Origin: Denmark
Designer: Svend Aage Rasmussen
Manufacturer: Alderslyst Mobelfabrik
Era: 1960s
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 39.25" wide x 18.5" deep x 72.25" tall

ALL STORAGE, SMALL FOOTPRINT

A studio or small guest room rarely has space for both a wide dresser and a separate shelf. Vintage European furniture from the 1960s often solved this by building up rather than out. This Danish teak 5 drawer chest does both jobs at 39.25 inches wide and 18.5 inches deep.

The drawers hide linens and clothes, while the hutch keeps ceramics and favorite reads on display. Standing just over 6 feet tall, it takes up the floor space of one chest rather than two, and the warm teak looks good doing it.

Call Mid Century Mobler at 415-497-6626 or book a showroom visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I care for vintage teak?

Dust with a soft, dry cloth and wipe up spills fast. Dry-looking teak can take a little teak oil now and then, but skip it on lacquered surfaces, which need only a slightly damp cloth.

What should I store in each drawer?

In a 5 drawer chest, put heavy items like denim in the bottom drawers. Low weight keeps a tall piece steady. Put scarves and knits on top.

How do I check that a tall piece will fit?

Measure every doorway and stairwell the piece has to get through, plus your ceiling height and the wall where it will sit. Leave room in front for the drawers to open fully. Anchor tall storage to a wall stud, since a loaded 6-foot piece can tip.

How can I tell vintage from a reproduction?

When shopping for vintage European furniture, check the back and inside the drawers for a maker's stamp or label, and look at the wear. Softened edges and polished drawer pulls are harder to fake. A mark doesn't prove authenticity, so ask about a piece's origin. At Mid Century Mobler, you can ask us before you buy.

SVEND AAGE RASMUSSEN FIVE DRAWER CHEST WITH BOOKCASE HUTCH