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Chest from Sweden, 19th C.
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Unusual four drawer chest from Sweden with painted columns, 19th Century.
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Swedish Pair of Painted Wood Gustavian Style Four-Drawer Side Chests
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish pair of painted wood four-drawer side chests, designed in Gustavian style. This vintage
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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Swedish 19th C. Bleached-Wood Petite Chest with Three Drawers
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 European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Period Carved Wood Chest, Scraped to Original Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period chest, scraped to the original colors, from the turn of the 18th and
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
18th Century Swedish Rococo Chest of Drawers from Northern Sweden
Located in Boden, SE
A beautiful 18th century Swedish Rococo Chest of drawers from Lulea Norrbotten, Northern Sweden
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Swedish Modernist Chest of Drawers from the 1960s
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage teak and pine chest of drawers.
A modern piece of furniture that is distinguished by its
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Chest Originating from Sweden During the 19th Century
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
This beautiful antique chest originating from Sweden during the 19th century.
Category
Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century Northern Swedish Painted Chest
Located in Kramfors, SE
with a woman’s initials, most likely for a wedding.
The chest is from northern Sweden, made in pine
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Country Blanket Chests
Materials
Pine
Swedish 1850s Creamy Gray Painted Chest From Dalarna with Carved Diamond Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish 1850s three-drawer breakfront chest from Dalarna with light creamy gray painted finish
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 32.75 in W 47.25 in D 20 in
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
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Gustavian White Painted Chest of Three Drawers from Sweden circa 1840
Located in Round Top, TX
Gustavian Style white painted chest of three drawers with carved detail along top.
Newer
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 35 in W 38.25 in D 16.75 in
Folk Art 19th Century Swedish Blue Chest
Located in Kramfors, SE
Blue folk art chest made in Swedish pine. The chest from northern Sweden and has hand wrought
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Blanket Chests
Materials
Pine
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
Materials
Pine
Swedish Grace Chest of drawers, Axel Einar Hjorth, Sweden, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stunning chest of drawers from the Swedish Grace period by Axel Einar Hjorth. Beautiful mahogany
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Swedish Art Moderne Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Art Moderne chest of drawers from Sweden, circa 1940. This painted chest of drawers is painted a
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
Chest of Drawers Baroque 1650-1750 Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Chest of Drawers Baroque 1650-1750 Sweden. A chest of drawers made during the Baroque period 1650
Category
Antique Late 17th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Swedish Original Paint Commode from Smaland
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
An early three drawer chest from Urshult, Smaland with two shorter drawers, below two longer. The
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Chest of Drawers Swedish Late Baroque Period with Brass Hardware Sweden
Located in New York, NY
A chest of drawers made during the Baroque period 1720-1740 by Swedish cabinet maker Johan Hugo
Category
Antique 17th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Swedish Chest of Drawers
Located in Southampton, NY
Mid-Century Modern Swedish chest of drawers
This chest of drawers has a rectangular top with front
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Late 1700s Swedish Neoclassical Chest of Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
Chest of drawers in two parts from late 18th century, northern Sweden. The chest is from circa 1790
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Pine
Swedish Gustavian and Empire Chest of Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
Chest of drawers from northern Sweden made during the transition time between the Gustavian and
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
18th century Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Sweden 1780
Located in Leimen, DE
Gustavian chest of drawers, Sweden, 1780-1800.
This elegant chest of drawers is made of yew tree
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Antique 1780s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
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
Materials
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
Materials
Pine
Authentic 18th Century Swedish Rococo Chest of Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
18th century chest of drawers from northern Sweden. The chest is Rococo with pronounced and curved
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
19th century hand painted Swedish chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century hand painted swedish chest of drawers circa 1840.
Good quality swedish commode, quite
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine, Paint
Early 19th Century Rustic Swedish Painted Trunk ~ Blanket Chest ~ Coffee Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Early 19th century Rustic Swedish Painted Trunk ~ Blanket Chest ~ Coffee Table will make a charming
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Rustic Blanket Chests
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 19 in W 33 in D 19 in
Chest of Drawers, Biedermeier Chiffon from Around 1860
Located in Chorzów, PL
Chest of drawers - Biedermeier chiffon from around 1860.
Very good condition, after professional
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Antique 1860s Swedish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Antique Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
A pair of antique Swedish Gustavian style light-grey painted chest of three drawers, dating from
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
White Painted Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1770
Located in Round Top, TX
chest of three drawers.
Restored, the white painted finish has been scraped throughout to fit the age
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine, Paint
Pair Swedish Gustavian Style Painted 3 Drawer Chests Nightstands
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Painted Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers or Side Tables, A Pair
These classic Swedish style three
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Brass
Mid 19th century Swedish burr birch secretaire chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Stunning birch root escritoire circa 1855.
We are pleased to offer this piece for sale. Profusely using birch root veneers on every surface.
Matched birch veneers used which span ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Swedish Gustavian Dark Grey Slate Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Gustavian Painted Commode Chest of Drawers, Sweden
Hand painted Gustavian style chest of drawers
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Late Gustavian Chest of Drawers from 19th Century
Located in Barcelona, ES
A late Gustavian solid oak chest of drawers from 19th century.
Formation: Three drawers
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Swedish Modern Pyramid Mahogany Chest of Drawers, ca 1940s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Swedish Modern chest of drawers in book matched Pyramid Mahogany from the 1940s. Very nice mahogany
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Pair of White Painted Swedish Chest of Drawers, circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of Gustavian pine chest of drawers with Greek key motif carved in upper molding resting on
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
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
Materials
Wood
Gustavian Period 1800s Swedish Dove Grey Painted Three-Drawer Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period light dove grey painted chest from circa 1800 with three dovetail
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Blue Painted Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
This lovely blue painted chest of drawer has the simple yet elegant lines that reveal its Swedish
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Swedish Karl Johan Mahogany "Wellington" Chest of Drawers, circa 1840s
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish Karl Johan well figured mahogany "Wellington" from chest of drawers, circa 1840s, the
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Antique 1840s Swedish Karl Johan Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Swedish Late Baroque Chest of Drawers with Originalpaint
Located in Boden, SE
18th century Late Baroque chest of drawers from Piteå Norrbotten, Northern Sweden.
Carefully hand
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
H 34.06 in W 46.86 in D 24.02 in
Swedish 1865 Neoclassical Style Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Guilloches
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish neoclassical style painted wood chest of drawers from the mid-19th century, with
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Wood
H 32.75 in W 34.75 in D 19.5 in
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
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine, Paint
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
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
19th Century Rococo Blue Painted Chest of 3 Drawers, Sweden
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish dresser in Gustavian blue paint with three drawers and original 19th century Bronze
Category
Antique 1850s Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Pair, Gustavian White Chest of Drawers Sweden circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of decorative Gustavian pine chest of drawers with Greek key motif painted along upper
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of 19th century painted pine Swedish chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of 19th century painted pine Swedish commodes circa 1880.
Here we have 2 decorative chest of
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Small Rococo Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
This small chest of three drawers has a touch of dramatic appeal thanks to the (newer) black
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Gustavian Style Chest, Swedish Genuine Country Black Pine with Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique chest in gustavian style from Sweden. The chest is a genuine country furniture from around
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
H 34.26 in W 38.19 in D 20.08 in
Gustavian Blue Painted Chest of Drawers, Sweden Late 19th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A small Gustavian-style light blue painted chest with 3 drawers and brass hardware from the second
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Swedish Baroque Style 19th Century Gray Serpentine Front Three-Drawer Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Baroque style serpentine front three-drawer chest from the 19th century with light gray
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
H 29 in W 46.25 in D 22.25 in
Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Light Gray Painted Two Drawer Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style chest of drawers from the 19th century with light gray paint, two drawers
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 31.8 in W 33.8 in D 17.7 in
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Three-Drawer Chests, a Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish Gustavian style chests from the 19th century with off white / beige painted
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Swedish 18th Century Gustavian Serpentine Two Piece Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Wichita, KS
Beautiful 18th Century Swedish Serpentine front Commode Chest of Drawers in two pieces. this Two
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
H 39 in W 45.25 in D 24.25 in
Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Three-Drawer Chest with Marbleized Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style three-drawer chest from the 19th century with light gray painted finish
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 32.75 in W 35.25 in D 18.25 in
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
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
H 45.67 in W 46.86 in D 17.33 in
Early 19th century Swedish painted baroque revival chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century Swedish painted baroque revival chest of drawers circa 1820.
3 drawer commode
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Paint
Swedish 1820s Gustavian Style Gray Painted Chest with Carved Semi-Columns
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish gray painted chest from circa 1820 with three drawers, carved reeded semi-columns and
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Art Deco, Intarsia Chest of Drawers in Birch, Swedish Grace, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
This fine chest of drawers is a stylish furniture piece crafted from birch wood, embodying the
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch, Pine
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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Brass, Bronze
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Chest From Sweden For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic chest from Sweden available at 1stDibs. A chest from Sweden — often made from wood, softwood and pine — can elevate any home. Find 913 options for an antique or vintage chest from Sweden now, or shop our selection of 8 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer chest from Sweden, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right chest from Sweden, those designed in Scandinavian Modern, mid-century modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made chest from Sweden over the years, but those crafted by Edmond J. Spence, Biedermeier and Allan Adler are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Chest From Sweden?
Prices for a chest from Sweden can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $290 and can go as high as $55,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,202.
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Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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 Chest From Sweden
- Is IKEA made in Sweden?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024Whether IKEA is made in Sweden varies. The furniture maker does produce many of its pieces in Sweden. However, it also operates factories in other countries, including China, Poland, Italy and Germany. Shop a range of IKEA furniture from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is Rorstrand made in Sweden?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, Rorstrand was made in Sweden and was considered one of Sweden’s oldest porcelain manufacturers, founded in 1726. Unfortunately, the company decided to close down their manufacturing plants in Sweden and move them to Hungary and Sri Lanka. The old factory is a Rorstrand museum today and owned by Fiskars. Shop a collection of authentic Rorstrand porcelain from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- What is a gentleman's chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A gentleman's chest is a piece of wooden storage furniture with at least one section large enough to accommodate hanging men's clothing like ties, suits and dress pants. Normally, drawers appear beside and below the hanging cabinet. Find a range of gentleman's chests on 1stDibs.
- What is a bonnet chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A bonnet chest is a chest of drawers that has a space for hats. Typically, this larger drawer or area is in the center space and toward the top. Bonnet chests get their name for their function not their shape, as there is no one standard shape for a bonnet chest. Shop a collection of vintage and antique furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a bombe chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
A bombe chest is a set of drawers that bulges outward in the front and on the sides. The style, whose name comes from French word bombé, meaning “curved,” originated in 17th-century France.
- What is a military chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A military chest is a chest of drawers made of hardwood like mahogany, teak or cedar. Also called a campaign chest, the furniture usually comes apart into smaller pieces for easy carrying. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of military chests.
- What is a dower chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A dower chest — also called a dowry chest or hope chest — is a Pennsylvania Dutch chest, a piece of furniture traditionally used by young women to store items in anticipation of married life. Find a collection of antique and vintage dowry chests on 1stDibs.
- What is a demilune chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A demilune chest is a type of case good furniture that features a straight back and a curved front. Most feature rows of drawers, cabinet doors or a mix of the two types of storage. Demilune comes from the French word for half moon and refers to the shape of the chests. Shop a range of demilune chests on 1stDibs.
- What is a sugar chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A sugar chest is a chest, typically made of wood and featuring legs, that was designed to hold sugar in the late 1700s to early 1800s, when sugar was very valuable. Sugar chests would feature a lock to keep this sweet sign of wealth secure, and featured sections inside to separate light and dark sugars. Shop a range of antique sugar chests on 1stDibs.
- What is a Tansu chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021Tansu refers to Japanese portable storage chests. When tansu became a well-known feature of life in Japan — the chests’ emergence is said to be rooted in the Genroku era of the Edo period (1688–1704) — the country’s traditionally minimalist households had little to no proper seats, tables, or other pieces of furniture. Tansu were intended to be multipurpose cabinets. These case pieces were used to store things of everyday utility, such as clothing and various personal items. Tansu are regarded as collectible furniture with a timeless appeal. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary Tansu from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is a sea chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A sea chest, typically seen onboard ships, is a storage chest for a sailor’s personal property. The first known sea chest was used in 1613. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of authentic sea chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is a bachelor’s chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2019
A bachelor’s chest is a low chest of drawers. Its name comes from the fact that it was originally designed to provide multipurpose storage for a single man with a small living space.
- What is a Bombay chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A Bombay chest is a piece of wooden furniture — a chest that bulges outward in the front and on the sides and then curves in at the base. This style of chest was popularized in 17th century French design.
- What is a campaign chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023A campaign chest is a chest of drawers that breaks down into smaller pieces for easier transport. Some people refer to this type of case furniture as a military chest. Although mobile furniture for military campaigns dates back to the Romans, the British Army in its global conquests in the 18th and 19th centuries defined the style we know as campaign furniture with sturdy and elegant pieces. Find a selection of campaign chests on 1stDibs.
- What is a mule chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A mule chest is a low chest that has a drawer or a set of drawers at its base and a hinged top. It stands on legs or brackets and it is usually wider than it is deep. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary mule chests from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is a marriage chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A marriage chest is an ornate chest that is given as a gift or dowry to the bride by her parents. It was popular during the Renaissance period in Italy. It was especially used to hold a bride's dowry goods or other possessions. Find marriage chests and other vintage and antique case pieces on 1stDibs.
- What is a door chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A door chest is a small cabinet with shelves and is used for storage. They are usually found in bedrooms and living rooms to provide a little extra storage. Shop for a range of antique and vintage door chests on 1stDibs.
- What are Bombay chests used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Bombay chests are also called bombe chests and are a chest of drawers that feature a distinctive curved or bowed shape. The term bombe is French for a curved piece of furniture, meaning bomb-shaped. This shape of chest originated in the early 1700s in an attempt to soften the lines of furniture and create a more comfortable and casual look. Shop a collection of Bombay chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a tansu chest used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A tansu chest is a Japanese cabinet designed for easy transportation and can store a variety of items, including clothes and personal items. Tansu chests often feature multiple compartments to keep items organized. Shop a selection of authentic tansu chests on 1stDibs.
- What is an Indian dowry chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Crafted out of rosewood, teak or jackfruit wood, Indian dowry chests are used for storing jewelry, textiles and money as a wedding dowry from the bride's family to the groom’s family. Every chest holds sentimental value, and can be used in the home to store linens or used as a coffee table. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Indian dowry chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
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