19th Century Swedish Chest

Pair Of Painted Commodes

Blue Swedish Cabinet

Swedish Gustavian Chest Of Drawers

Antique Pine Blanket Chest

Antique Candle Box

Block Front Chest

Swedish Paint

Antique Painted Chest Of Drawers

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art More Folk Art

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Chest / box with original paint from Northern Sweden

H 10.63 in W 16.54 in D 12.21 in

19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers

Located in Houston, TX

19th century Swedish serpentine front chest of drawers with a dry scraped painted finish and rococo

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers

H 37 in W 48 in D 22.5 in

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers

Located in Charleston, SC

A pair of early 19th century Swedish Gustavian chest of drawers with brass fittings, shaped

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers

H 31.75 in W 36 in D 17.75 in

Pair of 19th century Swedish Chest Of Drawers

Located in Charleston, SC

A pair of mid 19th century Swedish Gustavian style chest of drawers with brass fittings, dental

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th century Swedish Chest Of Drawers

H 28.75 in W 37 in D 17 in

19th Century Swedish Painted Chest of Drawers

Located in Houston, TX

The 19th Century Swedish Painted Chest of Drawers is a charming piece of furniture that exudes

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century Swedish Painted Chest of Drawers

H 29.25 in W 37.5 in D 16.25 in

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 19th C. Bleached-Wood Petite Chest with Three Drawers

H 29.5 in W 28.5 in D 18.5 in

19th century Small Swedish Chest

Located in Charleston, SC

Charming 19th century Swedish three drawer chest with carved dentil moldings, canted corners

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

19th century Small Swedish Chest

H 11 in W 28 in D 17.75 in

19th Century Swedish Marriage/Dowry Chest

Located in Staffordshire, GB

1850 19th century Swedish marriage/dowry chest with original hand painted decoration, hardware

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Marriage/Dowry Chest

H 23.23 in W 54.34 in D 22.84 in

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

19th Century Northern Swedish Painted Chest

H 18.51 in W 35.44 in D 22.45 in

19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Chest of Drawers

Located in New York, NY

Antique Biedermeier chest of drawers, handcrafted in Sweden in the 19th Century. It's comprised of

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch, Burl

19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Chest of Drawers

H 35.5 in W 35.75 in D 18.75 in

Early 19th Century Swedish Marriage/Dowry Chest

Located in Staffordshire, GB

1815. Early 19th century Swedish marriage chest with original hand painted decoration, hardware

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

Early 19th Century Swedish Marriage/Dowry Chest

H 27.96 in W 61.42 in D 22.45 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

Folk Art 19th Century Swedish Blue Chest

H 13.39 in W 29.93 in D 18.9 in

19th Century Large Scale Painted Swedish Blanket Chest

Located in Dallas, TX

Very nice 19th century large scale Swedish painted blanket chest. This piece has a decorative

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

19th Century Large Scale Painted Swedish Blanket Chest

H 30 in W 56 in D 24 in

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

Large 19th Century Original Swedish Painted Hope Chest

H 26.38 in W 44.49 in D 27.96 in

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

Materials

Wood

Chest Originating from Sweden During the 19th Century

H 37.41 in W 36.23 in D 19.3 in

19th Century Swedish Tall Chest of Drawers

Located in Kramfors, SE

Unusually tall and narrow chest of drawers. The chest is made in painted pine with old distressed

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Tall Chest of Drawers

H 38.19 in W 14.57 in D 19.3 in

Chest from Sweden, 19th C.

Located in Aalsgaarde, DK

Unusual four drawer chest from Sweden with painted columns, 19th Century.

Category

Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Chest from Sweden, 19th C.

H 35.04 in W 37.8 in D 19.69 in

Swedish 19th century painted chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century painted chest of drawers circa 1870. Substantial baroque revival Swedish chest of

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Pine, Paint

Swedish 19th century painted chest of drawers

H 33.25 in W 42.75 in D 21.5 in

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Swedish Empire Style Painted Black Chest

H 30 in W 28 in D 18 in

Swedish Mid-19th Century Hand Painted Dome Top Chest

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Swedish Mid-19th Century hand painted dome top chest, circa 1846. Beautiful dome top chest

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Swedish Mid-19th Century Hand Painted Dome Top Chest

H 27.75 in W 57.25 in D 26.75 in

Mid 19th century Swedish birch chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid 19th century Swedish birch chest of drawers circa 1850. Good quality Swedish empire commode

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

Mid 19th century Swedish birch chest of drawers

H 34.5 in W 42.5 in D 18 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

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Three-Drawer Chests, a Pair

H 32.5 in W 31.3 in D 17 in

19th century Swedish burr birch chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century swedish birch root chest of drawers circa 1880. 4 equal proportioned drawers, each

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

19th century Swedish burr birch chest of drawers

H 40.75 in W 36.5 in D 18.5 in

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

Swedish Baroque Style 19th Century Gray Serpentine Front Three-Drawer Chest

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

Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Light Gray Painted Two Drawer Chest

H 31.8 in W 33.8 in D 17.7 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

Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Three-Drawer Chest with Marbleized Top

H 32.75 in W 35.25 in D 18.25 in

Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Wood Chest with Reeded Accents

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood chest from the 19th century with two drawers, carved reeded

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Wood Chest with Reeded Accents

H 29.25 in W 34.5 in D 16.82 in

Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Style Painted and Carved Three-Drawer Chest

Located in Atlanta, GA

Swedish 19th Century Gustavian style three-drawer painted wood chest with carved dentil molding and

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Style Painted and Carved Three-Drawer Chest

H 32.25 in W 33.75 in D 17.75 in

Swedish 19th century inlaid birch chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Swedish 19th century inlaid birch chest of drawers circa 1830. Fine quality swedish commode, with

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

Swedish 19th century inlaid birch chest of drawers

H 33.25 in W 29.5 in D 23.5 in

Swedish Chest of Drawers, 19th C

Located in Aalsgaarde, DK

Swedish chest of drawers, fine carvings and black decorated top, original locks, 19th century.

Category

Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Swedish Chest of Drawers, 19th C

H 29.93 in W 27.96 in D 20.08 in

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

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine, Paint

19th century hand painted Swedish chest of drawers

H 40.75 in W 51 in D 20 in

Swedish 19th century painted breakfront chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Swedish 19th century painted breakfront chest of drawers circa 1880. Elegant and fine quality

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine, Paint

Swedish 19th century painted breakfront chest of drawers

H 32.25 in W 34.5 in D 18.75 in

19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Chest of Drawers

Located in Huntington, NY

A provincial Late Gustavian chest of drawers with unusual wood carvings - diamond detailing across

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Chest of Drawers

H 33.75 in W 41.5 in D 20.25 in

19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Chest of Drawers

Located in Huntington, NY

A low provincial Late Gustavian chest of drawers with later iron hardware and original locks

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Iron

19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Chest of Drawers

H 32 in W 45 in D 19 in

Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Style Gray Three-Drawer Chest with Reeded Molding

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish Gustavian style three-drawer chest from the 19th century with carved dentil molding and

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Style Gray Three-Drawer Chest with Reeded Molding

H 32.7 in W 37 in D 18.7 in

Hand-painted tall Chest of Drawers, Gustavian, Sweden, Early 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Artfully hand-painted Gustavian high chest featuring five drawers, side columns, and tapered legs

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Hand-painted tall Chest of Drawers, Gustavian, Sweden, Early 19th Century

H 50.79 in W 51.58 in D 22.84 in

Gustavian Style Swedish 19th Century Three-Drawer Gray Painted and Carved Chest

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish Gustavian style chest from the 19th century with gray painted finish, three drawers

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Gustavian Style Swedish 19th Century Three-Drawer Gray Painted and Carved Chest

H 29.75 in W 33 in D 17.5 in

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Swedish Chests with Carved Greek Key Frieze

H 33.8 in W 36.2 in D 18.8 in

Pair of Swedish Neoclassical Style 19th Century Chests with Painted Greek Keys

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of Swedish Neoclassical style chests from the 19th century with marbleized tops, painted

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Swedish Neoclassical Style 19th Century Chests with Painted Greek Keys

H 30 in W 38.5 in D 19 in

Late 19th Century Pair Swedish Painted Four Drawer Chests

Located in Troy, MI

Pair of Swedish four drawer chests with antique white painted finish. Details include top drawers

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Pair Swedish Painted Four Drawer Chests

H 31.5 in W 29.37 in D 18.75 in

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 ...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

Mid 19th century Swedish burr birch secretaire chest

H 54.25 in W 50 in D 22.25 in

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

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Neoclassical Chest - Antique Pinewood Nightstand

No Reserve

H 30.5 in W 28.75 in D 17.75 in

Pair of 19th century painted Swedish chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Pair of 19th century painted swedish commodes circa 1870. Good quality pair of gustavian

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine, Paint

Pair of 19th century painted Swedish chest of drawers

H 29.25 in W 33.25 in D 16.75 in

Swedish early 19th century painted pine chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Swedish early 19th century painted pine chest of drawers circa 1800. Fine quality chest of drawers

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine, Paint

Swedish early 19th century painted pine chest of drawers

H 38.25 in W 45 in D 16 in

Swedish Mid-19th Century Chest with Convex Drop Front and Inner Drawers

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish mid-19th century chest. This Swedish chest features a convex-front opening in the top

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Swedish Mid-19th Century Chest with Convex Drop Front and Inner Drawers

H 46 in W 49.5 in D 23.75 in

Antique Chest of Drawers in Japanese Straw and Beech Wood, Sweden, 19th Century

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Sweden, 19th Century Chest of drawers in Japanese straw and beech wood. H 91 x W 85 x D 50 cm

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Straw, Beech

Antique Chest of Drawers in Japanese Straw and Beech Wood, Sweden, 19th Century

H 35.83 in W 33.47 in D 19.69 in

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

Early 19th Century Rustic Swedish Painted Trunk ~ Blanket Chest ~ Coffee Table

H 19 in W 33 in D 19 in

Early 19th Century Swedish Oak Inlaid Chest of Drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 19th century Swedish oak inlaid chest of drawers, circa 1800. Rare Swedish period commode

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Early 19th Century Swedish Oak Inlaid Chest of Drawers

H 39 in W 42.5 in D 23 in

Gustavian Blue Painted Chest of Drawers, Sweden Late 19th Century

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

half of the 19th Century. This little Scandinavian chest could be used as a nightstand, it is clean

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Gustavian Blue Painted Chest of Drawers, Sweden Late 19th Century

H 31.5 in W 37.41 in D 18.9 in

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Pair of 19th century painted pine Swedish chest of drawers

H 32 in W 34 in D 17.5 in

19th Century Walnut Swedish Writing Commode / Chest of Drawers

Located in Barcelona, ES

19th century Swedish writing commode / chest of drawers Date: 1800 Material: Walnut Structure

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Antique Early 1800s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Walnut Swedish Writing Commode / Chest of Drawers

H 32.29 in W 37.01 in D 18.12 in

Swedish three-drawer chest, late 19th C.

Located in Aalsgaarde, DK

Rare Swedish three-drawer chest with fine decorations, late 19th Century.

Category

Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Swedish three-drawer chest, late 19th C.

H 33.47 in W 38.59 in D 20.87 in

Swedish pair of white 19th century painted chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Swedish pair of white 19th century painted chest of drawers circa 1880. Good quality pair of

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Swedish pair of white 19th century painted chest of drawers

H 30.25 in W 31 in D 19 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

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Paint

Early 19th century Swedish painted baroque revival chest of drawers

H 34.5 in W 43 in D 20 in

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Pinewood Chests - Antique Commodes

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A 19th Century, light-grey antique Swedish Gustavian pair of chests made of hand crafted painted

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Bronze

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Pinewood Chests - Antique Commodes

H 30 in W 38.75 in D 19.25 in

19th Century Swedish Carved and Painted Chest with Greek Key Pattern

Located in Dallas, TX

Lovely 19th century Swedish carved and painted chest with Greek Key pattern. Featuring a beautiful

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swedish Carved and Painted Chest with Greek Key Pattern

H 35 in W 37 in D 18 in

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

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Chrome

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers - Antique Pinewood Sideboard

No Reserve

H 33 in W 76.5 in D 22 in

Pair of 19th century carved Swedish painted chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Pair of 19th century carved Swedish painted chest of drawers circa 1880. Beautiful pair of swedish

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Pair of 19th century carved Swedish painted chest of drawers

H 30.5 in W 32.25 in D 18.25 in

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy, 19th Century White

Located in LONDON, GB

19th century antique Swedish Gustavian painted chest of drawers commode with detailed hand painted

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy, 19th Century White

H 46.46 in W 48.82 in D 26.38 in

Early 19th Century Swedish Painted Commode, Chest of Drawers

Located in Dallas, TX

Early 19th century Swedish painted commode ~ chest of drawers is a timeless example of the

Category

Antique 1820s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Swedish Painted Commode, Chest of Drawers

H 34.5 in W 49.5 in D 24.5 in

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19th Century Swedish Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 19th century Swedish chest for your home. Frequently made of wood, softwood and pine, every 19th century Swedish chest was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a 19th century Swedish chest — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A 19th century Swedish chest, designed in the Neoclassical, Victorian or Folk Art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made 19th century Swedish chest has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Biedermeier and Isac Löfgren are consistently popular.

How Much is a 19th Century Swedish Chest?

A 19th century Swedish chest can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,811, while the lowest priced sells for $435 and the highest can go for as much as $24,829.

Finding the Right commodes-chests-of-drawers for You

Is it 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 a 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.

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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