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Vintage Chifferobe

Mid Century Chifferobe Wardrobe by Stanley
By Distinctive Furniture By Stanley
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional mid century wardrobe by noted American furniture maker, marked Distinctive Furniture by Stanley. The chest features an unusual wardrobe section which opens from the side...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chifferobe

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Metal

Pair of Scandinavian Mid-Century Rosewood Chifferobes
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Scandinavian mid-century rosewood veneer dresser /chifforobes with 2 cabinet compartments containing 2 drawers and 5 shelf sections, 2 bottom drawers, and pull out tablets (W...
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20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chifferobe

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Wood, Rosewood

Stylish Mahogany Chifferobe, Chest, Dresser after Mont
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Substantial solid mahogany dresser having cerused finish with fading black trim. The finish (original) shows some wear, and poor touch ups (see profile view). The front doors open t...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chifferobe

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Mahogany

Edward J Wormley for Dunbar Furniture Walnut Chifferobe / Dressing Cabinet
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century walnut chifferobe / dressing cabinet with a central section with 9 drawers
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chifferobe

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Wood, Mirror, Walnut

John Stuart for Widdicomb Armoire Wardrobe Chifferobe circa 1960/1970s
By John Stuart, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Super slick and sophisticated wardrobe by John Stuart, for Widdicomb circa 1960/1970s. The armoire features four leather fronted doors which open to reveal interior drawers, and a me...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chifferobe

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Chrome

Mid Century Chest Dresser Chifferobe by Dillingham att. to Baughman c 1960/1970s
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Great two door over two drawer chifforobe dresser, made by Dillingham, design possibly Milo Baughman, or Merton Gershun, circa 1960/1970's. The chest features an upper section, with...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chifferobe

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Walnut

Drexel Heritage Modern Cherry Wood Gentleman's Chest With Flip Up Mirror
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Modern gentleman's chest or chifferobe By Drexel Heritage Circa Late 20th Century
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Late 20th Century Modern Vintage Chifferobe

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Mirror, Cherry

American Furniture Company Gothic Revival Oak Tallboy Dresser Chest of Drawers
Located in Dayton, OH
and brutalist shaped lower drawers. Reminiscent of a chifferobe with upper cabinet topper. The cabinet
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1930s Gothic Revival Vintage Chifferobe

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Oak

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Musa King Bed in Brown Leather and Oatmeal Fabric
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
The amazing designers from the Uultis team have fabricated this beautiful Musa king bed in an exquisite combination of oatmeal fabric and brown leather, with a shell shape as a headb...
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2010s Brazilian Vintage Chifferobe

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Leather, Upholstery

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chifferobe

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Textile

JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chifferobe

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Captivating French Art Deco Bar Cabinet
Located in Kingston, NY
This captivating French Art Deco petit bar cabinet features two frontal swing doors in Macassar and chrome handles and fixtures. Interior in matte black with an adjustable shelf.
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Chifferobe

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Chrome

'Brasilia' Highboy Dresser by Broyhill Premiere, Refinished, 1960s, Signed
By Broyhill Brasilia, Broyhill
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible 'Brasilia' highboy dresser by Broyhill Premiere has been completely refinished and is signed with its original Brasilia label, and ready to grace your home or office....
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chifferobe

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Brass

Stylish Midcentury Bedroom Suite by Lane Furniture
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful American walnut bedroom set by Lane Furniture features sculpted front armoire, nine drawer dresser, pair of nightstands, and queen size headboard. The matched five-pie...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chifferobe

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Walnut

Set of 2 Relevo Nightstand with Two Drawers in Taupe
Located in Frazão, Porto
A must-have for any bedroom. Ready to answer all your needs, with a modern design and incomparable quality. Relevo bedside table has 1 small extra drawer to facilitate the storage a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Vintage Chifferobe

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Fabric, Lacquer

De Coene Norm Office 770 Modular Wall Unit , 1969, Belgium Design
By De Coene Frères
Located in Antwerp, BE
Impressed facade of a Modular wall unit in oak designed by the Coene Manufacture, Belgium ,1969 "Norm office 770" is an universal modular system construction harmonizing perfect orga...
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chifferobe

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Oak

Danish Modern Queen Platform Bed with Nightstands and Huge Storage Drawers
By Brouer Mobel
Located in Miami, FL
A platform bed with unattached nightstand, when nightstands are in place the look is virtually seamless. I’m addition the nightstands have a retractable surface that slides sideways,...
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1970s Danish Vintage Chifferobe

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Wood, Rosewood

Pair of Gio Ponti Wardrobe Doors from the Hotel Royal, Naples, 1955
By Gio Ponti, Giordano Chiesa
Located in Rome, IT
Rare pair of Gio Ponti wardrobe doors, 1955 from the furniture of the Hotel Royal, Naples manufactured by Giordano Chiesa and produced by Dassi Lissone mirrors on the verso walnu...
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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Chifferobe

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Brass

1960s Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Wood Chest of Drawers with Ebonized Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Embrace the timeless sophistication of Danish design with our 1960s mid-century chest of drawers, a piece that masterfully blends the warmth of teak wood with the depth of walnut col...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chifferobe

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Lacquer, Plywood, Teak, Wood

Iconic Oak Wardrobe by Compactom London
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Elegant oak wood wardrobe by Compactom The two doors wardrobe has several compartments and shelves inside the right side while on the left side there is a coat hanger with its orig...
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1920s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chifferobe

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Wood, Oak

Iconic Oak Wardrobe by Compactom London
Iconic Oak Wardrobe by Compactom London
H 68.9 in W 49.22 in D 20.48 in
Expertly Restored - Scandinavian Modern Rosewood 8-Drawer Dresser by Westnofa
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chifferobe

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Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bedroom Set by Kroehler
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful vintage modern bedroom set includes a low dresser, a highboy dresser, and a one drawer nightstand with a compartment underneath. The highboy features three cube shaped...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chifferobe

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Metal

1 of 4 Charlotte Perriand Stools for Les Arcs, France 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Echt, NL
Original Les Arcs stools in very good condition. The stools were designed by Charlotte Perriand for the Les Arcs ski resort in France. The stool are made of solid pine wood and hav...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chifferobe

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Wood, Pine

King Size Art Deco Wood Bed
Located in Chicago, IL
King size Art Deco wooden bed, the "Waterfall" design showing rounded edges to the headboard and a classic curvature to the foot board. The bed was refinished in 2021 and the mattres...
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20th Century Canadian Art Deco Vintage Chifferobe

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Wood

King Size Art Deco Wood Bed
King Size Art Deco Wood Bed
H 47.25 in W 85 in D 84 in

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Brutualist Chifferobe
Located in Culver City, CA
Raised on arched plinth with circular and beveled sculpted wood elements on side cabinet doors. Cast iron brutalist pulls.
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Chifferobe

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Iron

Vintage Brutualist Chifferobe
Brutualist Chifferobe
H 64 in W 38 in L 64 in
American Walnut Chifferobe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Walnut six drawer chifferobe with three adjustable shelves lucite drawer pulls.
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1970s American Vintage Chifferobe

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Walnut, Lucite

Vintage American Walnut Chifferobe
American Walnut Chifferobe
H 44 in W 54 in D 18 in
Falster Danish Modern Chifferobe
By Falster Møbelfabrik
Located in New York, NY
Danish Modern Teak Chifferobe by "Falster". Eight teak front drawers flank a tambor roll door
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chifferobe

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Birch, Teak

Falster Danish Modern Chifferobe
Falster Danish Modern Chifferobe
H 43.5 in W 34 in D 19 in
Danish Modern Falster Chifferobe
By Falster Møbelfabrik
Located in New York, NY
Falster teak chifferobe, wardrobe, armoire, one side has a tall bank of eight drawers, the other
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chifferobe

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Teak

Danish Modern Falster Chifferobe
Danish Modern Falster Chifferobe
H 54 in W 48 in D 19 in
Elegant Danish Modern Chifferobe by Falster
By Falster Møbelfabrik
Located in New York, NY
Teak armoire with eight drawers on one side and a tambour roll door which opes to Revel nine interior drawers. Very fine, original condition, slight discoloration on the top, as shown.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chifferobe

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Teak

John Widdicomb Burl Wood Chifferobe Chest Cabinet Storage Brass Pulls
By John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
High quality burl walnut Chifferobe by John Widdicomb in outstanding original condition.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chifferobe

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Brass

Lane “Staccato” Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brutalist Armoire Chifferobe Dresser
By Lane Furniture, Paul Evans
Located in Denville, NJ
Vintage Mid-Century Modern brutalist armoire chifferobe dresser from the “staccato” line by Lane
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1970s Brutalist Vintage Chifferobe

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Oak

2 Henredon Scene One Oak Campaign Clothing Wardrobe Chifferobe Armoires
By Henredon
Located in Dayton, OH
Two vintage Henredon scene I campaign style clothing armoires or wardrobe cabinets. Made of oak featuring upper shelves with four central cubbies and three lower drawers. Accented wi...
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1980s Campaign Vintage Chifferobe

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Brass

Lane Brutalist Block Front Dresser
By Lane Furniture
Located in New York, NY
, brutalist design. Please check the matching pieces I've listed from this set, to include chifferobe, and
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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Chifferobe

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Wood

Lane Brutalist Block Front Dresser
Lane Brutalist Block Front Dresser
H 30.25 in W 78 in D 19.5 in
Leon Rosen for Pace Collection Burled-Walnut Wardrobe Armoire Chifforobe
By Leon Rosen, Pace Collection
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Book-matched burled wood chifferobe with heavy highly-polished chrome hardware. An extremely high
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Chifferobe

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Burl

Danish Modern Chifferobe Chest
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Interesting form Danish Modern Chifferobe with cane front doors which open to rosewood sock drawers
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chifferobe

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Wood

Danish Modern Chifferobe Chest
Danish Modern Chifferobe Chest
H 67.63 in W 36 in D 18 in
Walnut Chifferobe High Chest Dresser
By John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern walnut high chest dresser or chifforobe by John Stuart.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chifferobe

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Walnut

Mosaic Brutalist Chifferobe by Lane Furniture
By Lane Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Classic Brutalist chifferobe, wardrobe manufactured by Lane Furniture. This impressive piece
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Vintage Chifferobe

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Wood

Brutalist Lane Mosaic Chifferobe Wardrobe Dresser
By Lane Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Nice example of the Mosaic line from Lane Furniture company. Raised block front Brutalist style and period. The dresser, armoire, has two doors which open to reveal a lower drawer an...
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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Chifferobe

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Chifferobe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This gorgeous vintage modern armoire features plenty of room for storage within its five drawers and hidden compartment with shelving. This unique case piece displays quality craftsm...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chifferobe

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Teak

Danish Modern Chifferobe, Wardrobe, Armoire, by Falster
By Falster Møbelfabrik
Located in New York, NY
Teak chifferobe, seven drawers on one side, a tambour door door on the other side, which opens to
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1950s Danish Vintage Chifferobe

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Highboy Chifferobe Armoire by Falster
By Falster Møbelfabrik
Located in New York, NY
Nice teak highboy, Chifferobe by Falster, in very good original condition, showing only light
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chifferobe

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Chifferobe Cabinet
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid century Danish modern teak chifforobe high chest or dresser with double doors and seven drawers.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chifferobe

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Teak

Mid Century Brutalist Chifferobe Cabinet Made in Canada
By Lane Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Large and impressive two door over two drawer cabinet, armoire, chifferobe, wardrobe. The cabinet
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Brutalist Vintage Chifferobe

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Wood

Brutalist Block Front Chifferobe Dresser Mosaic by Lane
By Lane Furniture
Located in New York, NY
This iconic Chifferobe is from the Mosaic line, produced by the Lane Furniture Company. The dresser
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chifferobe

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Walnut

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Chifferobe Wardrobe Armoire
By Falster Møbelfabrik, Dyrlund
Located in New York, NY
Stylish architectural Danish modern wardrobe in teak, having a tambour door which opens to (5) interior drawers, flanked by (7) exterior drawers. This example is in extra clean, orig...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chifferobe

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Teak

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Chifferobe Wardrobe Armoire
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Stylish architectural Danish modern wardrobe in teak, having a three doors and four drawers. This example is in extra clean, original and ready to use condition.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chifferobe

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Teak

Mid Century Danish Modern Chifferobe Dresser by Westnofa
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Very nice Danish modern gentleman's wardrobe chest in solid teak, and oak by Westnofa. This stylish dresser features a tall bank of seven drawers flanked by two doors which open to r...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chifferobe

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Oak, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Gentlemen's High Chest Chifferobe Armoire
By Milo Baughman, Lane Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice c.1970's walnut 2 door high chest of drawers armoire cabinet in style of M. Baughman. Excellent original vintage condition. Oiled walnut finish
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chifferobe

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Walnut

Mid Century Rosewood Chifferobe Wardrobe Armoire Made in Sweden
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Stunning rosewood chiferobe, amoire having two doors, which open to shelved storage and interior drawers. The wardrobe is in excellent , original, clean and ready to use condition. P...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chifferobe

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Chrome

Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen Chifferobe, Denmark, circa 1950s
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Norwalk, CT
Two part chifferobe, five drawers under two door cabinet. Beautiful teakwood with Classic lines
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chifferobe

Teak Mid-Century Danish Mid Century Modern Chifferobe by Falster
By Falster Møbelfabrik
Located in New York, NY
Stylish Danish Modern wardrobe made in Denmark by Falster Mobelfabrik. The chifferobe features a
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chifferobe

Materials

Teak

Chifferobe Amoire Wardrobe Chest Rosewood with Aluminum Trim after Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
decorative aluminum frame trim. The chifferobe has two upper doors, which open to reveal interior drawers
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chifferobe

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Modern Oiled Walnut Chifferobe Dresser Chest of 7 Drawers
By Paul McCobb, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Danish Mid-Century Modern walnut seven drawers chifforobe.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chifferobe

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Walnut

Henredon Tall Two Door Chifforobe Dresser w/ Brass Pulls Linens Compartment
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Outstanding tall chifferobe by Henredone with lots of shelfs drawers organizing space.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chifferobe

Materials

Brass

Block Front Brutalist Style Dresser by Lane Altavista
By Lane Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
chifferobe, nightstands and bed available.
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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Chifferobe

Materials

Oak

Art Deco "Skyscaper" Gentlemen's Dresser
By Williamsport Furniture Co.
Located in Bainbridge, NY
signed Williamsport Furniture Company bleached Mahogany Chifferobe with 4 deep drawers, smaller
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Chifferobe

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Mahogany, Olive

Burl Armoire Designed by Leon Rosen for Pace
By Leon Rosen, Pace Collection
Located in New York, NY
well constructed chifferobe, or wardrobe, in clean, original, ready to use condition.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chifferobe

Materials

Chrome

Burl Armoire Designed by Leon Rosen for Pace
Burl Armoire Designed by Leon Rosen for Pace
H 67.25 in W 37.25 in D 19.75 in
Lane Block Front Brutalist Chest
By Lane Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Large Lane Furniture Block Front Brutalist Chifferobe, Armoire. The top section has two doors which
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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Chifferobe

Materials

Wood

Lane Block Front Brutalist Chest
Lane Block Front Brutalist Chest
H 64 in W 38.5 in D 18 in
Antique 20th Century Oak Chifforobe Wardrobe Vanity Dresser Hanging Closet
Located in Dayton, OH
chiffarobe or chifferobe, is a closet-like piece of furniture that combines a long space for hanging clothes
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1930s Rustic Vintage Chifferobe

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Porcelain, Mirror, Oak

Mid Century Rosewood Dresser Made in Sweden
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in New York, NY
. Rich, vibrant veneer creates impressive visual effect. Please view the companion chifferobe, wardrobe
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chifferobe

Materials

Rosewood

Campaign Style Henredon Pecan Armoire with Brass Pulls
By Henredon
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Vintage 1970s chifferobes by esteemed American manufacturer, Henredon. Handsome Campaign style
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1970s American Campaign Vintage Chifferobe

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Brass

Antique American Furniture Gothic Revival Oak Tallboy Dresser Chest of Drawers
Located in Dayton, OH
Chifforobe (chiffarobe or chifferobe), circa 1930s. Operating out of Batesville Indiana since 1899, they
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1930s American Gothic Revival Vintage Chifferobe

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Oak

George Nelson Herman Miller Basic Series Squiggle Handle Lingerie Chest
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
top drawer, pictured. Please view the matching chifferobe we have listed from the same suite.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chifferobe

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Steel

Restored Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Highboy Dresser, circa 1960
By Kent-Coffey, Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chifferobe is fabricated from walnut and has been newly refinished in two shades of rich brown. The body of
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chifferobe

Materials

Walnut

Restored Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Highboy Dresser, circa 1960
By Kent-Coffey, Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Substantial sized chest on chest in the style of Kent Coffey's Brasilia collection. This chifferobe
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chifferobe

Materials

Walnut

Danish Modern Teak Chifferobe
Located in New London, CT
Nice clean two-door teak chest with six birchwood drawers on the left and three adjustable shelves on the right.
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chifferobe

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Teak Chifferobe
Danish Modern Teak Chifferobe
H 47 in W 41 in D 19 in
Danish Teak Two Part Cabinet, Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Crockett, CA
but three more shelves are included for possible office, bedroom chifferobe or dresser storage. The
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chifferobe

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Teak

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Vintage Chifferobe For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage chifferobe for your home. Each vintage chifferobe for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer vintage chifferobe, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage chifferobe made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made vintage chifferobe over the years, but those crafted by Falster Møbelfabrik, Lane Furniture and Peter Hvidt are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Vintage Chifferobe?

Prices for a vintage chifferobe can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,100 and can go as high as $7,600, while the average can fetch as much as $2,800.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces 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.

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