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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Federal
Danish Oak Chest of Drawers With One-Of-A-Kind Ox Art Ceramic Tile Mosaic Top
Located in Norwalk, CT
Capture the free spirit of the 1970's with this one-of-a-kind side chest, which features an abstract mosaic of six hand-crafted studio ceramic tiles by Ox Art, inset atop a body of s...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Ceramic, Oak

Svend Langkilde Danish Rosewood Chest of Drawers 1960s
Located in London, GB
Svend Langkilde - Chest of Drawers, c1960s An exquisite chest of drawers made from solid and veneered rosewood, designed by Sven Langkilde and produced by his own company Langkilde ...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

Vintage Kai Kristiansen Telephone Cabinet with Table made by Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Discover the timeless elegance of this vintage telephone cabinet with table, designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured by Aksel Kjersgaard in the 1960s. This stylish piece of furniture is a perfect addition for lovers of Danish design and will add a touch of retro charm to any hallway or living space. With a compact width of 41 cm and a handy height of 20 cm, the cabinet is ideal for small spaces, while the table with its dimensions of 88 cm wide and 39 cm high offers space for decoration or everyday use. Advantages: Authentic Danish design by Kai Kristiansen. Compact and functional, perfect for small spaces. High-quality teak finish for durability and style. Good to know This piece of furniture is an authentic item from the 1960s and can be combined with a matching mirror at an additional cost. The depth of the table is 34 cm and of the cabinet 32 cm, making both items easy to place. Resume Vintage design piece from the 60s. Practical and stylish for any modern or retro interior design...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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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 features three lockable drawers with a ...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Brouer Mobelfabrik Rosewood Six Drawer Dresser Cabinet
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish low chest of drawers by Brouer Mobelfabrik, manufactured in Denmark, 1965. Crafted from rosewood, the cabinet features tapered mitered edges and six drawers with square recess...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

Model 296 Chest of Drawers, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab
Located in Helsinki, FI
Model 296 chest of drawers, designed by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, 1930s. Painted birch. Good vintage condition, rich patina and wear consist...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch, Paint

Vintage wooden chest of drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian cabinet with 9 drawers A modern furniture piece consisting of drawers of different sizes with the handle carved from wood. The simple, square structure hints at the Nor...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

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 four wide drawers manufactured in Denmark in the 1960s. Drawer fronts with beautiful ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

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 design is distinctive, with a top featuring beveled corners and conical legs typica...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Scandinavian 1960s briarwood chest of drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage cabinet with three drawers and brass handles. A piece of modern Scandinavian furniture with a retro feel. The special burl wood,...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Burl

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 also ideal as a bedside table. It is distinguished by the gilded metal handles on ...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Model B96 Chest of Drawers, Aino Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyöt AB, 1930s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Model B96 chest of drawers, design by Aino Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyöt AB, 1930s, birch. Marked. Good vintage condition, patina and wear consistent with age ...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

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

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Teak

Model HB96 Chest of Drawers, Alvar Aalto, 1930s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Model HB96 chest of drawers, design by Alvar Aalto, 1930s. Birch. Good vintage condition, rich patina and wear consistent with age and use. Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) is probably the ...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

19th Century American Federal Bachelor's Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
An exceptional quality American Federal Style Bachelor's chest of five drawers from the first half of the 19th century. Finely hand-crafted of warm rich solid mahogany, having a r...
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19th Century Federal Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Model HB96 Chest of Drawers, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas AB
Located in Helsinki, FI
Model HB96 chest of drawers, design by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas AB, 1930s. Birch. Good vintage condition, rich patina and wear consistent with ...
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1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

Nordic chest of drawers with 3 drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage teak chest of drawers from the 1960s. This Scandinavian design piece with clean and simple lines features three spacious drawers, perfect for storing everyday items such as l...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Svensk Fur two-door commode
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Two door dresser in pine by Svensk Fur. Designer: Göran Malmvall. Interior with removable drawers and shelves.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Scandinavian Modern Chest of Drawers in Oak by Kaj Winding, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Danish Modern chest of drawers made in the 1960s at cabinetmaker P. Jeppesens and designed by Kaj Winding. Rare oak edition with 8 drawers. Elegant and simple design with beautiful d...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Model B96 Chest of Drawers, Aino Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas AB
Located in Helsinki, FI
Model B96 Chest of Drawers, Aino Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas AB, 1930s. Painted birch. Good vintage condition, rich patina and wear consistent with age and use. Aino ...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

Model HB96 Chest of Drawers, Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas AB
Located in Helsinki, FI
Model HB96 chest of drawers, design by Alvar Aalto, manufactured by Oy Huonekalu- ja Rakennustyötehdas AB, 1930/1940s, painted birch. Good vintage condition, patina and wear consiste...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

Tallboy Chest of Drawers in Teak by Omann Jun. 1960s.
Located in Handewitt, DE
Tallboy chest of drawers in teak by Omann Ju. Møbelfabrik 1960s. Made in teak, legs in oak. Model no.129. 7 drawers.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Antique 19th Century Dovetail Joints Secretary Drop Front Desk w Drawers Dresser
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Antique 19th Century Dovetail Joints Secretary Drop Front desk w drawers dresser.
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19th Century American Federal Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Kai Kristiansen Model 394 Rosewood Chest of Drawers for Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
Very much considered a Danish design classic now, the range of case pieces designed by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard are an extremely successful study in simple but graceful f...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

Federal Early 19th Century Sheraton Bow Front Cookie Corner Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Exceptional early 19th century Sheraton bow front chest of drawers. The case is constructed of lovely flame mahogany. There are four drawers a...
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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Danish Dressing Table in Navy Blue Leather and Red Lacquered Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dressing table, leather, glass, wood, Denmark, 1940s. With a dark blue leather surface with red lines this dressing table has a rare texture and appearance. The front with two stora...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Leather, Glass, Wood

Pair of Kai Kristiansen Model 385 Tallboy Chests, Rosewood
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen - Pair of Model 385 Chest of Drawers, circa 1960 Rosewood tallboy chests, produced by Aksel Kjersgaard in Odder, Denmark. Solid rosew...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Teak wooden chest of drawers by Poul Volther by Munch Mobler, Denmark
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
DesignVintage Design vintage is a term that is music to the ears of lovers of timeless beauty and craftsmanship. This is not just about style, but also about a legacy of quality and...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Teak

Kai Winding Small Rosewood Sideboard
Located in Dronten, NL
Rosewood sideboard designed by Kai Winding, produced by Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik. The piece has 2 inside drawers with an opening, very suitable for high end stereo equipment storag...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 8 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Cosmopol is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian functionalism. Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 4 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Cosmopol is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian functionalism. Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 5 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Cosmopol is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian functionalism. Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 5 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Cosmopol is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian functionalism. Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 8 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Cosmopol is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian functionalism. Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 10 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Cosmopol is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian functionalism. Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Swedish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Pine, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A chest of drawers designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 10 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Cosmopol is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian functionalism. Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 5 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Cosmopol is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian functionalism. Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 4 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Cosmopol is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian functionalism. Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Chest of drawers model Cosmopol. 5 drawers
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Cosmopol is an elegant and minimalist furniture line inspired by the values of Scandinavian functionalism. Entirely made in France, each piece is individually produced according to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

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 characterized by the essential lines and careful details typical of Nordic design. It cons...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Danish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Oak, Iron, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and iron chest of drawers designed and produced in Denmark, 1960s.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

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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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Teak

Danish Rosewood Chest of Drawers, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Danish rosewood chest of drawers, Denmark, 1970s Very good condition, after professional renovation. Wood: rosewood Simensions: height: 48 cm, width: 100 cm, depth: 43 cm.
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1970s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

Federal Bow Front Hepplewhite Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very nice and clean Federal Mahogany Hepplewhite chest with cock beaded drawers and resting on a tall French foot. Very good condition ...
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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Rolf Middleboe for Tranekær Pine Parquetry Chest, 1970's
Located in Norwalk, CT
Journey into a world where Scandinavian craftsmanship meets artful design with the Rolf Middleboe for Tranekær Pine Four-Drawer Chest. Hailing from the vibrant 1970s, this piece is a...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Functionalist Entryway bench by Axel Einar Hjorth, NK, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Functionalist entryway bench with drawers and small cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth. Made from beech, partially stained black. Clean lines with rounded corners, legs embossed with strip...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

Scandinavian Dressing Table in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dressing or vanity table, teak, mirror, Scandinavia, 1950s. This refined, delicate dressing table is made in Scandinavia in the 1950s. The piece features the quintessential bow tie ...
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mirror, Teak

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Chest by Aksel Kjersgaard No. 385 c 1960's
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 Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Set of Two Chest of Drawers, Ilmari Tapiovaara, Asko, 1960s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Set of two chest of drawers by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Asko, 1960s. Teak. Good vintage condition, patina and wear consistent with age and use. The drawers are sold together. Yrjö Ilmari Tapiovaara...
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Antique Tall Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A handsome Antique Chest with fine traditional form and good color. Antique tall chest of drawers with three over two over four graduated drawers. T...
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19th Century Federal Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

BM 64 "tall boy" in teak by Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
BM 64 tall chest of drawers in teak by Børge Mogensen
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Small Danish Teak Chest of Drawers by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Small Danish Teak Chest of Drawers by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s. Vintage Danish chest of drawers produced by Feldballes Møbelfabrik Denmark as part of the FM Reol System. Designe...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

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

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Brass

Rosewood floating Nightstand/console by Arch. Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 50s, Rare
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 Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

Danish Ox Art Abstract Mosaic-Top Chest of Drawers in White Oak & Ceramic Tile
Located in Norwalk, CT
Capture the free spirit of the 1970's with this one-of-a-kind side chest by Ox Art, which features an abstract mosaic of eight hand-crafted studio ceramic tiles inset atop a body of ...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Ceramic, Oak

Børge Mogensen Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Madrid, ES
Oak commode, model “Øresund,” designed by Børge Mogensen. Front with four drawers of different sizes. Manufactured by Karl Andersson & Söner in Sweden.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Teak Chest of Drawers by Austinsuite, Uk 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1960s chest of drawers by AustinSuite constructed with beautifully grained teak wood. This sleek chest features clean, Danish inspired lines and has six drawers with sculptural car...
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1960s British Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Antique and Vintage Chests of Drawers and Commodes for Sale on 1stDibs

Is it a commode or a chest of drawers?

Commode is the French term for a low chest of drawers, but it is also sometimes used to denote a piece with a particularly intricate design. The commode dates to circa 1700 France, where it was used as an alternative to a taller cabinet piece so as to not obscure paneled, mirrored or tapestried walls. Coffers, or chests, which were large wooden boxes with hinged lids and sometimes stood on ball feet, preceded chests of drawers, a fashionable cabinet furnishing that garnered acclaim for its obvious storage potential and versatility.

As time passed, French and British furniture makers led the way in the production of chests of drawers, and features like the integration of bronze and ornamental pulls became commonplace. Antique French commodes in the Louis XV style were sometimes crafted in mahogany or walnut, while an Italian marble top added a sophisticated decorative flourish. This specific type of case piece grew in popularity in the years that followed.

So, what makes a chest of drawers different from a common dresser? Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do. Tallboys and highboys are variations of the dresser form. Some chests of drawers have one column of four to six long drawers or three long drawers in their bottom section that are topped by a cluster of small side-by-side drawers on the top. To further complicate things, we sometimes refer to particularly short chests of drawers as nightstands

Even though chests of drawers are commonly thought of as bedroom furniture to store clothing, these are adaptable pieces. A chest of drawers can house important documents — think of your walnut Art Deco commode as an upgrade to your filing cabinet. Nestle your chest near your home’s front door to store coats and other outerwear, while the top can be a place to drop your handbag. Add some flair to your kitchen, where this lovable case piece can hold pots, pans and even cookbooks.

When shopping for the right chest of drawers for your home, there are a few key things to consider: What will you be storing in it? How big a chest will you need?

Speaking of size, don’t dream too big. If your space is on the smaller side, a more streamlined vintage mid-century modern chest of drawers, perhaps one designed by Paul McCobb or T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, may best suit your needs.

At 1stDibs, we make it easy to add style and storage to your home. Browse our collection of antique and vintage commodes and chests of drawers today.

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