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Charming Antique Swedish Chest of Drawers, Solid Pine with Original Paint
Located in Kramfors, SE
Charming Swedish antique chest of drawers in solid pine with three working drawers. The chest is a
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Antique Genuine Swedish Original Gustavian Period Handmade Chest of Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish chest of drawers from the 1700s in gustavian style. The chest is a genuine Swedish
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Antique Original Chest on Chest from the Gustavian Period from Stockholm, Sweden
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish chest on chest in gustavian style made around 1780 in Stockholm, Sweden. The chest
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Chest with Original Floral Paint Dated 1833
Located in Boden, SE
Antique Swedish chest / trunk dated 1833 from Ranea Norrbotten, Northern Sweden. Beautiful
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art More Folk Art

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Pine

Rare Genuine Antique Swedish Rococo Chest of Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare genuine antique Swedish rococo chest of drawers from northern Sweden. The chest is made by
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Antique Northern Swedish Classic Gustavian Chest of Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique chest of drawers or commode from northern Sweden made in a classic straight gustavian shape
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Neoclassical Chest - Antique Pinewood Nightstand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Neoclassic chest with a painted faux finish marble top, in good
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Period Antique Swedish Gustavian White Painted Four-Drawer Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare period Gustavian chest of drawers in remarkable condition. Very well-crafted, layers of paint
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers - Antique Pinewood Sideboard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Swedish Gustavian chest of drawers with two doors and six drawers, made of hand crafted
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Chrome

Antique Small Painted Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1850-70
Located in Round Top, TX
chest of drawers. Restored, later professionally painted in layered shades of pale yellow, cream and
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Paint

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Oak Chest - Antique Scandinavian Marble Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Swedish Gustavian chest made of hand crafted painted Oakwood, in good condition. The
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass, Metal

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Pinewood Chests - Antique Commodes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century, light-grey antique pair of Swedish Gustavian chests made of hand crafted painted
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Bronze

Antique Swedish Genuine Tall Red Painted Gustavian Country Chest of Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish country house chest of drawers in gustavian style. The chest of drawers is a Swedish
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Antique Swedish Biedermeier Golden Birch Ebonized Chest of Drawers Dresser, 1820
Located in Portland, OR
An elegant antique Swedish Biedermeier golden birch and burlwood chest of drawers, circa 1820. The
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Antique 1820s Swedish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch, Burl

19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A classic 19th-century Swedish Gustavian-style chest of drawers, exuding understated elegance and
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers
19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers
H 29.9 in W 32.7 in D 16.9 in
Antique Original Red Painted Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1820-1840
Located in Round Top, TX
It is the all original painted finish that makes this chest of drawers from the Swedish countryside
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Paint

Antique Gustavian White Painted Chest of Drawers from Sweden, circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
Gustavian white painted chest of three drawers with beaded trim along top. Newer professionally
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Paint

ANTiQUE SWEDISH HAND PAINTED GREEN FLORAL TWO OVER THREE CHEST OF DRAWERS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Swedish circa 1880-1900 hand painted green floral chest of drawers in two over three formation Please
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Antique 1880s Swedish Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Antique Genuine Swedish Red Tall Pine Folk Art Country Chest of Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
Country chest of drawers from Northern Sweden made around 1810 to 1820. The chest is pine with
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Antique Scandinavian Chest of Six Drawers Gustavian Swedish Karl Johan 1840 Pine
Located in London, GB
stripped pine chest in lovely antique condition with six lockable drawers and original key. Most likely
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Antique 1840s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

19th Century Gustavian Swedish Chest of Drawers
Located in Kvidinge, SE
An Swedish Chest of Drawers from early 19th century painted in a soft red / orange color and the
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

18th Century Swedish Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 18th century Swedish Baroque chest of drawers is a stunning example of Scandinavian
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19th Century Swedish Gustavian White Painted Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
Lovely Gustavian pine chest of three drawers with diamond accent on drawers, fluted canted sides
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

20th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
, beautifully distressed to reveal subtle patina, capturing the charm of antique Swedish furniture. This chest
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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers Circa 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 19th-century Swedish chest of drawers, crafted circa 1880, embodies the timeless
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

18th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers Circa 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite 18th-century Swedish chest of drawers, circa 1790, exemplifies the timeless elegance
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers Gustavian Style
Located in Kvidinge, SE
This fantastic Swedish Chest of Drawers in Gustavian Style are made in solid pine during 19th
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

18th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers Circa 1760
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite 18th-century Swedish chest of drawers, circa 1760, is a beautiful example of the
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Swedish Gustavian Style Painted 3 Drawer Chest Bureau
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Petroleum Blue Painted Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers This classic Swedish style three drawer
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Early 2000s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Antique Swedish Painted Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Hailing from Sweden where tailored rustic furniture predominates the countryside, this Antique
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Antique 1880s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Antique Swedish Painted Commode
Antique Swedish Painted Commode
H 41.5 in W 42 in D 20 in
19th Century Antique Gustavian Chest of Drawers Chest on Chest Dated 1829
Located in Boden, SE
A magnificent beautiful big Chest of Drawers "Chest on Chest." Swedish early 19th century
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Antique Cabinet, Sweden, circa 1900
Located in Chorzów, PL
An antique chest of drawers / cabinet from the end of the 19th century. Bidermeier style
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Antique Cabinet, Sweden, circa 1900
Antique Cabinet, Sweden, circa 1900
H 59.85 in W 31.11 in D 22.05 in
19th Century Black Baroque Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique baroque chest of three drawers from Sweden, circa 1800's. The black painted finish has been
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pair, 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Black Chest of Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of elegant Gustavian pine chest of drawers with brass pulls on each drawer. Three drawers
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Gray Gustavian Swedish Chest of Drawers, circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
undertones of antique white and is gently distressed to fit the age of the chest. Top is painted in a darker
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Large Oak Chest of Four Drawers, Sweden circa 1800
Located in Round Top, TX
This large antique rococo chest of four drawers features panels on each drawer, carved skirt, brass
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pair, 19th Century Gustavian White Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair of decorative Gustavian pine chest of drawers painted in shades of white, fitting their
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Period Baroque Swedish Wood Chest with Serpentine Front, circa 1725
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite 18th century Swedish period baroque chest. This antique baroque three-drawer chest
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Original Brown Pine Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1800
Located in Round Top, TX
The simple lines of this charming pine chest of three drawers with canted fluted sides and tapered
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Gray Painted Small Chest of Nine Drawers, Sweden circa 1860
Located in Round Top, TX
Fascinating Gustavian pine chest of nine drawers with fluted columns, dentil molding and tapered
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine, Paint

Swedish 19th C. Empire Style Butler's Chest w/Nice Architectural Details
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Empire style chest with secretary from the 19th century. This antique case piece from
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Original Red Painted 19th Century Swedish Pine Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
The simple, clean lines of this charming pine chest of three drawers reflect its Swedish country
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine, Paint

Swedish 19th C. Bleached-Wood Petite Chest with Three Drawers--Cute Size!
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish smaller-sized carved and bleached wood chest from the 19th century. This antique side
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Demi-Lune Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Commode Chest of Drawers This classic Swedish style two drawer
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21st Century and Contemporary European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of ...

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Brass, Bronze

Reeded Swedish Gustavian Style Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
horizontal reeding on the drawer fronts are based on 18th Century Gustavian antiques. These chests bring
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Early 2000s European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Chest Originating from Sweden During the 19th Century
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
This beautiful antique chest originating from Sweden during the 19th century.
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

19th Century Black Painted Rococo Pine Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
This lovely rococo pine chest of drawers has elegant lines that reveal its Swedish country style
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Mid 19th Century Swedish Stone Top Black Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
It is the original stone top that makes this small chest of three drawers a special find while the
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Stone, Brass

Beautiful Antique Chest on a Stand, Metalwork, 1800s
Located in Budapest, HU
A beautiful patinated antique chest from the early 1800s.
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Grey White C.1860
Located in Lewes, England
Circa 1850/1880 antique Swedish Gustavian Grey White painted chest of drawers commode in
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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Small Oak Rococo Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1800-40
Located in Round Top, TX
A small oak rococo chest of three drawers with brass key escutcheons. The scalloped edge is carried
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Small White Gustavian Chest of Two Drawers, Sweden circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
This small chest of drawers is quite dramatic thanks to the bow front and fluted carving along the
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Paint

Painted Pine Gustavian Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
Gustavian painted pine chest of three drawers with "Greek key" or meander design along top and pair
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Swedish Chests with Carved Greek Key Frieze
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish Gustavian style chests from the 19th century with antique off white / cream
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Art Deco Swedish Biedermeier Flame Golden Birch Chest of Drawers Commode A
Located in Lewes, England
an amazing quilted figuring to it. This antique swedish biedermeier chest of drawers has lovely and
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy, 19th Century White A
Located in Lewes, England
19th century antique Swedish Gustavian painted chest of drawers commode with detailed hand painted
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

Pair, 19th Century Large White Pine Chest of Six Drawers from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair of large, 4' wide pine chests with six drawers each. Newer professionally applied and layered
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine, Paint

Swedish Gustavian Style Pink Painted Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
antique. This chest will certainly bring vintage old-world charm to any formal or informal living or
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Early 2000s European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

18th Century English (Swedish Style) Petite 3-Drawer Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
A smaller-sized English painted wood chest of three drawers, from the 18th century. This antique
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Antique 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Swedish 1890s Gustavian Style Gray Painted Three Drawer Chest with Reeded Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style gray painted chest from circa 1890 with three drawers, reeded
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

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Antique Swedish Chests For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique Swedish chests for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and pine, all antique Swedish chests available were constructed with great care. Antique Swedish chests have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique Swedish chests bearing Neoclassical or Folk Art hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Biedermeier produced beautiful antique Swedish chests that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Swedish Chests?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,300, while they’re typically $885 on the low end and $14,200 highest priced.

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.

Questions About Antique Swedish Chests
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To tell if a chest is antique, first examine its materials and details carefully. An antique chest is one produced 100 years ago or more. This generally predates the use of engineered wood, particleboard, plastics and other synthetic materials. As a result, an antique chest usually features solid wood construction.

    In addition, antique chests are likely to be handmade, so you should be able to spot subtle signs that indicate this, such as tool marks and small irregularities in any carvings. If a piece looks flawless and regular, it is unlikely to be antique. Locating a maker's mark and then researching when the manufacturer was active can also help you date your chest. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to learn more about your chest.

    On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique chests.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify an antique chest of drawers, look inside and beneath drawers and on the back and bottom for any type of maker's marking. Researching these marks using trusted online resources may allow you to determine who produced your chest and roughly date your piece. If your chest is at least 100 years old, it is an antique. Should you be unable to locate the maker's marks, look at the hardware. Rose head nails, one-piece cast brass pommels on the drawer handles and circular rather than hexagonal bolts may all indicate that a piece is an antique. Keep in mind that hardware may have been replaced at some point and that there are many reproductions of antique furnishings. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer complete the identification process if you're unable to identify your chest via the maker's markings. Find a range of antique chests of drawers on 1stDibs.

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