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Scandinavian Modern Teak Blanket Trunk Chest
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Scandinavian Modern style blanket chest features solid teak construction, brass accented
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Mid-20th Century Thai Scandinavian Modern Blanket Chests

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Teak

Scandinavian Teak Chest of Drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
metal handles and wooden legs painted black. This chest of drawers can be used in any room of the house
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Teak

Scandinavian Teak Chest of Drawers
Scandinavian Teak Chest of Drawers
H 27.56 in W 29.53 in D 14.97 in
Scandinavian retro teak chest of drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
metal handles and wooden legs painted black. This chest of drawers can be used in any room of the house
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Teak

Scandinavian retro teak chest of drawers
Scandinavian retro teak chest of drawers
H 27.56 in W 29.53 in D 14.97 in
Scandinavian 1960s Teak Office Chest of Drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Peculiar chest of drawers with hinged door and lock used as office furniture. The front door
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Oak, Teak

Scandinavian 1960s Teak Office Chest of Drawers
Scandinavian 1960s Teak Office Chest of Drawers
H 29.53 in W 17.33 in D 23.63 in
20th Century Scandinavian Teak Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
20th century Scandinavian teak chest of drawers, circa 1960. Good quality piece of mid century
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Bruksbo Norway Scandinavian Modern Teak Table Chest of Drawers
By Bruksbo
Located in Germantown, MD
Bruksbo Design Norway Scandinavian Modern Teak Table Chest of Drawers. Simply and clean design with
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Teak

Scandinavian Mid Century Teak Three Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Three drawer teak chest on round black tapered legs with original brass hardware. A great piece
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Mid 20th century Scandinavian teak chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century Scandinavian teak chest of drawers circa 1950. Good quality chest of drawers in
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Scandinavian Modern Organic Vintage Brown Teak Chest or Commodes 1960s, Denmark
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern organic vintage chest of drawers or commodes from teak designed and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Kai Kristiansen Storage Chest Trunk for Aksel Kjersgaard
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Storage trunk by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, c.1960s, Denmark. The teak chest features a
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Blanket Chests

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Chest of Drawers and Shelves in Teak
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian chest of drawers and shelves in teak. 2 shelves. 2 sliding doors. 1
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Teak

Classic Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Danish Modern Teak Chest of Drawers
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This small modernist cabinet was made in Denmark during the 1960s. It is made of teak wood in a
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Teak

Mid Century Scandinavian Chest of Drawers in Teak, Sweden 60s
Located in Lucija, SI
Nice and rare chest of drawers made in the 60s Classic scandinavian design Made in Sweden Very good
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Mid Century Scandinavian Chest of Drawers in Teak, Sweden 60s
Mid Century Scandinavian Chest of Drawers in Teak, Sweden 60s
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H 22.45 in W 29.53 in D 13 in
Pair of Scandinavian Teak Chests of Drawers, Mid-Century Modern
Located in London, GB
Crafted from teak, these chests of drawers feature a sleek and minimalist design characteristic of
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Teak

Scandinavian Vintage Chest of Drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Modern 1960s teak cabinet. A chest of drawers with modern and elegant lines that features
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Teak

Scandinavian Vintage Chest of Drawers
Scandinavian Vintage Chest of Drawers
H 25.99 in W 29.73 in D 14.97 in
Scandinavian Modern Teak 3-Drawer Small Vintage Chest Marked Made in Denmark
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome small Scandinavian Modern teak three-drawer chest marked made in Denmark. It is in
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

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
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Pair of Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Teak Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of mid 20th century Scandinavian teak chest of drawers circa 1960. Good quality pair of
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Vintage chest of drawers / Scandinavian nightstand
Located in Brescia, IT
Modernist chest of drawers made in Scandinavia in the 1960s. Simple and compact, this Nordic design
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Teak

1960s, Teak Chest of Drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage Scandinavian cabinet with drawers. This chest of drawers is characterized by the square
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Teak

1960s, Teak Chest of Drawers
1960s, Teak Chest of Drawers
H 27.56 in W 32.29 in D 3.94 in
Teak & Oak Unit Chest & Mirror
Located in London, GB
A highly unusual piece of Scandinavian furniture. To be used as an entrance unit or bedroom dress
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mirror, Oak, Teak

Teak & Oak Unit Chest & Mirror
Teak & Oak Unit Chest & Mirror
H 42.52 in W 37.41 in D 17.72 in
Danish Teak Chest of Drawers
Located in Chorzów, PL
Chest of drawers - chiffon, Danish design, 1960s Very good condition.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Danish Teak Chest of Drawers
Danish Teak Chest of Drawers
H 26.78 in W 30.71 in D 16.15 in
Danish Modern Teak Hanging Drawer with Cubby Hole Storage
Located in Kensington, MD
Beautiful Teak Wall Mounted Shelf with Cubby Storage and Drawer — Minimalism at Its Best. Drawer
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Scandinavian Chest of Drawers with Black Details
Located in Brescia, IT
Teak cabinet with 3 drawers produced in the 1960s. Consisting of a teak wood frame and enriched
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Metal

Scandinavian Chest of Drawers with Black Details
Scandinavian Chest of Drawers with Black Details
H 29.14 in W 34.65 in D 16.54 in
Scandinavian Vintage Chest of Drawers with Metal Handles
Located in Brescia, IT
1960s teak cabinet with 4 drawers. This chest of drawers is distinguished by the shape of the
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Teak

Midcentury Blanket Chest in Teak by Kai Kristiasen, Danish Design
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Blanket chest in teak. Designed by Kai Kristiasen and made by Aksel Kjærsgaard cabinetmakers. Made
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Blanket Chests

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Teak

Danish Modern Teak Chest of Drawers, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Teak Chest of Drawers, 1960s. Classic Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern dresser with
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Danish Modern Teak Chest of Drawers, 1960s.
Danish Modern Teak Chest of Drawers, 1960s.
H 37.41 in W 33.47 in D 16.54 in
Kai Kristiansen Narrow Danish Teak Chest
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Oakland, CA
1960s Kai Kristiansen teak dresser with mitered edges, recessed round pulls, and raised on tapered
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Kai Kristiansen Narrow Danish Teak Chest
Kai Kristiansen Narrow Danish Teak Chest
H 39.25 in W 23.25 in D 14 in
Scandinavian Mid-Century Chest of Drawers by Treman
By Treman
Located in Karlstad, SE
Beautiful chest of drawers, manufactured in Sweden, circa 1950. This bureau is made of oak and teak
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak, Oak

Børge Mogensen Scandinavian Midcentury Wood Chest of Drawers 1960s
By C.M. Madsen, Børge Mogensen
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern design teak chest of drawers designed by Børge Mogensen and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Teak chest of drawers with lockable drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian vintage 1960s chest of drawers. A piece of furniture with clean, essential lines. The
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Teak

Teak chest of drawers with lockable drawers
Teak chest of drawers with lockable drawers
H 25.99 in W 29.53 in D 14.97 in
Vintage teak chest of drawers with 3 drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage teak chest of drawers of Swedish manufacture. Scandinavian cabinet with 3 drawers, the
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Vintage teak chest of drawers with 3 drawers
Vintage teak chest of drawers with 3 drawers
H 27.17 in W 32.29 in D 16.54 in
1960s, Vintage Danish Cabinet-Chest, Teak Wood
Located in Tarm, 82
Vintage Danishcabinet-chest, teak wood. Sliding doors, drawers, mirror inside. No smells, no stains
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Art Glass, Teak

1960s, Vintage Danish Cabinet-Chest, Teak Wood
1960s, Vintage Danish Cabinet-Chest, Teak Wood
H 46.46 in W 46.46 in D 18.12 in
Rare chest in teak by Kai Winding for Poul Hundevad, Denmark 1960’s.
By Kai Winding, Poul Hundevad
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare chest in teak by Kai Winding for Poul Hundevad, Denmark 1960’s. This (blanket) chest is made
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Blanket Chests

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Cane, Teak

Vintage teak chest of drawers with three drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage Scandinavian furniture from the 1960s. This chest of drawers with square, minimal lines
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Teak

Vintage teak chest of drawers with three drawers
Vintage teak chest of drawers with three drawers
H 26.38 in W 29.53 in D 14.97 in
Teak scandi chest of drawers with 3 drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Authentic 3-drawer chest of drawers from the original Scandinavian manufacture of the 1960s. Its
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Teak

Teak scandi chest of drawers with 3 drawers
Teak scandi chest of drawers with 3 drawers
H 28.75 in W 32.09 in D 16.54 in
Small teak chest of drawers from the 1960s
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian vintage cabinet with three drawers. This piece of modern antique furniture is
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Teak

Small teak chest of drawers from the 1960s
Small teak chest of drawers from the 1960s
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
Tall Teak Chest of Drawers with Wooden Knobs
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian cabinet with 6 drawers original from the 1950s. A capacious chest of drawers that
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Teak

Tall Teak Chest of Drawers with Wooden Knobs
Tall Teak Chest of Drawers with Wooden Knobs
H 40.16 in W 31.5 in D 15.75 in
Small teak chest of drawers with metal handles
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian furniture from the 1960s with black painted legs. An original, small chest of drawers
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Metal

Small teak chest of drawers with metal handles
Small teak chest of drawers with metal handles
H 27.56 in W 29.53 in D 14.97 in
Scandinavian chest of drawers with three drawers and metal details
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage cabinet with three drawers. This small chest of drawers is ideal as a piece of furniture
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Teak

Teak Chest of Drawers by Austinsuite, Uk 1960s
By Austinsuite
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1960s chest of drawers by AustinSuite constructed with beautifully grained teak wood. This sleek
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Vintage 1960s British Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Danish Chest of Drawers in Teak with 6 Drawers
Located in Buxton, GB
Danish teak chest of drawers with 6 drawers manufactured in Denmark in the mid-20th century. The
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Danish Chest of Drawers in Teak with 6 Drawers
Danish Chest of Drawers in Teak with 6 Drawers
H 41.34 in W 26.38 in D 15.75 in
Scandinavian Modern Teak Vintage Wall System by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern teak vintage wall system or shelves unit by Poul Cadovius, which features
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Glass, Teak

Danish Modern Teak Vanity Dresser Chest of Drawers
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Interesting midcentury Danish modern flip top chest of drawers, having a flip up top surface which
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Teak Chest of Drawers with Black Painted Details
Located in Brescia, IT
Original Scandinavian cabinet with three drawers and brass finials. The special feature of this
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Teak

Teak Chest of Drawers with Black Painted Details
Teak Chest of Drawers with Black Painted Details
H 27.56 in W 32.29 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Small Chest of Drawer by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian small chest of drawer by Arne Vodder for Sibast Funiture.
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Teak

Midcentury Chest of Drawers in Teak, Danish Cabinetmaker 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Chest of drawers in teak, designed and made in Denmark.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Five-Drawer Teak Lingerie Chest by Aksel Kjersgaard, Danish Modern
By Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
A gorgeous Danish modern five-drawer teak lingerie chest by Aksel Kjersgaard. Ca. 1970s. Made in
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Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Teak 6 Drawer chest by Aksel Kjersgaard for Odder
By Odder Furniture, Erik Kirkegaard
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
storage for the bedroom. Wherever you choose it is great quality and is in great condition.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Tallboy Chest of Drawers in Teak by Omann Jun. 1960s.
By Omann Jun Møbelfabrik
Located in Handewitt, DE
Tallboy chest of drawers in teak by Omann Ju. Møbelfabrik 1960s. Made in teak, legs in oak. Model
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Late 20th Century Danish Modern Teak Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A Danish Modern Teak chest of Drawers. Measures 29.5" in width, 16" in depth and stands 40" tall
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Teak

Scandinavian Modern Small Side Table with Drawer in Teak from the 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Small side table with drawer in teak of Danish design from the 1960s. The chest is in great vintage
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Matched Pair Danish Modern Teak 3-Drawer Chests/ Nite Stands
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Matched Pair Danish Modern Teak 3-drawer chests or nite stands..Superior quality and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Chest of Drawers in Teak of Danish Design from the 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
that characterizes Scandinavian modern style. The rich, warm tones of the teak wood infuse the piece
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

8 Drawer Teak Chest by Borge Mogensen for FDB
By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This chest of 8 drawers by Borge Mogensen is in very nice original condition and has original brass
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

8 Drawer Teak Chest by Borge Mogensen for FDB
8 Drawer Teak Chest by Borge Mogensen for FDB
H 37.01 in W 48.04 in D 17.33 in
10 Drawer Teak Chest by Borge Mogensen for FDB Mobler
By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This Teak chest of 10 Drawers by Borge Mogensen is in very nice original condition.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Mid 20th century Scandinavian modern mahogany chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century Scandinavian modern mahogany chest of drawers circa 1950. Stunning shaped chest
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany, Teak

Danish teak chest of drawers or small sideboard, 3 large drawers, 1960.
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian chest of drawers. 3 large drawers provide ample storage. Beautifully crafted
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Small Chest of Drawers in Teak of Danish Design from the 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
The small chest of drawers in teak, crafted in the 1960s, epitomizes Danish design excellence. With
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Swedish Mid-Century Teak Chest of Drawers by Treman, 1960s
By Treman
Located in Uppsala, SE
Mid-century teak chest of drawers with 5 drawers and round brass handles made by Swedish company
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

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Scandinavian Teak Storage Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Scandinavian teak storage chest you’re looking for. A Scandinavian teak storage chest — often made from wood, hardwood and teak — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Scandinavian teak storage chest, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right Scandinavian teak storage chest, those designed in Scandinavian Modern and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Scandinavian teak storage chest over the years, but those crafted by Børge Mogensen, Kai Kristiansen and Arne Vodder are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Scandinavian Teak Storage Chest?

Prices for a Scandinavian teak storage chest start at $270 and top out at $13,377 with the average selling for $1,504.

A Close Look at scandinavian-modern Furniture

Scandinavian modernism is perhaps the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life.

ORIGINS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN 

CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries
  • Use of natural materials — native woods such as pine, ash and beech
  • Open, airy spaces
  • Promotion of functionality
  • Emphasis on craftsmanship; rooted in cabinetry profession and traditional construction techniques
  • Minimal ornamentation (little to no embellishment)
  • A neutral or light color palette owing to prominence of light woods

SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.

Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.

Likewise, Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.

The Danes excelled at chairs. Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen were exemplars of the country’s facility with wood, particularly teak

Wegner created such iconic pieces as the Round chair and the Wishbone chair; Jacobsen — while the revolutionary architect and furniture innovator produced the best-selling plywood Ant chair — designed two classic upholstered pieces of the 1950s: the Swan chair and Egg chair. The list of great Danes could go on and on, including Finn Juhl, a stylistic maverick and maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Verner Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.

Today, decades after their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight, and interior designers all over the world use their pieces to bring warmth to any given space.

On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern chairs, sofas, rugs and tables — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries. 

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.