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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Federal
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
Materials
Metal
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 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
Materials
Teak
Teak 6 Drawer chest by Aksel Kjersgaard for Odder
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A stylish and useful piece by Aksel Kjersgaard, looks good enough for a lounge, and has enough storage for the bedroom.
Wherever you choose it is great quality and is in great condit...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Dresser Vanity in the Manner of Arne Vodd
By Arne Vodder
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is beautiful Scandinavian modern chest of drawers - dressing table in teak manufactured in Denmark in the 1960's.
This exquisite case piece, recently imported from Europe to Ca...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Pair of Federal Style Mahogany Bedside Chests
Located in Westwood, NJ
A mahogany and figured mahogany nightstand, the reeded edge bowfront top with protruding corners with leaf carved and reeded uprights, with three graduated drawers with verdigris bra...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Danish Modern High Teak Highboy Chest of Drawers with Brass Handles
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This high chest of drawers was made in Denmark during the 1960s. This type of chest of drawers is often referred to as Highboy. It is finished in high-quality teak wood in a warm sha...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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. Drawers measures 27" wide, 13" I. Depth and 5" in height.
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Teak
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 mirror with storage. Its an impressive piece of idi...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Oak, Teak
Small Chest of Drawers on Wheels in Rosewood of Danish Design from the 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This small chest of drawers on wheels epitomizes the elegance and functionality of Danish design from the 1960s. Crafted from luxurious rosewood, renowned for its rich color and dis...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Danish Modern Borge Mogensen Eight Drawer Chest
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A hard to find 8 drawer chest designed by Borge Mogensen for Soborg Mobler. Exceptionally well made. Teak case and with teak base.
Professional, skilled furniture restoration is an ...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
18th Century American Two Over Three Chest of Drawers
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of an 18th American chest of drawers in a two over three configuration, possibly a converted highboy top of Boston origin, with added finished molded top, original bra...
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18th Century American Federal Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Chest of Drawers in Teak by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1950
Located in Hemiksem, VAN
A chest of drawers in teak with 4 drawers, designed by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik in the 1950s. The cabinet is in good condition and has a nice patina.
Denmark, 1950s
De...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Beech, Teak
Danish Modern Rosewood Bedside Chest by Niels Clausen for NC Møbler, 1960s.
By N.C. Møbler 1, Niels Clausen
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Rosewood Bedside Chest by Niels Clausen for NC Møbler, 1960s.
Scandinavian Mid-Century modern low and wide cabinet with two drawe...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Børge Mogensen Chest of Drawers in Oak
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Børge Mogensen chest of drawers in oak. Front with five drawers and handles of brass. Executed by P. Lauritzen & Son.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Swedish mid-century Zebrano chest of drawers, ca 1950s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Swedish mid-century Zebrano chest of drawers in a minimalist style. Unusual detail of the lowest drawer that is slightly curved at the bottom which makes the overall shape a bit mor...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Arne Vodder Attributed Bureau Produced by N.C. Møbler in Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare bureau attributed to Arne Vodder. Produced by N.C Møbler in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Wooden Hallway Console with Shoe Rack by Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Madrid, ES
Small side or console table with a rack for shoes, a shelf and three drawers. Made of veneered teak and oak. Round tapered legs and brass details. Designed by Arne Wahl Iversen and m...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Teak
Poul Volther Tall Rosewood Chest of Drawers, circa 1960s
By Poul Volther
Located in London, GB
Poul Volther, Model F-17 chest of drawers, circa 1950s.
A tall chest of drawers made from exquisite solid and veneered rosewood with six drawers. The chest is in immaculate condition and has been carefully resotred at our workshops in London. Designed by Dane Poul Volther and manufactured by Tarm Stole Møbelfabrik...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Rosewood
Pair of Hans Wegner Chests or Nightstands in Oak by Ry Mobler
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful pair of nightstands or chests of drawers designed by Hans Wegner for Ry Mobler. These were imported to the USA by George Tanier who only imported the finest furniture pie...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
Drawing cabinet by Mogens Koch.
By Mogens Koch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Drawing cabinet in patinated pine with eight drawers. Mogens Koch / Rud. Rasmussen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Ole Wanscher Chest of Drawers
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Kastrup, DK
Ole Wanscher (Danish 1903-1985).
Teak wood chest of drawers designed by Ole Wanscher for Illums Bolighus in the 1960s.
The chest of drawers consists of 7 drawers in three differe...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Danish Modern Teak Dresser, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Modern Teak Dresser, 1960s.
Very expressive Mid-Century Modern chest of drawers with six drawers. Pulls are integrate...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish Rosewood Chest of Drawers by Hg Furniture, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish rosewood chest of drawers by Johnny Sørensen and Rud Thygesen for Hansen & Guldborg Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1960s.
Scandinavian Modern dresser with eight drawers. Drawer...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
American Federal Chest of Drawers in West Indies Mahogany, Baltimore, circa 1835
Located in Miami, FL
From the Federal period, a very beautiful American Neoclassical chest of drawers in fine West Indies mahogany with two overhanging small drawers supported by turned and reeded column...
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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
4 Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Cabinets by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sorensen for HG
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome Mid Century Scandinavian Modern cabinets by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sorensen for Hansen & Guldborg (a.k.a. HG,). These cabinets are comprised of rosewood with square steel tube legs, a set of 4. They also have a hanging mechanism on the back of each cabinet for hanging on a wall unit. The legs may have been added after the fact by someone or they could have been an original option. We have been unable to determine this for sure. The cabinets designer...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Contemporary / Modern White "Lustrosa" Cabinet and Natural Wood 5-Drawer Chest
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary / Modern "Lustrosa" 5 drawer chest featuring a white finished wood cabinet containing 5 drawers with a natural walnut finish, each with two top mounted drawer pulls, res...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Teak Roll Top Desk or Dresser
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Scandinavian Modern teak roll top desk or dresser. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. It has some visible wear, particularly in the top, so you can see some scratches and dings. And it has a newly modified recessed black painted base as it encountered water at some point in its life and could not be refinished so we revamped it, modified, and painted the base black. There are some small rings on the desktop. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid-20th Century.
Need a GORGEOUS desk but have limited space? Well, here it is…. the perfect desk! This is a very handsome smaller roll top desk...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Bracket Feet Mahogany 6 Drawers Brass Pulls Tall Lingerie Chest Dresser Cabinet
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Bracket feet mahogany 6 drawers brass pulls tall lingerie chest dresser cabinet.
Category
20th Century American Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Drawing cabinet by Mogens Koch
By Mogens Koch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Drawing cabinet in solid teak w. 6 drawers. By Mogens Kohc / Rud. Rasmussen
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Contemporary / Modern White "Lustrosa" Cabinet and Natural Wood 2-Drawer Dresser
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary / Modern "Lustrosa" 2-drawer chest featuring a white finished wood cabinet containing 2 drawers with a natural walnut finish, each with two top mounted drawer pulls, res...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
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 squared structure is enhanced by the carved wooden handle of the drawers and the c...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Small Pine Sideboard by Sven Larsson, Sweden 1970s
By Sven Larsson
Located in Bochum, NRW
Rare bench with drawers or small sideboard in pine by Sven Larsson, Sweden, circa 1970.
This piece is a great example of the robust pine furniture era that grew popular in Sweden in the late 1960s. The sideboard is made of thick solid pine with beautiful details. 3 drawers with beautiful big wood spheres as handles, 6 vertical compartments...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Mid Century Chest of Drawers by Danish Cabinetmaker, 64 Drawers, Made in 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Large cubic chest of drawers in oak with at total of 64 numbers drawers. Made by a Danish cabinetmaker in 1960s.
Front and drawers in a good vintage condition. Drawers made in sol...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers by Kai Winding, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking chest of drawers by Kai Winding, made from rosewood. Large model with several drawers in different sizes, forming a cool pattern. Recessed drawer handles.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Danish Modern Rosewood Chest of Drawers with Hairpin Legs
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and elegant Danish modern chest of drawers on hairpin legs, circa 1960s. The chest is in good vintage condition and has wonderful graining in the rosewood. It has four draw...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Very Rare Danish Teak Double Chest / Sideboard by Peter Løvig-nielsen, 1960s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Very rare and finest double chest of drawers / sideboard in teak by Peter Løvig-Nielsen. With 8 drawers. Handles with aluminum details. Løvig Design Denmark 1960s.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
Small 1960s Chest of Drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Swedish nightstand with three drawers.
A small chest of drawers, ideal for use as a nightstand or entryway cabinet.
The tapered legs and wood-carved drawer handles are distinctiv...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Arne Wahl Iversen Planter, Scandinavian Design, 1960s
Located in Lyon, FR
Planter made of teak by Arne Wahl Iversen
Minor damage on the top (see photos).
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Arne Wahle Iversen Danish Modern Model 68 Teak Drop Front Secretary Desk, 1960's
Located in Milford, NH
A sleek form Danish modern teak drop front desk designed by noted Danish furniture designer Arne Wahle Iversen (1927-1986) for Vinde Møbelfabrik in the 1960s. Two interior drawers an...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Chest of Drawers in Oak Designed by Børge Mogensen, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Chest of drawers in oak, designed by Danish architect Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson cabinetmakers. Made in Sweden in the 1960s. Great original condition.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Kai Kristiansen Tallboy Chest, Oak
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen Model 385 Chest of Drawers, circa 1960.
Oak tallboy chest, produced by Aksel Kjersgaard in Odder, Denmark. Solid oak frame with veneer...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Pair of Rosewood Nightstands by Arch. Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 1950s, Rare
Located in Forest, BE
This is a pair of floating consoles/ nightstands. The model is extremely rare and rarely offered in rosewood. Made of the finest veneer. The drawer is made of massive rosewood and th...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Rosewood Chest of Drawers by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1960s
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Hamburg, PA
A gorgeous rosewood Chest of Drawers by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1950s. This Scandinavian Modern cabinet seems to be rare as it has metal legs instead of wood and there are not many o...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Nickel
Swedish Modern Bureau, 1940s
Located in Karlstad, SE
Petite bureau or chest of drawers, manufactured in Sweden, circa 1940.
This bureau is made of solid wood with mahogany veneer. It consists of three draw...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Rare Harold Ionson Seymour Federal Demilune Birdseye Commode Console Cabinet
By Thomas Seymour
Located in Dayton, OH
A rare and impressive commode by Harold Ionson. Made of birdseye maple, satinwood and Honduras mahogany, featuring a half round / bow front with four drawers, two side cabinets, brass paw / claw feet and superb sunburst / starburst top with nautical sea shell and cartouche theme. Includes silverware insert by EJ Victor.
A total of nine of these Reproductions from the original were made over the course of a decade by Ionson and team. And although nearly 200 years separate the pieces, Thomas Seymour’s (1771–1848) demilune commode in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and its modern-day re-creation by Harold Ionson can each deservedly be deemed masterworks of the highest order. Over the past twelve years, Ionson—perhaps the last of the Colonial Revival craftsmen who trained in the 1930s—has made nine re-creations of the original Federal commode made by Seymour in 1809.
“I always loved the piece,” says Ionson, “but the museum wasn’t selling.” His admiration led to hours of thorough study of the museum’s commode. He observed every nuance of its design, then made sketches and even casts of details before embarking on his own version.
“The most difficult part was finding the right figures for the veneers,” says Ionson, “but I found superb quilted bird’s-eye maple, satinwood, and Honduras mahogany.”
Ionson achieved such a sublime work of craftsmanship because he had few constraints. Unlike Seymour, Ionson possessed the luxury of time, modern machinery, and a greater selection of available woods (except ash). The work of both men, however, is distinguished by ingenuity and skill. Part of the challenge of the re-creation was to figure out just how Seymour made the piece, maintain its artistic integrity, and keep to the original’s exact measurements. The execution of the commodes took barely 10 percent of Ionson’s time; mostly he planned, designed, and invented needed tools for precise fabrication, such as a hand-built jig.
The top of the re-created commode features a sunburst of alternating mahogany and satinwood veneers emanating from a lunette of shells painted in oil by Jonathan L. Fairbanks, curator emeritus, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; Fairbanks replicated the original by John Ritto Penniman (1782–1841). Courtesy of Harold Ionson.
Ionson thought of everything—from humidity’s effects on structural stresses to drawers popping open—when he considered innovations to the commode’s construction. His additions to the original design include hickory spring...
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Late 20th Century Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Mahogany, Satinwood
Vintage Two Piece Danish Rosewood Hanging Wall Mirror and Entry Hallway Chest
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern two piece entryway cabinet and hanging wall mirror in rosewood, circa 1970s, Denmark. This set features natural rosewood grains accented with a unique ceramic tile...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood, Ceramic, Mirror
Scandinavian Vintage Chest of Drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Modern 1960s teak cabinet.
A chest of drawers with modern and elegant lines that features refined details.
The drawers are lockable and feature a heart-shaped carved wooden handl...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Borge Mogensen Teak Chest of Drawers / Shelf for Soborg Mobelfabrik, 1960s
Located in Halle, DE
Midcentury Borge Mogensen Cupboard Elements in teak wood. Chest of Drawers and Shelf on top. Both pieces are stamped with manufacturer’s stamp and “Made in Denmark”. Chest of drawers...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Credenza Sideboard Chest
Located in London, GB
A highly unusual Scandinavian modernist piece of furniture. Flip top upper section with drawers below. Small leather inset handles. Sled design leg frame...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Leather, Teak, Plywood, Walnut
Midcentury Chest of Drawers in Rosewood, Tile Top by Royal Copenhagen
Located in Lejre, DK
Chest of drawers in rosewood decorated with tiles by Royal Copenhagen. Designed by Severin Hansen and made by Haslev Furniture, Denmark. Great original condition, circa 1960.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Teak Bench and Chest by Tingstrom Sweden, 1960
By Tingströms
Located in Paris, FR
Teak bench and chest by Tingstrom Sweden, 1960
Good vintage condition, upholstered with original fabric.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
NH Queen Anne Curly Maple Highboy Attributed to the Dunlap Workshop c 1760-1780
By Dunlap Cabinetmakers
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a New Hampshire Queen Anne two part highboy in curly maple attributed to the Dunlap Workshop, circa 1760-1780, its upper case featuring a hand carved cornice...
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Late 18th Century American Federal Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Kai Kristiansen Model 385 Tallboy Chest, Rosewood
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen Model 385 Chest of Drawers, circa 1960
Rosewood tallboy chest, produced by Aksel Kjersgaard in Odder, Denmark. Solid rosewood frame...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Antique 19th Century 4 Drawers Pull Out Tray Flame Mahogany Bachelor Chest Brass
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Antique 19th Century Federal Style 4 Drawers pull out tray flame mahogany bachelor chest brass
Pulls Dovetail Drawers.
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19th Century American Federal Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Niels Clausen Pair of Wide Rosewood Bedside Chests, circa 1960
Located in London, GB
Niels Clausen Wide Bedside Chests, c1960s
Wide Rosewood cabinets by Niels Clausen for his own company: NC Mobler in Odense, Denmark. Produced c1960. Tw...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Oak Chest of Drawers Tall Sculptural Design
Located in Paris, FR
Stunning Sculptural Design creation Oak chest of drawers with a round shaped silhouette that reveals the wood flexibility and beauty and wakens the desire of feeling its shape by tou...
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Iron
Matched Pair Danish Modern Teak 3-Drawer Chests/ Nite Stands
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Matched Pair Danish Modern Teak 3-drawer chests or nite stands..Superior quality and construction,, Dovetail drawers..Richly grained wood.. Beautif...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Danish Teak Vanity Chest by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Soborg
Located in Southampton, GB
A lovely example of a Soborg model 307 vanity chest designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen in the 1956. This beautiful piece is incredibly well made using solid teak with ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, 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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