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Commodes and Chests of Drawers For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Art Nouveau
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 piece of furniture with a sober and elegant design.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Weave Bedside 60 from Ringvide, Birch wood natural oil, Scandinavian
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
Weave bedside table
Bedside table, made of solid birch wood and laminated birchveneér or solid oak wood and oak veneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet mo...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch, Oak
Nouveau Collection / CII5 Commode 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
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Wood, Birch
Ristomatti Ratia for Palaset Palanox Storage Boxes by Treston Oy, Set of 4, 1972
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 1972 four-piece set of Palanox modular storage boxes or cubes by Ristomatti Ratia for Palaset and manufactured by Treston Oy.
Set comprised of one brown cube with four square white drawers, two brown cubes with two wide white drawers and one wide yellow drawer each, and one brown cube with two cubbies. Finish is a matte lacquer over a very sturdy and deceptively heavy injection molded plastic.
Pressure...
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
19th Century French Faux Bamboo Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th century faux bamboo chest of drawers from France. The top has been replaced with Carrara marble, and sits upon the case, which is made of pitch pine. The chest has four drawer...
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19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Carrara Marble
19th Century French Faux Bamboo Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th century chest of drawers from France. The marble top is made from Carrara marble and has been replaced. This piece has four drawers all with faux bamboo applied moldings turne...
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19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Carrara Marble
Three-drawer chest of drawers with wooden handles
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage 1960s cabinet with drawers.
Simple, linear forms for this chest of drawers in warm teak wood tones.
This mid-century vintage furniture piece features 3 drawers, the first o...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
19th Century French Faux Bamboo Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
19th century faux bamboo chest of drawers from France. The top is new and is made from Carrara marble. The sides of the chest are simple and paneled , and are finished at the bott...
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19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Carrara Marble
Colonial style chest of drawers model 555 by Bodafors, Sweden, 1890s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great chest of drawers, model No 555, produced by Bodafors, Sweden, during the 1890s.
Made with bamboo imitation in cut beech, five drawers with fronts covered with Japanese straw m...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Straw, Beech
Göran Malmvall cabinet, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Cabinet in pine designed by Göran Malmvall, produced in Sweden by Svensk Fur, 1950s.
Global front door shipping available.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Slender chest by Nissen & Gehl for Aksel Kjersgaard in Odder, Denmark 1980s
Located in København K, 84
This slender beech chest, conceived by the danish pioneer architects Søren Nissen & Ebbe Gehl in collaboration with master cabinetmaker Aksel Kjersgaard, epitomizes the quintessence ...
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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Beech
Swedish Mid Century Modern Wooden Chest of Drawers in Pine Produced, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare wooden mid century chest of drawers commode in pine with brass handles produced in Sweden, 1940s. In good condition.
Dimensions: H: 70 cm / 27.55" W: 96 cm / 37.80" D: 46 cm /...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Kai Kristiansen. a Model 394 Rosewood Dresser from Aksel Kiersgaard Denmark 1960
Located in Paris, FR
Kai Kristiansen (Denmark. Born 1929)
Low, 4-drawer chest made from rosewood, produced by Aksel Kjersgaard in Odder, Denmark, c1960. Features Kristiansen’s trademark circular drawer ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Art Nouveau Baltic Pine Chest of Drawers with Mirror, 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Art Nouveau-style chest of drawers with mirror, made in the 1930s of Baltic pine. Five large drawers and three smaller upper vanity drawers. Original Art Nouveau pull...
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1930s Latvian Art Nouveau Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Commode, Danish Teak Chiffonier by Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard 1960.
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Large Commode, Scandinavian Weekly. 6 drawers offer a large storage capacity, elegant and very functional piece of furniture.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Sculptural Low Sideboard in Oak, Mid Century Modern, Danish Cabinetmaker, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A sculptural low rectangular classic sideboard / cabinet in oak with plenty of storage and a beautiful carved front design. Made by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1960s.
Four sliding ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Midcentury Teak Commodes by Ilmari Tapiovaara, Asko, Finland, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of chests of drawers by Ilmari Tapiovaara, made from teak. Clean design with slanted fronts that create a very cool silhouette and play with light.
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Swedish Modern Pine Tall Chest of Drawers, c. 1960's
Located in Norwalk, CT
Embrace simplicity with this timeless and minimalist vintage tall chest of drawers. This functional gem was crafted in Sweden in the 1960's, embodying the enduring legacy of Scandina...
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1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
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 base that rests directly on the floor without the presence of legs. The linear struct...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Göran Malmvall Bureau / Chest of Drawers, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Bureau / chest of drawers in pine designed by Göran Malmvall, produced in Sweden by Svensk Fur, 1960s.
Global front door shipping available.
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
1940 Danish cabinetmaker, archival chest in solid patinated oak and brass hinges
Located in København K, 84
Mid-20th century Danish craftsmanship, one cannot overlook the exquisite elegance and sacral allure embodied within the masterful work of a 1940s Danish cabinetmaker. This archival c...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Svend Langkilde Danish Rosewood Cabinet, c1960
Located in London, GB
Sven Langkilde - Rosewood Cabinet
2-door cabinet made from exquisite rosewood designed by Sven Langkilde and produced by his own company Langkilde Mobler. The internal space is made...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Scandinavian modern chest of drawers, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great functionalistic chest of drawers produced in Sweden during the 1950s.
Made in birch with brass handles.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Oak chest of drawers, Northern Europe, circa 1910
Located in Chorzów, PL
Oak chest of drawers, Northern Europe, circa 1910.
Very good condition, after renovation.
dimensions height 77 cm width 74 cm depth 43 cm
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1910s Norwegian Art Nouveau Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Nordic vintage mahogany chest of drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian cabinet with 4 drawers with golden metal handle.
Scandinavian craftsmanship is expressed in this 1960s chest of drawers, with its refined design and functional metal ha...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Piccola cassettiera con maniglie in metallo
Located in Brescia, IT
La sua struttura compatta è sollevata da gambe squadrate, mentre le maniglie in ottone aggiungono un tocco di raffinatezza. Ogni cassetto, perfettamente allineato, offre una soluzion...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Danish chest of drawers original 1960s
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage Scandinavian cabinet with 4 drawers.
Made of light oak, this chest of drawers features four drawers with carved wooden handles that emphasize the clean, linear aesthetic typ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Scandinavian blue and white chest of drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Retro cabinet with three drawers and gold metal handles.
With its vibrant shades of blue and white, this chest of drawers brings a breath of freshness and originality. Its compact s...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Nordic chest of drawers with wooden handles
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian cabinet with 4 drawers and brass ferrule.
This teak-framed one embodies the functionality and elegant design typical of the mid-century period. The 'wooden handle of th...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Cassettiera retrò con maniglie in metallo
Located in Brescia, IT
Mobile vintage con 5 cassetti dall’impugnatura dorata.
L'essenza del minimalismo scandinavo è catturata in questa cassettiera in teak, un gioiello degli anni '50 e '60 dalle linee sq...
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Mahogany chest of drawers with metal handles
Located in Brescia, IT
Cabinet with three drawers of vintage Scandinavian manufacture.
Perfect for adding a touch of mid-century style, this retro-flavored chest of drawers is perfect for use as a nightst...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Chest of drawers, Northern Europe, around 1900. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chest of drawers from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, Northern Europe.
The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation.
Dimensions: height 9...
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Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Chest of drawers from around 1900, Northern Europe.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Chest of drawers from around 1900, Northern Europe.
The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation.
Wood: oak
Dimensions: height 93 cm / width 101 cm / dep...
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Early 1900s Norwegian Art Nouveau Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Scandinavian Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage 1960s cabinet with drawers.
This modern-looking chest of drawers traces the Scandinavian taste for simple and functional design. It is characterized by the prevalence of ...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Oak
Antique chest of drawers - helper, Germany, early 20th century. After renovation
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chest of drawers from around 1920, Western Europe.
The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation.
Dimensions: height 154 cm / width 110 cm / depth ...
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1920s German Art Nouveau Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
Chatol Made In Light Mahogany With Brass Handles From 1920s
Located in Lejre, DK
This chatol with three drawers is furniture craftsmanship from the 1920s. Crafted in light mahogany and adorned with brass handles and fittings, it exudes both elegance and functiona...
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1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Tallboy Chest of Drawer by Poul M. Volther 1950s
By Poul Volther
Located in Handewitt, DE
Tallboy chest of drawers in oak by Poul M. Volther for FDB Møbler 1950s. Model F-17. Front with 6 drawers.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Vintage teak chest of drawers with round handles
Located in Brescia, IT
The chest of drawers, originating in 1960s Nordic design, is made of teak, a wood prized for its durability and distinctive grain.
Its appearance is defined by simple lines and round...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Teak
19th-C. French Faux Bamboo Pine & Marble Chest / Commode
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This exquisite late 19th-century French commode is a testament to the elegant aesthetic movement that captivated the era. Crafted from the finest pitch pine, this piece exudes timele...
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Mid-19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Carrara Marble
Scandinavian oak chest of drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian-made bedside table/drawer chest with drawers produced in 1969.
This particular design piece stands out for its original shape and warm oak color.
The two drawers featur...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Birch chest of drawers produced in the 1960s
Located in Brescia, IT
This 1950s Scandinavian chest of drawers, made of birch wood, has a functional look with its metal handles that stand out against a smooth surface. With a classic rectangular silhoue...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Birch
Cassettiera vintage in teak
Located in Brescia, IT
Cassettiera di manifattura nordica con tre cassetti.
Forme semplici e lineari per questa cassettiera dalle tonalità calde del legno teak.
Questo pezzo d'arredo vintage anni ‘60 pres...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Midcentury chest of drawers by Børge Mogensen, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Chest of drawers designed by Børge Mogensen and produced by Karl Andersson & Söner in Sweden during the 1960s.
Made in oak and teak. Frame and legs in oak with beautiful teak-drawe...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Oak, Teak
Vintage oak chest of drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian chest of drawers with four drawers.
Simple and functional, this piece features square, regular shapes in both frame and legs, contrasting with the protruding, rounded h...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Small Scandinavian teak chest of drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Small Scandinavian teak chest of drawers with 4 drawers.
This original 1960s chest of drawers offers two smaller and two larger drawers, all with rounded carved handles. The clean, ...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Teak
Scandinavian 4-drawer chest of drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Original vintage Scandinavian chest of drawers.
A Nordic-style mahogany chest of drawers with gilded metal handles with elegant, subtle grooves inward.
With a simple, square frame...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Metal
White 6-drawer chest of drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Original vintage Scandinavian white chest of drawers.
A bright and elegant addition to any space, this white-painted wooden dresser traces Nordic style with sophistication. Its clea...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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 chest of drawers has a rational and minimalist design with elongated handles. It has...
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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
Located in Oakland, CA
1960s Kai Kristiansen teak dresser with mitered edges, recessed round pulls, and raised on tapered legs. The cabinet has been fully restored with a hand-rubbed natural oil finish. It...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Teak
Danish Rosewood Chest of Drawers in the manner of Arne Wahl Iversen, 1960s
Located in Southampton, GB
1960s Danish rosewood chest of drawers designed in the manner of Arne Wahl Iversen. Made of a beautiful Brazilian rosewood with a stunning grain it has 3 good sized drawers on back ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Rosewood
Unique Pair of Rosewood Consoles 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
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Fruitwood
Mid Century Low Sculptural Sideboard in Oak, Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker, 1960
Located in Odense, DK
A sculptural low rectangular classic sideboard / cabinet in oak with plenty of storage and a nice carved front design. Made by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1960s.
Four sliding doors...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Oak
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
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Rosewood
1900s Art Nouveau French Chest of Drawers, France
Located in Lisbon, PT
A rare early 20th century chest of drawers in walnut and deploy carved and bronze hardware, four rounded legs and two lower open sections.
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Metal, Bronze
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 first of which has a lock.
A modern piece characterized by square lines and the coppery...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Teak
Italian Art Nouveau Dresser and Nightstands Walnut, Applied Olm Root, Marble Top
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Monumental particular Italian Art Nouveau Dresser and nightstands in solid walnut, applied olm root and marble top. Restored and polished with wax....
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble
Early 20th century Art Nouveau dresser with five drawers
Located in Premariacco, IT
Early 20th-century dresser covered in briarwood with three large drawers and a pair of top drawers.
It features onion feet, a worked edge, and a set of original period brass handles...
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Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
1940s Deco chest of drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian Deco chest of drawers produced in the 1940s.
The square shape and rectangular carved wooden handles lend a unique character to this original vintage piece of furniture....
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1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Birch
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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