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Aksel Kjersgaard Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Danish designer Aksel Kjersgaard founded his eponymous furniture manufacturing company in 1952. Revered by mid-century furniture lovers for its straightforward approach to design of its classic mirrors, which are frequently framed in teak or rosewood — or the graceful, angular forms of its vintage case pieces and storage cabinets — Aksel Kjersgaard is eminently collectible today. It is among the manufacturers that popularized Scandinavian modernism on an international scale, and the popularity of the brand endures.

A master cabinetmaker, Kjersgaard had spent three years traveling through Europe and Morocco toiling in other workshops before he opened his own factory. When he returned to Odder, in his native country, he was eager to start creating his own furniture, and his sleek, minimalist dressers, sideboards, cabinets and wall mirrors debuted in 1955.

The factory quickly gained a sterling reputation for its focus on craftsmanship and Kjersgaard’s reluctance to embellish his handmade pieces with ornament or unnecessary decorative flourishes. Kjersgaard attracted many talents of the Scandinavian modernist movement (and continues to do so today).

Known for his Chair #42, which he created with Schou Andersen, designer Kai Kristiansen worked with the company through the 1950s and 1960s, and his side tables and chests became a hallmark of the brand. During the 1970s, architects and former Rud Rasmussen cabinetmakers Søren Nissen and Ebbe Gehl brought their expertise to the manufacturer, introducing a Shaker-influenced line that represented the start of what is now the very popular Naver collection, which is offered by way of a collaboration between Gramrode Møbelfabrik and Aksel Kjersgaard A/S.

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Creator: Aksel Kjersgaard
Rosewood floating Nightstand/console by Arch. Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 50s, Rare
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Forest, BE
This is a elegant floating console/ nightstand. The model is extremely rare and rarely offered in rosewood. Made of the finest veneer. The drawer is made of massive rosewood and the ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Aksel Kjersgaard Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

Aksel Kjersgaard Mid-Century Scandinavian Teak Chest of Drawers, 1960s
By Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern design chest of drawers produced by Aksel Kjersgaard in teak and metal structure, Denmark 1960s Please note that the item is original of the period a...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aksel Kjersgaard Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Chest by Aksel Kjersgaard No. 385 c 1960's
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in New York, NY
Rare Danish Mid Century Modern six drawer chest designed by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard model No. 385 Entre 3B, Made in Denmark circa 1960's. The dresser features six drawer...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Aksel Kjersgaard Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Danish Teak Sideboard No. 394 by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, 1950s
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Breda, Netherlands
No. 394 by Kai Kristiansen Special small sideboard with four drawers No. 394 by Kai Kristiansen for Akel Kjersgaard, 1950s. It is cabinet no. 394 by Kai Kristiansen and made by Aksel...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aksel Kjersgaard Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Small 3 Drawer Oak Chest by Aksel Kjersgaard for Odder
By Odder Furniture, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A really good original little chest by Aksel Kjersgaard with his trademark cut out circular handles. This one in a nice honey coloured Oak
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Aksel Kjersgaard Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Model 394 Low Chest of 4 Drawers by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is a particularly good example, the Santos Rosewood ( which is not a protected species and therefore sustainable and no problem for import or export) has exceptionally nicely ma...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Aksel Kjersgaard Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

Teak Wall Board No. 22 Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, Odder, Denmark 1960
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Teak wall board Design: Kai Kristiansen Producer: Aksel Kjersgaard Odder, Denmark Decade: 1960s This wall board element was designed by Kai...
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Aksel Kjersgaard commodes and chests of drawers for sale on 1stDibs.

Aksel Kjersgaard commodes and chests of drawers are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Aksel Kjersgaard commodes and chests of drawers, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original commodes and chests of drawers by Aksel Kjersgaard were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in scandinavia during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider commodes and chests of drawers by Arne Wahl Iversen, Peter Hvidt, and Arne Vodder. Prices for Aksel Kjersgaard commodes and chests of drawers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,553 and can go as high as $16,703, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,200.

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