$5,710
H 28.75 in W 33.08 in D 17.33 in
Ole Wanscher Chest of Drawers in Rosewood for Cabinetmaker A. J. Iversen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ole Wanscher chest of drawers in rosewood with bass fittings. Made by master cabinetmaker A. J
Brass
Danish Modern Ole Wanscher Teak Chest of Drawers
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Kastrup, DK
Ole Wanscher (Danish 1903-1985). Teak wood chest of drawers designed by Ole Wanscher for Illums
Brass
$8,500
H 55.25 in W 35.5 in D 19.5 in
Ole Wanscher Elm Wood Tall Bow Front Chest of Drawers, Circa 1950s
By Ole Wanscher
Located in New York, NY
A Danish modern elmwood tall bow-front chest of drawers by Ole Wanscher, circa 1950s with nine bow
Elm
$4,183
H 30.71 in W 40.56 in D 19.49 in
Chest of drawers in flamed walnut and brass by Ole Wanscher period 1940's
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Lejre, DK
Chest of drawers from the 1940s designed by Ole Wanscher. Made in walnut veneer with brass handles
Brass
Large Nutwood Chest of Drawers by Ole Wanscher, 1940's
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in Balen, BE
Elegant and large chest of drawers designed by Ole Wanscher for furniture maker A.J Iversen in
Brass
$2,700Sale Price|54% Off
H 53.15 in W 29.53 in D 20.08 in
Chest of Drawers by Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iversen, 1940s
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Uppsala, SE
Chest of drawers or tall boy with curved front and eight drawers designed by Ole Wanscher for A.J
Metal
$2,380
H 37.01 in W 29.53 in D 19.89 in
Chest of Drawers in flamed walnut by Ole Wanscher and A.J. Iversen, 1950s
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Lejre, DK
Chest of drawers from the 1950s designed by Ole Wanscher and produced by A.J. Iversen. Made in
Brass
Danish Dresser by Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iversen, 1950s
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
Elegant and large chest of drawers designed by Ole Wanscher for furniture maker A.J Iversen in
Walnut
$13,561
H 34.26 in W 34.06 in D 18.51 in
Midcentury chest of drawers by Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen, Denmark, 1940s
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stylish walnut chest of drawers by Ole Wanscher with a striking veneer front and brass handles
Birch
$4,327
H 25.2 in W 38.59 in D 16.54 in
Rare Commode in Walnut by Ole Wanscher Made in Denmark in the 1940s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful commode designed by the Danish designer Ole Wanscher in the 1940s. Made out of walnut
Brass
Ole Wanscher Chest of Drawers
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Cologne, DE
Ole Wanscher chest of drawers, 1959, execution: A.J. Iversen. The drawers were furnished by the
Brass
1940s Walnut Chest of Drawers Attributed to Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Hudson, NY
Six-drawer chest in walnut with brass pulls raised on solid walnut frame.
Brass
Unavailable
H 52 in W 31.5 in D 18.25 in
Danish Modern Tall Rosewood Bombe Dresser or Chest of Drawers by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Hudson, NY
designed by the architect Ole Wanscher. Its condition is very good with clean insides, a refinished natural
Rosewood
Ole Wanscher Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
tapered feet. Original brass pulls. Designed by Ole Wanscher (1903-1985)
Ole Wanscher chest of drawers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Ole Wanscher Chest of Drawers Danish Mahogny 1950's
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Stockholm, SE
A curved master piece attributed to Ole Wanscher, Denmark. Mahogny. 1950's. Sold at Illums
Brass
Ole Wanscher Rosewood Chest of Drawers
By Ole Wanscher
Located in New York, NY
A striking rosewood semainier designed by Ole Wanscher. Born Frederiksberg 1903, Died
Ole Wanscher Rosewood Bowfront Chest of Drawers, circa 1940s
By Ole Wanscher
Located in New York, NY
A Danish highly figured rosewood chest of drawers, designed by Ole Wansher and produced by A.J
1960s Danish Mahogany Tall Boy Chest of Drawers by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in London, GB
A superb and rare vintage Danish chest of drawers in mahogany, this was designed by Ole Wanscher
Mahogany
Danish Modern Mahogany Chest of Drawers by Ole Wanscher
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in New York, NY
Designed in the 1940s by Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iversen, this Danish Modern chest of drawers
Brass
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H 30.71 in W 41.74 in D 19.3 in
Chest of Drawers Designed by Ole Wanscher for Illums Bolighus, Denmark
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Stockholm, SE
Chest of drawers designed by Ole Wanscher for Illums Bolighus, Denmark, 1940s. Walnut and brass
Brass
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H 53 in W 26 in D 14 in
Danish Mid-Century Teak Bow-Front Tallboy Chest Attributed to Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Norwalk, CT
attributed to the masterful Ole Wanscher, crafted in Denmark around 1950-1960. This iconic chest epitomizes
Teak
Diminutive Rosewood Double Chest by Ole Wanscher
Located in New York, NY
Adorable small scale double chest by Ole Wanscher. Each chest with 5 deep set drawers, each with a
Rosewood
Adorable Ole Wanscher Miniature Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Greta companion piece to the larger wanscher chest we are currently offering, but just as good
Brass
Fantastic Diminutive Rosewood Chest of Drawers by Ole Wanscher
Located in New York, NY
This attractive rosewood chest by Ole wanscher would serve as wondeful accessories chest on its own
Brass
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H 52.76 in W 25.99 in D 14.97 in
Midcentury Chest of Drawers in Teak Designed by Ole Wanscher, 1960s
By Ole Wanscher, Illums Bolighus
Located in Lejre, DK
Chest of drawers in teak, designed by Ole Wanscher and made by Illumsbolighus. Great original
Teak
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H 55 in W 35 in D 16.5 in
1940s Danish Tall Rosewood Chest of Drawers by Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iversen
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant and impeccably crafted tall chest of drawers in vividly figured rosewood having eight
Bronze
Rosewood Swedish Chest or Dresser
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A six-drawer chest or dresser made from rich rosewood with great bookmatched graining and applique
Sold
H 52.76 in W 29.53 in D 20.08 in
Ole Wanscher Chest of Drawers by Cabinetmaker A.J Iversen in Denmark
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare chest of drawers designed by Ole Wanscher. Produced by cabinetmaker A.J Iversen in
Brass
Mahogany Chest of Drawers by Ole Wanscher
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant mahogany chest of drawers by Ole Wanscher. Different tones in the wood create a framework
Mahogany
Ole Wanscher Lingerie Chest, 1950s
By Ole Wanscher
Located in San Francisco, CA
Ole Wanscher- 'Lingerie Chest' A Rosewood chest of drawers with slightly curved front and seven
Brass
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H 53.15 in W 29.53 in D 19.69 in
Ole Wanscher large Chest of Drawers in dark brown wood for A.J. Iversen, Denmark
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Elegant and large chest of drawers designed by Ole Wanscher for furniture maker A.J Iversen in
Brass
Tall Danish Seven Drawer Chest
By Ole Wanscher
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual, seven drawers, tall Danish chest with bowed front. Elegant brass hardware, brass sabots.
Walnut
Tall Danish Seven Drawer Chest Vintage Patina ca' 1950's
By Ole Wanscher
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual, seven drawers, tall Danish chest with bowed front. Elegant brass hardware, brass sabots
Walnut
Ole Wanscher Chest of Drawers in Rosewood for A. J. Iversen
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ole Wanscher chest of drawers in Brazilian rosewood, curved front with four profiled drawers. This
Rosewood
Captain's Chests by Ole Wanscher, Pair
By Ole Wanscher
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1960s Ole Wanscher Captains Dressers Pair of Rosewood Dressers with 5 drawers and brass
Brass
Ole Wanscher Rosewood Small Chest of Drawers
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Minature campaign chest in highly figured rosewood, with brass hardware. Wonderful construction
Tall Chest of Drawers by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Hudson, NY
Tall chest of drawers with eight walnut drawers, brass pulls and curved front on each drawer with
Walnut
Ole Wanscher Rosewood Wall-Hanging Tobacco Chest
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Masculine campaign chest with brass hardware contains shelves, drawers, and racks to store various
1940s Walnut Chest of Drawers Attributed to Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Hudson, NY
Six-drawer chest in walnut with brass pulls raised on solid walnut frame.
Brass
Ole Wanscher Rosewood Captain's Chest
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Rosewood Captins Chest Dresser. Scandinavian Design. This Rosewood
Brass
Ole Wanscher style Rosewood Dressers
Located in Hudson, NY
Beautiful rosewood four drawer dressers. This handsom design is after the famous design of Ole
Brass
Ole Wanscher Small Rosewood Captain's Dresser
Located in New York, NY
A petite 5-drawer dresser with brass pulls in the style of a captains chest. Stands 31" high. May
Brass
A Rosewood Commode by Ole Wanscher for Iversen
Located in New York, NY
pulls, on square feet. Iversen label on the reverse. Ole Wanscher (1903-1985) played an
Rosewood
20th Century Scandinavian Design Low Rosewood Board
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Low board or pantry cabinet in rosewood with brass handles. Free standing and marked and sold from Illums Bolighus, Copenhagen, Denmark. Produced around 1950 - 1955.
Brass
Scandinavian Cabinet by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Brussels , BE
Scandinavian cabinet by Ole Wanscher Magnificent cabinet, runstedlund model, designed by Ole
Wood
$17,117 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Style Burl Dressers
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid-century style burl dressers with four drawers each with polished brass turned knobs with a hand rubbed warm brown finish with subtle distressing and raised on square tapered legs...
Brass
$7,112 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure: Made from Poplar Burl veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustab...
Wood, Poplar, Burl
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
$13,825 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
Fine Sofa Table by Frits Henningsen 1940s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Fine sofa table with 4 drawers (2 each side) and brass shoes and handles. Produced by the famous danish cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen, Copenhagen Denmark. Made in finest wood and qua...
Wood
Danish Cabinetmaker 1950s Rosewood Desk
Located in London, England
An exquisite Danish cabinetmaker made desk in stunning rosewood dated to the early 1950s. This elegant desk exhibits the finest cabinetmaking techniques with subtle mouldings on the ...
Rosewood
$3,005
H 13.39 in W 47.25 in D 14.57 in
Scandinavian 'Krobo' Bench in Rosewood by Torbjørn Afdal for Mellemstrands
By Mellemstrands Trevareindustri, Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Karlstad, SE
"Krobo" bench by Torbjørn Afdal for Mellemstrands Trevareindustri, Norway. The bench is made of solid wood with thick rosewood vaneer. It can be used in many ways, for example as a...
Wood
"Marchand" Scalloped Walnut Dresser by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Marchand 6-drawer dresser showcases elegantly scalloped edge detailing and textural drawer fronts, making it a distinctive piece in any bedroom. It sits on minimal turned legs, b...
Oak
Oak and Mahogany Cricket Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
An English reclaimed oak veneered and mahogany cricket table, the circular planked top with a raised edge, on three splayed tapering legs joined by a triangular undertier. Dimensi...
Wood
$22,000
H 35.83 in W 76.19 in D 30.32 in
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Sofa '5011' in Cognac Leather and Mahogany
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, sofa model '5011', leather, mahogany, Denmark, design 1935, made 1960s Kaare Klint originally designed the present three-seat sofa, known as 5011, in ...
Leather, Mahogany
Ole Wanscher Tall Cabinet for A.J. Iversen, Denmark
By Ole Wanscher
Located in San Francisco, CA
Ole Wanscher design tall cabinet for A.J. Iversen, Denmark. High quality construction and material executed in a refined Scandinavian aesthetic. mahogany case with brass drawer pulls...
Brass
$4,850 / set
H 33.25 in W 35.5 in D 17.75 in
A Pair of Italian rosewood chests of drawers by Ico Parisi for Mim.
By Ico Parisi, MIM Roma
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Pair of Italian rosewood chests of drawers by Ico Parisi for Mim circa 1950.
Chrome
1 Børge Mogensen Mobler Daybed Model 136
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Pasadena, TX
1 Teak Daybed Børge Mogensen Soborg Møbler Model 136 Rare Danish modern teak daybed with upholstered cushion and side pillows designed by Børge Mogensen for Soborg Mobler in 1951. ...
Teak
Rupert Bevan Art Deco Overmantel Mirror - Large
By Rupert Bevan
Located in London, GB
A signature piece for Rupert Bevan, our elegant Art Deco Overmantel Mirror features a patinated brass angle frame with lightly antiqued mirror glass panels. Handcrafted in our Shrop...
Brass
Shopping for a commode or a chest of drawers?
Commode is the French term for a low chest of drawers, but it is also sometimes used to denote any case piece with a particularly intricate design. The commode dates to circa 1700 France, where it was used as an alternative to a taller cabinet piece so as to not obscure paneled, mirrored or tapestried walls. Coffers, or chests, which were large wooden boxes with hinged lids and sometimes stood on ball feet, preceded chests of drawers, a fashionable cabinet furnishing that garnered acclaim for its obvious storage potential and versatility. The term commode was also used to refer to a piece of bedroom furniture — a washstand or nightstand that contained a chamber pot.
As time passed, French and British furniture makers led the way in the production of chests of drawers, and features like the integration of bronze and ornamental pulls became commonplace. Antique French commodes in the Louis XV style were sometimes crafted in mahogany or walnut, while an Italian marble top added a sophisticated decorative flourish. This specific type of case piece grew in popularity in the years that followed.
So, what makes a chest of drawers different from a common dresser? Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do. Tallboys and highboys are variations of the dresser form. Some chests of drawers have one column of four to six long drawers or three long drawers in their bottom section that are topped by a cluster of small side-by-side drawers on the top. To further complicate things, we sometimes refer to particularly short chests of drawers as nightstands.
Even though chests of drawers are commonly thought of as bedroom furniture to store clothing, these are adaptable pieces. A chest of drawers can house important documents — think of your walnut Art Deco commode as an upgrade to your filing cabinet. Nestle your chest near your home’s front door to store coats and other outerwear, while the top can be a place to drop your handbag. Add some flair to your kitchen, where this lovable case piece can hold pots, pans and even cookbooks.
When shopping for the right chest of drawers for your home, there are a few key things to consider: What will you be storing in it? How big a chest will you need?
Speaking of size, don’t dream too big. If your space is on the smaller side, a more streamlined vintage mid-century modern chest of drawers, perhaps one designed by Paul McCobb or T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, may best suit your needs.
At 1stDibs, we make it easy to add style and storage to your home. Browse our collection of antique and vintage commodes and chests of drawers today.
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