Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN STYLE
Scandinavian modernism is perhaps the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life.
ORIGINS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged in the 1930s
- Scandinavian design and Nordic design originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Iceland and Norway
- Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
- Informed by the Bauhaus; influenced American mid-century modernism
CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries
- Use of natural materials — native woods such as pine, ash and beech
- Open, airy spaces
- Promotion of functionality
- Emphasis on craftsmanship; rooted in cabinetry profession and traditional construction techniques
- Minimal ornamentation (little to no embellishment)
- A neutral or light color palette owing to prominence of light woods
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Alvar Aalto
- Hans Wegner
- Kaare Klint
- Arne Jacobsen
- Greta Magnusson Grossman
- Finn Juhl
- Arne Vodder
- Verner Panton
ICONIC SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.
Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.
Likewise, Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.
The Danes excelled at chairs. Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen were exemplars of the country’s facility with wood, particularly teak.
Wegner created such iconic pieces as the Round chair and the Wishbone chair; Jacobsen — while the revolutionary architect and furniture innovator produced the best-selling plywood Ant chair — designed two classic upholstered pieces of the 1950s: the Swan chair and Egg chair. The list of great Danes could go on and on, including Finn Juhl, a stylistic maverick and maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Verner Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.
Today, decades after their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight, and interior designers all over the world use their pieces to bring warmth to any given space.
On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern chairs, sofas, rugs and tables — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries.
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Style: Scandinavian Modern
1960s, Danish chest of drawers, mirror inside, original condition, teak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish chest of drawers with a mirror inside. Original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Teak wood, drawers, and doors, mirror inside, pulled-out top. Manufactured...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mirror, Teak
Scandinavian Teak Chest of Drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Small vintage cabinet with three drawers, the first of which has a lock.
Embellished with gilded metal handles and wooden legs painted black.
T...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Ejvind A. Johansson Bureau Model 91 Produced by Gern Møbelfabrik in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare chest of drawers / bureau model 91 designed by Ejvind A. Johansson. Produced by Gern Møbelfabrik in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
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 Vintage Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$2,364 Sale Price
20% Off
Rosewood Sideboard by Ole Wanshcer
By Ole Wanscher
Located in San Marino, CA
Four drawers with English inspired handles, resting on an Asian inspired support.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Scandinavian filing cabinet from the 1960s
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage 1960s filing cabinet with double shutter doors and interior with shelves.
The double shutter doors slide vertically to reveal spacious and organized interiors with practical...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Danish Teak Chest of Drawers by Dyrlund, Mid-Century Scandinavian Design
By Dyrlund
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
This Teak Chest of Drawers by Dyrlund is a stunning example of Danish design from the 1970s, blending functionality with the timeless elegance of Scandinavian craftsmanship. Produced...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Vintage Classic Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Dark Walnut Wood Cabinet, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This classic cabinet was made in Scandinavia during the 1960s. This piece was finished with high-quality walnut wood with a dark, noble color and disti...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Walnut
$2,932 Sale Price
20% Off
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 Vintage Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Aluminum
Contemporary / Modern White "Lustrosa" Cabinet and Natural Wood 2-Drawer Dresser
Located in Queens, 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
Mid-Century Modernist Chest of Drawers No. U-453, by Jiří Jiroutek, Czechoslovak
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Modernist mahogany chest of drawers, model no. U-453, designed by Jirí Jiroutek for Interiér Praha. It was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960s. This model is associated wi...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Beech
Tall Walnut or Oak Chest of Drawers Dresser Cabinet
Located in Paris, FR
Very elegant timeless Apothecary style chest of drawers cabinet that provides a practical storage space for dining rooms and offices.
It is composed by drawers of different dimensio...
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Walnut
$5,981 / item
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
$11,618 / item
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 Vintage Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
$1,610 Sale Price
20% Off
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 Vintage Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany
Chest of drawers with mirror, 1960s Denmark
Located in Chorzów, PL
A mirror set with a chest of drawers from the 1960s. The furniture comes from Denmark.
Dimensions:
Mirror: height 118 cm / width 77 cm
Chest of drawers: height 40 cm / width 101 c...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
$1,835 / set
Børge Mogensen Bureau BM57 Produced by Cabinetmaker P. Lauritsen & Søn
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare bureau BM57 designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by cabinetmaker P. Lauritsen & Søn in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage chest of drawers with metal handles
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian 1960s cabinet with 3 drawers that combines elegance and functionality. Perfect for the entryway or as a nightstand, it lends a touch of vintage style to any room.
This s...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Small 1970s teak chest of drawers with adjustable iron and brass feet
Located in Premariacco, IT
Small teak wood chest of drawers with three large drawers and iron handles, 1970s production Scandinavian design and adjustable in height by the feet.
It has some signs of wear as s...
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1970s Italian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Iron
Ib Kofod-Larsen Bureau Produced by Seffle Möbelfabrik in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare bureau designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen. Produced by Seffle Möbelfabrik in Sweden.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Cassettiera scandinava da ufficio
Located in Brescia, IT
Archivio in rovere con impugnature in metallo dorato.
Dotata di quattro ampi cassetti, questa cassettiera offre spazio abbondante per organizzare documenti, materiale d'ufficio, ves...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
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
Materials
Walnut
$7,987 / item
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
$10,446 / item
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$5,504 / item
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$5,097 / item
Tall Walnut or Oak Chest of Drawers Dresser Cabinet
By Wewood
Located in Paris, FR
Very elegant timeless Apothecary style chest of drawers cabinet that provides a practical storage space for dining rooms and offices.
It is composed by drawers of different dimensio...
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Walnut
$5,981 / item
Walnut or Oak Chest of Drawers Dresser Chiffonier
By Wewood
Located in Paris, FR
Chiffonier chest of drawers commode dresser with exterior in solid wood and interior in natural veneered mdf.
Possible to choose among oak or walnut wood .
Base made of iron with m...
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2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Walnut
$9,534 / item
Kai Kristiansen Bureaus Model Nr 50 by Feldballes Møbelfabrik in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of bureaus model nr 50 designed by Kai Kristiansen. Produced by Feldballes Møbelfabrik in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
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
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
$3,837 / item
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$8,843 / item
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
$6,656 / item
Seating and Storage Hallway Piece in Three Types of Scandinavian Pine
By Örn Duvald
Located in Gentofte, DK
'Entry'
This piece was formed out of three types of pine; oregon, douglas and scots pine and exhibits each sort beautifully different and contrastive characters.
This is an archetyp...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Copper
Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers No. U-453, by Jiří Jiroutek, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Modernist chest of drawers, model no. U-453, designed by Jirí Jiroutek for Interiér Praha. It was made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960´s. This model is associated with the w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Beech, Plywood
Danish Modern Teak Hanging Shelf with Drawer
Located in Kensington, MD
Beautiful Teak Wall Mounted Shelf with Storage Drawer — Minimalism at Its Best. Use it as a nightstand for an uncluttered look. Perfect in an entryway with a mirror mounted above.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Price Upon Request
Scandinavian Modern commodes and chests of drawers for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern commodes and chests of drawers for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage commodes and chests of drawers created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern commodes and chests of drawers made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Denmark pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original commodes and chests of drawers, popular names associated with this style include Kai Kristiansen, Børge Mogensen, Jiri Jiroutek, and Interiér Praha. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for commodes and chests of drawers differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $285 and tops out at $27,205 while the average work can sell for $2,869.
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