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Teak & Glass Danish China Cabinet
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish cabinet, circa 1970's. Practical storage solution, lower cabinet with adjustable shelf
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Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Teak

Teak & Glass Danish China Cabinet
Teak & Glass Danish China Cabinet
H 74.5 in W 33 in D 16.5 in
Borge Mogensen Rosewood China Cabinet c1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in London, GB
Borge Mogensen - Model A 232 Cabinet Rarely seen rosewood version of Mogensen's iconic cabinet
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Borge Mogensen Rosewood China Cabinet c1950s
Borge Mogensen Rosewood China Cabinet c1950s
H 37.01 in W 48.04 in D 17.33 in
Borge Mogensen Rosewood China Cabinet c1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in London, GB
Borge Mogensen - Model A 232 Cabinet Rarely seen rosewood version of Mogensen's iconic cabinet
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Borge Mogensen Rosewood China Cabinet c1950s
Borge Mogensen Rosewood China Cabinet c1950s
H 37.01 in W 48.04 in D 17.33 in
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Style China Display Cabinet, White Case and Teak
By Bartels
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome china or display cabinet in a Mid-Century Modern and/or Scandinavian Modern style with a
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

Materials

Wood, Teak

Borge Mogensen Rosewood China Cabinet c1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in London, GB
Borge Mogensen - Model A 232 Cabinet Rarely seen rosewood version of Mogensen's iconic cabinet
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Borge Mogensen Rosewood China Cabinet c1950s
Borge Mogensen Rosewood China Cabinet c1950s
H 37.01 in W 48.04 in D 17.33 in
China Series Cabinet by Børge Mogensen 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Sideboard / cabinet, model no.232 by Børge Mogensen for FDB Møbler Denmark. Brass handles. He
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

China Series Cabinet by Børge Mogensen 1960s
China Series Cabinet by Børge Mogensen 1960s
H 37.01 in W 48.04 in D 17.52 in
Cabinet by Børge Mogensen 1960s China Series
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Cabinet, model no.232 with matching top shelf no.154 by Børge Mogensen for FDB Møbler. He designed
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Cabinet by Børge Mogensen 1960s China Series
Cabinet by Børge Mogensen 1960s China Series
H 70.87 in W 48.04 in D 17.72 in
Important Documented Qing Dynasty Chinese Deep Relief Rosewood Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
or bookshelf, vitrine, étagère, china or display cabinet and would work great in an Asian
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Modern Cabinet in Teak by Børge Mogensen, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler
Located in Lejre, DK
China cabinet in teak and oak with stunning brass hardware and maple Interior. Designed by MAA
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

MCM 2-Piece China Hutch Cabinet Buffet by Heywood Wakefield Contessa Collection
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
Mid-Century Modern 2-piece china hutch, cabinet, or buffet by Heywood Wakefield for the Contessa
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Ole Wanscher Tall Cabinet for A.J. Iversen, Denmark
By Ole Wanscher
Located in San Francisco, CA
Ole Wanscher design tall cabinet for A.J. Iversen, Denmark. High quality construction and material
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Teak Cabinet by Børge Mogensen, Model 232
By FDB Møbler, Børge Mogensen
Located in Madrid, ES
added later. Manufactured by FDB møbler, model 232 or also known as 'China' cabinet, model stamped on
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Teak Cabinet by Børge Mogensen, Model 232
Teak Cabinet by Børge Mogensen, Model 232
H 37.01 in W 48.04 in D 17.72 in
Midcentury Danish Modern Rosewood Bookcase Display Cabinet
Located in Las Vegas, NV
a great solution! This vintage 1960’s china cabinet. This is a modified piece. This case would
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Rosewood

Be My Guest Cane Bar Cabinet by Charlotte Høncke for Warm Nordic
Located in Viby J, DK
An elegant, spacious wood and wicker bar cabinet with a simple metal frame. It is an exquisite item
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Steel

Book Case by Børge Mogensen for FDB Møbler 1960s China Series
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Handewitt, DE
designed his China Series in 1960s. Produced i1960s. Note: Please have a look on the matching cabinet and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak, Teak

Book Case by Børge Mogensen for FDB Møbler 1960s China Series
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Handewitt, DE
designed his China Series in 1960s. Produced i1960s. A not so nice hole for cables etc. in the back wall
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak, Teak

Pair of China Bookcases in Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Denmark
By C.M. Madsen, Børge Mogensen
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of bookcases in oak with adjustable shelves, designed by Maa. Børge Mogensen for C.M. Madsen cabinetmakers in 1958. Made in Denmark.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Pair of China Bookcases in Rosewood by Børge Mogensen, Made in Denmark, 1960s
By C.M. Madsen, Børge Mogensen
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair rare of bookcases in rosewood with adjustable shelves, designed by Maa. Børge Mogensen for C.M. Madsen cabinetmakers in 1958. Made in Denmark in the 1960s.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Midcentury Edward Wormley Dunbar Walnut Showcase Curio Display Cabinet Bookcase
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
for china storage. Makers Tag from Dunbar along underside, no 4151, finished in amber. Edward
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Walnut

1960s Midcentury Danish Rosewood Corner Bar Cabinet
Located in Detroit, MI
minimal floor space. Use as a bar cabinet, china cabinet, storage cupboard, bar cabinet, etc.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Glass, Wood, Rosewood

Midcentury Danish Bookshelf Cabinet in Rosewood by Carlo Jensen for Hundevad
By Hundevad & Co., Carlo Jensen
Located in Detroit, MI
office; use as bookcase, display cabinet, bar cabinet, open china cabinet, media console, etc. The two
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

Korpus Shelf L in Sea Color by Andreas Bergsaker for Hay
Located in Dubai, AE
Korpus is a colourful wall-mounted shelf created for HAY by Norwegian product designer Andreas Bergsaker. Based on the desire to create a durable multi-purpose shelf from recyclabl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wa...

Materials

Aluminum

Be My Guest Cane Sideboard by Charlotte Høncke for Warm Nordic
Located in Viby J, DK
An elegant, spacious wood and wicker cabinet with a simple metal frame. The cabinet’s unique design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Steel

NORDST PHILIP Bookshelf, Italian Green Lightning Marble, Danish Modern Design
By Ulrich Heegaard
Located in Rungsted Kyst, DK
setting. NORDST is also a major furniture player producing for several renowned scandinavian brands, which
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Marble, Travertine, Metal

H.P. Hansen Teak Credenza with Hutch
By H.P. Hansen
Located in Toledo, OH
H.P. Hansen Teak Credenza with Hutch, circa 1960s. Scandinavian Style. Danish modern credenza and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Glass, Teak

H.P. Hansen Teak Credenza with Hutch
H.P. Hansen Teak Credenza with Hutch
H 57.5 in W 86 in D 20 in
Skovby Danish Oak Sideboard with Ox Art Tiles, 1970's
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Norwalk, CT
china, in a living area as a showpiece, or in an entryway as a bold greeting to guests, it promises to
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Harvey Probber Dresser, Credenza or Sideboard, c 1960, Refinished, Signed
By Harvey Probber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
cabinet would work great as a cupboard, breakfront cabinet, buffet, sideboard, credenza, etagere, china
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Danish Rosewood Bookcase by Carlo Jensen for Hundevad
By Hundevad & Co., Carlo Jensen
Located in Detroit, MI
, open china cabinet, media console, etc. The two-piece construction allows for more convenient transport
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

Low Sideboard By Omann Junior Made In Rosewood, Danish Design From 1960s
By Omann Jun Møbelfabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
sideboard exudes a simple elegance that fits perfectly with the style of Scandinavian modernism. The natural
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Rosewood

Mid Century Modern Teak Credenza/Buffet by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Faarup, c1960s
By Faarup Møbelfabrik, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Chino Hills, CA
an organized display of fine china or a curated collection of books and artifacts. The third section
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Rolf Rastad & Adolf Relling Teak Mid-Century Sideboard, Norway, 1960's
By Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad
Located in Norwalk, CT
Dive deep into the golden era of Scandinavian design with this breathtaking Teak Mid-Century
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Be My Guest Cane Bar Stool by Charlotte Høncke for Warm Nordic
Located in Viby J, DK
Guest range also includes a table, bench, stool, cabinet and bar cabinet. All the items are beautiful in
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Be My Guest Cane Stool by Charlotte Høncke for Warm Nordic
Located in Viby J, DK
range also includes a table, bench, bar stool, cabinet and bar cabinet. All the items are beautiful in
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Unique pair of Paavo Tynell / Paul Boman floor lamps, Taito / Boman
By Paul Boman, Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
" and is lit by 3 lamps and finally the upper part also reminds us of the Tynell classic Chinese hat
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Børge Mogensen Teak China Cabinet Model 232
By C.M. Madsen, Børge Mogensen
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Børge Mogensen model A 232 cabinet produced by C. M. Madsen for FDB, Denmark 1950’s. This
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Maple, Teak

Børge Mogensen Teak China Cabinet Model 232
Børge Mogensen Teak China Cabinet Model 232
H 29.14 in W 48.04 in D 17.52 in
Danish Modern Rosewood Linen China Cabinet
Located in Fairfield, ME
A most exceptional rosewood cabinet in spectacular condition. The high quality of this item is
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Linen Presses

RY-25 President Sideboard (Oak) by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Camperdown, NSW
China chair series (begun in 1944) as well as the 1949 Wishbone chair, with its distinctive Y-shaped
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Hardwood, Oak

RY-25 President Sideboard (Oak) by Hans Wegner
RY-25 President Sideboard (Oak) by Hans Wegner
H 31.11 in W 78.75 in D 19.3 in
Burlwood, Butterfly Entertainment Wall Unit
Located in Whittier, CA
china teak walnut danish scandanavian atomic boho modernism futuristic postmodern art deco calabasas
Category

20th Century American Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood, Oak, Burl

Mid Century Long Credenza Sideboard
Located in Whittier, CA
dining set hutch china teak walnut danish scandanavian atomic boho modernism futuristic postmodern art
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Long Credenza Sideboard
Mid Century Long Credenza Sideboard
H 33 in W 80.5 in D 20 in
Ole Wanscher Model 149 Rosewood Colonial Chair by Poul Jeppesens, Denmark
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesen
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
mid century Ole Wanscher Model 149 'Colonial' chair in Brazilian Rosewood for cabinet maker Poul
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Arne Vodder For Sibast Scandinavian China Cabinet Sideboard
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern teak china cabinet or sideboard designed by Arne Vodder and made by Sibast in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian Danish Modern Teak China Cabinet Display Case Sideboard
Located in West Hartford, CT
Mid-Century Modern China cabinet and buffet featuring four centre drawers, shelved storage on both
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Glass, Teak

Skovby Scandinavian Rosewood Buffet China Cabinet Breakfront
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern rosewood buffet and china cabinet made in Denmark by Skovby. The lower buffet
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Sideboards

Materials

Rosewood, Glass

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Teak Hutch China Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning Scandinavian mid century hutch that would look fabulous in any living space. With a
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Cupboards

Materials

Teak

Dyrlund Scandinavian Modern 2-Piece Teak Buffet with China Hutch Display Cabinet
By Dyrlund
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome 2-piece Scandinavian Modern teak buffet with china hutch display cabinet top. This duo is
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Buffets

Materials

Teak, Glass

Børge Mogensen China Cabinet
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
Wonderful cabinet in teak with contrasting interior in birch designed by Børge Mogensen for CM
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Børge Mogensen China Cabinet
Børge Mogensen China Cabinet
H 36.62 in W 48.04 in D 17.72 in
Børge Mogensen for FDB, "China" Cabinet
By C.M. Madsen, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen for FDB, China cabinet in veneered oak. Base of oak. Made by C. M. Madsen for FDB
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Børge Mogensen for FDB, "China" Cabinet
Børge Mogensen for FDB, "China" Cabinet
H 37.01 in W 47.64 in D 17.72 in
Borge Mogensen China Cabinet, circa 1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in London, GB
Borge Mogensen - Model A 232 Cabinet. Mogensen's iconic cabinet design: The front has two doors
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Borge Mogensen China Cabinet, circa 1950s
Borge Mogensen China Cabinet, circa 1950s
H 37.01 in W 48.04 in D 17.33 in
Børge Mogensen for FDB, "China" Cabinet
By C.M. Madsen, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen for FDB, China cabinet in veneered oak. Base of oak. Made by C. M. Madsen for FDB
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Børge Mogensen for FDB, "China" Cabinet
Børge Mogensen for FDB, "China" Cabinet
H 37.01 in W 47.64 in D 17.72 in
Børge Mogensen for FDB, "China" Cabinet
By C.M. Madsen, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen for FDB, China cabinet in veneered oak. Base of oak. Made by C. M. Madsen for FDB
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Børge Mogensen for FDB, "China" Cabinet
Børge Mogensen for FDB, "China" Cabinet
H 37.01 in W 47.64 in D 17.72 in
Børge Mogensen for FDB, "China" Cabinet
By Børge Mogensen, C.M. Madsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen for FDB, China cabinet in veneered teak. Base of teak. Made by C. M. Madsen for
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Børge Mogensen for FDB, "China" Cabinet
Børge Mogensen for FDB, "China" Cabinet
H 37.01 in W 47.64 in D 17.72 in
Børge Mogensen for FDB, "China" Cabinet
By C.M. Madsen, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen for FDB, China cabinet in veneered oak. Base of oak. Made by C. M. Madsen for FDB
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Børge Mogensen for FDB, "China" Cabinet
Børge Mogensen for FDB, "China" Cabinet
H 37.01 in W 47.64 in D 17.72 in
Børge Mogensen for FDB, "China" Cabinet
By C.M. Madsen, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen for FDB, China cabinet in veenered oak. Base of oak. Made by C. Madsen for FDB.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Børge Mogensen for FDB, "China" Cabinet
Børge Mogensen for FDB, "China" Cabinet
H 37.01 in W 47.64 in L 37.01 in
Børge Mogensen for FDB, "China" Cabinet
By C.M. Madsen, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen for FDB, China cabinet in veenered oak. Base of oak. Made by C. Madsen for FDB.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Børge Mogensen for FDB, "China" Cabinet
Børge Mogensen for FDB, "China" Cabinet
H 37.01 in W 47.64 in L 37.01 in
Børge Mogensen for FDB, "China" Cabinet
By C.M. Madsen, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen for FDB, China cabinet in veneered oak. Base of oak. Made by C. Madsen for FDB.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Børge Mogensen for FDB, "China" Cabinet
Børge Mogensen for FDB, "China" Cabinet
H 37.01 in W 47.64 in D 17.72 in
Børge Mogensen for FDB, "China" Cabinet
By C.M. Madsen, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen for FDB, China cabinet in veneered oak. Base of oak. Made by C. Madsen for FDB.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Børge Mogensen for FDB, "China" Cabinet
Børge Mogensen for FDB, "China" Cabinet
H 37.01 in W 47.64 in D 17.72 in
Børge Mogensen for FDB, "China" Cabinet
By C.M. Madsen, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen for FDB, China cabinet in veenered teak. Base of stained oak. Made by C
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Børge Mogensen for FDB, "China" Cabinet
Børge Mogensen for FDB, "China" Cabinet
H 37.01 in W 47.64 in D 17.72 in
Børge Mogensen for FDB, "China" Cabinet
By Børge Mogensen, C.M. Madsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen for FDB, China cabinet in veneered teak. Base of stained oak. Made by C
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Børge Mogensen for FDB, "China" Cabinet
Børge Mogensen for FDB, "China" Cabinet
H 37.01 in W 47.64 in D 17.72 in
Scandinavian Style Teak Buffet Bar Cabinet
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
A Danish style multi-use cabinet which functions as a buffet, china cabinet and bar. The bottom
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Teak

Pair of China Cabinets by Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen, C.M. Madsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of Pristine China, cabins in wax finished Scandinavian oak. Stunning brass hardware and maple
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Pair of China Cabinets by Mogensen
Pair of China Cabinets by Mogensen
H 36.62 in W 48.04 in D 17.72 in
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Scandinavian China Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Scandinavian china cabinet you’re looking for. A Scandinavian china cabinet — often made from wood, hardwood and teak — can elevate any home. There are 35 variations of the antique or vintage Scandinavian china cabinet you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Scandinavian china cabinet, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A Scandinavian china cabinet is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Scandinavian Modern and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made Scandinavian china cabinet has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Børge Mogensen, C.M. Madsen and Brouer Møbelfabrik are consistently popular.

How Much is a Scandinavian China Cabinet?

Prices for a Scandinavian china cabinet start at $995 and top out at $8,000 with the average selling for $3,756.

Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets 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.

Questions About Scandinavian China Cabinet
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A china cabinet is a piece of furniture with a glass front, used to display porcelain or sterling silver dinnerware. It is also known as a china cabinet, breakfront or hutch. Shop a range of antique and vintage cabinets on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The point of a china cabinet is to safely store valuable dinnerware, serveware and decorative objects without hiding them from sight. Because their doors feature glass panels, you can see inside but dust cannot easily enter. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique and vintage china cabinets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A china cabinet is a piece of furniture with glass panels used to hold and display china or ceramics. China cabinets grew in popularity in the late 1600s and 1700s with the rise of porcelain exports to Europe. You’ll find a range of china cabinets and other display cases on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Refurbishing a china cabinet comes down to restoring the wood it was made out of. Take off the hardware, sand and stain the wood and then reassemble. Voila! Just like new. Or, save the hassle and shop a variety of vintage and antique china cabinets on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A small china cabinet is called a hutch. Shop hutches and other storage furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    The main difference between a hutch and a china cabinet is their locations in a home. Although they look similar, a hutch can be placed in nearly any room and has a multipurpose use (for storage or displaying collections). A china cabinet is always in a dining room or kitchen and is used for storing and displaying fine china.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A low and long piece of freestanding cabinetry that can hold china and other accessories can be called a sideboard or a buffet. Both of these pieces are similar in form and function and sometimes the terms are used interchangeably. When used in the dining room it’s typically called a buffet and in the living room it’s a sideboard. Find an assortment of sideboards and buffets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    For an item to be considered antique, it needs to be 100 years or older. It can be tricky to determine the age of a cabinet on your own. The best way to determine the value and age of your china cabinet is to work with a certified appraiser. You’ll find expertly vetted antique china cabinets and other furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    How much an antique china cabinet is worth depends on the style of the cabinet, age and condition. Any additional features/decorative touches might increase the worth of the cabinet. That is, a cabinet with hand painting or carving will cost more in general. Also, the older the cabinet, the more its value. An antique china cabinet can be purchased for $1500 onwards. Find a collection of antique china cabinets today on 1stDibs.