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Swedish, Gustavian Chest Drawers
Swedish, Gustavian Chest Drawers

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.

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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Late Gustavian Chest of Drawers
Late Gustavian Chest of Drawers

Late Gustavian Chest of Drawers

Located in Kastrup, DK

Gustavian chest of drawers in mahogany with beautiful grain pattern.

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

Materials

Brass

Swedish Gustavian Chest on Chest, circa 1810
Swedish Gustavian Chest on Chest, circa 1810

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 canted front corners.

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

Materials

Iron

Exceptional 19th Century Gustavian Chest of Drawers
Exceptional 19th Century Gustavian Chest of Drawers

Exceptional 19th Century Gustavian Chest of Drawers

Located in Allerum, SE

Exceptional early 19th century Gustavian chest of drawers veneered with amaranth, birch, jacaranda and maple.

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

Materials

Brass

Antique Swedish Gustavian Chest, Oakwood & Marble, Circa 1820
Antique Swedish Gustavian Chest, Oakwood & Marble, Circa 1820

Antique Swedish Gustavian Chest, Oakwood & Marble, Circa 1820

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An antique Swedish Gustavian chest made of hand crafted painted Oakwood, in good condition.

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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

Antique Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Pinewood, Circa 1860
Antique Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Pinewood, Circa 1860

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 painted Pinewood and chrome, in good condition.

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

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Swedish 19th century hand painted Gustavian chest of drawers
Swedish 19th century hand painted Gustavian chest of drawers

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 sides and serpentine shaped drawer fronts. 

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

Materials

Oak, Paint

18th century Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Sweden 1780
18th century Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Sweden 1780

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 and has a mahogany veneer.

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Antique 1780s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Late 18th Century Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Sweden, circa 1790
Late 18th Century Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Sweden, circa 1790

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 drawers from Sweden, dating to around 1790.

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

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Walnut

Gustavian Chest Of Drawers Grey Painted, Swedish Origin From 1840s
Gustavian Chest Of Drawers Grey Painted, Swedish Origin From 1840s

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.

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Antique 1840s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Swedish Gustavian Chest
Swedish Gustavian Chest

Swedish Gustavian Chest

Located in Dallas, TX

Vintage Swedish Gustavian carved and painted chest. A Swedish Gustavian carved and painted chest is a hallmark of late‑18th‑ to 19th‑century Scandinavian neoclassicism—light palettes...

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Vintage 1940s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers with Untouched Original Paint
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers with Untouched Original Paint

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 Vasterbotten, Northern Sweden.

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

Materials

Pine

Small Danish Gustavian Chest of Drawers in Original Coral Paint
Small Danish Gustavian Chest of Drawers in Original Coral Paint

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 traces of gilding on mouldings and carved details.

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

Materials

Brass

Late 18th Century Swedish Black Gustavian Chest of Drawers
Late 18th Century Swedish Black Gustavian Chest of Drawers

Late 18th Century Swedish Black Gustavian Chest of Drawers

Located in Kastrup, DK

Architectural and decorative Gustavian chest of drawers crafted in pine and finished in a beautiful black surface with a rich aged patina.

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

Materials

Brass

1880s French Gustavian Chest of Drawers Solid Oak Elegant Antique
1880s French Gustavian Chest of Drawers Solid Oak Elegant Antique

1880s French Gustavian Chest of Drawers Solid Oak Elegant Antique

Located in High Point, NC

1880s French Gustavian Chest of Drawers. This elegant 19th-century chest reflects the refined simplicity of the Gustavian aesthetic, characterized by clean lines, balanced proportion...

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

Materials

Oak

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers with Untouched Original Paint
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers with Untouched Original Paint

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 Sweden.

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Antique Early 19th Century European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Pine

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

Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers with Diamond-Patterned Marquetry

Located in Kastrup, DK

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

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

Materials

Brass

Late 18th Century Danish Gustavian Chest of Drawers in Off-White Paint
Late 18th Century Danish Gustavian Chest of Drawers in Off-White Paint

Late 18th Century Danish Gustavian Chest of Drawers in Off-White Paint

Located in Kastrup, DK

Gustavian chest of drawers in oak with an off-white finish and beautiful patina.

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

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Bronze

Gustavian Chest of Drawers in Light Gray, Sweden c. 1780–1790
Gustavian Chest of Drawers in Light Gray, Sweden c. 1780–1790

Gustavian Chest of Drawers in Light Gray, Sweden c. 1780–1790

Located in Kastrup, DK

Swedish Gustavian chest of drawers from the late 18th century.

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

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chest of Three Drawers
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chest of Three Drawers

Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chest of Three Drawers

Located in Round Top, TX

Early 19th century Swedish Gustavian chest of three drawers, crafted in pine.

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

Materials

Brass

19th Century Blue Painted Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers
19th Century Blue Painted Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers

19th Century Blue Painted Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers

Located in Round Top, TX

A pair of elegant Gustavian chest of drawers painted in shades of blue, fitting their Swedish origin.

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

Materials

Brass

Late Gustavian Chest of Drawers in Blue-Green Finish, Sweden Circa 1790–1800
Late Gustavian Chest of Drawers in Blue-Green Finish, Sweden Circa 1790–1800

Late Gustavian Chest of Drawers in Blue-Green Finish, Sweden Circa 1790–1800

Located in Kastrup, DK

Elegant Gustavian chest of drawers in a beautiful blue-green finish with a simple and harmonious expression, crafted with refined classical details.

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

Materials

Brass

A classic pair of 19th-century Gustavian chests of drawers
A classic pair of 19th-century Gustavian chests of drawers

A classic pair of 19th-century Gustavian chests of drawers

Located in Charleston, SC

A pair of 19th-century classic Gustavian chests of drawers with dentil molding beneath the tops and decorative charming carvings on both drawer fronts. locks are functional, with tw...

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Gustavian chest of drawers, circa 1870
Gustavian chest of drawers, circa 1870

Gustavian chest of drawers, circa 1870

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

This piece of furniture is a 19th-century chest of drawers with Gustavian influences, a Swedish neoclassical style that was popular from the late 18th to the mid-19th century.

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Antique 1870s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Antique Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Mahogany, Circa 1890-1910
Antique Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Mahogany, Circa 1890-1910

Antique Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Mahogany, Circa 1890-1910

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A late 19th Century, antique Swedish Gustavian chest, commode with three drawers made of hand crafted polished, partly veneered Mahogany, in good condition.

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinets

Materials

Stone, Metal, Brass

Gustavian Chest with Christian Lacroix print
Gustavian Chest with Christian Lacroix print

Gustavian Chest with Christian Lacroix print

Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie

This exquisite Gustavian-style chest of drawers is a masterful fusion of classic elegance and contemporary high-fashion artistry.

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Vintage 1950s European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

Late Gustavian Chest of Drawers from 19th Century
Late Gustavian Chest of Drawers from 19th Century

Late Gustavian Chest of Drawers from 19th Century

Located in Barcelona, ES

A late Gustavian solid oak chest of drawers from 19th century.

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

Materials

Oak

Antique Northern Swedish Classic Gustavian Chest of Drawers
Antique Northern Swedish Classic Gustavian Chest of Drawers

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 from the late 1700s.

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

Materials

Pine

Late 19th Century Swedish 3 Drawer Gustavian Chest
Late 19th Century Swedish 3 Drawer Gustavian Chest

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 versatile piece that works well in a foyer, living room or bedroom.

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Antique Late 19th Century Scandinavian Gustavian Commodes and Chests of ...

Materials

Brass

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

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

Located in Kastrup, DK

A refined and elegant pair of chests of drawers executed in the Gustavian style and painted in nuanced shades of blue with geometric ornamentation.

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

Materials

Brass

18th Century Gustavian Chest of Drawers With Fluted Corners
18th Century Gustavian Chest of Drawers With Fluted Corners

18th Century Gustavian Chest of Drawers With Fluted Corners

Located in Viterbo, VT

Small chest of drawers hand-crafted in Sweden in the mid 1700s using oak. The chest has cantered fluted columns at the corners and teethed molding under the top, creating nice depth ...

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

Materials

Oak

Mid-19th Century Black Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Sweden
Mid-19th Century Black Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Sweden

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 very versatile piece that works well in a foyer, living room or bedroom.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Scandinavian Gustavian Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Brass

Pair of Elegant Light Blue Gustavian chest's of Drawers
Pair of Elegant Light Blue Gustavian chest's of Drawers

Pair of Elegant Light Blue Gustavian chest's of Drawers

Located in Kastrup, DK

Decorative pair of Swedish Gustavian-style chests of drawers, crafted in pine and finished in a beautiful light blue paint with an attractive aged patina, allowing the warm tones of ...

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Chests with Greek Key Design
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Chests with Greek Key Design

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, showcasing a classic and elegant style.

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century Antique Gustavian Chest of Drawers Chest on Chest Dated 1829
19th Century Antique Gustavian Chest of Drawers Chest on Chest Dated 1829

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 untouched original painted pine chest of drawers dated 1829 The Chest of drawers is divisi...

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

Materials

Pine

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Chest
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Chest

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 neoclassical details—perfect for adding understated Swedish elegance and practical sto...

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Gustavian Hand-Painted Chest of Drawers, 19th Century Sweden
Gustavian Hand-Painted Chest of Drawers, 19th Century Sweden

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 drawers from 19th-century Sweden, showcasing the hallmark simplicity and lightness of...

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Antique 1840s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Softwood

Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Small Swedish Chest, Brass, Marble, Sweden, 1970s
Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Small Swedish Chest, Brass, Marble, Sweden, 1970s

Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Small Swedish Chest, Brass, Marble, Sweden, 1970s

Located in Stamford, CT

Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Small Swedish Chest, Brass, Marble, Sweden, 1970s Small Gustavian chest of drawers in brown wood designed and produced in Sweden circa 1970s.

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th Century Gustavian Commode
18th Century Gustavian Commode

18th Century Gustavian Commode

Located in Ljungby, SE

High-quality Gustavian chest of drawers from the Mälardalen region of Sweden, dating from the late 18th century.

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

Materials

Wood

Antique Swedish Gustavian Pine Chests, Circa 1870-1890, Neoclassical
Antique Swedish Gustavian Pine Chests, Circa 1870-1890, Neoclassical

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 Pinewood with two large drawers and one small one, in good condition.

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

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Gustavian Style Unique 2 Drawer Chest
Gustavian Style Unique 2 Drawer Chest

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 paints "Oyster White".

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Gustavian Dressers

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers  with original paint
19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers  with original paint

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 .

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

Materials

Pine

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy Black C 1850
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy Black C 1850

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 decorative motifs on the top rail, front and brass detailing.

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

Materials

Pine

Antique Danish Gustavian Style Painted Chest of Three Drawers, Narrow
Antique Danish Gustavian Style Painted Chest of Three Drawers, Narrow

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 side posts, decorative upper drawer all raised on four tapered fluted feet.

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20th Century Danish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Chests of Drawers
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Chests of Drawers

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 that define the Gustavian style.

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Antique 19th Century Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Antique Swedish Genuine Tall Red Painted Gustavian Country Chest of Drawers
Antique Swedish Genuine Tall Red Painted Gustavian Country Chest of Drawers

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 country house furniture from between 1820 and 1830.

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

Materials

Pine

19th Century Gustavian White Pair of Chest of Drawers
19th Century Gustavian White Pair of Chest of Drawers

19th Century Gustavian White Pair of Chest of Drawers

Located in Round Top, TX

A pair of decorative Gustavian pine chest of drawers painted in shades of antique white with Greek key motif carved in upper top molding.

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

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Brass

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Blue Painted Chest of Drawers, Pair
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Blue Painted Chest of Drawers, Pair

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Blue Painted Chest of Drawers, Pair

Located in Round Top, TX

A pair of decorative Gustavian pine chest of three drawers with Greek key motif carved in upper top molding.

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

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Brass

Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Swedish Chest, Mahogany Brass, Marble, Sweden, 1960s
Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Swedish Chest, Mahogany Brass, Marble, Sweden, 1960s

Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Swedish Chest, Mahogany Brass, Marble, Sweden, 1960s

Located in Stamford, CT

Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Swedish Chest, Mahogany, Brass, Marble, Sweden, 1960s Gustavian chest designed and produced in Sweden in the later half of the 20th century.

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Gustavian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Swedish Gustavian Style Three-Drawer Chest with Marbleized Top
Swedish Gustavian Style Three-Drawer Chest with Marbleized Top

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 fluted side posts.

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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Late 18th C. Swedish Chest w/Traditional Swedish-Red Color &Faux-Marble Top
Late 18th C. Swedish Chest w/Traditional Swedish-Red Color &Faux-Marble Top

Late 18th C. Swedish Chest w/Traditional Swedish-Red Color &Faux-Marble Top

Located in Atlanta, GA

This period Gustavian chest from Sweden, designed in clean lines, features a hand-painted faux-marble top, with lovely dentil trim just beneath the top ledge, and case which houses t...

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

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Wood

Gustavian, Swedish Commode, Grey Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Gustavian, Swedish Commode, Grey Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 1940s

Gustavian, Swedish Commode, Grey Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 1940s

Located in Stamford, CT

Gustavian, Swedish Commode or Dresser, Grey Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 1940s Gustavian chest of drawers designed and produced in Sweden circa 1940s.

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Gustavian Dressers

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Paint

Gustavian, Swedish Commode, Grey Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 1930s
Gustavian, Swedish Commode, Grey Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 1930s

Gustavian, Swedish Commode, Grey Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 1930s

Located in Stamford, CT

Gustavian, Swedish Commode, Grey Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 1930s Gustavian chest of drawers designed and produced in Sweden circa 1930s.

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Gustavian Cabinets

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Paint

18th-Century Italian Rococo Commode by Unknown Cabinetmaker
18th-Century Italian Rococo Commode by Unknown Cabinetmaker

18th-Century Italian Rococo Commode by Unknown Cabinetmaker

Located in Seaford, GB

18th-Century Painted Gustavian Chest of Drawers – c.1770 An exceptional 18th-century painted Gustavian chest of drawers, combining the refined elegance of Swedish neoclassical desig...

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Brass

Vintage Swedish Gustavian Painted Chests
Vintage Swedish Gustavian Painted Chests

Vintage Swedish Gustavian Painted Chests

Located in Dallas, TX

The Swedish Gustavian Painted Chests are intricately designed pieces of furniture perfect for today's designs.

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

Materials

Wood

Chest Of Drawers Gustavian Style
Chest Of Drawers Gustavian Style

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 Milk Paints "Oyster White"

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

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Gustavian Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal gustavian chest for your home. Each gustavian chest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, softwood and pine. If you’re shopping for a gustavian chest, we have 798 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the gustavian chest you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A gustavian chest made by Neoclassical designers — as well as those associated with Rococo — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one gustavian chest that is appealing in its simplicity, but André-Charles Boulle, Tara Shaw Maison and Carl Gustaf Foltjern produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Gustavian Chest?

Prices for a gustavian chest can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $499 and can go as high as $48,000, while the average can fetch as much as $5,202.

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

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.