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Empire Chest of Drawers in Mahogany Curved Front From 1820 s
Located in Lejre, DK
fantastic example of classic and elegant furniture design from the early 1800s. Mahogany wood is an
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Antique 1820s Danish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Chest of drawers In Mahogany With 7 drawers and Brass handles From The 1930
Located in Lejre, DK
classic and elegant furniture design from the late 1800s adorned with beautiful brass handles. Mahogany
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Vintage 1930s Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Chest of Drawers Made In Rosewood From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This chest of drawers in rosewood, designed by Danish furniture architects in the 1960s, is a
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

Chest of Drawers Made In Rosewood From 1960s
Chest of Drawers Made In Rosewood From 1960s
$826
H 29.93 in W 34.65 in D 16.54 in
Chest of Drawers by Børge Mogensen in Oak for FDB Møbler, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Odense, DK
This great chest of drawers was designed by Børge Mogensen for FDB Furniture in the 1950s and
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Chest of drawers Made In Teak Oak By Børge Mogensen From 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Lejre, DK
This tall chest of drawers, designed by the renowned Danish furniture architect Børge Mogensen
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Teak

Pair of Modern Sven Ellekaer, Albert Hansen Black Three Drawer Chest of Drawers
By Sven Ellekaer , Albert Hansen
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Mid-Century Modern black chests of drawers designed by Sven Ellekaer for Albert Hansen as a
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Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Antique Chest Of Drawers/Desk Painted White From 1890s
Located in Lejre, DK
storage space for various items, while the versatile design makes it suitable for both storage and work
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Antique 1890s Danish Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Antique Chest Of Drawers/Desk Painted White From 1890s
Antique Chest Of Drawers/Desk Painted White From 1890s
$653
H 43.71 in W 37.41 in D 22.45 in
Chest Of Drawers Made In Walnut With A Marble Top From 1860s
Located in Lejre, DK
light marble. The fine details and ornamental carvings, typical of Rococo design, give the chest of
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Antique 1860s Danish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Small Antique Chest Of Drawers Painted In Green With Red Edges From 1890s
Located in Lejre, DK
items, while the older design and authentic patina add a timeless character and historical depth to the
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Antique 1890s Danish Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Mid-Century Commode in Solid Teak Designed by Hvidt Mølgaard, 1950s
By Hvidt Mølgaard, Søborg Møbelfabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
Chest of drawers in solid teak. Designed by Hvidt and Mølgaard for Søborg Møbler in 1958. Made in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Teak

Chest of Drawers Made From Hand Polished Mahogany From 1890s
Located in Lejre, DK
fine craftsmanship and elegant design of the late 19th century. The rich, deep tones of the mahogany
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Antique 1890s Danish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Low chest of drawers in rosewood by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in PARIS, FR
Low chest with 4 drawers signed by the great Danish designer Kai Kristiansen and made by the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Palisander, Rosewood

Chest of Drawers, RY-16, Hans J. Wegner and RY Furniture Factory, 1955
By Hans J. Wegner, Ry Møbler
Located in Lejre, DK
Chest of drawers, RY-16, in oak and teak designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by RY
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Teak

Chest With Drawers Made In Walnut Fruitwood From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
gold edge from around the 1760s. The chest of drawers is designed with wooden carvings with patterned
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Vintage 1960s Danish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Chest With Drawers Made In Walnut 
Fruitwood From 1960s
Chest With Drawers Made In Walnut 
Fruitwood From 1960s
$2,704 / item
H 46.46 in W 47.25 in D 25.4 in
Chest of drawers, Mid century, Kai Kristensen, Rosewood, 1960
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Low chest of drawers, designed by Kai Kristensen in rosewood with four front drawers from around
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

Chest of Drawers, Arne Vodder, Siabast Furniture, Teak Wood, 1960
By Arne Vodder
Located in Lejre, DK
This stunning chest of drawers is a design by Arne Vodder and was manufactured by Sibast in the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

High Chest of Drawers, Brass Legs, Master Carpenter Frits Henningsen, 1947
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Lejre, DK
High mahogany chest of drawers, mounted on tapering brass legs, designed by master carpenter Frits
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Peter Hvidt Teak Vanity Secretary Dresser
By Hvidt Mølgaard
Located in Munich, DE
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen designed this handsome gentleman's dresser for J. Jacobsen
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mirror, Teak

Peter Hvidt Teak Vanity Secretary Dresser
Peter Hvidt Teak Vanity Secretary Dresser
$3,209
H 37.01 in W 35.44 in D 18.9 in
China chest of drawers by Borge Mogensen
By FDB Møbler, Børge Mogensen, C.M. Madsen
Located in PARIS, FR
Børge Mogensen is known for his simple and functional design. This is the case of this beautiful
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

China chest of drawers by Borge Mogensen
China chest of drawers by Borge Mogensen
$9,807
H 37.01 in W 48.04 in D 17.52 in
Sideboard, Danish Design by Kai Winding for Hundevad Co, circa 1960
By Hundevad Co., Kai Winding
Located in Chorzów, PL
Unique commode, Danish design by Kai Winding for Hundevad & Co, circa 1960. Very good condition
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

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Walnut

Midcentury Commode in Teak, Brass and Oak by Børge Mogensen Danish Design, 1950s
By C.M. Madsen, Børge Mogensen
Located in Lejre, DK
Commode in oiled teak on a base in oak. Designed by MAA. Børge Mogensen in the 1950s, this piece is
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Sewing Table, Danish Design, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Chorzów, PL
This sewing chest comes from Denmark from the 1970s with a minimalistic form characteristic of
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

Sewing Table, Danish Design, Denmark, 1970s
Sewing Table, Danish Design, Denmark, 1970s
$689
H 23.23 in W 26.38 in D 17.33 in
Mobile Trolley Side Table, Danish Design, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Chorzów, PL
This trolley comes from Denmark from the 1970s with a minimalistic form characteristic of
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

Chest of Drawers, Danish Design, Rosewood, circa 1960
Located in Chorzów, PL
Chest of drawers, Danish design, rosewood, circa 1960. Very good condition. Wood: rosewood
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

Chest of Drawers, Danish Design, Rosewood, circa 1960
Chest of Drawers, Danish Design, Rosewood, circa 1960
$1,902
H 39.38 in W 26.38 in D 16.15 in
Oblong chest of drawers, Danish furniture design, 1960
Located in Lejre, DK
Oblong chest of drawers in oak with 2 drawers and wooden handles of Danish furniture design from
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Oblong chest of drawers, Danish furniture design, 1960
Oblong chest of drawers, Danish furniture design, 1960
$1,182
H 19.49 in W 31.5 in D 14.18 in
Danish Design Teak Chest of Drawers by Munch, 1960s
By Munch Møbler
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Teak chest of drawers This Danish six drawer vintage chest of drawers is made out of teak veneer in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Danish Design Teak Chest of Drawers by Munch, 1960s
Danish Design Teak Chest of Drawers by Munch, 1960s
$2,591
H 46.46 in W 30.71 in D 16.15 in
Chest Of Drawers Made In Rosewood, Danish Design From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
or office. The chest of drawers is from around the 1960s and represents classic Danish design with a
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

Classic Teak Dresser Desk or Vanity Designed by Børge Mogensen, Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic teak dresser desk or vanity designed by Børge Mogensen, Made in Denmark. Featuring two
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Small Chest of Drawers in Teak of Danish Design from the 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Small chest of drawers 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

Danish Midcentury Chest of Drawers in Rosewood, Designed by Ib Kofod Larsen
By Faarup Møbelfabrik, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Chest of drawers in rosewood, designed by Ib Kofod Larsen and made by Faarup Furniture, Denmark
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

Low Chest of Drawers in Rosewood with Brass Handles, of Danish Design, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Low chest of drawers in rosewood with brass handles, of Danish design from the 1960s. The chest is
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Set of Bedside Tables or Chests in Rosewood of Danish Design from the 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
A set of bedside tables or chests in rosewood of Danish design from the 1960s. The chests are in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

Small Chest of Drawers on Wheels in Rosewood of Danish Design from the 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
This small chest of drawers on wheels epitomizes the elegance and functionality of Danish design
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

Teak Chest of Drawers Design by Poul Volther
By Poul Volther
Located in London, GB
A pair of 1960s teak chest of drawers design by Poul Volther for Munch Møbler of Slagelse, Denmark
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Teak Chest of Drawers Design by Poul Volther
Teak Chest of Drawers Design by Poul Volther
$3,673
H 28.75 in W 23.75 in D 17.25 in
Midcentury Chest of Drawers, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Refurbished chest of 5 drawers, designed in Denmark in the 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Midcentury Chest of Drawers, Denmark, 1960s
Midcentury Chest of Drawers, Denmark, 1960s
$1,129
H 30.71 in W 23.63 in D 12.6 in
Chest with Six Drawers, in Teak Designed by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Chest with six drawers, in teak designed by Kai Kristiansen and from the 1960s. The chest is in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Teak bedside table design by Hans J.Wegner made by Getama, 1960
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Oirlo, LI
hidden drawer and a smoked glass plate. Another beautiful sleek design by Designer Hans J.Wegner. Marked
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Smoked Glass, Teak

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

Small Chest of Drawers by Nissen Gehl Made at Aksel Kjersgaard, Denmark
By Søren Nissen Ebbe Gehl, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Odense, DK
School of Decorative Arts. Their style has renewed the Danish design tradition, and over the years, they
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Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry

Chest With Drawers Made In Rosewood From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
rosewood gives the commode a warm and natural glow, while at the same time emphasizing the fine
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

Chest With Drawers Made In Rosewood From 1960s
Chest With Drawers Made In Rosewood From 1960s
$802
H 29.14 in W 34.65 in D 16.54 in
1960’s Bramin ‘System 160’ modular Hi-Fi cabinet
By Bramin Mobler, Sven Ellekaer
Located in Bern, CH
1960’s Bramin ‘System 160’ modular stereo cabinet / storage system. Designed by Sven Ellekaer
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

1960’s Bramin ‘System 160’ modular Hi-Fi cabinet
1960’s Bramin ‘System 160’ modular Hi-Fi cabinet
$1,912
H 84.26 in W 23.63 in D 18.31 in
Small Montana Module With Drawers Made In Grey By Peter J. Larsen For Montana
By Peter J. Lassen, Montana
Located in Lejre, DK
Small Montana module with drawers, designed by Peter J. Lassen and manufactured by Montana. The
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Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Antique Original Painted Chest Of Drawers With Dark Brown Marble Top From 1740s
Located in Lejre, DK
. Its characteristic curved shapes and detailed carvings are typical of the opulent design aesthetics of
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Antique 1740s Danish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Small Gustavian Grey Painted Chest Of Drawers With Original Paint From 1840s
Located in Lejre, DK
nostalgia. The chest features a classic Gustavian design, characterized by clean lines, tapered legs, and
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Antique 1840s Danish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Paint

Bookcase Danish Design Vintage Midcentury
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Phenomenal bookcase / library from the 1960s-1970s, Minimalist form, Scandinavian design. The
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Bookcase Danish Design Vintage Midcentury
Bookcase Danish Design Vintage Midcentury
$1,151
H 53.94 in W 74.81 in D 11.82 in
Danish Design Chest Midcentury
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Classic chest of drawers from the 1960s-1970s, minimalistic, Danish design. Surface finished with
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Teak

Danish Design Chest Midcentury
Danish Design Chest Midcentury
$1,199
H 39.38 in W 29.93 in D 15.75 in
Secretaire Teak Vintage Danish Design Retro
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Classic secretary from the 1960s-1970s, Scandinavian design, Minimalist form. The surface of the
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Secretaire Teak Vintage Danish Design Retro
Secretaire Teak Vintage Danish Design Retro
$1,781
H 68.9 in W 35.44 in D 16.54 in
Bookcase Danish Design, 1960-1970 Rosewood
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Fantastic bookcase or library from the 1960s-1970s, minimalistic form, Scandinavian design. Surface
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

Bookcase Danish Design, 1960-1970 Rosewood
Bookcase Danish Design, 1960-1970 Rosewood
$1,009
H 58.27 in W 47.25 in D 11.42 in
Bookcase Retro Danish Design, 1960-1970
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Fantastic bookcase or library from the 1960s-1970s, Scandinavian design, Minimalist form. Furniture
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Glass, Oak

Bookcase Retro Danish Design, 1960-1970
Bookcase Retro Danish Design, 1960-1970
$854
H 40.95 in W 43.31 in D 13 in
Chest of Drawers Vintage Danish Design Retro
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Classic chest of drawers from the 1960s-1970s. Danish design - Minimalist form, high quality of
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Ash

Chest of Drawers Vintage Danish Design Retro
Chest of Drawers Vintage Danish Design Retro
$1,960
H 47.64 in W 33.47 in D 16.15 in
Danish Design Chest of Drawers in Teak
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful Danish design dresser with five drawers. Made in teak veneer and solid teak handles and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Danish Design Chest of Drawers in Teak
Danish Design Chest of Drawers in Teak
$1,135
H 42.13 in W 33.47 in D 16.15 in
Chest of Drawers Teak, Danish Design, 1970s
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Chest of drawers was made in the 1970s, Danish production. Construction is covered with teak
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Chest of Drawers Teak, Danish Design, 1970s
Chest of Drawers Teak, Danish Design, 1970s
$1,793
H 47.64 in W 33.47 in D 16.15 in
Chest of Drawers Danish Design Teak Vintage
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Classic chest of drawers form the 1960s-1970s, Scandinavian design, minimalistic form. Surface
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Chest of Drawers Danish Design Teak Vintage
Chest of Drawers Danish Design Teak Vintage
$1,330
H 41.74 in W 28.35 in D 15.75 in
Vintage Chest of Drawers Teak Danish Design
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Classic chest of drawers from the 1960s-1970s, minimalistic form, Scandinavian design. Surface
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Vintage Chest of Drawers Teak Danish Design
Vintage Chest of Drawers Teak Danish Design
$1,401
H 46.07 in W 30.32 in D 17.33 in
Chest of Drawers Vintage Midcentury Danish Design
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Superb chest of drawers from the 1960s-1970s. Scandinavian design, Minimalist form. Surface of the
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Ash

Chest of Drawers Vintage Midcentury Danish Design
Chest of Drawers Vintage Midcentury Danish Design
$1,520
H 35.83 in W 39.38 in L 35.83 in
Chest of Drawers Vintage Danish Design Retro
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Classic chest of drawers from the 1960s-1970s. Scandinavian design, minimalistic form. The surface
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Chest of Drawers Vintage Danish Design Retro
Chest of Drawers Vintage Danish Design Retro
$1,365
H 40.95 in W 35.44 in D 15.75 in
Cabinet Rosewood Vintage Danish Design
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Splendid cabinet from the 1960s-1970s, Minimalist form - Danish design. Furniture finished with
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Rosewood

Cabinet Rosewood Vintage Danish Design
Cabinet Rosewood Vintage Danish Design
$1,056
H 28.35 in W 39.38 in D 18.9 in
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Danish Design Commode For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Danish design commode you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each Danish design commode for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. If you’re shopping for a Danish design commode, we have 93 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the Danish design commode you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A Danish design commode, designed in the Scandinavian Modern or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one Danish design commode that is appealing in its simplicity, but Kai Kristiansen, Arne Vodder and Arne Wahl Iversen produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Danish Design Commode?

Prices for a Danish design commode can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $325 and can go as high as $22,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,643.

Finding the Right Commodes-chests-of-drawers for You

Shopping for 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 any case 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. The term commode was also used to refer to a piece of bedroom furniture — a washstand or nightstand that contained a chamber pot. 

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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