Swedish, Gustavian Chest Drawers
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1820. Swedish Gustavian chest drawers. Sku 1379. Measures: W 105 x D 49 x H 82cm.
Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
Swedish, Gustavian Chest Drawers
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1820. Swedish Gustavian chest drawers. Sku 1379. Measures: W 105 x D 49 x H 82cm.
Pine
Late Gustavian Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Gustavian chest of drawers in mahogany with beautiful grain pattern. Original brass fittings, locks
Brass
Fine 19th Century Gustavian Chest of Drawers
Located in Allerum, SE
Fine 18th century Gustavian chest of drawers in alder root veneer in its original condition with
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Chest on Chest, circa 1810
Located in Huntington, NY
An unusual Swedish Gustavian chest on chest featuring a dentil frieze top border with triple fluted
Iron
Exceptional 19th Century Gustavian Chest of Drawers
Located in Allerum, SE
Exceptional early 19th century Gustavian chest of drawers veneered with amaranth, birch, jacaranda
Brass
1880s French Gustavian Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
1880s French Gustavian Chest of Drawers. This elegant 19th-century chest reflects the refined
Oak
Antique Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Pinewood, Circa 1860
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Swedish Gustavian chest of drawers with two doors and six drawers, made of hand crafted
Metal, Chrome
Swedish 19th century hand painted Gustavian chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century hand painted Gustavian chest of drawers circa 1820. 3 drawer commode with shaped
Oak, Paint
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
Mahogany
Late 18th Century Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Sweden, circa 1790
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Late 18th Century Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Sweden, circa 1790 A refined Gustavian chest of
Walnut
Gustavian Chest Of Drawers Grey Painted, Swedish Origin From 1840s
Located in Lejre, DK
Gustavian chest of drawers from the 1840s with three drawers, painted grey in a classic style. Top
Wood
$3,850
Swedish Gustavian Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage Swedish Gustavian carved and painted chest. A Swedish Gustavian carved and painted chest is
Wood
Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Mahogany & Oak, Italian Craftsmanship
Located in Seaford, GB
18th-Century Painted Gustavian Chest of Drawers – c.1770 An exceptional 18th-century painted
Brass
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers with Untouched Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chest of drawers with untouched Original paint from Skelleftea
Pine
Small Danish Gustavian Chest of Drawers in Original Coral Paint
Located in Kastrup, DK
Small Louis XVI / Gustavian chest of drawers in pine with its original coral-red paint and subtle
Brass
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers with Untouched Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
A very genuine 19th century Swedish Gustavian chest of drawers from Umea Vasterbotten, Northen
Pine
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
Brass
Late Gustavian Chest of Drawers from 19th Century
Located in Barcelona, ES
A late Gustavian solid oak chest of drawers from 19th century. Formation: Three drawers
Oak
Antique Northern Swedish Classic Gustavian Chest of Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique chest of drawers or commode from northern Sweden made in a classic straight gustavian shape
Pine
Late 19th Century Swedish 3 Drawer Gustavian Chest
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Late 19th Century chest of drawers painted in black. This classic Gustavian commode is a very
Brass
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
Brass
Blue Late 19th Century Swedish 3 Drawer Gustavian Chest
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Late 19th Century chest of drawers painted in Gustavian blue. This classic Gustavian style commode
Brass
Mid-19th Century Black Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Sweden
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-19th Century chest of drawers painted in black. This classic Gustavian commode or dresser is a
Brass
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Chests with Greek Key Design
Located in Dallas, TX
This product is a pair of Swedish Gustavian style chests of drawers with a Greek key design
Wood
19th Century Antique Gustavian Chest of Drawers Chest on Chest Dated 1829
Located in Boden, SE
A magnificent beautiful big Chest of Drawers "Chest on Chest." Swedish early 19th century
Pine
Painted Pine Gustavian Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
Gustavian painted pine chest of three drawers with "Greek key" or meander design along top and pair
Brass
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Chest
Located in New Orleans, LA
A charming small-scale Gustavian chest painted in soft, muted tones with clean lines and subtle
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Oak Chest - Antique Scandinavian Marble Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Swedish Gustavian chest made of hand crafted painted Oakwood, in good condition. The
Marble, Metal, Brass
Gustavian Hand-Painted Chest of Drawers, 19th Century Sweden
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Sweden, 19th Century A beautifully proportioned Gustavian chest of
Softwood
Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Small Swedish Chest, Brass, Marble, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Small Swedish Chest, Brass, Marble, Sweden, 1970s Small Gustavian
Brass
18th Century Gustavian Commode
Located in Ljungby, SE
High-quality Gustavian chest of drawers from the Mälardalen region of Sweden, dating from the late
Wood
Antique Swedish Gustavian Pine Chests, Circa 1870-1890, Neoclassical
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century, antique pair of light-grey Swedish Gustavian chests made of hand crafted painted
Metal, Bronze
Gustavian Style Unique 2 Drawer Chest
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a very unique 4 visual 2 drawer Gustavian Chest, its been restored and repainted with Milk
Wood
19th Century Swedish antique rustic Country Chest of drawers with original paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish Gustavian chest of drawers from Piteå, Norrbotten , Northern Sweden. The chest
Pine
19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers with original paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish Gustavian chest of drawers from Umeå Västerbotten ,Northern Sweden . The chest
Pine
$5,247Sale Price|35% Off
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy Black C 1850
Located in Lewes, England
C 1850 antique Swedish Gustavian painted chest of 3 drawers commode with detailed gustavian ribbed
Pine
Antique Danish Gustavian Style Painted Chest of Three Drawers, Narrow
Located in Round Top, TX
Decorative pine Gustavian chest of drawers with traditional carved dentil molding, canted fluted
Brass
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Large Gray Chest of Four Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
Stately Gustavian chest of four drawers with dentil molding carved along top and gentle fluted
Brass
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Chests of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exceptional pair of 19th-century Swedish Gustavian chests embodies the elegance and restraint
Pine
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Black Painted Chests of Three Drawer
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Black Painted Chests of Three Drawers Swedish Gustavian chests of
Wood, Pine, Paint
Antique Swedish Genuine Tall Red Painted Gustavian Country Chest of Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish country house chest of drawers in gustavian style. The chest of drawers is a Swedish
Pine
Tall Narrow Blue Painted Louis XVI Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Tall Louis XVI/Gustavian chest of drawers with 11 drawers. This chest is a custom-made piece
Pine
Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Swedish Chest, Mahogany Brass, Marble, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Swedish Chest, Mahogany, Brass, Marble, Sweden, 1960s Gustavian chest
Brass
Swedish Gustavian Style Three-Drawer Chest with Marbleized Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style three-drawer chest with light gray painted finish, marbleized top and
Wood
Late 18th C. Swedish Chest w/Traditional Swedish-Red Color &Faux-Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century. This period Gustavian chest from Sweden, designed in clean lines, features a hand-painted
Wood
Gustavian, Swedish Commode, Grey Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Gustavian, Swedish Commode or Dresser, Grey Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 1940s Gustavian chest
Paint
Gustavian, Swedish Commode, Grey Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Gustavian, Swedish Commode, Grey Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 1930s Gustavian chest of drawers
Paint
Chest Of Drawers Gustavian Style
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Gustavian Style 5 drawer chest of drawers. its been restored and repainted with
Wood
Chest Of Drawers Gustavian Style
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique 4 drawer Gustavian style Chest of Drawers / Show Cabinet. its been restored and
Wood
19th - 20th Century Swedish Mahogany Chest of Drawers - Antique Stone Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A late 19th Century, antique Swedish Gustavian chest, commode with three drawers made of hand
Stone, Metal, Brass
Swedish Gustavian Four Drawer Chest
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a very Unique Swedish Gustavian Style 4 drawer chest of drawers. its been restored and
Wood
Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Gustavian style 3 drawer chest, its been restored and repainted with Milk paints "Oyster
Wood
Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Gustavian Style 3 drawer Chest. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Mora Clock Chest
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian Mora clock chest, its been restored and repainted with milk paints
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A refined Gustavian-style chest of drawers from Sweden, crafted in pine and painted in warm
Pine
Swedish Gustavian Style Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian Style 3 drawer chest of drawers. its been restored and repainted
Wood
Vintage Gustavian Painted 3 Drawer Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
The Vintage Gustavian Painted 3 Drawer Chest is a charming piece of furniture with a unique painted
Wood
With clean lines and muted colors, antique Gustavian furniture is understated and elegant. It represents a more restrained version of the transition from Rococo to neoclassicism that was happening in France under Louis XVI. The style developed under Swedish King Gustav III, who reigned from 1771 until his assassination in 1792, and his son Gustav IV, who ruled until 1809. Although Gustavian furniture is mostly used to refer to pale painted cabinets, commodes, armchairs and other items, it involved a range of influences.
Gustavian-style furniture was inspired by discoveries at Pompeii and Herculaneum as well as the grandeur of European palaces like Versailles, with local softwoods such as pine and birch. There was also an emphasis on natural light; crystal chandeliers and large mirrors played a role in radiating the fleeting daylight of winter, giving it a distinctive aesthetic.
Where earlier furniture was curvy and florid, this new era was more architectural, with tapered and fluted legs and rectangular and oval shapes. Luminous gilt contrasted with the palette of soft blues on upholstery and painted surfaces. Leading furniture builders included Gottlieb Iwersson, Louis Masreliez and Erik Öhrmark. The latter, a French-born Swedish decorator, designed the Sulla chair, a seat that was demonstrative of technical skill and precise craftsmanship and drew on Greek klismos chairs. Masreliez’s Sulla chair was made by Öhrmark and featured decorative ornamentation produced by Jean-Baptiste Masreliez, Louis’s younger brother.
While the wealthy had furniture carved with neoclassical details like scallops and rosettes, more affordable options were adorned with faux finishes that mimicked marble and stenciled patterns. The simple elegance of Gustavian furniture would have a long impact on Swedish design, informing the 20th-century appreciation for function and form. In the 1950s, IKEA mass-produced copies of a Gustavian commode designed by cabinetmaker Georg Haupt, who created pieces for the Royal Palace, making the furniture a fixture of everyday Swedish life.
Find a collection of antique Gustavian seating, tables, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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.