price / set
30% Off
H 22 in W 20 in D 20 in
Poul Hundevard Danish Modern Teak 4 Drawer Drop Front Secretary w/ Bookshelf
Located in Pasadena, TX
Danish Cabinet with a practical combination of drawers and open compartment with flap. Thanks to
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Wood
$1,900
H 70 in W 17 in D 34 in
Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern 4-Drawer Lateral Teak Rolling Filling Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
A MidCentury Scandinavian Modern 4-Drawer Lateral Teak Rolling Filling Cabinet. Features two top
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
$1,995
H 26.5 in W 30.75 in D 18 in
Scandinavian Mid Century Danish Modern light oak 4 drawer 2 door credenza
By Arne Vodder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian Mid Century Danish Modern light oak 4 drawer 2 door credenza. Beautiful sideboard in
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Materials
Oak, Teak
$3,200 Sale Price
20% Off
H 132 in W 18 in D 79 in
Teak 4 Drawer Desk/Writing Table by Nanna Ditzel for Soren Wiladsen
By Nanna Ditzel, Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
the preferred 4 drawer larger model.
Its in very nice original condition with no visible flaws such
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
$16,149
H 28.35 in W 68.9 in D 29.53 in
Danish Mid Century Modern Tambour Doors Multi Compartment 4 Drawer Shelves Chest
By Dux of Sweden, Durland
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid Century Modern Tambour Doors Multi Compartment 4 Drawer Shelves Chest Dresser MINT!
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Teak
$4,400
H 52 in W 36 in D 18 in
Arne Vodder Triennale 4 Drawer Dresser by Sibast
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in San Diego, CA
1950. Constructed in teak, the 4-drawer dresser is a classic piece of Danish Modern furniture. The
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers
Materials
Teak
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Poul Hundevad Danish Modern Teak Bookcase Shelves, 4-Drawer Chest base
By Poul Hundevad, Maurice Villency
Located in Hudson, NY
A versatile teak bookcase with five adjustable shelves and one fixed shelf. base consists of four
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Nightstands by Arne Hovmand Olsen 4-Drawer Cabinets in Teak
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Dallas, TX
1960s Scandinavian modern chests or nightstands in teak wood with a satin lacquer finish. Beautiful
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Night Stands
Materials
Teak
H 29.75 in W 28.75 in D 16.5 in
Nanna & Jorgen Ditzel, Teak 4 Drawer Desk for Soren Willardsen, Denmark, 1958
By Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Nanna & Jorgen Ditzel for Søren Willadsen, Denmark, 1958. Four drawer solid teak desk , drawer
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
H 28.35 in W 68.9 in D 29.53 in
Arne Vodder 4-Drawer Cabinet in Teak
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
for Sibast in the 1950s, this teak four-drawer dresser or cabinet feature's Arne Vodder's distinctive
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Diminutive 4-Drawer Stand, Made in Denmark, Two-Tone, Birch and Teak
By Arne Vodder
Located in Buffalo, NY
Diminutive 4- dawer stand, made in Denmark, two-tone, birch and teak, Classic scandinavian style
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Tables
Materials
Birch, Teak
Danish Modern 4 Drawer Dresser with Lock & Key
Located in Freehold, NJ
This danish modern chest of drawers features hardwood construction, teak veneer with original
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern 4 Drawer Writing Desk with Tapered Legs
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Danish modern writing desk features pressed wood construction, original teak veneer, four
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Severin Hansen for Haslevs Møbelfabrik Teak 4-Drawer Scandinavian Desk, 1960s
By Severin Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed in the early 1960s by Danish designer Severin Hansen, this desk was produced by Haslevs
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Brass
H 28.75 in W 56 in D 29.5 in
Børge Mogensen 4 drawer chest of drawers
By Børge Mogensen
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning Borge Mogensen 4 drawer chest of drawers executed in teak with birch base and teak 'socks
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Beech, Teak
Danish Teak Chest of Drawers Sliding Door Cabinet Room Divider
Located in Kensington, MD
Functional Danish Modern Teak Cabinet Featuring a 4-Drawer Chest of Drawers That Can Be Stacked on
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
1960's Danish Teak Dresser by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbler
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Victoria, BC
We are thrilled to present this Danish 1960s 4-drawer teak dresser designed by Børge Mogensen for
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Danish Teak 4 Drawer Dresser
By Arne Vodder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Danish teak 4 drawer dresser, all original! Very nice size and scale! Perfect to use as a
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers
Materials
Teak
Borge Mogensen for Soborg Mobler Mid Century Danish Teak 4 Drawer Dresser Chest
By Soborg Mobler, Børge Mogensen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Borge Mogensen for Soborg Mobler Mid Century Danish Teak 4 drawer dresser Chest
This dresser
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Teak
H 34.25 in W 39.25 in D 18 in
Vintage Danish Teak 4-Drawer Dresser Chest by Ib Kofod-Larsen
By Brande Møbelfabrik, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in San Jose, CA
. This piece features sculpted inset handles and contrasting solid teak edge banding. Includes four
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers
Materials
Teak
Mid century danish modern small 4 drawer low teak dresser on base
By Poul Cadovius
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century danish modern small 4 drawer low teak dresser on base freestanding by Poul Cadovius
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Birch, Teak
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Knee Hole 4 Drawer Desk with Key
By Drylund
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century Danish modern teak knee hole 4 drawer desk with key. Beautiful wood grain on top great
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Teak
Unique Mid century modern narrow teak 4 drawer dresser by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, George Tanier
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Danish teak Narrow 4 drawer dresser or end table designed by Hans J. Wegner Circa 1960
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Birch, Teak
#480 Aksel Kjersgaard 4 Drawer Chest
Located in Wilton, CT
Vintage chest of drawers #480 for Odder by Aksel Kjersgaard in teak with beautiful grains, in very
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish Teak 4 drawer Chest
Located in Hudson, NY
a very handsome and perfectly scaled 4 drawer Danish teak chest. simple, classic form for a variety
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Danish Teak 4 Drawer 2 Door Sideboard for Clausen & Søn
By Clausen & Søn
Located in TORONTO, CA
Stunning sideboard for Clausen & Søn. Overall in great vintage condition with minor wear. Scratching on top and veneer chipping in corner shown in photos.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Danish Teak 4 Drawer Dresser by Arne Wahl Iversen
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Asheville, NC
Mid-Century Modern 4 drawer danish teak dresser designed by Arne Wahl Iversen. The top has been
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Teak
1960's Falster Danish Teak Commode
By Falster Møbelfabrik
Located in New York, NY
1960's Danish teak 4 drawer danish modern commode by Falster.Active Teak veneer with solid teak
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Teak 4-Drawer Dresser
Located in New York, NY
Well-crafted Danish Modern Teak Dresser with 4 Drawers. Features an oak base, eyelid shaped pulls
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Dressers
Materials
Teak, Oak
Danish 4 Drawer Low Teak Dresser
Located in Vancouver, BC
Compact teak dresser housing four drawers could be used as a bedside cabinet. Would work well with
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Dressers
Materials
Teak
Danish Modern Teak 4-Drawer Dresser with Oak Legs
Located in New York, NY
Danish Modern Teak 4-Drawer Dresser with Oak Legs. Features full width tab pulls, brass keyhole
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Dressers
Materials
Teak, Oak
Teak 4-Drawer Cabinet by Erik Worts, Denmark, 1959
By Erik Worts
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Teak 4-drawer cabinet by Erik Worts, Denmark 1959. Purchased by original owner from Den Permanente
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Petite Danish Modern Teak 4 Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in Long Beach, CA
Nice petite Danish Modern Teak 4 Drawer Chest of Drawers. Great for use in the bedroom or as an
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Danish Chest of 4 Drawers in Teak with Straight Long Drawer Handle
Located in Beveren, BE
This midcentury Danish chest of 4 drawers in teak was made in Denmark in the 1960s. It has a very
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
H 28.15 in W 30.12 in D 16.74 in
Teak 4-Drawer Dresser by E.W. Bach
Located in New York, NY
A fine example of Danish craftsmanship. This E.W. Bach dresser features generously proportioned
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Danish Teak Lowboy Dresser
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1960s Teak Dresser
This Danish 4-drawer dresser is in excellent condition and can be in
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers
Materials
Teak
Danish Teak Lowboy Dresser
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1960s Teak Dresser
This Danish 4-drawer dresser is in excellent condition and can be in
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers
Materials
Teak
Pair of Teak 4 Drawer Teak Nightstands, Chest of Drawers, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Enschede, Overijssel
Very beautiful pair of two chests of drawers. Each cabinet has 4 drawers finished with brass
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
H 26.78 in W 22.84 in D 15.75 in
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Danish Teak 4 Drawer For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Danish teak 4 drawer you’re looking for. Each Danish teak 4 drawer for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Danish teak 4 drawer — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A Danish teak 4 drawer made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one Danish teak 4 drawer that is appealing in its simplicity, but Børge Mogensen, Falster Møbelfabrik and Svend Åge Madsen produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Danish Teak 4 Drawer?
Prices for a Danish teak 4 drawer start at $299 and top out at $11,899 with the average selling for $1,895.
Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces 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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