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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Art Nouveau
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
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
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
Materials
Rosewood
Superb Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Chest of Drawers
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful and seemly never used chest of drawers by the famous designer Kai Kristiansen, Denmark. Model # 701
Featuring four very clean drawers frame...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern 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
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
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 warm shade of brown. It has three drawers with wooden handles. The base is turned legs...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Teak
Swedish Modernist Chest of Drawers from the 1960s
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage teak and pine chest of drawers.
A modern piece of furniture that is distinguished by its pine wood drawers characterized by pronounced grain. The rest of the frame is teak...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Walnut Wood Chest of Drawers Tall Sculptural Design
Located in Paris, FR
Stunning Sculptural Design creation Walnut chest of drawers with a round shaped silhouette that reveals the wood flexibility and beauty and wakens the desire of feeling its shape by ...
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2010s Portuguese 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
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. Very good condition.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Art Glass, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Chest & Mirror in Green Stained Pinewood, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful Scandinavian Modern hallway set consisting of a low chest with two drawers and a large wall hung mirror. The was manufactured in the ...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Pine
Nouveau Collection / Cabinet CI4SI2 Made from Stained Birch Wood in Red
Located in Prague 3, Vinohrady
Delicate, soft-touch matte furniture collection — inspired by the Art Nouveau aesthetics. Nouveau draws from the work of Art Nouveau artists such as František Bílek. Paying homage to...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Art Nouveau Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Birch
Nouveau Collection / CI4SII2 Cabinet Made from Stained Birch Wood
Located in Prague 3, Vinohrady
Delicate, soft-touch matte furniture collection — inspired by the Art Nouveau aesthetics. Nouveau draws from the work of Art Nouveau artists such as František Bílek. Paying homage to...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Art Nouveau Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Birch
1950s Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak United Furniture Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1950s Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak United Furniture Chest of drawers with dovatail joints and sleek integrated drawer handles measuring 32" in width, 19" in depth and standing 31...
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Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Vintage Chest of Drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Peculiar cabinet of Scandinavian origin with two drawers.
Features black leatherette upholstery on the top and sides.
An original design piece, ideal for adding character to a...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Low board in oak with rich carved details. Attributed to Henry Kjærnulf.
Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism.
Probably made b...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Vintage Danish Sewing Table, Teak Wood, 60s
Located in Tarm, 82
Sewing table, scandinavian design. Produced in about 1960. Teak wood and rattan. Elements of the wheel - brass.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wicker, Teak
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Chest of Drawers, Dresser by Kai Kristia
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful Scandinavian modern chest of drawers in teak designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured by Feldballes Mobelfabrik in Denmark in the 1960's.
This exquisite case...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Modular Wall Unit Landform Night System 5 with Drawers and Desk Made with Oak
Located in Seroa, PT
Composition Description
Panel 400 + Panel 600 - 380 x 6 x H200 cm
Mate oak wood veneer (SCF-24)
Chest of drawers - 180 x 50 x H60 cm
Mate Beige lacquered (SCL-03) With black ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Lacquer
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.
Category
1970s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
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
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
Bedside Table, Small Danish Rosewood Chest of Drawers Model 384 Kai Kristiansen
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Magnificent little Scandinavian piece of furniture with multiple possible uses, bedside table or bedside table, chest of drawers, console table. Very well made piece of furniture wit...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
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 manufactured, 1960s, Denmark.
An amazing chest with three (3) drawers and much storage space ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
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
"Tall boy" by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Tall chest of drawers in rosewood with brass handles. Maker Dyrlund.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
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 to store your bedding or clothes. A handsome piece of furniture in any room.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Chest of Drawers by Thorald Madsen, Danish Design, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Rare chest of drawers in walnut. Designed and made by Thorald Madsen. Great condition.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chestnut, Walnut
Vintage Chest of Drawers with Gold Handles
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian 1960s cabinet with drawers.
This retro-looking chest of drawers is distinguished by its details equipped with handles and a lock. The classic lines of the top with ro...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
10 Drawer Teak Chest by Borge Mogensen for FDB Mobler
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
Materials
Teak
Henning Korch Rosewood Campaign Jewelry Chest Drawers Lingerie Dresser Denmark
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A beautiful pair of petite rosewood campaign style jewelry chests or nightstands designed by Henning Korch for Silkeborge Mobelfabrik. Each with five drawers, interiors are made of m...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Console Table/Bench 'Spectrum' by Arne Wahl Iversen, 1960s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Small side or console table with a rack, a shelf and three drawers. Made of veneered teak and oak. Round tapered legs and brass details. Designed by Arne Wahl Iversen for Ikea. Great...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Cabinet 'Bastone', Dors Version, Black Oak
Located in Paris, FR
Cabinet Bastone // Black Oak
Designed by Antrei Hartikainen, 2018
Dimensions : H. 160 cm / W. 120 cm / D. 50 cm
Model shown in the picture :
- Color : Black Oak
- With doors
Designed by the award-winning master cabinet maker and designer Antrei Hartikainen for Poiat Furniture, the Bastone Low Sideboard creates a natural continuum to the Bastone Collection. Standing at the forefront of art and design, the Bastone cabinets and sideboards showcase Hartikainen’s interest in studying light and shadow and his appreciation of craftsmanship.
By expanding the collection with a lower-sized version, the Bastone Low Sideboard introduces the opportunity for media console use...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Table "Casino" by Sven Engstrom & Gunnar Myrstrand for Tingstroms, Sweden, 1960
Located in Paris, FR
Table "Casino" by Sven Engstrom & Gunnar Myrstrand for Tingstroms Sweden 1960
Rare rosewood model from serie " Casino" with 3 units of drawers.
Good contions, some light scratche...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Art Deco Sideboard by Otto Schulz for Boet, 1930s
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in Karlstad, SE
This sideboard by Otto Schulz for Boet is a magnificent piece of furniture that dates back to the 1930s. This stunning sideboard is made of high-quality birch wood, with intricate in...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Classic Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Mahogany Sideboard with Drawers
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This classic sideboard was made in Denmark during the 1970s. It is made of an extremely interesting and rare wood, which is mahogany okoume from Equatorial Africa, which is characterized by a slightly pink shade of brown. Due to its exceptional color, it is highly valued by collectors and design enthusiasts. The grain of the wood is delicate and in harmony with its overall aesthetics. The sideboard has three drawers and a pair of sliding doors. There are shelves inside. Contrasting edges emphasize the geometric and closed line of the furniture. The base is made of turned legs in a dark shade of brown. The functional and visually light sideboard...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Vintage Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Hand-Painted Birch Wood Cabinet, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modernist, high cabinet was made in Scandinavia in the 1960s. The cabinet has been finished with birch with an irregular, strong and intricate grain and a brown-earth color. Thi...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Birch
Mid-Century Filing Cabinet by Børge Mogensen, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Amazing, colorful filing cabinet by Børge Mogensen, made from oak. Drawers with different heights, lacquered yellow, orange and grey. The drawers can be rearranged.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
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 traces mid-century taste and style. The structure is simple and linear and the legs are square. Round...
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Commode Vintage En Teck De Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard, Danemark, 1960
Located in SAINT-SEVER, FR
Commode vintage en teck de Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard, Danemark 1960 commode en teck ouvrant sur trois tiroir, signé au dos
Hauteur : 61 cm longueur 83, prof...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Side Table / Bureau Attributed to Poul Nørreklit Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare side table / bureau attributed to Poul Nørreklit. Produced in Sweden.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Side Table / Bureau Produced by Glas & Trä Hovmantorp
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare side table / bureau by unknown designer. Produced by Glas & Trä Hovmantorp in Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Scandinavian Mid-Century Chest of Drawers, Svend Langkilde, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sleek chest of drawers by Svend Langkilde, made from rosewood with beautiful woodgrain. Large model with elegant recessed handles.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
1960s, Teak Chest of Drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage Scandinavian cabinet with drawers.
This chest of drawers is characterized by the square and regular shape of the frame embellis...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
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 veneer. It consists of five drawers of different sizes with beautiful brass handle...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak, Oak
Bureau / Chest of Drawers, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Bureau / chest of drawers in pine. Produced in Sweden, 1960s.
Global front door shipping available.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Mogens Koch Chest of Drawers for Rud. Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch chest of drawers in elm. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Reverse with paper label ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DENMARK.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
Scandinavian Modern Cabinet 'Bastone', Black Oak
Located in Paris, FR
Cabinet bastone // black oak
Designed by Antrei Hartikainen, 2018
Dimensions : H. 160 cm / W. 120 cm / D. 50 cm
Model shown in the picture :
- Color : Black Oak
- Without doors
Designed by the award-winning master cabinet maker and designer Antrei Hartikainen for Poiat Furniture, the Bastone Low Sideboard creates a natural continuum to the Bastone Collection. Standing at the forefront of art and design, the Bastone cabinets and sideboards showcase Hartikainen’s interest in studying light and shadow and his appreciation of craftsmanship.
By expanding the collection with a lower-sized version, the Bastone Low Sideboard introduces the opportunity for media console use...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Scandinavian Modern Cabinet 'Bastone', Natural Oak
Located in Paris, FR
Cabinet Bastone // oak
Designed by Antrei Hartikainen, 2018
Dimensions : H. 160 cm / W. 120 cm / D. 50 cm
Model shown in the picture :
- Color : Oak
- Without doors
Designed by the award-winning master cabinet maker and designer Antrei Hartikainen for Poiat Furniture, the Bastone Low Sideboard creates a natural continuum to the Bastone Collection. Standing at the forefront of art and design, the Bastone cabinets...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Restored and Refinished Kai Kristiansen Oak Side Table with Chest of Drawers
Located in Knebel, DK
Enterance hall set number 32 in oak consisting of a bench / side table and a small chest of drawers designed by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjaersgaard in the 1960's.
The well desig...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Art Nouveau Dining Room Furniture of the 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Art Nouveau dining room furniture
of the 19th century , in oak wood, consisting of: table, 4 chairs, 2 display cabinets and sideboard. Signs o...
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
60s, vintage Danish cabinet-TV, gramophone, radio, Eltra Bella Vista, teak wood
Located in Tarm, 82
Vintage Danish cabinet-TV, Eltra Bella Vista, 60s, teak wood. Almost perfect condition. It works. Gramophone and radio working. Perfect condition, collecti...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Danish Mid Century 8 Drawer Double Dresser Att. to Sven Ellekaer Teak
Located in New York, NY
Incredible Danish Modern double dresser in exceptional refinished condition. This example features eight drawers, two banks of four drawers each, it is constructed of solid teak, and...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
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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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Vintage Scandinavian Chest of Drawers by Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant chest of drawers by Josef Frank, made from mahogany. Beveled edges around the drawers, brass handles. Lighter wood stripe inlayed around the edge of the table top.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Chest of Drawers U-458 by Jiri Jiroutek, Czechoslovakia, 1960's
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid-century chest of drawers, model no. U-458, designed by Jiri Jiroutek. It was made in the 1960´s and produced by “Interier Praha”. This model associated with world-renowned EXPO 5...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Beech, Plywood
Scandinavian Modern Cabinet 'Bastone', Doors Version, Natural Oak
Located in Paris, FR
Cabinet Bastone // Oak
Designed by Antrei Hartikainen, 2018
Dimensions : H. 160 cm / W. 120 cm / D. 50 cm
Model shown in the picture :
- Color : Oak
- With doors
Designed by the award-winning master cabinet maker and designer Antrei Hartikainen for Poiat Furniture, the Bastone Low Sideboard creates a natural continuum to the Bastone Collection. Standing at the forefront of art and design, the Bastone cabinets...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
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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