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Borge Mogensen Rosewood China Cabinet c1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in London, England
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
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
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

Materials

Wood, Teak

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
Børge Mogensen Set of "China" No. 232 Cabinets Oak & Brass, Denmark, 1960s
By FDB Møbler, Børge Mogensen, C.M. Madsen
Located in Odense, DK
Set of original model 232 'China' cabinets all in oak with maple interior. Beautiful keys and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Børge Mogensen "China" No. 232 Cabinet Oak & Brass, C.M. Madsen, Denmark, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler, C.M. Madsen
Located in Odense, DK
Original model 232 'China' cabinet all in oak with maple interior. Beautiful keys and handles in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Børge Mogensen 'China' Cabinet (Model 232) in teak and brass, FDB Møbler Denmark
By C.M. Madsen, Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful 'China' cabinet (Model 232) designed by Børge Mogensen in 1951 and produced by
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Skovby Rosewood Breakfront China Cabinet Credenza Sideboard Buffet
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in West Hartford, CT
Skovby Danish Modern rosewood china breakfront. Two piece construction where lower portion has
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Felt, Glass, Wood, 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. A not so nice hole for cables etc. in the back wall
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak, Teak

Pair of China Bookcases in Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Denmark
By Børge Mogensen, C.M. Madsen
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

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

Alima NDS1 Trolly Black Matte Steel/Oak, by Note Design Studio for &Tradition
By Note Design Studio
Located in Dubai, AE
Inspired by the ‘creative chaos’ of working from home, Note Design Studio decided to create a storage unit that would house their collection of magazines, drawings and objects. The r...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

Alima NDS1 Trolly Black Matte Steel/Walnut, by Note Design Studio for &Tradition
By Note Design Studio
Located in Dubai, AE
Inspired by the ‘creative chaos’ of working from home, Note Design Studio decided to create a storage unit that would house their collection of magazines, drawings and objects. The r...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Steel

NORDST PHILIP Bookshelf, Italian Green Lightning Marble, Danish Modern Design
By NORDST
Located in Lisbon, PT
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

Travertine, Marble, Metal

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

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
Category

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
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
Category

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
Category

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 teak. Base of teak. Made by C. M. Madsen for
Category

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
Category

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.
Category

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 oak. Base of oak. Made by C. Madsen for FDB.
Category

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.
Category

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.
Category

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 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
Category

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
Borge Mogensen China Cabinet, circa 1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in London, England
Borge Mogensen - Model A 232 Cabinet. Mogensen's iconic cabinet design: The front has two doors
Category

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
Borge Mogensen Rosewood China Cabinet c1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in London, England
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
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
Teak Danish Modern Credenza / China Cabinet / Display Cabinet
Located in Fulton, CA
Unusual form in this two piece teak Danish Modern Credenza or display cabinet. Exceptional original
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Glass, Teak

Rosewood Borge Mogensen China Cabinet, Model 232
By Børge Mogensen, C.M. Madsen
Located in London, GB
Classic ‘China’ cabinet by Borge Mogensen for C.M Madsen, Denmark circa 1960. Rosewood with maple
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Rosewood Borge Mogensen China Cabinet, Model 232
Rosewood Borge Mogensen China Cabinet, Model 232
H 37.01 in W 48.04 in L 37.01 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
China Cabinet by Borge Mogensen with Sliding Trays
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Wonderful 1950's teak cabinet by Borge Mogensen for C.M. Madsen Denmark on Chinese base with
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Børge Mogensen Model 232 China Cabinet in Teak
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Madrid, ES
Børge Mogensen "China" cabinet, model 232, in teak, front with two doors enclosing shelves and pull
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Børge Mogensen Model 232 China Cabinet in Teak
Børge Mogensen Model 232 China Cabinet in Teak
H 37.01 in W 48.04 in L 37.01 in
Danish Teak Veneer Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Two-Piece China Hutch Buffet
By Dyrlund
Located in Topeka, KS
Magnificent Danish teak midcentury Scandinavian Modern two-piece lighted china hutch, and buffet
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Teak

Danish Modern Poul Hundevad HU Teak China Cabinet Hutch
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a piece of time and design: a teak china cabinet designed by Poul Hundevad for HU. This
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

China Cabinet, Model A232 in Oak by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Oak cabinet model A232 designed in 1958 by the Danish designer Borge Mogensen for FDB Møbler, made
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern China Cabinet Credenza Glass doors & Shelves
By Drylund
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful elegant glass doors and glass shelves teak credenza china cabinet , solid teak rounded
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Cabinets / Sideboards in Oak by Børge Mogensen 1960s China Series
By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler
Located in Handewitt, DE
3 x sideboards / cabinets , model no.232 with matching top shelves no.154 by Børge Mogensen for FDB
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Dyrlund Danish Modern Teak China Cabinet with Lighted Display
By Dyrlund, Bernhard Pedersen & Son
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Two-piece Danish modern teak china cabinet with lighted display. The china cabinet by Dyrlund
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak, Glass

Mid Century Corner China Cabinet in Danish Teak Stained Glass, circa 1960
Located in Detroit, MI
Vintage Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Stained Glass Corner China Cabinet This vintage mid century
Category

20th Century Unknown Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

1950s Danish Teak China Display Cabinet Case Extra Large Mid-Century Modern
Located in Hyattsville, MD
6 adjustable shelves, interior depth: 11 in. Vintage legs were added to bottom of cabinet.   
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Two-Piece Danish Modern Teak Display China Hutch Cabinet by Brouer Møbelfabrik
By Brouer Mobel, Poul Hundevad
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Exceptional two-piece bookcase cabinet hutch with carved teak pulls by Brouer Møbelfabrik. The
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Two-Piece German Modern Teak Display China Hutch Cabinet by Bartels Möbelstück
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Chattanooga, TN
with the glass door hutch top resting on a cabinet base. The upper portion is versatile with open
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Vintage 1950s German Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Antique Red Lacquered Chinese 9' Sideboard, circa 1800
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique red lacquered sideboard from Shanxi Provence, China. The original red painted finish has
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Sideboards

Antique Striking Red Painted Lacquered Chinese Sideboard, circa 1800s
Located in Round Top, TX
The richness of this original red painted Chinese sideboard is in the aged finish. The red paint is
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Sideboards

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

Pair of China Bookcases in Rosewood by Børge Mogensen, Made in Denmark, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen, C.M. Madsen
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.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Scandinavian Modern Teak China Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish Scandinavian teak cabinet with display hutch is perfectly suited for kitchen or dining
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cupboards

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian Danish Modern Teak Tall China Display Cabinet Vitrine
Located in West Hartford, CT
Tall Scandinavian Modern Danish tall teak and glass china display cabinet. No vendor hallmarks
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Teak

Scandinavian Modern Adjustable 2 Piece Display Cabinet Bookcase China Hutch
By J. L. Möller Höjbjerg
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage Scandinavian Modern adjustable 2-piece display cabinet, bookcase, or china hutch
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Teak, Paint

Poul Hundevad Scandinavian Modern Teak 2 Piece China Hutch Cabinet Bookcase
By Hundevad & Co., Poul Hundevad
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely Poul Hundevad for Hundevad & Co. Scandinavian Modern teak china hutch cabinet, display
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Teak

Torbjorn Afdal Rosewood China Cabinet
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Oakland, CA
Rosewood china cabinet designed by Torbjorn Afdal for Mellemstrand Moblefabrik, circa 1960 Norway
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Torbjorn Afdal Rosewood China Cabinet
Torbjorn Afdal Rosewood China Cabinet
H 59.13 in W 28.25 in D 12.25 in
Danish Teak China Display Cabinet
Located in Hyattsville, MD
6 adjustable shelves, interior depth: 11 in. Vintage legs were added to bottom of cabinet. Some
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Danish Teak China Display Cabinet
Danish Teak China Display Cabinet
H 47 in W 54 in D 14 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 vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces 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 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. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, 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 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 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
    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
    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
    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 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 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 ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A small china cabinet is called a hutch. Shop hutches and other storage 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.

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The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home

Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.

What Exactly Is a Secretary Desk, and What Is It Used For?

The furniture equivalent of a Swiss Army knife, it's the multifunctional piece you didn't know you needed.

This Shelving System with Oxidized Brass Tubes Is Retro and Futuristic at Once

Italian studio DimoreMilano mustered great ingenuity when crafting these sculptural shelves, which are built without any screws.

28 Cheerful Home Bars, Where Everybody (Literally) Knows Your Name

Simple or sophisticated, equipped with console, cart or custom cabinetry, these stylish bar areas deserve a toast.

Ask an Interior Designer: Work-from-Home Edition

Leaping into a design project, whether it's refreshing the bedroom or redoing the whole house, can be overwhelming. Luckily, we know more than a few interior designers. You asked questions on Instagram, and now they're answering.

Collected and Eclectic, ‘Wunderkammern’ Are Back in a Big Way

Introduced nearly 500 years ago, curiosity cabinets are finding new fans among today's collectors and designers.

Meet the Incredible Woman Transforming Fallen Trees into Sleek Furniture

In the hands of New York Heartwoods cofounder Megan Offner, unwanted local trees become works of design art.

These New York Architects Love a Complicated Project

From Brooklyn townhouses to Maine campgrounds, Trattie Davies and Jonathan Toews relish a challenge, like transforming a former warehouse space into the new 1stdibs Gallery.