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19th Century Black Swedish Chest of Drawers
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Early 19th Century Swedish pine chest of drawers with remains of old black paint. Original brass
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19th Century Black Swedish Chest of Drawers
19th Century Black Swedish Chest of Drawers
H 36.23 in W 37.8 in D 18.9 in
Gustavian Swedish Black Chest on Chest, early 19th Century
Located in South Salem, NY
The early 19th-century Swedish Chest on Chest is a captivating and functional piece of furniture
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Chest Of Drawers Swedish Gustavian Style Midnight Black
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a matching set of Swedish Gustaviann style chest of drawers.
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

19th Century Swedish Empire Style Painted Black Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful 19th century Swedish Empire style painted black chest with decorative bronze hardware
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Swedish Black-Painted Architect's Chest with 27 Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Architect's chest / archive cabinet crafted in black-painted pine with 27 spacious drawers, perfect
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Early 20th Century Swedish Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

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

Materials

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

1950s Swedish Black Polished Chest of Drawers with Brass Handles
Located in London, GB
This 1950s Swedish chest of drawers features elegantly curved edges and its original brass handles
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

Swedish 1855s Black Painted Chest with Central Door and Seven Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
An unusual Swedish black painted chest of drawers from the mid 19th century, with seven drawers
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish 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

Late 19th Century Black Swedish Serpentine 4 Drawer Chest
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Late 19th Century chest of drawers painted in black. This classic Gustavian commode or dresser is a
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Antique Late 19th Century Scandinavian Gustavian Commodes and Chests of ...

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Brass

Large 19th Century Original Swedish Painted Hope Chest
Located in Kramfors, SE
Black Swedish hope chest from the first years of the 19th century. This chest is in original
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Blanket Chests

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Pine

Late 19th Century Black Painted Swedish Gustavian 3 Drawer Chest
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Late 19th Century chest of drawers painted in black. This classic Gustavian commode is a very
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Antique Late 19th Century Scandinavian Gustavian Commodes and Chests of ...

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Brass

Mid-19th Century Tall Black Swedish Gustavian 4 Drawer Chest
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-19th Century chest of drawers painted in black. This classic Gustavian commode or dresser is a
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Antique Mid-19th Century Scandinavian Gustavian Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Swedish Modern Nightstand Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
MCM Swedish Teak Four drawer Chest, stained dark walnut. Perfect height as a console, end table or
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Matching Midnight Black Chest of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a matching midnight black chest of drawers. They have been restored and repainted with milk
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

A Swedish Black Lacquer Commode
By Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in New York, NY
Fitted with three drawers on four tapered brass feet. Each drawer features a brass-outlined escutcheon and ring pulls. Bearing Nordiska Kompaniet label.
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

A Swedish Black Lacquer Commode
A Swedish Black Lacquer Commode
H 31.25 in W 38.5 in D 18.5 in
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Grey/ White Painted Commode/ Chest of Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
A lovely Swedish painted chest of drawers in oak with dental molding along ridge of top and half
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Ove Feuk Black Scandinavian Modern Chest of Drawers
By Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Kramfors, SE
Black Scandinavian Modern chest of drawers by Ove Feuk for Nordiska Kompaniet. The chest is of the
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Small Empire Chest of Drawers in Mahogany with Marble Columns, Sweden, c. 1790
Located in Miami, FL
. Comes with one key that operates both drawers which have the original working locks, Sweden, circa 1790
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

18th Ctr. Gustavian Black-Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Gustavian chest of drawers in black-painted wood with beautiful patina. An elegant chest of drawers
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Weave Bedside 45 from Ringvide, Birch wood, black oil, Scandinavian
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
), smoked oak and blackened birch (black stained and black oil) The bedside can also be ordered in custom
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch, Oak

Black Painted Gustavian Chest of 3 Drawers, Sweden Early 19th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish Gustavian 1840s Black Painted and Carved Three-Drawer Chest With Faux Marble Top.
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Furniture

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Brass

Black Chest Of Drawers Gustavian Style
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a really unique Gustavian Style 3 drawer chest of drawers. on each side of the chest the
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Gustavian Dressers

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Wood

Exceptional Swedish Limestone Chest Shaped like a Book circa 1840-1870
Located in Farsta, SE
A rare stone chest shaped like a book, crafted circa 1840-1870 Made of solid carved Swedish
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes

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Alabaster, Limestone

Rococo Style Chest with 2 Drawers and Modern Flat Black Finish - Pair
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Rococo Style Pair of Chests with 2 Drawers and Modern Flat Black Finish. Original brass fittings
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Louis XV Night Stands

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Marble

Early 19th Century Swedish Shaped Black Baroque Chest
Located in Richmond, VA
Early 19th century Swedish shaped black Baroque chest.
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

SWEDISH ANTIQUE TRAVELING CHEST, Early 18th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Folk traveling chest. Wrought iron fittings and locks frame the delicately painted medallion
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Antique Early 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Blanket Chests

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Iron

Old World Swedish Domed-Top Dowry Chest, Black with Floral Motif and Date "1910"
Located in Memphis, TN
Old world Swedish domed-top dowry chest painted black with floral motif and date "1910". This
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Blanket Chests

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Iron

Swedish Chest of Drawers with Classical Swags
Located in Sheffield, MA
Period neoclassical chest of drawers, Sweden circa 1830, with applied laurel wreath and swags on
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Antique 1830s Swedish Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Midcentury Swedish Black Teak Chest of Drawers by Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors
By Bodafors, Bertil Fridhagen
Located in Riga, Latvia
Teak wood sideboard framed in black with brass details. Three drawers, H 15 x W 40 cm each.  
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Chests
Located in Encinitas, CA
Pair of antique Swedish Gustavian painted chests in lovely blue paint with carved border around
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Antique 19th Century Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Swedish Neoclassical Commode
Located in Sheffield, MA
Neoclassical chest of drawers, Sweden circa 1850, with faux marble top. Canted corners with rondel
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Brass

Swedish Neoclassical Commode
Swedish Neoclassical Commode
H 35 in W 34 in D 19 in
Swedish Painted Commode
Located in Houston, TX
Wonderful blue gray paint, hardware is beautiful charming feet locks on all drawers.
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Paint, Wood

Swedish Painted Commode
Swedish Painted Commode
H 36 in W 36 in D 18 in
Swedish Neoclassical Commode
Located in Sheffield, MA
Period neoclassical commode, Sweden, circa 1840, with dentil molding under the top and a raise
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Brass

Swedish Neoclassical Commode
Swedish Neoclassical Commode
H 33.5 in W 34.5 in D 17.5 in
Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Sheffield, MA
Gustavian Style chest of drawers with reeded drawer fronts, Sweden, circa 1860. Canted corners with
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers
Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers
H 35.5 in W 39 in D 19 in
Swedish Three-Drawer Commode
Located in Houston, TX
Swedish three-drawer commode in a desirable small style. Blue-gray paint. Intricate decorative
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Louis XVI Commodes and Chests o...

Swedish Three-Drawer Commode
Swedish Three-Drawer Commode
H 30 in W 27.5 in D 17 in
antique trunk
Located in St. Helena, CA
storage trunk from the skane provence in sweden, lock and key work
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

antique trunk
antique trunk
H 28.5 in W 57 in D 24.5 in
Chest of Drawers Swedish Rococo Light Wood, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Chest of drawers Swedish Rococo light wood, Sweden. A beautiful chest of drawers with amazing
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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Antique Swedish Chest of Drawers Painted Black
Located in Round Top, TX
The simple lines that accent this charming pine chest of three drawers are reflective of its
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Paint

Swedish Art Moderne Black Lacquer Three-Drawer Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
Three-drawer elm chest newly refinished in black lacquer on sleek square legs updated with brushed
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Antique Swedish Gustavian Black Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish gustavian chest of drawers with three drawers. The chest is made in Stockholm
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Swedish Art Moderne Black Lacquer and Golden Birch Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
Black lacquer and golden birch three-drawer chest. Key is not included and is not needed to
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

19th Century Swedish Painted Chest-on-Chest
Located in Houston, TX
19th century painted Swedish chest-on-chest, with four drawers.
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wrought Iron

Pair of Swedish Black Gustavian Style Breakfront Chests of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of black gustavian style breakfront chests of drawers. Three drawers, fluted canted corners
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Swedish Gustavian Three Drawer Chest with Black Marble Top
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1800 Swedish chest has three drawers with brass hardware and a black marble top with gray
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquer Three Drawer Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
Three drawer teak chest newly refinished in black lacquer on round tapered legs with brushed nickel
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Small Antique 19th Century Swedish Black Chest of Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
This pair of small antique chest of drawers, circa 1860, features painted white faux marble tops
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy 1880 Black Finish
Located in Lewes, England
C 1880 antique Swedish Gustavian painted chest of 3 drawers commode in a rare black finish with
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Black Painted Pine Chest of Four Drawers, Sweden circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
Swedish pine chest of four fluted carved large drawers with two brass pulls each. Restored, strong
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Black Painted Pine Bombay Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1750-1850
Located in Round Top, TX
It is the bombay curves and feet turning gently outwards that draws one to this dramatic chest of
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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine, Paint

Black Painted Small Chest of Three Drawers Sweden circa 1800
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

Materials

Brass

Black Painted Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1800-20
Located in Round Top, TX
This impressive chest of drawers is quite dramatic thanks to the (newer) black painted finish that
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century Antique Pair Swedish Gustavian Black Painted Chest of Drawers Night
Located in Round Top, TX
Gustavian style chest of drawers an excellent find. The carved details including traditional diamond motif
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Black Top Grey White, 1860
Located in Lewes, England
Circa 1860 antique Swedish Gustavian painted chest of drawers commode in gustavian style with great
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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Swedish Gustavian 1830s Black Painted and Carved Three-Drawer Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period black painted chest of drawers from the early 19th century, with dentil
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Antique Early 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Pair of Black Pine Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
professionally applied black painted finish, lightly distressed to fit the age and grace of the chest of drawers
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pair, Black Painted Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1860-90
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of Gustavian pine chest of drawers with canted fluted side posts with upper carved diamond
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Early 19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers Painted Black with Reeded Detail
Located in London, GB
An early 19th century Swedish painted black chest with a reeded detail top drawer. This elegant
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Directoire Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Pine

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Black Swedish Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic black Swedish chest available at 1stDibs. A black Swedish chest — often made from wood, pine and softwood — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a black Swedish chest — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each black Swedish chest bearing Neoclassical, Mid-Century Modern or Baroque hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made black Swedish chest over the years, but those crafted by Edmond J. Spence and Boet are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Black Swedish Chest?

Prices for a black Swedish chest can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,099 and can go as high as $16,500, while the average can fetch as much as $4,259.

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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