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

18th century Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Sweden 1780
Located in Leimen, DE
Gustavian chest of drawers, Sweden, 1780-1800. This elegant chest of drawers is made of yew tree
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Antique 1780s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Chest Of Drawers Swedish Gustavian Style
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique 3 drawer Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers. its been restored and repainted
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Chest Of Drawers Swedish Gustavian Style
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian style Chest of Drawers. its been restored and repainted with Milk
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

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

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Brass

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

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Wood

Gustavian-Style Light Blue Chest of Drawers, Sweden
Located in Kastrup, DK
A decorative and architecturally inspired Gustavian-style chest of drawers in a beautiful light
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Jugend Stil Chest of Drawers, Sweden, circa 1910
Located in New York, NY
This deeply stained mahogany chest of drawers exhibits the style of the the turn of that century
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Jugendstil Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Chest Of Drawers Swedish Gustavian Style Unique 4 Drawer
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian Style 4 drawer Chest of Drawers. It has just been restored and
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

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

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Wood, Paint

Chest of Drawers Swedish Late Baroque Period with Brass Hardware Sweden
Located in New York, NY
A chest of drawers made during the Baroque period 1720-1740 by Swedish cabinet maker Johan Hugo
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Antique 17th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Black Painted Pine Bombay Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1750-1850
Located in Round Top, TX
distressed and reveals the age and character of this lovely chest of drawers and the warm pine wood below
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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine, Paint

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

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Wood, Paint

Swedish Gustavian Dark Grey Slate Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Gustavian Painted Commode Chest of Drawers, Sweden Hand painted Gustavian style chest of drawers
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

18th Century Swedish Serpentine Chest
Located in Faversham, GB
presented chest of drawers. Swedish, circa 1760. H: 85 CM H: 33.4 INCHES W: 118 CM W: 46.4 INCHES D
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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine, Paint

18th Century Swedish Serpentine Chest
18th Century Swedish Serpentine Chest
H 33.47 in W 46.46 in D 23.82 in
Swedish Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Swedish chest of drawers beautifully blends neoclassical design elements with the
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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Swedish Chest of Drawers
Swedish Chest of Drawers
H 32.5 in W 46.5 in D 18 in
19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Gustavian chest of drawers, dating to the mid-19th century, is a timeless example of Swedish
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers
19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers
H 28.125 in W 43.5 in D 17.75 in
vintage chest of drawers cupboard Swedish
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage chest of drawers cupboard Swedish teak period 60's design unknown Sweden condition
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Teak

vintage chest of drawers  cupboard  Swedish
vintage chest of drawers  cupboard  Swedish
H 33.08 in W 32.29 in D 16.15 in
vintage chest of drawers cupboard Swedish
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage chest of drawers cupboard Swedish teak period 60's design unknown Sweden condition
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

vintage chest of drawers  cupboard  Swedish
vintage chest of drawers  cupboard  Swedish
H 33.86 in W 29.93 in D 14.97 in
19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century Swedish Gustavian-style chest of drawers, dating to the latter half of the 1800s
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers
19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers
H 31.75 in W 39.75 in D 17 in
19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century Swedish chest of drawers embodies the timeless elegance of Gustavian design
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers
19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers
H 30.75 in W 39 in D 18.5 in
19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A classic 19th-century Swedish Gustavian-style chest of drawers, exuding understated elegance and
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers
19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers
H 29.9 in W 32.7 in D 16.9 in
Swedish Gustavian Style Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian Style Chest Of Drawers. its been restored and repainted with Milk
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Antique 1890s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Swedish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine chest of drawers designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
This classic Gustavian-style chest of drawers embodies the timeless elegance of Swedish design
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine, Paint

19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers
19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers
H 31.5 in W 34.25 in D 17.25 in
Swedish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Pine, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine chest of drawers or dresser designed and produced in Sweden, 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Swedish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Pine, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine chest of drawers designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions: 25.75” H x 43.625
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Swedish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Oak, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak chest of drawers designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Swedish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Birch, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A stained birch chest of drawers designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Dimensions: 25.75” x
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

Swedish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A small pine chest of drawers, designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s.
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Minimalist Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Swedish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Pine, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A chest of drawers designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Swedish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Pine, Sweden, 1900s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine chest of drawers designed and produced in Sweden c. 1900.
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Arts and Crafts Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Swedish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Pine, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine chest of drawers, designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Swedish Art Deco Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish Art Deco chest fitted with three spacious drawers in beautiful mahogany with flame birch
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch, Mahogany

Swedish Art Deco Chest of Drawers
Swedish Art Deco Chest of Drawers
H 27 in W 42 in D 18.5 in
Swedish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Birch, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch and black-lacquered wood chest of drawers designed and produced 1930s.
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

19th century Swedish Chest of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
Charming Swedish 19th century three drawer chest with fluted, carved side posts, shaped molded top
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

19th century Swedish Chest of Drawers
19th century Swedish Chest of Drawers
H 31.25 in W 36 in D 20 in
vintage chest of drawers cupboard 60s Sweden
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage chest of drawers cupboard 60s Sweden period 60's design unknown Sweden condition
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Copper

vintage chest of drawers  cupboard  60s  Sweden
vintage chest of drawers  cupboard  60s  Sweden
H 27.96 in W 30.32 in D 14.97 in
vintage chest of drawers cupboard 60s Sweden
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage chest of drawers cupboard 60s Sweden period 60's design unknown Sweden condition
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

vintage chest of drawers  cupboard  60s  Sweden
vintage chest of drawers  cupboard  60s  Sweden
H 33.86 in W 30.32 in D 14.97 in
vintage chest of drawers cupboard 60s Swedish
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage chest of drawers cupboard 60s Swedish period 60's design unknown Sweden condition
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Teak

vintage chest of drawers  cupboard  60s  Swedish
vintage chest of drawers  cupboard  60s  Swedish
H 27.17 in W 35.44 in D 15.75 in
vintage chest of drawers cupboard 60s Swedish
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage chest of drawers cupboard 60s Swedish period 60's design unknown Sweden condition
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Teak

vintage chest of drawers  cupboard  60s  Swedish
vintage chest of drawers  cupboard  60s  Swedish
H 22.84 in W 23.63 in D 13.39 in
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Chests of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning pair of 19th-century Gustavian-style chests of drawers, crafted in Sweden and painted in
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Chests of Drawers
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Chests of Drawers
H 18.25 in W 30.25 in D 31.5 in
Swedish Gustavian 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers. its been restored and repainted with Milk
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Swedish Gustavian 3 Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers. Its been restored and repainted with
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Chests of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish chests of drawers is as practical as it is beautiful, offering ample storage space while making a
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine, Paint

Swedish Modern Gentleman's Chest of Drawers, 1930s
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Fine early 20th century Swedish modern gentleman's chest of drawers in birch, with nine drawers and
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

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

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Wood, Paint

19th Century Swedish Painted Chest of Drawers
19th Century Swedish Painted Chest of Drawers
H 29.25 in W 37.5 in D 16.25 in
18th Century Swedish Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 18th century Swedish Baroque chest of drawers is a stunning example of Scandinavian
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

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

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Birch, Burl

Swedish 1930s Functionalist Zebrano Chest of Drawers
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish functionalist chest of drawers in striking zebrano veneer. Cool round brushed steel handles
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Zebra Wood

Chest of Drawers Baroque Laserow Brown Sweden
Located in New York, NY
A chest of drawers made during the Baroque period and repainted in Laserow Black. 3 big drawers
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Antique 17th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Swedish Chest of Drawers
Located in Southampton, NY
Mid-Century Modern Swedish chest of drawers This chest of drawers has a rectangular top with front
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Pair of 20th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
understated elegance. Each chest offers three spacious drawers adorned with brass ring pulls and escutcheons
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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Pair of 20th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers
Pair of 20th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers
H 32.25 in W 31.25 in D 19.125 in
Mid century Swedish elm chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century swedish elm chest of drawers circa 1960. Fine quality swedish chest which offers the
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

Mid century Swedish elm chest of drawers
Mid century Swedish elm chest of drawers
H 27 in W 41.75 in D 16.75 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

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Tall Chest of Drawers
19th Century Swedish Tall Chest of Drawers
H 38.19 in W 14.57 in D 19.3 in
Late 1700s Swedish Neoclassical Chest of Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
Chest of drawers in two parts from late 18th century, northern Sweden. The chest is from circa 1790
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Pine

Late 1700s Swedish Neoclassical Chest of Drawers
Late 1700s Swedish Neoclassical Chest of Drawers
H 40.16 in W 51.97 in D 19.69 in
Swedish Art Deco Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Handsome Art Deco chest of drawers. Original painted finish and golden elm top. Detailed with brass
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers from Northern Sweden
Located in Kvidinge, SE
19th century bureau This is genuine country furniture from northern Sweden, made around 1840 to
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

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

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Oak, Pine, Paint

Swedish 19th century painted chest of drawers
Swedish 19th century painted chest of drawers
H 33.25 in W 42.75 in D 21.5 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.
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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Swedish Chest of Drawers, 19th C
Swedish Chest of Drawers, 19th C
H 29.93 in W 27.96 in D 20.08 in
Vintage Ikea Swedish Pine Chest Of Drawers
By IKEA
Located in Chicago, IL
next to each other as a full dresser, see original catalog pic included in listing. Swedish pine
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

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Chest Of Drawers Sweden For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the chest of drawers Sweden you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, softwood and pine, every chest of drawers Sweden was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a chest of drawers Sweden, we have 1852 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer chest of drawers Sweden, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each chest of drawers Sweden bearing Scandinavian Modern, Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made chest of drawers Sweden over the years, but those crafted by Edmond J. Spence, Axel Larsson and Bodafors are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Chest Of Drawers Sweden?

The average selling price for a chest of drawers Sweden at 1stDibs is $4,600, while they’re typically $504 on the low end and $55,000 for the highest priced.

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.

Questions About Chest Of Drawers Sweden
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bachelor’s chest of drawers is a relatively short and shallow chest, usually with three or four drawers. The name refers to their historical use as multi-purpose, space-saving fixtures that are perfect for a bachelor sharing a friend’s flat. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and modern bachelor’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A chest of drawers is also sometimes known as a dresser or a bureau. It is a cabinet with several parallel horizontal drawers stacked on top of one another. A chest of drawers is frequently used to store clothing and a variety of personal items. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 1, 2024
    Yes, there is a difference between a dresser and a chest of drawers. 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.

    Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This type of case piece was originally a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. 

    Find antique and vintage dressers for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Dressers are designed to offer a place for you to dress, with the top functioning as a table on which to place your clothing. It will offer space for a mirror, whereas chests of drawers are typically exactly that — they provide ample storage while taking up little floor space. A dresser is usually wide and short, while a chest of drawers is narrow and tall. Both types of furniture are commonly used to store clothing and other items in drawers. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary dressers and chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What a large chest of drawers is called depends on its proportions. In the United States, a wide piece about waist-high is usually called a dresser. A tall, thin chest of drawers is typically referred to as a highboy. On 1stDibs, you can find a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary chests of drawers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A chest of drawers with a mirror attached is called a bureau. This type of case piece is usually waist-high with a mirror that rests on the top of the structure. They are mainly used in bedrooms. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A tall chest of drawers is known as a standard chest of drawers and also as a vertical chest. These are tall and narrow storage pieces. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage tall chests of drawers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A low chest of drawers is called a lowboy. A lowboy sits at waist height and was a prominent piece of bedroom furniture in the 18th century. These low chests of drawers were a clothing storage solution before tallboys and highboys came into fashion. On 1stDibs, there is a variety of antique and vintage low chests of drawers available for sale.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The first chest of drawers was invented by Chinese physician Hua Tuo during the 3rd century. In the west, chests of drawers began to appear during the 17th century and rose in popularity from there. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique chests of drawers from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A man’s chest of drawers is also known as a gentleman’s chest. It is characterized by its tall cabinet section that hangs clothes like suits and pants, and also features a column of drawers. Shop a collection of gentleman’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify an antique chest of drawers, look inside and beneath drawers and on the back and bottom for any type of maker's marking. Researching these marks using trusted online resources may allow you to determine who produced your chest and roughly date your piece. If your chest is at least 100 years old, it is an antique. Should you be unable to locate the maker's marks, look at the hardware. Rose head nails, one-piece cast brass pommels on the drawer handles and circular rather than hexagonal bolts may all indicate that a piece is an antique. Keep in mind that hardware may have been replaced at some point and that there are many reproductions of antique furnishings. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer complete the identification process if you're unable to identify your chest via the maker's markings. Find a range of antique chests of drawers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a dresser, a bureau and a chest of drawers is where you place these furnishings and their overall shapes and designs. Usually positioned in a bedroom, a dresser is a wide, low casegood consisting of two or more columns of drawers. When this type of furniture is placed in a living room, office, library or other space beyond the bedroom, people normally refer to it as a bureau. Another type of bedroom furnishing is a chest of drawers, which is a tall vertical column of drawers stacked one above the other. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of dressers, bureaus and chests of drawers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between a bureau, a chest of drawers and a dresser comes down to shape and function. Dressers and chests of drawers are both types of bedroom furniture that feature storage drawers. However, bureaus tend to be wider and shorter, while chests of drawers are narrower and taller. Often used for storage outside of bedrooms, bureaus are usually about the same height as dressers but are shorter than chests of drawers. Find a wide range of casegoods on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Yes, a chest of drawers can be used as a bedside table, provided that you have enough space beside your bed to accommodate it. If you want to be able to easily reach items on the top of the chest, choose a piece that is about 2 to 4 inches taller than your mattress. Shop a variety of bedroom furniture on 1stDibs.

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