Painted Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture

Danish Baroque

White Oak Chest

Antique Swedish Gustavian Cabinets

Pair Of Painted Commodes

Swedish Gustavian Chest Of Drawers

Antique Blue Commode

Clear Chest

Gustavian Tallboy

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19th Century English William IV Painted Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture

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Pine

English Painted Chest of Drawers

H 40 in W 46 in D 21 in

Original Painted Chest of Drawers

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

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

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19th Century English William IV Painted Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture

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Pine

Original Painted Chest of Drawers

H 41 in W 40.5 in D 21 in

English Painted Chest of Drawers

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

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

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19th Century English William IV Painted Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture

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Pine

English Painted Chest of Drawers

H 40.5 in W 44 in D 20 in

English Painted Chest of Drawers

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

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

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19th Century English George IV Painted Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture

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Oak

English Painted Chest of Drawers

H 41.5 in W 42 in D 19 in

19th Century Painted Chest of Drawers

Located in London, GB

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

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Early 19th Century British Georgian Painted Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture

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Paint

19th Century Painted Chest of Drawers

H 42.25 in W 43.25 in D 21 in

Antique German Painted Chest of Drawers

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorative German antique painted chest of drawers. Beautiful patina and interesting design. Very

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19th Century German Painted Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture

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Wood

Antique German Painted Chest of Drawers

H 28 in W 27 in D 15 in

18th Century Painted Chest of Drawers

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

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

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18th Century English George III Painted Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture

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Oak, Pine

18th Century Painted Chest of Drawers

H 42 in W 42.5 in D 21.5 in

Large Grain Painted Chest of Drawers

Located in Nantucket, MA

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

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19th Century Painted Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture

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Paint, Wood

Large Grain Painted Chest of Drawers

H 54.5 in W 47 in D 20 in

English Painted Bowfront Chest of Drawers

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Large 19th C English bowfront chest of drawers. 1840. Reference: 8201 Dimensions 43 inches (109

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19th Century English Early Victorian Painted Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture

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Oak

English Painted Bowfront Chest of Drawers

H 42 in W 43 in D 22 in

Georgian Grain Painted Chest of Drawers

Located in Greenwich, CT

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

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1780s British Country Painted Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture

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Pine

Georgian Grain Painted Chest of Drawers

H 40 in W 40.5 in D 20 in

Painted Oak Chest of Four Drawers

Located in Baltimore, MD

What an extraordinary chest of drawers! The top is plain with a bullnose edge and the sides are

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Victorian Painted Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture

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Oak

Painted Oak Chest of Four Drawers

H 41.5 in W 38.5 in D 21.5 in

19th Century Swedish Painted Chest of Drawers

Located in Houston, TX

The 19th Century Swedish Painted Chest of Drawers is a charming piece of furniture that exudes

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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture

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Wood, Paint

19th Century Swedish Painted Chest of Drawers

H 29.25 in W 37.5 in D 16.25 in

Swedish 19th century painted chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century painted chest of drawers circa 1870. Substantial baroque revival Swedish chest of

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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture

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Oak, Pine, Paint

Swedish 19th century painted chest of drawers

H 33.25 in W 42.75 in D 21.5 in

19th Century Italian Painted Chest of Drawers

Located in Houston, TX

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

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19th Century Italian Painted Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture

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Wood, Paint

19th Century Italian Painted Chest of Drawers

H 40 in W 46.5 in D 21 in

Painted satinwood serpentine chest of drawers

Located in Cheshire, GB

Satinwood chest of drawers, the large rectangular serpentine top having floral painted banding

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Early 20th Century British Painted Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture

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Satinwood

Painted satinwood serpentine chest of drawers

H 36.5 in W 42.5 in D 23.5 in

Pair of 19th century painted chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

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

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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture

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Pine, Paint

Pair of 19th century painted chest of drawers

H 29.75 in W 32.75 in D 18.5 in

19th Century White Painted Chest of Drawers

Located in Nantucket, MA

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

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Late 19th Century Canadian Painted Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture

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Wood, Paint

19th Century White Painted Chest of Drawers

H 36.63 in W 43 in D 26 in

19th Century Geometric Painted Chest Of Drawers

Located in Accrington, GB

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

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1830s British Georgian Painted Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture

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Pine

19th Century Geometric Painted Chest Of Drawers

H 41.15 in W 41.15 in D 19.69 in

Regency Painted Faux Bamboo Chest of Drawers

Located in Port Chester, NY

A charming Regency chest of drawers with bamboo detail, newly painted in an antique light green

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Mid-19th Century English Painted Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture

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Pine

Regency Painted Faux Bamboo Chest of Drawers

H 42 in W 40 in D 19 in

Painted chest of drawers, Denmark 19th century

Located in Greding, DE

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

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19th Century Danish Baroque Painted Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture

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Softwood

Painted chest of drawers, Denmark 19th century

H 32.88 in W 44.89 in D 21.46 in

Antique Pine Painted Tall Chest of Drawers

Located in Sheffield, MA

Painted a blue/grey, this 31.5" high chest with 3 large drawers can serve as great storage in any

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Late 19th Century Country Painted Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture

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Pine

Antique Pine Painted Tall Chest of Drawers

H 31.5 in W 31 in D 20 in

Biedermeier Faux Burlwood Painted Chest of Drawers

Located in Hastings, GB

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

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1830s English Biedermeier Painted Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture

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Pine

Biedermeier Faux Burlwood Painted Chest of Drawers

H 48.82 in W 48.04 in D 19.49 in

Grey Painted Marble-Top Chest of Drawers

Located in Sheffield, MA

A classic American five-drawer custom painted chest with five drawers with marble top. The chest of

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Early 20th Century American Country Painted Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture

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Wood

Grey Painted Marble-Top Chest of Drawers

H 34.5 in W 46 in D 21.75 in

Italian Reverse Painted Mirrored Chest of Drawers

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Hollywood regency style Italian chest with six drawers having an ebonized frame and featuring

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Early 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Painted Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture

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Mirror

Italian Reverse Painted Mirrored Chest of Drawers

H 32 in W 37 in D 18 in

Large hand painted 19th century chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Large hand painted 19th century chest of drawers circa 1820. Substantial european pine chest of

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Early 19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Painted Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture

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Pine, Paint

Large hand painted 19th century chest of drawers

H 36.5 in W 58.5 in D 25.5 in

Swedish 19th century painted breakfront chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Swedish 19th century painted breakfront chest of drawers circa 1880. Elegant and fine quality

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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture

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Pine, Paint

Swedish 19th century painted breakfront chest of drawers

H 32.25 in W 34.5 in D 18.75 in

19th century hand painted Swedish chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century hand painted swedish chest of drawers circa 1840. Good quality swedish commode, quite

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Painted Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture

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Pine, Paint

19th century hand painted Swedish chest of drawers

H 40.75 in W 51 in D 20 in

Regency Painted Faux Bamboo Bowfront Chest of Drawers

Located in Port Chester, NY

A charming Regency bowfront chest of drawers with bamboo detail, newly painted in an antique creamy

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Mid-19th Century English Painted Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture

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Pine

Regency Painted Faux Bamboo Bowfront Chest of Drawers

H 41 in W 42.25 in D 20.75 in

Pair of 19th century painted Swedish chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

influenced chest of drawers. Rectangular tops with canted corners and moulded edging. Each chest is fitted

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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture

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Pine, Paint

Pair of 19th century painted Swedish chest of drawers

H 29.25 in W 33.25 in D 16.75 in

Antique English Painted Chest of Drawers or Commode

Located in Palm Beach, FL

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

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Painted Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture

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Pine, Paint

Antique English Painted Chest of Drawers or Commode

H 34 in W 38 in D 19.5 in

Antique Country French Painted Commode ~ Chest of Drawers

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique Country French Painted Commode ~ Chest of Drawers features subtle styling and a beautiful

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Early 20th Century French Country Painted Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture

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Brass

Antique Country French Painted Commode ~ Chest of Drawers

H 34 in W 39.5 in D 19 in

Early 20th Century Boho Painted Chest of Drawers

Located in west palm beach, FL

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

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Early 20th Century Swedish Painted Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture

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Metal

Early 20th Century Boho Painted Chest of Drawers

H 27.75 in W 31.75 in D 16 in

19thC French Painted Pine Graduated Chest of Drawers

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1880 19thC French Painted Graduated Chest of Drawers with Carved Bow Handles Measures

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19th Century Painted Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture

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Pine

19thC French Painted Pine Graduated Chest of Drawers

H 38.19 in W 42.13 in D 21.26 in

19th Century Country Style Chest of Drawers Painted

Located in Kitzbuhel, AT

19th century chest of drawers in country style painted in pale grey colors with 2 drawers

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Late 19th Century German Country Painted Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture

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Wood

19th Century Country Style Chest of Drawers Painted

H 39.38 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 in

Antique White Painted Danish Baroque Chest of Drawers

Located in Round Top, TX

The strong visual appeal of this handsome Danish chest of drawers is due to the lightly worn white

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Late 18th Century Danish Baroque Painted Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture

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Wood, Paint

Antique White Painted Danish Baroque Chest of Drawers

H 38 in W 46.5 in D 22.25 in

Victorian Sign Painted Chemist’s Chest of Drawers

Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight

Victorian Sign Painted Chemist’s Chest of Drawers A stunning piece of Victorian Shop display, this

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Late 19th Century Victorian Painted Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture

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Walnut

Victorian Sign Painted Chemist’s Chest of Drawers

H 45.5 in W 43 in D 19.5 in

Grey Painted Baroque Chest of Drawers, 18th Century

Located in Virum, DK

A grey painted Baroque chest of drawers, curved front with three drawers, 18th century.

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18th Century Danish Baroque Painted Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture

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Pine

Grey Painted Baroque Chest of Drawers, 18th Century

H 25.99 in W 24.41 in D 14.97 in

Continental Painted Bombe-Form Chest of Drawers

Located in Stamford, CT

An early period Continental brick and faux-marble painted pine bombe-form commode or chest of

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Early 19th Century European Rococo Painted Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture

Continental Painted Bombe-Form Chest of Drawers

H 35.5 in W 21.2 in D 39 in

Antique Pine Folk Art Painted Chest of Drawers

Located in Port Chester, NY

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

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Late 19th Century English Painted Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture

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Pine

Antique Pine Folk Art Painted Chest of Drawers

H 39.5 in W 36 in D 17.5 in

Antique Painted Scandinavian Chest of Drawers, circa 1790

Located in Miami, FL

An 18th century Scandinavian chest with a painted white/grey finish consisting of five drawers

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Late 18th Century Scandinavian Gustavian Painted Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture

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Pine

Antique Painted Scandinavian Chest of Drawers, circa 1790

H 50.125 in W 48.5 in D 23.25 in

Hand-painted Baroque chest of drawers, 18th century

Located in Greding, DE

Two-drawer baroque chest of drawers standing on a cut-out base. The body with a slightly wavy front

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18th Century German Baroque Painted Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture

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Softwood

Hand-painted Baroque chest of drawers, 18th century

H 33.86 in W 50.4 in D 25.01 in

Tibetan Painted Dragon Chest of Drawers, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

The number 12 figures prominently in Tibetan astrology, making this simple chest’s dozen drawers

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Mid-19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Painted Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture

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Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Tibetan Painted Dragon Chest of Drawers, c. 1850

H 46.5 in W 41.25 in D 21 in

Venetian Chest of Drawers, Hand Painted, 18th C

Located in Houston, TX

Condition. It has the original lock and key that work. The Structure of the piece is sound and all drawers

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Late 18th Century Italian Painted Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Venetian Chest of Drawers, Hand Painted, 18th C

H 41.5 in W 49 in D 24.25 in

Small Gustavian Chest Drawers Painted Blue

Located in Kastrup, DK

Swedish small-sized chest of drawers or nightstand in blue painted wood. Height: 47 cm / 18,5 inch

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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture

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Pine

Small Gustavian Chest Drawers Painted Blue

H 18.51 in W 15.75 in D 7.88 in

Late 18th century Swedish Gustavian painted chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

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

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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture

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Oak, Paint, Pine

Late 18th century Swedish Gustavian painted chest of drawers

H 43.25 in W 51.75 in D 23.5 in

Swedish 18th Century Blue Painted Baroque Chest of Drawers

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

An exquisite 18th Century baroque 3 drawer chest. This blue painted three-drawer chest features a

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Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Painted Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture

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Metal

Swedish 18th Century Blue Painted Baroque Chest of Drawers

H 29.53 in W 35.44 in D 22.05 in

Swedish early 19th century painted pine chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Swedish early 19th century painted pine chest of drawers circa 1800. Fine quality chest of drawers

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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture

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Pine, Paint

Swedish early 19th century painted pine chest of drawers

H 38.25 in W 45 in D 16 in

Blu Floral Painted Chest of Drawers, Northern Italy 1810

Located in Albignasego, IT

Blu Floral Painted Tyrolean Chest of Drawers Period: approximately 1810 Essence: Fir Measures

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1810s Austrian Directoire Painted Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture

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Fir

Blu Floral Painted Chest of Drawers, Northern Italy 1810

H 33.08 in W 48.82 in D 24.81 in

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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Mid-19th Century Albanian Gustavian Painted Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture

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Pine

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Blue Painted Chest of Drawers

H 30.32 in W 37.41 in D 18.9 in

Dark grey Chest of Drawers, hand-painted, 18th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Baroque chest of drawers with three drawers and a straight body as well as octagonal panels. The

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18th Century German Gustavian Painted Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture

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Softwood, Paint

Dark grey Chest of Drawers, hand-painted, 18th Century

H 35.83 in W 50.4 in D 25.01 in

Louis XVI style painted oak chest of drawers / commode

Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB

Charming , neat sized dark green painted French chest of drawers Circa 1900 with original solid

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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Painted Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture

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Paint

Louis XVI style painted oak chest of drawers / commode

H 34 in W 34 in D 22 in

18th century painted oak Scandinavian baroque chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

18th century painted oak Scandinavian baroque revival chest of drawers circa 1790. Made from solid

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Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Revival Painted Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture

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Oak, Paint

18th century painted oak Scandinavian baroque chest of drawers

H 43.5 in W 46.5 in D 23.5 in

Pair of 19th century carved Swedish painted chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Pair of 19th century carved Swedish painted chest of drawers circa 1880. Beautiful pair of swedish

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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture

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Pine

Pair of 19th century carved Swedish painted chest of drawers

H 30.5 in W 32.25 in D 18.25 in

1930's Grey Painted Chest of Drawers, French

Located in Hastings, GB

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

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Early 20th Century French Painted Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture

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Wood

1930's Grey Painted Chest of Drawers, French

H 41.34 in W 50.01 in D 25.01 in

White Painted Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1770

Located in Round Top, TX

chest of three drawers. Restored, the white painted finish has been scraped throughout to fit the age

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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture

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Pine, Paint

White Painted Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1770

H 29.5 in W 35.5 in D 19.75 in

Danish Louis XVI Chest of Drawers with Original Paint

Located in Kastrup, DK

extremely rare to find a Louis XVI chest of drawers with such beautiful and well-preserved original paint.

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Late 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Painted Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Danish Louis XVI Chest of Drawers with Original Paint

H 50.79 in W 52.37 in D 24.02 in

Tall Painted Pine Chest of Drawers, England, circa 1800

Located in Culver City, CA

Tall Painted Pine Chest of Drawers, England, circa 1800 Weathered painted surface with original

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Early 19th Century English Painted Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture

Materials

Brass

Tall Painted Pine Chest of Drawers, England, circa 1800

H 54 in W 37 in D 17.25 in

Painted Louis XV Style Genoese Chest of Drawers

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Painted Louis XV style Genoese chest of drawers, with two drawers without crossbar, decorated with

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19th Century Italian Painted Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture

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Marble

Painted Louis XV Style Genoese Chest of Drawers

H 32.29 in W 44.1 in D 23.23 in

Antique Hand Painted Two Drawer Italian Chest of Drawers

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage Neoclassical style hand painted two drawer Italian chest with faux marble top. Each drawer

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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Painted Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture

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Wood, Paint

Antique Hand Painted Two Drawer Italian Chest of Drawers

H 28 in W 24 in D 14 in

Rococo White Painted Chest of Drawers, Denmark circa 1770

Located in Round Top, TX

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

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Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Painted Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture

Materials

Brass

Rococo White Painted Chest of Drawers, Denmark circa 1770

H 47 in W 43 in D 22.5 in

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Painted Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of painted chest of drawers antique furniture you’re looking for. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, softwood and pine. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect item from our selection of painted chest of drawers antique furniture — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A choice in our collection of painted chest of drawers antique furniture made by Neoclassical designers — as well as those associated with Louis XVI — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of painted chest of drawers antique furniture over the years, but those crafted by Maison Jansen, André Mare and B. F. Huntley Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Painted Chest Of Drawers Antique Furniture?

The average selling price for a piece of painted chest of drawers antique furniture at 1stDibs is $4,820, while they’re typically $316 on the low end and $501,500 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right commodes-chests-of-drawers for You

Is it a commode or a chest of drawers?

Commode is the French term for a low chest of drawers, but it is also sometimes used to denote a piece with a particularly intricate design. The commode dates to circa 1700 France, where it was used as an alternative to a taller cabinet piece so as to not obscure paneled, mirrored or tapestried walls. Coffers, or chests, which were large wooden boxes with hinged lids and sometimes stood on ball feet, preceded chests of drawers, a fashionable cabinet furnishing that garnered acclaim for its obvious storage potential and versatility.

As time passed, French and British furniture makers led the way in the production of chests of drawers, and features like the integration of bronze and ornamental pulls became commonplace. Antique French commodes in the Louis XV style were sometimes crafted in mahogany or walnut, while an Italian marble top added a sophisticated decorative flourish. This specific type of case piece grew in popularity in the years that followed.

So, what makes a chest of drawers different from a common dresser? Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do. Tallboys and highboys are variations of the dresser form. Some chests of drawers have one column of four to six long drawers or three long drawers in their bottom section that are topped by a cluster of small side-by-side drawers on the top. To further complicate things, we sometimes refer to particularly short chests of drawers as nightstands.

Even though chests of drawers are commonly thought of as bedroom furniture to store clothing, these are adaptable pieces. A chest of drawers can house important documents — think of your walnut Art Deco commode as an upgrade to your filing cabinet. Nestle your chest near your home’s front door to store coats and other outerwear, while the top can be a place to drop your handbag. Add some flair to your kitchen, where this lovable case piece can hold pots, pans and even cookbooks.

When shopping for the right chest of drawers for your home, there are a few key things to consider: What will you be storing in it? How big a chest will you need?

Speaking of size, don’t dream too big. If your space is on the smaller side, a more streamlined vintage mid-century modern chest of drawers, perhaps one designed by Paul McCobb or T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, may best suit your needs.

At 1stDibs, we make it easy to add style and storage to your home. Browse our collection of antique and vintage commodes and chests of drawers today.

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