Antique Paint Chest Of Drawers

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Danish Rococo Chest Of Drawers

Swedish Gustavian Chest Of Drawers

Antique Italian Painted Cabinet

Antique Blue Commode

Pair Of Painted Chest Of Drawers

Distressed Dresser

Country French Chest

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19th Century German Antique Paint Chest Of Drawers

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Wood

Antique German Painted Chest of Drawers

H 28 in W 27 in D 15 in

Georgian Grain Painted Chest of Drawers

Located in Greenwich, CT

Rare George III period grain painted chest of drawers, the top with molded edge over four graduated

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1780s British Country Antique Paint Chest Of Drawers

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Pine

Georgian Grain Painted Chest of Drawers

H 40 in W 40.5 in D 20 in

19th Century Italian Neo-Classical Painted Chest of Drawers

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautiful 19th century Italian neo-classical style painted chest of drawers. A nice decorative

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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Paint Chest Of Drawers

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Wood

19th Century Italian Neo-Classical Painted Chest of Drawers

H 14 in W 29.5 in D 21 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

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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Paint Chest Of Drawers

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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 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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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Paint Chest Of Drawers

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Wood, Paint

19th Century Swedish Painted Chest of Drawers

H 29.25 in W 37.5 in D 16.25 in

19th Century Italian Painted Chest of Drawers

Located in Houston, TX

This 19th Century Italian Painted Chest of Drawers, a recent acquisition from Europe, is nothing

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19th Century Italian Antique Paint Chest Of Drawers

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Wood, Paint

19th Century Italian Painted Chest of Drawers

H 40 in W 46.5 in D 21 in

Pair of 19th century painted chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Pair of 19th century painted chest of drawers circa 1880. Good quality pair of gustavian

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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Paint Chest Of Drawers

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Pine, Paint

Pair of 19th century painted chest of drawers

H 29.75 in W 32.75 in D 18.5 in

Late 18th century Swedish Gustavian painted chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Late 18th century Swedish Gustavian painted chest of drawers, circa 1790. Fine quality oak and

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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Paint Chest Of Drawers

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Oak, Paint, Pine

Late 18th century Swedish Gustavian painted chest of drawers

H 43.25 in W 51.75 in D 23.5 in

English Painted Chest of Drawers

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Interesting English painted pine chest of 12 drawers from a haberdashery. 1830. Reference: 8323

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19th Century English William IV Antique Paint Chest Of Drawers

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Pine

English Painted Chest of Drawers

H 40 in W 46 in D 21 in

Original Painted Chest of Drawers

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Early 19th century English original painted pine chest of drawers in a wacky green colour. 1830

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19th Century English William IV Antique Paint Chest Of Drawers

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Pine

Original Painted Chest of Drawers

H 41 in W 40.5 in D 21 in

English Painted Chest of Drawers

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Good early 19th century English painted pine bowfronted chest of drawers. 1830. Dimensions 44

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19th Century English William IV Antique Paint Chest Of Drawers

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Pine

English Painted Chest of Drawers

H 40.5 in W 44 in D 20 in

English Painted Chest of Drawers

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Early 19th C English painted oak chest of drawers. 1830. Reference: 7708 Dimensions 42

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19th Century English George IV Antique Paint Chest Of Drawers

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Oak

English Painted Chest of Drawers

H 41.5 in W 42 in D 19 in

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy 1860 Grey White

Located in LONDON, GB

C 1860 antique Swedish Gustavian painted chest of drawers commode with detailed decorative motifs

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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Paint Chest Of Drawers

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Pine

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy 1860 Grey White

H 34.65 in W 32.29 in D 17.72 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

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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Paint Chest Of Drawers

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Pine

Swedish pair of white 19th century painted chest of drawers

H 30.25 in W 31 in D 19 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

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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Paint Chest Of Drawers

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Birch

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

H 46.46 in W 48.82 in D 26.38 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

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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Paint Chest Of Drawers

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Pine

Pair of 19th century carved Swedish painted chest of drawers

H 30.5 in W 32.25 in D 18.25 in

Original Shabby Painted Chest of Drawers This Delightful 3 Drawer Chest

Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight

Original Shabby Painted Chest of Drawers This delightful 3 Drawer Chest of drawers is in its

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Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique Paint Chest Of Drawers

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Pine

Original Shabby Painted Chest of Drawers This Delightful 3 Drawer Chest

H 29 in W 27 in D 14 in

Victorian Mahogany Sign Painted Chest of Drawers, Fisher Gentleman’s Outfitter

Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight

Victorian mahogany sign painted chest of drawers, fisher gentleman’s outfitter shop display This

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Mid-19th Century Folk Art Antique Paint Chest Of Drawers

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Paint

Victorian Mahogany Sign Painted Chest of Drawers, Fisher Gentleman’s Outfitter

H 46 in W 47 in D 23 in

Italian Rococo Floral & Butterfly Painted Chest of Drawers, Mid 19th Century

Located in Chatham, ON

Antique Italian Rococo polychrome painted chest of drawers with faux marble top - hand painted in

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Mid-19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Paint Chest Of Drawers

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Softwood, Paint

Italian Rococo Floral & Butterfly Painted Chest of Drawers, Mid 19th Century

H 29.25 in W 37.75 in D 17 in

19th Century Painted Chest of Drawers

Located in London, GB

An early nineteenth century painted pine chest of drawers, wonderfully proportioned and in

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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Paint Chest Of Drawers

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Paint

19th Century Painted Chest of Drawers

H 42.25 in W 43.25 in D 21 in

18th Century Painted Chest of Drawers

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Late 18th C English painted oak and pine chest of drawers. 1790. Reference: 8202 Dimensions 42.5

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18th Century English George III Antique Paint Chest Of Drawers

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Oak, Pine

18th Century Painted Chest of Drawers

H 42 in W 42.5 in D 21.5 in

Large Grain Painted Chest of Drawers

Located in Nantucket, MA

Large Grain Painted Four Drawer Chest of Drawers, missing inlay on some knobs, beautiful grain

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19th Century Antique Paint Chest Of Drawers

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Paint, Wood

Large Grain Painted Chest of Drawers

H 54.5 in W 47 in D 20 in

Small Gustavian Grey Painted Chest Of Drawers With Original Paint From 1840s

Located in Lejre, DK

The small Gustavian grey-painted chest of drawers, retaining its original paint from the 1840s, is

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1840s Danish Gustavian Antique Paint Chest Of Drawers

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Wood, Paint

Small Gustavian Grey Painted Chest Of Drawers With Original Paint From 1840s

H 20.08 in W 15.36 in D 9.85 in

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Grey White C.1860

Located in LONDON, GB

1850/1860 antique Swedish Gustavian Grey White painted chest of drawers commode in gustavian style with

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Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Paint Chest Of Drawers

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Pine

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Grey White C.1860

H 32.29 in W 37.01 in D 18.12 in

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Grey White C.1850

Located in LONDON, GB

1850/1860 antique Swedish Gustavian Grey White painted chest of drawers commode in gustavian style with

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Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Paint Chest Of Drawers

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Pine

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Grey White C.1850

H 32.68 in W 40.16 in D 21.26 in

Painted Chest of Drawers circa 1890

Located in Culver City, CA

Painted Chest of Drawers England circa 1890 Original paint with later decoration. 38”w x 19”d x

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1890s English Victorian Antique Paint Chest Of Drawers

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Wood

Painted Chest of Drawers circa 1890

H 32.75 in W 38 in D 19 in

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Grey White C.1860

Located in LONDON, GB

Swedish Gustavian Grey White painted chest of drawers commode in gustavian style with classic Gustavian

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Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Paint Chest Of Drawers

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Pine

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Grey White C.1860

H 33.86 in W 33.67 in D 20.48 in

19th Century White Painted Chest of Drawers

Located in Nantucket, MA

19th century chest of drawers in original white paint with turned, black-painted knobs. With

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Late 19th Century Canadian Antique Paint Chest Of Drawers

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Wood, Paint

19th Century White Painted Chest of Drawers

H 36.63 in W 43 in D 26 in

19th Century Geometric Painted Chest Of Drawers

Located in Accrington, GB

A large chest of drawers dating to the early part of the 19th century and painted in a geometric

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1830s British Georgian Antique Paint Chest Of Drawers

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Pine

19th Century Geometric Painted Chest Of Drawers

H 41.15 in W 41.15 in D 19.69 in

Painted chest of drawers, Denmark 19th century

Located in Greding, DE

Elegant two-tier chest of drawers with bronze fittings, curved front and square tapered feet. The

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19th Century Danish Baroque Antique Paint Chest Of Drawers

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Softwood

Painted chest of drawers, Denmark 19th century

H 32.88 in W 44.89 in D 21.46 in

Biedermeier Faux Burlwood Painted Chest of Drawers

Located in Hastings, GB

An impressive chest of pine drawers from the mid-19th century, hand decorated with linework and a

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1830s English Biedermeier Antique Paint Chest Of Drawers

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Pine

Biedermeier Faux Burlwood Painted Chest of Drawers

H 48.82 in W 48.04 in D 19.49 in

Antique American Chippendale Red-Painted Chest of Drawers, New England, 18th C

Located in Sheridan, CO

Chippendale Red-painted Chest of Drawers, New England, late 18th century. This chest features a

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Late 18th Century American Chippendale Antique Paint Chest Of Drawers

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Brass

Antique American Chippendale Red-Painted Chest of Drawers, New England, 18th C

H 45.75 in W 38.5 in D 18 in

Antique English Painted Chest of Drawers or Commode

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Standout antique English chest hand crafted in pine with four drawers and turned feet, painted and

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Paint Chest Of Drawers

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Pine, Paint

Antique English Painted Chest of Drawers or Commode

H 34 in W 38 in D 19.5 in

Early 20th Century Boho Painted Chest of Drawers

Located in west palm beach, FL

A fabulous vintage Boho chest of drawers. A chic little cabinet painted a dove grey with white

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Early 20th Century Swedish Antique Paint Chest Of Drawers

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Metal

Early 20th Century Boho Painted Chest of Drawers

H 27.75 in W 31.75 in D 16 in

Antique Pine Folk Art Painted Chest of Drawers

Located in Port Chester, NY

A pine chest of drawers, painted dark with a faux bois look. Whimsical gold painted detail. The

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Late 19th Century English Antique Paint Chest Of Drawers

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Pine

Antique Pine Folk Art Painted Chest of Drawers

H 39.5 in W 36 in D 17.5 in

1930's Grey Painted Chest of Drawers, French

Located in Hastings, GB

Large French Chest Of Drawers Fantastic Large Scale Set Of Drawers France 1930'S Grey Paint Finish

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Early 20th Century French Antique Paint Chest Of Drawers

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Wood

1930's Grey Painted Chest of Drawers, French

H 41.34 in W 50.01 in D 25.01 in

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers

Located in Kramfors, SE

Northern Swedish painted gustavian chest in pine made during the late 18th century, 1790 to 1800

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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Paint Chest Of Drawers

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Pine

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers

H 39.77 in W 47.64 in D 21.26 in

LOVELY ANTiQUE CIRCA 1900 GREEN PAINTED CHEST OF DRAWERS DEPICTING HORSE & RIDER

Located in GB

circa 1900 hand painted chest of drawers depicting rather noble looking horses with their riders Please

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Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Paint Chest Of Drawers

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Oak

LOVELY ANTiQUE CIRCA 1900 GREEN PAINTED CHEST OF DRAWERS DEPICTING HORSE & RIDER

H 29.34 in W 34.85 in D 18.9 in

Rococo White Painted Chest of Drawers, Denmark circa 1770

Located in Round Top, TX

This antique rococo chest of drawers from Denmark features a serpentine front, brass hardware pulls

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Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Paint Chest Of Drawers

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Brass

Rococo White Painted Chest of Drawers, Denmark circa 1770

H 47 in W 43 in D 22.5 in

Mid 18th century Danish pine painted chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Rare danish commode with traces of original paint circa 1750. 2 part chest, made this way because

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Mid-18th Century Danish Baroque Revival Antique Paint Chest Of Drawers

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Pine

Mid 18th century Danish pine painted chest of drawers

H 39.25 in W 47.5 in D 22.75 in

19th C. Gustavian Style Swedish Painted Chest of Drawers

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1890 Gustavian Style Swedish painted distressed Dresser-Nightstand. Original brass hardware.

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1850s Swedish Gustavian Antique Paint Chest Of Drawers

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Brass

19th C. Gustavian Style Swedish Painted Chest of Drawers

H 37.5 in W 60 in D 32 in

18th Century English Georgian Grain Painted Chest of Drawers

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is an amazing period piece! It is an English Georgian chest of drawers. The grain painting is

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18th Century English Georgian Antique Paint Chest Of Drawers

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Brass

18th Century English Georgian Grain Painted Chest of Drawers

H 31.75 in W 39.75 in D 18.25 in

Large Oak White Painted Chest of Drawers, Denmark circa 1770

Located in Round Top, TX

This antique rococo large oak chest of drawers features a serpentine front, brass hardware pulls

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Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Paint Chest Of Drawers

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Brass

Large Oak White Painted Chest of Drawers, Denmark circa 1770

H 45 in W 49.5 in D 23.5 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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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Paint Chest Of Drawers

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Brass

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

H 31.5 in W 37.41 in D 18.9 in

Antique Small Painted Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1850-70

Located in Round Top, TX

chest of drawers. Restored, later professionally painted in layered shades of pale yellow, cream and

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Antique Paint Chest Of Drawers

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Wood, Paint

Antique Small Painted Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1850-70

H 33.75 in W 39.25 in D 19.25 in

Danish 18th Century Painted Chest of Drawers With Chinoiserie Decor

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Danish 18th century painted Baroque 3-drawer chest with later chinoiserie decorations, brass

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Mid-18th Century French Baroque Antique Paint Chest Of Drawers

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Wood

Danish 18th Century Painted Chest of Drawers With Chinoiserie Decor

H 25.25 in W 29 in D 16.25 in

Early 19th century French painted chest of drawers / French commode

Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB

Early 19th century painted walnut small commode/chest of drawers. French Circa 1820’s.With lovely

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1820s French Louis XV Antique Paint Chest Of Drawers

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Walnut

Early 19th century French painted chest of drawers / French commode

H 32.5 in W 39.5 in D 18.5 in

Diminutive Scottish Grained & Yellow Painted Chest of Drawers Folk Art

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A early Victorian 19th century Scottish chest of drawers of diminutive proportion. Comprising of

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Mid-19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Paint Chest Of Drawers

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Pine

Diminutive Scottish Grained & Yellow Painted Chest of Drawers Folk Art

H 31.11 in W 34.26 in D 15.75 in

Pair of Antique Swedish Gustavian Style Blue Painted Chest of Drawers

Located in Kastrup, DK

A pair of antique Swedish Gustavian style blue painted chest of three drawers, dating from the 19th

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Mid-19th Century Albanian Gustavian Antique Paint Chest Of Drawers

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Pine

Pair of Antique Swedish Gustavian Style Blue Painted Chest of Drawers

H 30.32 in W 37.41 in D 18.9 in

Antique Original Red Painted Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1820-1840

Located in Round Top, TX

It is the all original painted finish that makes this chest of drawers from the Swedish countryside

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Paint Chest Of Drawers

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Wood, Paint

Antique Original Red Painted Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1820-1840

H 33.25 in W 35.5 in D 18 in

Pair, Gustavian White Painted Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1860-80

Located in Round Top, TX

A pair of decorative Gustavian pine chest of drawers painted in shades of antique white with Greek

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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Paint Chest Of Drawers

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Brass

Pair, Gustavian White Painted Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1860-80

H 29.75 in W 33.25 in D 17.5 in

Pair, Gustavian White Painted Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1840-80

Located in Round Top, TX

A pair of decorative Gustavian pine chest of drawers painted in shades of white, fitting their

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Paint Chest Of Drawers

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Brass

Pair, Gustavian White Painted Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1840-80

H 30 in W 37.75 in D 18.5 in

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode wreath motif C.1880

Located in LONDON, GB

Circa 1850/1880 antique Swedish Gustavian chest of drawers commode in gustavian style with classic

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Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Paint Chest Of Drawers

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Pine

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode wreath motif C.1880

H 31.5 in W 29.53 in D 20.48 in

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Grey White C.1860

Located in LONDON, GB

Swedish Gustavian Grey White painted brakefront chest of drawers commode in gustavian style with classic

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Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Paint Chest Of Drawers

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Pine

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Grey White C.1860

H 35.83 in W 43.12 in D 21.46 in

Antique English Painted Chest Of Drawers Dressing Table Scumbled Folk Art

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

chest of drawers. Retaining the original ‘scumbled’ grain finish with painted black and burgundy

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Late 19th Century British Folk Art Antique Paint Chest Of Drawers

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Mirror, Pine, Paint

Antique English Painted Chest Of Drawers Dressing Table Scumbled Folk Art

H 55.32 in W 30.91 in D 18.51 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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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Paint Chest Of Drawers

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Wood, Paint

Antique Gustavian White Painted Chest of Drawers from Sweden, circa 1820-40

H 30 in W 39 in D 18 in

19th Century Original Folk Art Painted Chest of Drawers

Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight

19th Century original Folk Art painted chest of drawers. A Very attractive painted pine chest of

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Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique Paint Chest Of Drawers

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Paint

19th Century Original Folk Art Painted Chest of Drawers

H 12 in W 13 in D 8 in

1760s Rococo Period Swedish Light Grey Painted Chest of Drawers with Pull-Out

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish Rococo period neutral light grey painted chest from circa 1760 with three drawers topped

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Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Paint Chest Of Drawers

Materials

Ormolu

1760s Rococo Period Swedish Light Grey Painted Chest of Drawers with Pull-Out

H 32 in W 28.5 in D 17.75 in

18th Century German Baroque Chest of Drawers

Located in Charleston, SC

18th Century German Baroque painted chest of drawers with serpentine front drawers on tapered feet

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18th Century German Baroque Antique Paint Chest Of Drawers

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Bronze

18th Century German Baroque Chest of Drawers

H 30.5 in W 47.25 in D 24.25 in

18th Century Gustavian Hand Painted Italian Chest of 3 Drawers

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

18th century Italian Louis XVI grey hand painted chest of drawers with brass handles. This

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Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Paint Chest Of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century Gustavian Hand Painted Italian Chest of 3 Drawers

H 38.59 in W 44.1 in D 21.66 in

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Antique Paint Chest Of Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique paint chest of drawers is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique paint chest of drawers — often made from wood, pine and softwood — can elevate any home. Antique paint chest of drawers have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique paint chest of drawers made by Louis XVI designers — as well as those associated with Louis XV — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many antique paint chest of drawers are appealing in their simplicity, but John Widdicomb produced popular antique paint chest of drawers that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Paint Chest Of Drawers?

Prices for antique paint chest of drawers start at $490 and top out at $35,000 with the average selling for $4,155.

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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