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Antique Gustavian Chest-on-chest with Original Paint and Hardware, Sweden, 1780s
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Sweden, 1780s
A gustavian chest-on-chest with original paint. Painted to look like mahogany and
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Antique 1780s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 51.97 in W 59.45 in D 22.84 in
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
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
H 47.25 in W 55.52 in D 20.08 in
Fine 18th Century Gustavian Chest of Drawers
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Fine 18th century Gustavian chest of drawers in alder root veneer in its original condition with
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Decorative Swedish Gustavian Style chest of drawers painted in dusty antique yellow, typical of the
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Pine
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
Materials
Mahogany
Reeded Gustavian Style Commode Nightstand Chest of Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
White Painted Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers
Hand painted Gustavian style chest with three
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Early 2000s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Chest of Drawers Bureau
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Blue Painted Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Bureau.
This three drawer bureau is based on
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Early 2000s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Swedish Gustavian Style Painted 3 Drawer Chest Bureau
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Painted Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Bureau
Three drawer bureau based on an 18th Century
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Early 2000s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
A Handsome Swedish Gustavian Alder Root Parquetry Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome Swedish Gustavian alder root parquetry 3-drawer chest; the well-figured top with canted
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests o...
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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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Demi-Lune Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Commode Chest of Drawers
This classic Swedish style two drawer
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21st Century and Contemporary European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of ...
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Swedish Period Gustavian Chest of Drawers 1780-1800
Located in Charleston, SC
A Charming, large Swedish Gustavian period chest of drawers with original hardware and in wonderful
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Antique 1790s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Provincial Gustavian Style Swedish Paint Decorated / Distressed Commode, Chest
Located in Stamford, CT
Provincial Gustavian Style Swedish paint decorated / Distressed Commode, Chest
Beautifully aged
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Mid-20th Century Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 31.5 in W 43 in D 19.5 in
Pair of Reeded Gustavian Style Commodes Chest of Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
White Painted Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers, A Pair
Pair of white/greyish hand painted
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Early 2000s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Antique Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
A pair of antique Swedish Gustavian style light-grey painted chest of three drawers, dating from
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair Swedish Gustavian Style Painted 3 Drawer Chests Nightstands
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Painted Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers or Side Tables, A Pair
These classic Swedish style three
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Early 2000s European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair Swedish Gustavian Style Painted 3 Drawer Chests Nightstands
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Painted Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers or Side Tables, A Pair
These classic Swedish style three
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Brass
Swedish Gustavian Dowry Chest with Exceptional Interior Painting, Dated 1782
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional Swedish Gustavian dowry chest with original paint on the interior and exterior. The
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Blanket Chests
Materials
Iron
H 22.17 in W 49.22 in D 25.79 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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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Paint, Pine
Swedish Gustavian Period Carved Wood Chest, Scraped to Original Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period chest, scraped to the original colors, from the turn of the 18th and
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Gray Onyx Top Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers Dresser Commode
Located in Long Branch, NJ
mazing Gray Onyx Top Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers Dresser Commode
Dimensions : 43" W X 20" D X
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Early 20th Century French Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Onyx
Pair of 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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Antique Mid-19th Century Albanian Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Early 19th Century Gustavian Inlaid Elm Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
We are pleased to offer this profusely inlaid Gustavian period commode circa 1800.
Large
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Birch, Elm
Pair, Gustavian White Chest of Drawers Sweden circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of decorative Gustavian pine chest of drawers with Greek key motif painted along upper
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Gustavian Style Blue Painted Chest of Drawers Commodes
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish Gustavian Style Blue Painted Chest of Drawers Commodes, A Pair
Classic Pair Swedish Style
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Early 2000s European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Gustavian Style Three-Drawer Chest with Carved Reeded Motifs, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style three-drawer chest from the 19th century with creamy painted finish
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 30.3 in W 35.8 in D 23.2 in
Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Light Gray Painted Two Drawer Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style chest of drawers from the 19th century with light gray paint, two drawers
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 31.8 in W 33.8 in D 17.7 in
Swedish Pair of Painted Wood Gustavian Style Four-Drawer Side Chests
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish pair of painted wood four-drawer side chests, designed in Gustavian style. This vintage
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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Style Painted and Carved Three-Drawer Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish 19th Century Gustavian style three-drawer painted wood chest with carved dentil molding and
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 32.25 in W 33.75 in D 17.75 in
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Pinewood Chests - Antique Commodes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century, light-grey antique Swedish Gustavian pair of chests made of hand crafted painted
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Bronze
H 30 in W 38.75 in D 19.25 in
Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Wood Chest with Reeded Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood chest from the 19th century with two drawers, carved reeded
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 29.25 in W 34.5 in D 16.82 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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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
H 31.5 in W 29.53 in D 20.48 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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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Swedish 1820s Gustavian Style Gray Painted Chest with Carved Semi-Columns
Located in Atlanta, GA
tapered legs. Embrace the enduring elegance of Swedish Gustavian craftsmanship with this exquisite chest
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair, Gray Painted Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of decorative Gustavian pine chest of drawers painted in mottled shades of gray and plum
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine, Paint
Swedish Gustavian Style 1880s Three-Drawer Painted Chest with Carved Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood chest of drawers from the late 19th century, with swag
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 34.5 in W 35.5 in D 17.5 in
Swedish Gustavian Style 1900s Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Diamond Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood chest from the early 20th century with three drawers, carved
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 34.75 in W 33 in D 18.6 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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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
H 33.86 in W 33.67 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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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
H 35.83 in W 43.12 in D 21.46 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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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
H 46.46 in W 48.82 in D 26.38 in
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
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
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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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
H 32.68 in W 40.16 in D 21.26 in
Swedish 18th Century Gustavian Serpentine Two Piece Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Wichita, KS
Beautiful 18th Century Swedish Serpentine front Commode Chest of Drawers in two pieces. this Two
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
H 39 in W 45.25 in D 24.25 in
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Breakfront Chests with Fluted Posts
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish Gustavian style painted wood breakfront chests from the 19th century, with three
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 29.25 in W 38.5 in D 18.5 in
Antique Gustavian Style Chests of Drawers, a Pair
Located in South Salem, NY
An early 20th century pair of Swedish Gustavian style chests of drawers. Each commode has three
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Early 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style 1890s Painted Chests with Carved Stars
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish Gustavian style painted wood chests from the late 19th century, with marbleized
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 32.75 in W 32.75 in D 17.75 in
Small White Gustavian Chest of Two Drawers, Sweden circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
This small chest of drawers is quite dramatic thanks to the bow front and fluted carving along the
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
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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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
H 34.65 in W 32.29 in D 17.72 in
Swedish Gustavian Style 1890s Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Carved Foliage
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood chest from late 19th century, with three graduated drawers
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 32.75 in W 35.75 in D 18 in
Gustavian Chest of drawers in mahogany with Limestone top with fossils, 1790s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Very elegant and small Gustavian Chest of drawers in mahogany (Swietenia mahogoni) with Limestone
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Antique 1790s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Limestone
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H 28.55 in W 16.93 in D 14.97 in
Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Style Gray Three-Drawer Chest with Reeded Molding
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style three-drawer chest from the 19th century with carved dentil molding and
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 32.7 in W 37 in D 18.7 in
Gustavian Style Swedish 19th Century Three-Drawer Gray Painted and Carved Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style chest from the 19th century with gray painted finish, three drawers
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 29.75 in W 33 in D 17.5 in
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
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
H 40.95 in W 48.04 in D 17.72 in
Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Swedish Chests with Carved Greek Key Frieze
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish Gustavian style chests from the 19th century with antique off white / cream
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 33.8 in W 36.2 in D 18.8 in
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style 1870s Painted Chests with Two Fluted Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish Gustavian style painted wood chests from circa 1870 with two fluted drawers
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 31.5 in W 33.6 in D 17.9 in
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Grey/ White Painted Commode/ Chest of Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
A lovely Swedish painted chest of drawers in oak with dental molding along ridge of top and half
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
H 40 in W 46 in D 22.5 in
Swedish Gustavian Style 1870s Gray Painted and Carved Three Drawer Chests, Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish Gustavian style three-drawer chests from circa 1870 with lightly marbleized tops
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 30.5 in W 33.5 in D 18.1 in
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Gustavian Chest On Chest For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the gustavian chest on chest you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each gustavian chest on chest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, pine and softwood. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer gustavian chest on chest, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each gustavian chest on chest bearing Neoclassical hallmarks is very popular.
How Much is a Gustavian Chest On Chest?
The average selling price for a gustavian chest on chest at 1stDibs is $5,284, while they’re typically $1,950 on the low end and $8,113 for the highest priced.
A Close Look at gustavian Furniture
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.
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.
Questions About Gustavian Chest On Chest
- What is a gentleman's chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A gentleman's chest is a piece of wooden storage furniture with at least one section large enough to accommodate hanging men's clothing like ties, suits and dress pants. Normally, drawers appear beside and below the hanging cabinet. Find a range of gentleman's chests on 1stDibs.
- What is a bonnet chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A bonnet chest is a chest of drawers that has a space for hats. Typically, this larger drawer or area is in the center space and toward the top. Bonnet chests get their name for their function not their shape, as there is no one standard shape for a bonnet chest. Shop a collection of vintage and antique furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a bombe chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
A bombe chest is a set of drawers that bulges outward in the front and on the sides. The style, whose name comes from French word bombé, meaning “curved,” originated in 17th-century France.
- What is a military chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A military chest is a chest of drawers made of hardwood like mahogany, teak or cedar. Also called a campaign chest, the furniture usually comes apart into smaller pieces for easy carrying. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of military chests.
- What is a dower chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A dower chest — also called a dowry chest or hope chest — is a Pennsylvania Dutch chest, a piece of furniture traditionally used by young women to store items in anticipation of married life. Find a collection of antique and vintage dowry chests on 1stDibs.
- What is a demilune chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A demilune chest is a type of case good furniture that features a straight back and a curved front. Most feature rows of drawers, cabinet doors or a mix of the two types of storage. Demilune comes from the French word for half moon and refers to the shape of the chests. Shop a range of demilune chests on 1stDibs.
- What is a sugar chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A sugar chest is a chest, typically made of wood and featuring legs, that was designed to hold sugar in the late 1700s to early 1800s, when sugar was very valuable. Sugar chests would feature a lock to keep this sweet sign of wealth secure, and featured sections inside to separate light and dark sugars. Shop a range of antique sugar chests on 1stDibs.
- What is a Tansu chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021Tansu refers to Japanese portable storage chests. When tansu became a well-known feature of life in Japan — the chests’ emergence is said to be rooted in the Genroku era of the Edo period (1688–1704) — the country’s traditionally minimalist households had little to no proper seats, tables, or other pieces of furniture. Tansu were intended to be multipurpose cabinets. These case pieces were used to store things of everyday utility, such as clothing and various personal items. Tansu are regarded as collectible furniture with a timeless appeal. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary Tansu from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is a sea chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A sea chest, typically seen onboard ships, is a storage chest for a sailor’s personal property. The first known sea chest was used in 1613. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of authentic sea chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is a bachelor’s chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2019
A bachelor’s chest is a low chest of drawers. Its name comes from the fact that it was originally designed to provide multipurpose storage for a single man with a small living space.
- What is a Bombay chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A Bombay chest is a piece of wooden furniture — a chest that bulges outward in the front and on the sides and then curves in at the base. This style of chest was popularized in 17th century French design.
- What is a campaign chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023A campaign chest is a chest of drawers that breaks down into smaller pieces for easier transport. Some people refer to this type of case furniture as a military chest. Although mobile furniture for military campaigns dates back to the Romans, the British Army in its global conquests in the 18th and 19th centuries defined the style we know as campaign furniture with sturdy and elegant pieces. Find a selection of campaign chests on 1stDibs.
- What is a mule chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A mule chest is a low chest that has a drawer or a set of drawers at its base and a hinged top. It stands on legs or brackets and it is usually wider than it is deep. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary mule chests from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is a marriage chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A marriage chest is an ornate chest that is given as a gift or dowry to the bride by her parents. It was popular during the Renaissance period in Italy. It was especially used to hold a bride's dowry goods or other possessions. Find marriage chests and other vintage and antique case pieces on 1stDibs.
- What is a door chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A door chest is a small cabinet with shelves and is used for storage. They are usually found in bedrooms and living rooms to provide a little extra storage. Shop for a range of antique and vintage door chests on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A 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 5, 2022A 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Bombay chests originated in France during the 18th century. Their name is actually a misspelling of the real name for the furniture, the bombe chest. Bombé is the French word for curved, and describes the wavy lines of the chests. You'll find a selection of Bombay chests on 1stDibs.
- What is a waterfall cedar chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The term Waterfall Cedar Chest refers to a specific shape of cedar chest where the lid extends down the side a bit as though it’s flowing off the top. It’s not like modern waterfall countertops where the top extends to the floor, instead it reaches a few inches down from the top. Shop a collection of cedar chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Why is it called a Bombay chest?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The chest of drawers with a curvy frame is called a Bombay chest due to a misunderstanding about its name. Its proper name is "bombe" which is correctly pronounced similarly to the word "bomb." However, some people say "bom-BAY." This has led to confusion over how the name of the chest is actually spelled. Find a selection of bombe chests on 1stDibs.
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