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Vintage scandinavian oak cabinet
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage cabinet with stamp of originality. Convenient storage cabinet with hinged doors inside of
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Vintage scandinavian oak cabinet
Vintage scandinavian oak cabinet
H 26.78 in W 39.77 in D 20.48 in
Scandinavian Oak Cabinet with Two Drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Original 1960s vintage cabinet. This small oak chest of drawers, thanks to its small size, can
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Scandinavian Oak Cabinet with Two Drawers
Scandinavian Oak Cabinet with Two Drawers
H 20.48 in W 24.02 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Scandinavian Oak Cabinet or Buffet, Denmark, 1960s
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions 180x46x78 cm (WxDxH) This finely crafted Danish design cabinet dates back to the 1950s
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Oak

Scandinavian Modern Cabinet 'Bastone', Black Oak
By Antrei Hartikainen, Poiat
Located in Paris, FR
Cabinet bastone // black oak Designed by Antrei Hartikainen, 2018 Dimensions : H. 160 cm / W
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Scandinavian Modern Cabinet 'Bastone', Natural Oak
By Antrei Hartikainen, Poiat
Located in Paris, FR
Cabinet Bastone // oak Designed by Antrei Hartikainen, 2018 Dimensions : H. 160 cm / W. 120 cm
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Oak Cabinet
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Oak Scandinavian cabinet, circa 1960's. Clean, simple lined design with book-matched veneer
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Oak

Scandinavian Modern Cabinet 'Bastone', Dors Version, Black Oak
By Antrei Hartikainen, Poiat
Located in Paris, FR
Cabinet Bastone // Black Oak Designed by Antrei Hartikainen, 2018 Dimensions : H. 160 cm / W. 120
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Scandinavian Modern Cabinet 'Bastone', Doors Version, Natural Oak
By Antrei Hartikainen, Poiat
Located in Paris, FR
Cabinet Bastone // Oak Designed by Antrei Hartikainen, 2018 Dimensions : H. 160 cm / W. 120 cm
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Vintage Scandinavian Modern Patinated Oak Display Cabinet, circa 1950s
Located in Shippensburg, PA
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN PATINATED OAK DISPLAY CABINET Probably Danish, circa 1950s unmarked Item
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Glass, Oak

Weave 86, Cabinet from Ringvide, Oak wood smoked, Scandinavian
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
Weave 86 Oak cabinet, made of solid oak wood and oak veneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet modest
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

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Birch, Oak

Weave 86, Cabinet from Ringvide, Oak wood smoked, Scandinavian
Weave 86, Cabinet from Ringvide, Oak wood smoked, Scandinavian
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H 30.71 in W 79.93 in D 15.75 in
Weave 86, Cabinet from Ringvide, Oak Wood Natural Oil, Scandinavian
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
Weave 86 Oak cabinet, made of solid oak wood and oak veneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet modest
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Birch, Oak

Weave 86, Cabinet from Ringvide, Oak Wood Natural Oil, Scandinavian
Weave 86, Cabinet from Ringvide, Oak Wood Natural Oil, Scandinavian
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H 30.71 in W 79.93 in D 15.75 in
Scandinavian Modern Cabinet in Oak by Cabinetmaker I.P. Mørck, Denmark, 1930s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Odense, DK
A decorative oak cabinet made by Danish cabinetmaker I.P. Mørck, Copenhagen in the 1930s. The
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Oak

Borge Mogensen Cabinet Credenza with Sliding Doors Scandinavian Modern Oak Teak
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Chicago, IL
Borge Mogensen chest of drawers. Oak and Teak. Measures: 33"H x 53"W x 22"D Two sliding doors
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Steel

Scandinavian Oak Bookcase
Located in Brescia, IT
linear structure with squared feet and a height-adjustable shelving system. The back of the cabinet is
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Oak

Scandinavian Oak Bookcase
Scandinavian Oak Bookcase
H 72.05 in W 39.38 in D 10.63 in
Scandinavian Light Oak Cabinet by Kurt Østervig for KP Mobler Denmark 1970s
By Kurt Østervig, KP Mobler
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Rare light oak cabinet by Kurt Østervig for KP Mobler. Denmark 1970s. Two sliding doors with
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Leather, Oak

Scandinavian cabinet with drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Small vintage Scandinavian chest of drawers. An originally shaped piece of furniture consisting of
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Teak

Scandinavian cabinet with drawers
Scandinavian cabinet with drawers
H 22.45 in W 23.63 in D 11.82 in
Oak Sideboard Cabinet
Located in Paris, FR
Crafted from high-quality and certified materials, his gorgeous sculptural Oak sideboard emphasizes
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

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Oak

Oak Sideboard Cabinet
Oak Sideboard Cabinet
H 33.071 in W 73.228 in D 17.717 in
Scandinavian High Quality Cabinet from the 1960s
Located in Beerse, VAN
Scandinavian high quality cabinet from the 1960s. Unfortunately I don’t know who the designer or
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Oak, Pine

Scandinavian High Quality Cabinet from the 1960s
Scandinavian High Quality Cabinet from the 1960s
H 47.25 in W 66.93 in D 16.54 in
Scandinavian Shelf 'Poeme', Black Oak
By Poiat
Located in Paris, FR
shown : - Color black oak Graceful and poetic, yet robust, the Poeme Shelf comes in four different
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak

Scandinavian Shelf 'Poeme', Black Oak
Scandinavian Shelf 'Poeme', Black Oak
H 29.14 in W 71.26 in D 14.77 in
Scandinavian Shelf 'Poeme', Dark Oak
By Poiat
Located in Paris, FR
shown : - Color dark oak Graceful and poetic, yet robust, the Poeme Shelf comes in four different
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

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Oak

Scandinavian Shelf 'Poeme', Dark Oak
Scandinavian Shelf 'Poeme', Dark Oak
H 42.92 in W 71.26 in D 14.77 in
Scandinavian Shelf 'Poeme', Dark Oak
By Poiat
Located in Paris, FR
shown : - Color: dark oak Graceful and poetic, yet robust, the Poeme Shelf comes in four different
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak

Scandinavian Shelf 'Poeme', Dark Oak
Scandinavian Shelf 'Poeme', Dark Oak
H 15.36 in W 71.26 in D 14.77 in
Scandinavian Shelf 'Poeme', Black Oak
By Poiat
Located in Paris, FR
shown : - Color black oak Graceful and poetic, yet robust, the Poeme Shelf comes in four different
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak

Scandinavian Shelf 'Poeme', Black Oak
Scandinavian Shelf 'Poeme', Black Oak
H 15.36 in W 71.26 in D 14.77 in
Scandinavian Shelf 'Poeme', Dark Oak
By Poiat
Located in Paris, FR
shown : - Color dark oak Graceful and poetic, yet robust, the Poeme Shelf comes in four different
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak

Scandinavian Shelf 'Poeme', Dark Oak
Scandinavian Shelf 'Poeme', Dark Oak
H 29.14 in W 71.26 in D 14.77 in
Scandinavian Shelf 'Poeme', Natural Oak
By Poiat
Located in Paris, FR
shown : - Color: oak Graceful and poetic, yet robust, the Poeme Shelf comes in four different sizes
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

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Oak

Scandinavian Shelf 'Poeme', Natural Oak
Scandinavian Shelf 'Poeme', Natural Oak
H 15.36 in W 71.26 in D 14.77 in
Scandinavian Art Deco Burlwood Cabinet
Located in Tulsa, OK
. * * * Art Deco Scandinavian Burlwood Cabinet. Above average vintage condition and structurally sound. Has
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Cabinets

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Birdseye Maple, Oak

Scandinavian Art Deco Burlwood Cabinet
Scandinavian Art Deco Burlwood Cabinet
H 48.5 in W 50.5 in D 19 in
Scandinavian Low Sideboard 'Bastone', Black Oak
By Antrei Hartikainen, Poiat
Located in Paris, FR
Collection sideboards and cabinets are manufactured from solid oak in Finland and come in two colour
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

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Oak

Scandinavian Low Sideboard 'Bastone', Black Oak
Scandinavian Low Sideboard 'Bastone', Black Oak
H 19.69 in W 78.75 in D 20.87 in
Scandinavian Low Sideboard 'Bastone', Natural Oak
By Antrei Hartikainen, Poiat
Located in Paris, FR
sideboards and cabinets are manufactured from solid oak in Finland and come in two colour variations, Oak and
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

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Oak

Oak cabinet
Located in Brescia, IT
The long square legs give the entire structure a sense of lightness. Its compact dimensions make it ideal for use in the entryway or as a surface for small objects. If the space in...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Teak

Oak cabinet
Oak cabinet
H 19.69 in W 23.63 in D 12.6 in
Scandinavian Style Secretary Desk in Oak
Located in Paris, FR
Beautifull handmade Nordic style compact desk made of solid oak wood offering a real storage
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Oak

Scandinavian Style Secretary Desk in Oak
Scandinavian Style Secretary Desk in Oak
H 29.53 in W 55.12 in D 29.93 in
Vintage oak bookcase with display cabinet
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian furniture from the 1960s consisting of two modules. This Scandinavian modernist
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Oak

Vintage oak bookcase with display cabinet
Vintage oak bookcase with display cabinet
H 70.48 in W 43.31 in D 15.75 in
Henning Kjaerrnulf Oak Cabinet or Buffet
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in San Francisco, CA
in solid oak with metal mounts. A great storage cabinet or used as buffet with carved panels and
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Oak

Henning Kjaerrnulf Oak Cabinet or Buffet
Henning Kjaerrnulf Oak Cabinet or Buffet
H 49.75 in W 77.5 in D 19.4 in
Tall Oak Sideboard Cabinet
Located in Paris, FR
Tall solid Oak sideboard with many drawers, timeless piece inspired by traditional Portuguese
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

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Oak, Walnut

Tall Oak Sideboard Cabinet
Tall Oak Sideboard Cabinet
H 57.48 in W 34.843 in D 14.567 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Oak Cabinet
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Oak mid-century cabinet, circa 1960's. Clean, simple lined design with book-matched veneer. Sliding
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Oak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Oak Cabinet
Danish Mid-Century Modern Oak Cabinet
H 29.5 in W 31.5 in D 16 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Oak Cabinet
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Oak Danish cabinet, circa 1960's. Book-matched veneer top and drawer faces, a handy combination of
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Oak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Oak Cabinet
Danish Mid-Century Modern Oak Cabinet
H 32.5 in W 47.5 in D 16 in
Scandinavian vintage teak and oak highboard
Located in Brescia, IT
1960s sideboard of Nordic manufacture. Simple and classic lines for this vintage sideboard with three hinged doors. It consists internally of two separate compartments, one equipped ...
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

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Teak, Oak

Scandinavian vintage teak and oak highboard
Scandinavian vintage teak and oak highboard
H 41.34 in W 59.06 in D 16.54 in
Bastone Cabinet in Oak by Poiat
By Antrei Hartikainen, Poiat
Located in Helsinki, FI
The Bastone case piece collection, which consists of a cabinet and a sideboard, is designed by the
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2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Oak

Bastone Cabinet in Oak by Poiat
Bastone Cabinet in Oak by Poiat
H 63 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 in
Swedish Designer, Large Cabinet, Oak, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A large stained oak cabinet designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s.
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Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Oak

Scandinavian Modern Sideboard 'Bastone', 200, Black Oak
By Antrei Hartikainen, Poiat
Located in Paris, FR
sideboards and cabinets are manufactured from solid oak in Finland and come in two colour variations, Oak and
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Scandinavian Modern Sideboard 'Bastone', 200, Natural Oak
By Antrei Hartikainen, Poiat
Located in Paris, FR
sideboards and cabinets are manufactured from solid oak in Finland and come in two colour variations, Oak and
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Scandinavian Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage 1960s cabinet with drawers. This modern-looking chest of drawers traces the
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Oak

Scandinavian Oak Chest of Drawers
Scandinavian Oak Chest of Drawers
H 27.17 in W 32.49 in D 16.15 in
Henning Kjærnulf-Style Carved Oak Sideboard Cabinet
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Norwalk, CT
: the Henning Kjærnulf-Style Carved Oak Sideboard Cabinet. A piece that is as much an objet d'art as it
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Danish Designer, Cabinet, Oak, Iron, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable oak and iron cabinet designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Iron

Swedish Designer, Cabinet, Oak, Brass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizeable oak and brass cabinet designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s.
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Brass

Danish Designer, Cabinets, Oak, Iron, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of oak and iron cabinets designed and produced in Denmark, 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Iron

Scandinavian Shelf 'Poeme', Natural Oak, 109 cm
By Poiat
Located in Paris, FR
: - Color natural oak Graceful and poetic, yet robust, the Poeme Shelf comes in four different sizes
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak

Scandinavian Shelf 'Poeme', Natural Oak, 109 cm
Scandinavian Shelf 'Poeme', Natural Oak, 109 cm
H 42.92 in W 71.26 in D 14.77 in
Scandinavian Shelf 'Poeme', Black Oak, 109 cm
By Poiat
Located in Paris, FR
: - Color black oak Graceful and poetic, yet robust, the Poeme Shelf comes in four different sizes
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Oak

Scandinavian Shelf 'Poeme', Black Oak, 109 cm
Scandinavian Shelf 'Poeme', Black Oak, 109 cm
H 42.92 in W 71.26 in D 14.77 in
Scandinavian Shelf 'Poeme', Natural Oak, 74 cm
By Poiat
Located in Paris, FR
: - Color natural oak Graceful and poetic, yet robust, the Poeme Shelf comes in four different sizes
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

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Oak

Scandinavian Shelf 'Poeme', Natural Oak, 74 cm
Scandinavian Shelf 'Poeme', Natural Oak, 74 cm
H 29.14 in W 71.26 in D 14.77 in
Scandinavian Modern Sideboard 'Petit Bastone', 120, Natural Oak
By Antrei Hartikainen, Poiat
Located in Paris, FR
sideboards and cabinets are manufactured from solid oak in Finland and come in two colour variations, Oak and
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

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Oak

Oak Tambour Cabinet by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An oak cabinet with a drop down tambour door concealing letter trays, filing compartment and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Oak

Oak Tambour Cabinet by Hans J. Wegner
Oak Tambour Cabinet by Hans J. Wegner
H 28.25 in W 32.25 in D 19 in
Scandinavian Modern Sideboard 'Petit Bastone', 120, Black Oak
By Antrei Hartikainen, Poiat
Located in Paris, FR
Collection sideboards and cabinets are manufactured from solid oak in Finland and come in two colour
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Oak Cabinet by Borge Mogensen, Sweden 1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Berlin, DE
Shelving and storage cabinet in oak by Borge Mogensen.
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Wood, Oak

Oak Cabinet by Borge Mogensen, Sweden 1950s
Oak Cabinet by Borge Mogensen, Sweden 1950s
H 81.89 in W 46.86 in D 20.48 in
Scandinavian Low Sideboard 'Bastone', Doors Version, Natural Oak
By Antrei Hartikainen, Poiat
Located in Paris, FR
sideboards and cabinets are manufactured from solid oak in Finland and come in two colour variations, Oak and
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

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Oak

Midcentury Cabinet with Cane Doors in Oak, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Cabinet with cane door in wax finished Scandinavian oak. Designed and made in Sweden. Great
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Brass

Scandinavian Low Sideboard 'Bastone', Doors Version, Black Oak
By Antrei Hartikainen, Poiat
Located in Paris, FR
Collection sideboards and cabinets are manufactured from solid oak in Finland and come in two colour
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

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Oak

Henning Kjærnulf Danish Mid-Century Carved Oak Cabinet
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Norwalk, CT
-Century Carved Oak Cabinet. A piece that not only speaks of its time but resonates with the timeless charm
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Oak

Scandinavian 1960s Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage Scandinavian-made 1960s cabinet with six drawers. Simple, linear forms for this chest of
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Oak

Scandinavian 1960s Oak Chest of Drawers
Scandinavian 1960s Oak Chest of Drawers
H 32.68 in W 23.63 in D 14.77 in
Oak Display Cabinet By Henry Kjærnulf, Denmark 1970s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Norwalk, CT
This exceptional sideboard, crafted from rich oak, exemplifies the enduring elegance of Danish
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Glass, Oak

Børge Mogensen Scandinavian Midcentury Oak Bookcase, Denmark 1960s
By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian midcentury modern design oak bookcase designed by Børge Mogensen in the 1950s and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Oak

Scandinavian Modern Teak Cabinet by Børge Mogensen for FDB Møbler
By FDB Møbler, Børge Mogensen
Located in Madrid, ES
Cabinet of teak, later mounted on unoriginal oak feet of slightly lighter color. Front with two
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Brass

Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbler Teak & Oak Cabinet
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Cabinet in teak by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbler 1950s. Base in solid oak. Beautiful wood color.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Oak, Teak

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Scandinavian Oak Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Scandinavian oak cabinet available at 1stDibs. Each Scandinavian oak cabinet for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and hardwood. If you’re shopping for a Scandinavian oak cabinet, we have 929 options in-stock, while there are 193 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Scandinavian oak cabinet — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A Scandinavian oak cabinet, designed in the Scandinavian Modern, mid-century modern or Baroque style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made Scandinavian oak cabinet has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Børge Mogensen, Hans J. Wegner and Poiat are consistently popular.

How Much is a Scandinavian Oak Cabinet?

Prices for a Scandinavian oak cabinet can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $100 and can go as high as $104,380, while the average can fetch as much as $3,742.

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.

Questions About Scandinavian Oak Cabinet
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Considering the fact that oak kitchen cabinets were most popular during the 1980s and 90s, they may feel slightly outdated today. However, depending on how the rest of the kitchen is designed, oak cabinets can certainly appear more contemporary.