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.
Vintage 1940s Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
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.
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 Bolighus in the 1960s.
Brass
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 front graduated drawers raised on scrolled bracket feet.
Elm
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 Denmark.
Brass
$2,606Sale Price|54% Off
Chest of Drawers by Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iversen, 1940s
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in Uppsala, SE
Chest of drawers or tall boy with curved front and eight drawers designed by Ole Wanscher for A.J.
Metal
Danish Dresser by Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iversen, 1950s
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
Elegant and large chest of drawers designed by Ole Wanscher for furniture maker A.J Iversen in Denmark.
Walnut
Midcentury chest of drawers by Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen, Denmark, 1940s
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Stylish walnut chest of drawers by Ole Wanscher with a striking veneer front and brass handles.
Birch
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 and beautiful brass handles. The general condition is very good and shows just little...
Brass
Ole Wanscher Chest of Drawers
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Cologne, DE
Ole Wanscher chest of drawers, 1959, execution: A.J.
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
This beautifully crafted rosewood tall dresser with a subtle bombe front was made in Denmark and designed by the architect Ole Wanscher. Its condition is very good with clean insides...
Rosewood
Ole Wanscher Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
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 Bolighus in Copenhagen, Denmark. Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any ques...
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 Charlottenlund 1985. With a gentle bow front above seven conforming drawers raised on square fe...
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. Iversen, Copenhagen, circa 1940s, with a bow front and eight graduated drawers, a carv...
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, it dates from the 1960s.
Mahogany
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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.
Brass
Danish Modern Mahogany Chest of Drawers by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in New York, NY
Designed in the 1940s by Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iversen, this Danish Modern chest of drawers consists of mahogany wood and brass bail pulls.
Brass
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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 Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in Lejre, DK
Chest of drawers from the 1950s designed by Ole Wanscher and produced by A.J.
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.
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
Introducing an exquisite piece of Mid-Century design: a teak bow-front tallboy chest of drawers attributed to the masterful Ole Wanscher, crafted in Denmark around 1950-1960.
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 pair of brass hinged pulls and back plates.
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 standing on its own. Small scale perfectly suited for bedside use. Five drawers with br...
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 or used at bedside.
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.
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 Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant and impeccably crafted tall chest of drawers in vividly figured rosewood having eight drawers with patinated brass “handlebar” pulls.
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 rosewood diamond details to the front. The chest floats on the lower stretchers and...
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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 Denmark.
Brass
Mahogany Chest of Drawers by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Elegant mahogany chest of drawers by Ole Wanscher. Different tones in the wood create a framework around the drawers.
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 drawers with individual locks.
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 Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Elegant and large chest of drawers designed by Ole Wanscher for furniture maker A.J Iversen in Denmark.
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. Drawers slide easily. This is a beautifully made case with nice patina.
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.
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 pulls in like new condition. Features Cuban Mahogany interiors and amazing grain. ...
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. Perfect for occasional table, silver chest, or entryway. For Poul Jeppersen.
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 profile edge.
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 smoking implements. For Poul Jeppesen.
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 Dresser has 5 drawers and brass pulls in the style of a captain's chest. Features Cu...
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 Wanscher. Excellent original condition.
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 be purposed as a nightstand, side table or hallway piece.
Brass
A Rosewood Commode by Ole Wanscher for Iversen
Located in New York, NY
The rectangular top with bowed front, above a conforming set of four drawers with circular brass pulls, on square feet. Iversen label on the reverse.
Ole Wanscher (19...
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 Wanscher for poul jeppesen Denmark. It has two doors revealing shelves and drawers. The ...
Wood
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
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
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
$1,358 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
Charlotte Pedestal
By Josh Greene
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Josh Greene. Square oak pedestal.
Oak
French Modern Bistro Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Modern Bistro Table with a round pine flat top on a tapered column pedestal base. Dimensions: 36" W x 36" D x 30" H
Wood
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
"Marchand" Scalloped Walnut Oak 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
$16,522 / 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
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
$16,755Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.14 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in
Ole Wanscher Freestanding Desk in Rosewood Made by A.J. Iversen, Copenhagen 1959
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and important desk designed by Ole Wanscher and manufactured at master cabinetmaker A.J. Iversen in 1959. Exhibited at the Danish Cabinetmakers Guild exhibition the same year. T...
Rosewood
$6,890 / item
H 33 in W 84 in D 38 in
Custom Made White Linen English Arm Rolled Back Sofa with Casters
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
White linen English arm rolled back sofa with casters. Custom made to order, upholstered in a heavy weight Belgian linen, with down feather seats. Very comfortable to sit in, with ...
Linen
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
Mogens Koch Chest of Drawers for Rud. Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch chest of drawers in elm. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen, Copenhagen, Denmark. Reverse with paper label ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DENMARK.
Elm
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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