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Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Chest of Drawers and Shelves in Teak
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian chest of drawers and shelves in teak. 2 shelves. 2 sliding doors. 1
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Chest of Drawers in Rosewood by Arne Vodder
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian chest of drawers in rosewood by Arne Vodder. Perfect condition.
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Vintage 1960s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

Scandinavian Modern Teak Blanket Trunk Chest
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Scandinavian Modern style blanket chest features solid teak construction, brass accented
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Mid-20th Century Thai Scandinavian Modern Blanket Chests

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Teak

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
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Ove Feuk Black Scandinavian Modern Chest of Drawers
By Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Kramfors, SE
Black Scandinavian Modern chest of drawers by Ove Feuk for Nordiska Kompaniet. The chest is of the
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Bruksbo Norway Scandinavian Modern Teak Table Chest of Drawers
By Bruksbo
Located in Germantown, MD
Bruksbo Design Norway Scandinavian Modern Teak Table Chest of Drawers. Simply and clean design with
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Teak

Scandinavian Modern Chest & Mirror in Green Stained Pinewood, Denmark, 1970s
By Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful Scandinavian Modern hallway set consisting of a low chest with two drawers and a large
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mirror, Pine

Scandinavian Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage 1960s cabinet with drawers. This modern-looking chest of drawers traces the
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Oak

Scandinavian Oak Chest of Drawers
Scandinavian Oak Chest of Drawers
H 27.17 in W 32.49 in D 16.15 in
Scandinavian Vintage Chest of Drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Modern 1960s teak cabinet. A chest of drawers with modern and elegant lines that features
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Teak

Scandinavian Vintage Chest of Drawers
Scandinavian Vintage Chest of Drawers
H 25.99 in W 29.73 in D 14.97 in
Scandinavian oak chest of drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage cabinet with three drawers. This small-sized chest of drawers features a solid oak frame
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Oak

Scandinavian oak chest of drawers
Scandinavian oak chest of drawers
H 27.17 in W 22.45 in D 15.75 in
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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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Teak

Scandinavian Teak Chest of Drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
metal handles and wooden legs painted black. This chest of drawers can be used in any room of the house
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Teak

Scandinavian Teak Chest of Drawers
Scandinavian Teak Chest of Drawers
H 27.56 in W 29.53 in D 14.97 in
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
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

19th Century Scandinavian Wooden Chest
Located in High Point, NC
Unearth a treasure of the past with this 19th Century Scandinavian Wooden Chest, a rustic gem
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Antique 19th Century Scandinavian Blanket Chests

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Wood

19th Century Scandinavian Wooden Chest
19th Century Scandinavian Wooden Chest
H 21.1 in W 19.9 in D 16.8 in
Scandinavian 1960s briarwood chest of drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage cabinet with three drawers and brass handles. A piece of modern Scandinavian furniture
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Burl

Scandinavian 1960s briarwood chest of drawers
Scandinavian 1960s briarwood chest of drawers
H 26.38 in W 30.32 in D 14.97 in
Scandinavian Modern Three-Drawer Chest with Pewter Inlay Figure and Details
Located in New York, NY
Superb Scandinavian Modern, three-drawer chest with wood marquetry and inlay in pewter. The chest
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests ...

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Pewter

Vintage chest of drawers / Scandinavian nightstand
Located in Brescia, IT
Modernist chest of drawers made in Scandinavia in the 1960s. Simple and compact, this Nordic design
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Teak

Scandinavian 1960s Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage Scandinavian-made 1960s cabinet with six drawers. Simple, linear forms for this chest of
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Oak

Scandinavian 1960s Oak Chest of Drawers
Scandinavian 1960s Oak Chest of Drawers
H 32.68 in W 23.63 in D 14.77 in
Scandinavian Modern Chest of Drawers in Oak by Kaj Winding, Denmark, 1960s
By Kaj Winding, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik
Located in Odense, DK
Danish Modern chest of drawers made in the 1960s at cabinetmaker P. Jeppesens and designed by Kaj
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Scandinavian retro teak chest of drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
metal handles and wooden legs painted black. This chest of drawers can be used in any room of the house
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Teak

Scandinavian retro teak chest of drawers
Scandinavian retro teak chest of drawers
H 27.56 in W 29.53 in D 14.97 in
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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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Teak

Mid 20th century Scandinavian modern mahogany chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century Scandinavian modern mahogany chest of drawers circa 1950. Stunning shaped chest
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany, Teak

Scandinavian Modern Teak 3-Drawer Small Vintage Chest Marked Made in Denmark
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome small Scandinavian Modern teak three-drawer chest marked made in Denmark. It is in
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Pair of Scandinavian Teak Chests of Drawers, Mid-Century Modern
Located in London, GB
Crafted from teak, these chests of drawers feature a sleek and minimalist design characteristic of
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Teak

Scandinavian Chest of Drawers with Black Details
Located in Brescia, IT
the black-painted wood give uniqueness and character to this chest of drawers with typical shapes mid
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Metal

Scandinavian Chest of Drawers with Black Details
Scandinavian Chest of Drawers with Black Details
H 29.14 in W 34.65 in D 16.54 in
Scandinavian 1960s Teak Office Chest of Drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Peculiar chest of drawers with hinged door and lock used as office furniture. The front door
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Oak, Teak

Scandinavian 1960s Teak Office Chest of Drawers
Scandinavian 1960s Teak Office Chest of Drawers
H 29.53 in W 17.33 in D 23.63 in
Deco 1940s chest of drawers of Scandinavian manufacture
Located in Brescia, IT
Particular 1940s chest of drawers. This 1940s vintage furniture piece features three drawers. The
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Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Wood

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
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Teak

Børge Mogensen Scandinavian Midcentury Wood Chest of Drawers 1960s
By C.M. Madsen, Børge Mogensen
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern design teak chest of drawers designed by Børge Mogensen and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

1960s Scandinavian Birch Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Scandinavian birch chest of drawers circa 1960. Fine example of simple but elegant Swedish mid
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

1960s Scandinavian Birch Chest of Drawers
1960s Scandinavian Birch Chest of Drawers
H 28.5 in W 32.75 in D 16 in
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
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak, Oak

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
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Mid century Scandinavian birch chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century scandinavian birch chest of drawers circa 1940. Stunning chest of drawers which has
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

20th Century Scandinavian Teak Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
20th century Scandinavian teak chest of drawers, circa 1960. Good quality piece of mid century
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Scandinavian chest of drawers with three drawers and metal details
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage cabinet with three drawers. This small chest of drawers is ideal as a piece of furniture
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Teak

Petite Danish Modern Oak Chest
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Diminutive Danish Modern three-drawer chest in stained oak veneer with turned, tapered legs and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Petite Danish Modern Oak Chest
Petite Danish Modern Oak Chest
H 20.25 in W 34.75 in D 11.75 in
Scandinavian Design And Midcentury Style Elm Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Scandinavian look and vintage midcentury style for this chest of drawers with sober lines, refined
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21st Century and Contemporary European Scandinavian Modern Commodes and ...

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Metal

Scandinavian Mid-Century Chest of Drawers, Svend Langkilde, Denmark, 1960s
By Svend Langkilde, Langkilde Møbler
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sleek chest of drawers by Svend Langkilde, made from rosewood with beautiful woodgrain. Large model
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

Mid 20th century birch Scandinavian chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century birch Scandinavian chest of drawers circa 1960. Here we have a practical piece of
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

Mid 20th century Scandinavian birch chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century Scandinavian birch chest of drawers circa 1950. Stylish chest of drawers of small
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

Mid century Scandinavian painted birch chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century Scandinavian painted birch chest of drawers circa 1960. Fine example of Swedish modern
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch, Pine

Danish Mid-Century Modern Chest on Chest by Sven Ellekaer
By Sven Ellekaer
Located in New York, NY
Interesting two-part chest on chest, designed by Sven Ellekaer. The chest features two separate
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Danish Modern Teak Chest of Drawers, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Teak Chest of Drawers, 1960s. Classic Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern dresser with
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Danish Modern Teak Chest of Drawers, 1960s.
Danish Modern Teak Chest of Drawers, 1960s.
H 37.41 in W 33.47 in D 16.54 in
Lovely Petite Danish Modern Rosewood Bachelors Chest Mid-Century Modern
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely petite Danish modern rosewood bachelors chest. Rosewood veneer with solid rosewood handles
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

Vintage Scandinavian Chest of Drawers by Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant chest of drawers by Josef Frank, made from mahogany. Beveled edges around the drawers
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Mid Century Scandinavian Chest of Drawers in Teak, Sweden 60s
Located in Lucija, SI
Nice and rare chest of drawers made in the 60s Classic scandinavian design Made in Sweden Very good
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Mid Century Scandinavian Chest of Drawers in Teak, Sweden 60s
Mid Century Scandinavian Chest of Drawers in Teak, Sweden 60s
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H 22.45 in W 29.53 in D 13 in
3 Drawer Chest, Scandinavian Design by Eric Gizard, 100% Made in France
By Éric Gizard
Located in Landivy, FR
This 3 drawer chest in solid and veneer ash wood is designed by famous parisian Designer Eric
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2010s French Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Ash, Lacquer

Danish Modern Borge Mogensen Eight Drawer Chest
By Børge Mogensen, Søborg Møbelfabrik
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A hard to find 8 drawer chest designed by Borge Mogensen for Soborg Mobler. Exceptionally well made
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of...

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Teak

19th Century Scandinavian Three-Drawer Chest with Carved Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Scandinavian Neoclassical style painted chest from the 19th century with three drawers, carved
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Aksel Kjersgaard Mid-Century Scandinavian Teak Chest of Drawers, 1960s
By Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern design chest of drawers produced by Aksel Kjersgaard in teak and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Mid-20th Century Elm and Birch Scandinavian Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid-20th Century elm and birch Scandinavian chest of drawers circa 1960. fine quality chest of
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch, Elm

Pair of Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Teak Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of mid 20th century Scandinavian teak chest of drawers circa 1960. Good quality pair of
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Scandinavian Modern Teak Vintage Wall System by Poul Cadovius, Denmark, 1960s
By Poul Cadovius
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern teak vintage wall system or shelves unit by Poul Cadovius, which features
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Glass, Teak

Danish Modern Teak Vanity Dresser Chest of Drawers
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Interesting midcentury Danish modern flip top chest of drawers, having a flip up top surface which
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

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
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

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

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Teak

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
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Teak

Danish Modern Kai Kristiansen Brazilian Rosewood Tall Chest of Drawers
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Miami, FL
Danish Modern Kai Kristiansen Brazilian Rosewood Tall Chest of Drawers Offered for sale is a
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

Scandinavian Modern Small Side Table with Drawer in Teak from the 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Small side table with drawer in teak of Danish design from the 1960s. The chest is in great vintage
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Matched Pair Danish Modern Teak 3-Drawer Chests/ Nite Stands
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Matched Pair Danish Modern Teak 3-drawer chests or nite stands..Superior quality and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

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Modern Scandinavian Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the modern Scandinavian chest you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and teak, every modern Scandinavian chest was constructed with great care. Find 1023 options for an antique or vintage modern Scandinavian chest now, or shop our selection of 15 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer modern Scandinavian chest, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A modern Scandinavian chest is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. A well-made modern Scandinavian chest has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Kai Kristiansen, Børge Mogensen and Arne Vodder are consistently popular.

How Much is a Modern Scandinavian Chest?

The average selling price for a modern Scandinavian chest at 1stDibs is $2,572, while they’re typically $306 on the low end and $118,255 for the highest priced.

A Close Look at scandinavian-modern Furniture

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 

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

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. 

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.