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Swedish Marquetry Chest

A 1930s Swedish Marquetry Chest of Drawers
A 1930s Swedish Marquetry Chest of Drawers

A 1930s Swedish Marquetry Chest of Drawers

$5,800 / item

H 30 in W 35.25 in D 17.5 in

A 1930s Swedish Marquetry Chest of Drawers

Located in New York, NY

A 1930s Swedish marquetry chest with highly figured birch.

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Birch

Swedish 18th Century Marquetry Rococo Chest of Drawers
Swedish 18th Century Marquetry Rococo Chest of Drawers

Swedish 18th Century Marquetry Rococo Chest of Drawers

$9,333

H 32.29 in W 50.01 in D 24.41 in

Swedish 18th Century Marquetry Rococo Chest of Drawers

Located in MILL, NL

This 18th-century Swedish marquetry chest of drawers. Beautifully inlaid with various types of wood.

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Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Nutwood, Palisander, Satinwood

Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers with Diamond-Patterned Marquetry
Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers with Diamond-Patterned Marquetry

Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers with Diamond-Patterned Marquetry

Located in Kastrup, DK

Gustavian chest of drawers of exceptional craftsmanship, originating from the Mälardalen region, Sweden, circa 1780–1790.

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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Marquetry Inlaid Birch Chest of Drawers, Possibly Swedish
Mid-Century Modern Marquetry Inlaid Birch Chest of Drawers, Possibly Swedish

Mid-Century Modern Marquetry Inlaid Birch Chest of Drawers, Possibly Swedish

Located in San Francisco, CA

The rectangular top above a frieze drawer inlaid with elegant scrolling rinceau centering a lined keyhole, over two long drawers fitted with wreath form brass pulls; raised on short ...

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Period Baroque Swedish Wood Chest with Serpentine Front, circa 1725
Period Baroque Swedish Wood Chest with Serpentine Front, circa 1725

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 features a serpentine front, curvaceous top, scalloped front and side skirts and elega...

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

20th Century Art Deco Sweden Commode or Chest of Drawers
20th Century Art Deco Sweden Commode or Chest of Drawers

20th Century Art Deco Sweden Commode or Chest of Drawers

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H 31.5 in W 43.31 in D 19.69 in

20th Century Art Deco Sweden Commode or Chest of Drawers

Located in Madrid, ES

An Art Deco chest of drawers in birch wood, marquetry, with three drawers and handles in copper and brass, the birch wood has been painted with floral motifs and lacquered, the key i...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers

$6,500

H 31.5 in W 29.5 in D 16.75 in

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers

Located in New York, NY

A petite chest of drawers, crafted of solid mahogany and fir, the piece is veneered with light mahogany with birch banding and marquetry. Bone escutcheons line the keyholes. The lock...

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Antique 1850s Swedish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

A Swedish Marquetry Art Deco Chest of Drawers
A Swedish Marquetry Art Deco Chest of Drawers

A Swedish Marquetry Art Deco Chest of Drawers

$5,800

H 29.5 in W 35.5 in D 18.5 in

A Swedish Marquetry Art Deco Chest of Drawers

Located in New York, NY

A Swedish three-drawer circa 1950. The warm mahogany veneer is beautifully accented with intricate marquetry: a central figure of Diana the Huntress holding a bow and arrow, framed b...

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Birch

18th Century inlaid walnut rococo bombe chest of drawers
18th Century inlaid walnut rococo bombe chest of drawers

18th Century inlaid walnut rococo bombe chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

18th century inlaid walnut bombe commode circa 1790. Fine quality Swedish rococo revival commode with the typical bombe shape of bulging out in the middle and curving in at the base...

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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ormolu

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Swedish Marble Top Marquetry Commode
Swedish Marble Top Marquetry Commode

Swedish Marble Top Marquetry Commode

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H 34.25 in W 39.75 in D 19.25 in

Swedish Marble Top Marquetry Commode

Located in Culver City, CA

The chest of drawers stands on four tapered feet with brass tips.

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20th Century Swedish Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

Swedish Rococo Kingwood Tulipwood & Marquetry Commode
Swedish Rococo Kingwood Tulipwood & Marquetry Commode

Swedish Rococo Kingwood Tulipwood & Marquetry Commode

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H 32.5 in W 47 in D 24 in

Swedish Rococo Kingwood Tulipwood & Marquetry Commode

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Swedish Commode in bombe form with Inlaid and Marquetry

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Kingwood, Tulipwood

Late 19th Century Commode with Marble Top
Late 19th Century Commode with Marble Top

Late 19th Century Commode with Marble Top

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H 32.29 in W 40.16 in D 20.08 in

Late 19th Century Commode with Marble Top

Located in Senden, NRW

A commode with a marmor plate on the top, manufactured in the second half of the 19th century. This elegant commode has been carefully restored preserving the patina and polished by ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Rococo Revival Commodes and Chests of ...

Materials

Jacaranda, Ash

Swedish Marquetry Chest
Swedish Marquetry Chest

Swedish Marquetry Chest

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H 29 in W 35.5 in D 18 in

Swedish Marquetry Chest

Located in New York, NY

A 1930s Swedish Art Deco chest made of inlaid elm with rosewood and walnut veneer. having stylized geometric details, square legs, and three drawers.

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Fruitwood

Midcentury Swedish Pair of Chest of Drawers and Marble Top, Gustavian Style
Midcentury Swedish Pair of Chest of Drawers and Marble Top, Gustavian Style

Midcentury Swedish Pair of Chest of Drawers and Marble Top, Gustavian Style

Located in London, England

A pair of early 20th century Swedish marquetry chest of drawers or bedside tables with their original marble tops, gilt mounts and escutcheons.

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Swedish Empire Chest of Drawers in Ash with Marquetry, c. 1790
Swedish Empire Chest of Drawers in Ash with Marquetry, c. 1790

Swedish Empire Chest of Drawers in Ash with Marquetry, c. 1790

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

Swedish Ash Empire Commode with Marquetry & Ebonized Details, c. 1790.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Empire Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Ash

Antique Swedish Marble-Top Commode Chest
Antique Swedish Marble-Top Commode Chest

Antique Swedish Marble-Top Commode Chest

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H 32.68 in W 43.31 in D 19.3 in

Antique Swedish Marble-Top Commode Chest

Located in London, GB

Antique Swedish marble-top three-drawer commode chest in excellent condition and dating from around the 1910-1920s period.

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Vintage 1910s Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch, Kingwood, Rosewood, Walnut

Scandanavian Commode Marquetry Chest of Drawers, 1920
Scandanavian Commode Marquetry Chest of Drawers, 1920

Scandanavian Commode Marquetry Chest of Drawers, 1920

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Wonderful Scandanvian commode we date to circa 1920 Such a good look to this cool piece, very interiors friendly Ormolu fixtures also original and bright Inlay work very intricat...

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Vintage 1920s Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Kingwood

Antique Swedish Marble-Top Commode with Fine Marquetry
Antique Swedish Marble-Top Commode with Fine Marquetry

Antique Swedish Marble-Top Commode with Fine Marquetry

Located in London, GB

This antique marble top commode has just come over from Sweden and has been polished, so it’s in excellent condition. It’s neoclassical in style with some stunning marquetry and inla...

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Vintage 1910s Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Swedish Rococo Marquetry Bombay Commode, circa 1750-70
Swedish Rococo Marquetry Bombay Commode, circa 1750-70

Swedish Rococo Marquetry Bombay Commode, circa 1750-70

Located in Round Top, TX

Swedish rococo period commode with detailed marquetry throughout.

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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique Swedish Inlaid Marquetry Marble Top Commode
Antique Swedish Inlaid Marquetry Marble Top Commode

Antique Swedish Inlaid Marquetry Marble Top Commode

Located in London, GB

A stunning antique Swedish marble top commode, with exquisite marquetry inlay. This was recently imported from Sweden, it dates from around the 1930’s. The quality is superb, with...

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Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pair of 1950s Swedish Walnut Inlaid Serpentine Bombe Chest of Drawers/Commodes
Pair of 1950s Swedish Walnut Inlaid Serpentine Bombe Chest of Drawers/Commodes

Pair of 1950s Swedish Walnut Inlaid Serpentine Bombe Chest of Drawers/Commodes

Located in London, England

A splendid pair of chests of drawers/commodes which are very well-made Swedish furniture pieces and feature marquetry that showcases an elegant inlay leafy design, all crowned with b...

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Mid-Century Swedish Large Decorative Louis XV Style Chest of Drawers with Marble
Mid-Century Swedish Large Decorative Louis XV Style Chest of Drawers with Marble

Mid-Century Swedish Large Decorative Louis XV Style Chest of Drawers with Marble

Located in London, GB

This Large decorative bombé chest commode is in Louis the VX style with intricate walnut and kingwood marquetry. The chest is embellished with ornate ormolus mounts on the corners, t...

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Kingwood, Walnut

Mid-Century Louis XVI Style Swedish Chests of Drawers/Commodes with Marble Tops
Mid-Century Louis XVI Style Swedish Chests of Drawers/Commodes with Marble Tops

Mid-Century Louis XVI Style Swedish Chests of Drawers/Commodes with Marble Tops

Located in London, GB

These chests of drawers capture the essence of a period marked by a revival of classic styles and an emphasis on intricate detailing. These Swedish chests of drawers/commodes are ver...

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Kingwood, Walnut

Antique Swedish Inlaid Marble-Top Commode
Antique Swedish Inlaid Marble-Top Commode

Antique Swedish Inlaid Marble-Top Commode

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H 30.32 in W 49.22 in D 19.69 in

Antique Swedish Inlaid Marble-Top Commode

Located in London, GB

Very impressive antique Swedish marble-top commode chest of exceptional quality and in good original condition.

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Antique 1890s Swedish Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Swedish Art Deco Commode by Bröderna Miller, 1930s
Swedish Art Deco Commode by Bröderna Miller, 1930s

Swedish Art Deco Commode by Bröderna Miller, 1930s

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H 29.14 in W 37.41 in D 18.9 in

Swedish Art Deco Commode by Bröderna Miller, 1930s

By Bröderna Miller

Located in Skanninge, SE

A wonderful example of a Swedish Art Deco commode. Unrestored and in a very good original condition. Only minor marks and scratches. This commode was made by Bröderna Miller (The Mil...

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Art Deco Mjolby Intarsia Chest of Drawers with Golden Ash Veneer
Art Deco Mjolby Intarsia Chest of Drawers with Golden Ash Veneer

Art Deco Mjolby Intarsia Chest of Drawers with Golden Ash Veneer

Located in New York, NY

A compact and sturdy locking three drawer chest, with walnut-stained birch case, contrasted with golden-ash veneered drawer faces. The center drawer is adorned with a central palisan...

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Ash

Early 18th century Rococo inlaid plum bombe chest of drawers
Early 18th century Rococo inlaid plum bombe chest of drawers

Early 18th century Rococo inlaid plum bombe chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 18th century rococo parquetry plum bombe commode circa 1730. We are pleased to offer one of the finest commodes we have dealt in.  Rococo period and unusually veneered in plum...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Fruitwood

Early 18th Century Rococo Parquetry Plum Bombe Commode
Early 18th Century Rococo Parquetry Plum Bombe Commode

Early 18th Century Rococo Parquetry Plum Bombe Commode

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

We are pleased to offer one of the finest commodes we have dealt in. Rococo period and made in plum wood, circa 1730. Parquet has been finely arranged in angled squares and crossb...

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Antique Early 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Swedish Golden Ash Biedermeier Secretary Chest Dresser Desk inlaid 1820
Antique Swedish Golden Ash Biedermeier Secretary Chest Dresser Desk inlaid 1820

Antique Swedish Golden Ash Biedermeier Secretary Chest Dresser Desk inlaid 1820

Located in Portland, OR

A very fine antique Swedish Biedermeier golden ash secretary chest, circa 1820. The chest is made of the finest gold ash; a beautiful blond wood with figured graining. To the top of ...

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Antique 1820s Swedish Biedermeier Secretaires

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Ash, Ebony

Swedish Commode Chest of Drawers Marquetry Inlay 1920
Swedish Commode Chest of Drawers Marquetry Inlay 1920

Swedish Commode Chest of Drawers Marquetry Inlay 1920

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Wonderful Swedish commode we date to circa 1920 Such a good look to this cool piece, very interiors friendly Ormolu fixtures also original and bright Inlay work very intricate sh...

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Vintage 1930s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Kingwood

Antique Swedish Inlaid Marquetry Marble-Top Commode
Antique Swedish Inlaid Marquetry Marble-Top Commode

Antique Swedish Inlaid Marquetry Marble-Top Commode

Located in London, GB

Antique Swedish marble top commode made up from many different woods, including rosewood, kingwood, satin birch, walnut and many other exotic woods within the inlays and marquetry. I...

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Vintage 1910s Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Early 18th Century Swedish Period Baroque Desk or Chest
Early 18th Century Swedish Period Baroque Desk or Chest

Early 18th Century Swedish Period Baroque Desk or Chest

Located in Atlanta, GA

An exquisite Swedish 18th century period Baroque three-drawer chest with three additional drawers above.

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th century Marquetry Dresser, Rosewood circa 1870 England, inlaid dresser
19th century Marquetry Dresser, Rosewood circa 1870 England, inlaid dresser

19th century Marquetry Dresser, Rosewood circa 1870 England, inlaid dresser

Located in Torino, IT

A Swedish Marquetry chest of drawers circa 1880 england in rosewood rosewood marquetry commode , dresser, 19th century english dresser, victorian period. rich with inlaid work.beauti...

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Antique 1870s British Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood, Walnut

Large Swedish Art Deco Chest of Drawers with Graphic Marquetry
Large Swedish Art Deco Chest of Drawers with Graphic Marquetry

Large Swedish Art Deco Chest of Drawers with Graphic Marquetry

By Carl Malmsten

Located in New York, NY

A Swedish Art Deco chest of drawers with marquetry in Macassar ebony, rosewood and other woods.

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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

Art Deco Swedish 1930's marquetry chest of drawers
Art Deco Swedish 1930's marquetry chest of drawers

Art Deco Swedish 1930's marquetry chest of drawers

Located in New York, NY

Neoclassical inspired Swedish 1930's Art Deco chest of drawers / nightstand with beautiful marquetry, elm veneer, faux ivory bakalite pulls on a stained flame birch frame.

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20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elegant Swedish Art Deco chest of drawers with floral marquetry
Elegant Swedish Art Deco chest of drawers with floral marquetry

Elegant Swedish Art Deco chest of drawers with floral marquetry

Located in New York, NY

Elegant Swedish art deco chest of drawers with exquisite floral marquetry design.

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20th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Swedish 1930s Art Deco chest of drawers with beautiful marquetry
Swedish 1930s Art Deco chest of drawers with beautiful marquetry

Swedish 1930s Art Deco chest of drawers with beautiful marquetry

Located in New York, NY

Swedish 1930's Art Deco chest of drawers / nightstand with beautiful marquetry in a variety of exotic wood veneers.

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20th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut, Birch

Elegant Swedish Art Deco Marquetry Chest with Limestone Top
Elegant Swedish Art Deco Marquetry Chest with Limestone Top

Elegant Swedish Art Deco Marquetry Chest with Limestone Top

By Carl Malmsten, Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in New York, NY

An elegant Swedish Art Deco 3-drawer marquetry chest of drawers with limestone top.

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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Swedish Art Deco chest of drawers with elm and marquetry by Mjolby Intarsia
Swedish Art Deco chest of drawers with elm and marquetry by Mjolby Intarsia

Swedish Art Deco chest of drawers with elm and marquetry by Mjolby Intarsia

By Mjölby Intarsia

Located in New York, NY

Swedish 1930's Art Deco chest of drawers/ nightstand with beautiful marquetry in a variety of exotic wood veneers.

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20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Swedish Marquetry Two Door Cabinet or Commode
Swedish Marquetry Two Door Cabinet or Commode

Swedish Marquetry Two Door Cabinet or Commode

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H 37.5 in W 45.25 in D 23 in

Swedish Marquetry Two Door Cabinet or Commode

Located in Southfield, MI

Amazingly detailed Swedish modernist Art Deco commode or cabinet, signed AMH, and dated 1938. Marvelous marquetry inlay in Carpathian elm, intarsia, zebrawood, satinwood, and maho...

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Zebra Wood, Satinwood

A Swedish Grace Period Marble and Marquetry Commode
A Swedish Grace Period Marble and Marquetry Commode

A Swedish Grace Period Marble and Marquetry Commode

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H 29.5 in W 37.5 in D 17.75 in

A Swedish Grace Period Marble and Marquetry Commode

Located in New York, NY

The marble top inset within a molded border, above a marquetry frieze adorned with stylized triglyphs, with two carved pilasters flanking three drawers embellished in a rich marquetr...

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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Carl Malmsten, Swedish Brich, Macassar Ebony and Marquetry Commode
Carl Malmsten, Swedish Brich, Macassar Ebony and Marquetry Commode

Carl Malmsten, Swedish Brich, Macassar Ebony and Marquetry Commode

By Carl Malmsten

Located in New York, NY

The rectangular top above macassar ebony frieze drawer, over two inlaid figured birch drawers banded by macassar ebony, on stylized baluster feet joined by a stretcher. Emblematic CM...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch, Macassar

Eric Chambert, a Swedish Grace Period Marquetry and Macassar Commode
Eric Chambert, a Swedish Grace Period Marquetry and Macassar Commode

Eric Chambert, a Swedish Grace Period Marquetry and Macassar Commode

By Eric Chambert

Located in New York, NY

The rectangular top above 3 drawers framed by a macassar border, the center drawer with circular burl-redwood medallion, above a fretwork pattern base, raised on square feet.

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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Macassar

Gustav Bergstrom, A Pair of Swedish Kingwood and Marquetry Commodes
Gustav Bergstrom, A Pair of Swedish Kingwood and Marquetry Commodes

Gustav Bergstrom, A Pair of Swedish Kingwood and Marquetry Commodes

By Gustav Bergstrom, Harald Westerberg

Located in New York, NY

Each horizontally banded rectangular top above two drawers framed by inset light wood banding and with stylized floral inlays, raised on tapering square feet headed by foliate carvin...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Kingwood

Swedish Art Deco mahogany marquetry  chest Mjolby Intarsia
Swedish Art Deco mahogany marquetry  chest Mjolby Intarsia

Swedish Art Deco mahogany marquetry chest Mjolby Intarsia

By Mjölby Intarsia

Located in New York, NY

Swedish Art Deco lidded chest on four legs in mahogany with two marquetry scenes.

Category

20th Century Swedish Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Swedish Art Deco marquetry chest of drawers by Erik Chambert
Swedish Art Deco marquetry chest of drawers by Erik Chambert

Swedish Art Deco marquetry chest of drawers by Erik Chambert

Located in New York, NY

Swedish Art Deco chest with 3 drawers. Veneered in rosewood and finely detailed with bands of marquetry on the front, sides and top.

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Vintage 1920s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Rosewood

Swedish Mid-century small chest with abstract marquetry in metal
Swedish Mid-century small chest with abstract marquetry in metal

Swedish Mid-century small chest with abstract marquetry in metal

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful Swedish mid-century small chest of drawers with abstract marquetry design in the spirit of Henry Moore.

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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Swedish Art Deco marquetry chest of drawers by Gustav Bergstrom
Swedish Art Deco marquetry chest of drawers by Gustav Bergstrom

Swedish Art Deco marquetry chest of drawers by Gustav Bergstrom

By Gustav Bergstrom

Located in New York, NY

Very fine Swedish art deco Brazil wood chest of drawers with marquetry designed by Gustav Bergstrom.

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ebony, Macassar

Carl Malmsten, Swedish Grace Period Birch and Marquetry Commode
Carl Malmsten, Swedish Grace Period Birch and Marquetry Commode

Carl Malmsten, Swedish Grace Period Birch and Marquetry Commode

By Carl Malmsten

Located in New York, NY

The rectangular figured birch top, above an inlaid rosewood frieze drawer and two figured birch drawers, on an ebonized base with square legs.

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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

Rare Swedish Grace Period Macassar Ebony, Birch and Marquetry Commode
Rare Swedish Grace Period Macassar Ebony, Birch and Marquetry Commode

Rare Swedish Grace Period Macassar Ebony, Birch and Marquetry Commode

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The rectangular ebonized birch top, above two stacked drawers, each drawer composed of foliate marquetry against a book-matched Macassar ebony ground, raised on a recessed Macassar s...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch, Macassar

Swedish Grace Period Brass Mounted Birch, Zebrawood, Ambonya & Marquetry Commode
Swedish Grace Period Brass Mounted Birch, Zebrawood, Ambonya & Marquetry Commode

Swedish Grace Period Brass Mounted Birch, Zebrawood, Ambonya & Marquetry Commode

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine piece, exquisitely crafted from choice materials. The commode displays exceptional quality. The radiant flame birch top with rounded corners, raised above a conforming ebonize...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Carl Cederholm Attributed, Swedish Brass-Mounted Teak, Oak and Marquetry Commode
Carl Cederholm Attributed, Swedish Brass-Mounted Teak, Oak and Marquetry Commode

Carl Cederholm Attributed, Swedish Brass-Mounted Teak, Oak and Marquetry Commode

By Carl Cederholm

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A subtle, beautifully constructed and highly sophisticated piece. The rectangular top with rounded front corners, above three stacked drawers, the top and bottom drawers displayin...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Rare Swedish Grace Period Brass Mounted Birch, Zebrawood and Marquetry Commode
Rare Swedish Grace Period Brass Mounted Birch, Zebrawood and Marquetry Commode

Rare Swedish Grace Period Brass Mounted Birch, Zebrawood and Marquetry Commode

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A successful 20th century interpretation of a neoclassic design; complete with excellent proportions, subtle, but refined embellishment, and exquisite craftsmanship from front to bac...

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch, Zebra Wood

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Materials

Brass

New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne

New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne

Located in Miami, FL

New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Benches

Materials

Iron

Scandinavian modern chest of drawers, Sweden, 1950s
Scandinavian modern chest of drawers, Sweden, 1950s

Scandinavian modern chest of drawers, Sweden, 1950s

$1,000

H 27.96 in W 31.5 in D 15.75 in

Scandinavian modern chest of drawers, Sweden, 1950s

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

Great functionalistic chest of drawers produced in Sweden during the 1950s. Made in birch with brass handles.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Blue Gustavian Chests of Drawers, Gustavian Style, Sweden
Pair of Blue Gustavian Chests of Drawers, Gustavian Style, Sweden

Pair of Blue Gustavian Chests of Drawers, Gustavian Style, Sweden

$6,650 / set

H 29.53 in W 38.59 in D 18.71 in

Pair of Blue Gustavian Chests of Drawers, Gustavian Style, Sweden

Located in Kastrup, DK

A refined and elegant pair of chests of drawers executed in the Gustavian style and painted in nuanced shades of blue with geometric ornamentation. Each chest features a moulded top...

Category

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

Materials

Brass

French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs
French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs

French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs

$3,600 / item

H 37 in W 32 in D 34 in

French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

French inspired upholstered linen bergère chairs These French inspired chair are based on an original Napoleon III style pair of chairs. Napoleon III was the nephew of the Napoleon t...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bergere Chairs

Materials

Linen

Swedish Designer, Coffee or Side Table, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Swedish Designer, Coffee or Side Table, Wood, Sweden, 1940s

Swedish Designer, Coffee or Side Table, Wood, Sweden, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A wooden coffee or side table designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Walnut, Germany, circa 1830
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Walnut, Germany, circa 1830

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Walnut, Germany, circa 1830

$5,826Sale Price|27% Off

H 36.62 in W 44.89 in D 23.63 in

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers in Walnut, Germany, circa 1830

Located in Darmstadt, DE

This fine Biedermeier chest of drawers was crafted in Southern Germany around 1830 and is distinguished by its richly figured walnut veneer with beautiful book-matched grain. The fro...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Walnut, Spruce

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Blue Painted Breakfront Commodes
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Blue Painted Breakfront Commodes

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Blue Painted Breakfront Commodes

$6,661 / set

H 31.7 in W 35.83 in D 17.52 in

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Blue Painted Breakfront Commodes

Located in Kastrup, DK

Elegant pair of Gustavian-style breakfront commodes from Sweden, circa 1840–1860. Each is painted in a light blue tone with a charming patina. Below the top runs a finely carved à l...

Category

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

Materials

Pine

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon

By Lemon

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...

Category

2010s Portuguese Minimalist Night Stands

Materials

Burl, Poplar

Louis XVI Commode, Walnut & Marble, France, Circa 1810
Louis XVI Commode, Walnut & Marble, France, Circa 1810

Louis XVI Commode, Walnut & Marble, France, Circa 1810

$3,048Sale Price|30% Off

H 35.44 in W 42.13 in D 21.66 in

Louis XVI Commode, Walnut & Marble, France, Circa 1810

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

An exquisite, early 19th century Louis XVI style two-drawer 'Commode Sauteuse', with a white marble top and gilt bronze fittings. This curiously named style of commode always feature...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Gustavian Style Swedish Dresser
Gustavian Style Swedish Dresser

Gustavian Style Swedish Dresser

$5,322 / item

H 40 in W 52.25 in D 22 in

Gustavian Style Swedish Dresser

Located in Westwood, NJ

Gustavian Style Swedish Dresser, large four-drawer commode with an antique painted finish, with carved dental moldings, blind fret carings, with large long drawers, brass ring pull h...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Gustavian Commodes and Chests o...

Materials

Wood

Scandinavian Modern cabinet '2661' by Mjölby Intarsia, Sweden, 1940s
Scandinavian Modern cabinet '2661' by Mjölby Intarsia, Sweden, 1940s

Scandinavian Modern cabinet '2661' by Mjölby Intarsia, Sweden, 1940s

By Mjölby Intarsia, Erik Mattsson 1

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

Exceptional cabinet or sideboard model '2661' by unknown designer and executed by Mjölby Intarsia in Sweden during the 1940s. Beautiful wooden inlay on doors. Key included. One of...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Beech, Oak, Teak, Walnut

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Swedish Marquetry Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Swedish marquetry chest for your home. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and metal, every Swedish marquetry chest was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a Swedish marquetry chest — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A Swedish marquetry chest, designed in the Art Deco, mid-century modern or Rococo style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Swedish Marquetry Chest?

A Swedish marquetry chest can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $6,875, while the lowest priced sells for $2,137 and the highest can go for as much as $36,000.

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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