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Pair of 19th Century Swedish Pine Painted Chest of Drawers
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Pine Painted Chest of Drawers

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Pine Painted Chest of Drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Fine pair of swedish painted commodes circa 1870. Good quality pair of commodes, 19th century in

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

Materials

Pine

Pair of 19th Century Black Scandinavian Painted Chest of Drawers
Pair of 19th Century Black Scandinavian Painted Chest of Drawers

Pair of 19th Century Black Scandinavian Painted Chest of Drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Pair of painted Swedish commodes circa 1870. Each chest with 3 drawers fitted with brass

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

Materials

Pine

Pair of Swedish Mid-19th Century Painted Chest of Drawers
Pair of Swedish Mid-19th Century Painted Chest of Drawers

Pair of Swedish Mid-19th Century Painted Chest of Drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Pair of faded green Swedish commodes, circa 1870. 3 drawers, fitted with brass ring handles, locks

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

Materials

Pine

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Painted Commodes Chest of Drawers
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Painted Commodes Chest of Drawers

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Painted Commodes Chest of Drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Fine pair of Swedish pine commodes, circa 1860. Three graduating drawers fitted with later handles

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

Materials

Pine

Pale Grey Gustavian Style Pair of Commodes, Sweden, 19th Century
Pale Grey Gustavian Style Pair of Commodes, Sweden, 19th Century

Pale Grey Gustavian Style Pair of Commodes, Sweden, 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

1860c Swedish pair of Gustavian style commodes. Soft grey patina. Dental frieze border, canted

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Swedish Pair of Mid-19th Century Painted Chest of Drawers
Swedish Pair of Mid-19th Century Painted Chest of Drawers

Swedish Pair of Mid-19th Century Painted Chest of Drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Swedish pair of mid-19th century painted chest of drawers. Fine quality pair of shaped oak and

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

Materials

Oak, Pine, Paint

Gustavian-Style Black-Painted Pine Commodes with Greek Motifs
Gustavian-Style Black-Painted Pine Commodes with Greek Motifs

Gustavian-Style Black-Painted Pine Commodes with Greek Motifs

Located in Kastrup, DK

A pair of Gustavian-style chests of drawers from Sweden, dating to 1860-1870, crafted in black

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

Materials

Pine

Pair of Gustavian Style Commodes in Black with Brass Details
Pair of Gustavian Style Commodes in Black with Brass Details

Pair of Gustavian Style Commodes in Black with Brass Details

Located in Crowthorne, Surrey

Gustavian commode with marble slab in black with brass details. Fine original fittings in solid

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

19th Century Swedish Pair of Neoclassical Chests
19th Century Swedish Pair of Neoclassical Chests

19th Century Swedish Pair of Neoclassical Chests

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A pair of antique Gustavian neoclassical breakfront chests with three drawers, made of a light grey

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Pine

Pair, Black Painted Pine Chest of 3 Drawers with Greek Key, Sweden circa 1840-60
Pair, Black Painted Pine Chest of 3 Drawers with Greek Key, Sweden circa 1840-60

Pair, Black Painted Pine Chest of 3 Drawers with Greek Key, Sweden circa 1840-60

Located in Round Top, TX

A pair of Gustavian pine chest of drawers with canted fluted side posts with upper carved diamond

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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
Pair Swedish Gustavian Style Painted 3 Drawer Chests Nightstands

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 Swedish Gustavian Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair Fornasetti Design Nightstands with Marble Top
Pair Fornasetti Design Nightstands with Marble Top

Pair Fornasetti Design Nightstands with Marble Top

Located in Crowthorne, Surrey

and legs. 2 chests are includes price $7000 for the pair Width: 80cm / 31.5" Depth: 43cm / 16.9

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Painted Commodes
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Painted Commodes

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Painted Commodes

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Fine pair of Gustavian inspired painted chest of drawers, circa 1870. Three drawers with brass

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

Pair of 19th Century Painted Swedish Commodes
Pair of 19th Century Painted Swedish Commodes

Pair of 19th Century Painted Swedish Commodes

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Fine quality pair of Swedish commodes in the Gustavian taste, circa 1870. Stepped top and 3

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

Materials

Oak

Fine Pair of 19th Century Swedish Painted Commodes
Fine Pair of 19th Century Swedish Painted Commodes

Fine Pair of 19th Century Swedish Painted Commodes

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Pair of Gustavian inspired chest of drawers, circa 1870. 3 drawer chests with shaped fronts

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

Materials

Pine

Fine Pair of 19th Century Swedish Painted Commodes
Fine Pair of 19th Century Swedish Painted Commodes

Fine Pair of 19th Century Swedish Painted Commodes

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Good quality pair of Swedish commodes in the Gustavian taste, circa 1860. Three drawers fitted

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

Materials

Pine

19th Century Pair of Black Painted Swedish Commodes
19th Century Pair of Black Painted Swedish Commodes

19th Century Pair of Black Painted Swedish Commodes

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century pair of black painted Swedish commodes, circa 1870. Fine quality pair of 3-drawer

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

Materials

Pine

Pair of 19th Century Painted Swedish Commodes with Faux Marble Tops
Pair of 19th Century Painted Swedish Commodes with Faux Marble Tops

Pair of 19th Century Painted Swedish Commodes with Faux Marble Tops

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Good quality pair of Swedish commodes in the Gustavian taste, circa 1860. Shaped hand-painted

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

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Black, Marble Chests, Oakwood Commodes
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Black, Marble Chests, Oakwood Commodes

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Black, Marble Chests, Oakwood Commodes

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An antique Swedish Gustavian, ornate neoclassical pair of black chest of drawers with faux marble

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

Pair of Swedish 19th Century Painted Green Commodes
Pair of Swedish 19th Century Painted Green Commodes

Pair of Swedish 19th Century Painted Green Commodes

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Pair of Swedish 19th century painted green commodes circa 1880. Good quality pair of chest of

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

Materials

Oak, Pine, Paint

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Commodes with Faux Marble Tops
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Commodes with Faux Marble Tops

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Commodes with Faux Marble Tops

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Elegant pair of Swedish painted commodes, circa 1880. Three graduating drawers, canted corners

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

Materials

Pine

Swedish Pair of 19th Century Painted Blue Commodes
Swedish Pair of 19th Century Painted Blue Commodes

Swedish Pair of 19th Century Painted Blue Commodes

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Swedish pair of 19th century painted blue commodes circa 1870. Fine quality pair of painted

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

Materials

Oak, Pine, Paint

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Painted Commodes
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Painted Commodes

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Painted Commodes

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Pair of 19th century Swedish painted commodes, circa 1870. Fine quality pair of Swedish oak

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

Materials

Oak, Pine, Paint

Pair of Swedish 1870s Petite Commodes from Göteborg with Dark Blue Grey Finish
Pair of Swedish 1870s Petite Commodes from Göteborg with Dark Blue Grey Finish

Pair of Swedish 1870s Petite Commodes from Göteborg with Dark Blue Grey Finish

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of Swedish 1870s petite chests-of-drawers from Göteborg, with dark blue or grey painted

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

Materials

Wood

19th Century Pair of Swedish Chests
19th Century Pair of Swedish Chests

19th Century Pair of Swedish Chests

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A pair of late 19th century of detailed Swedish neoclassical chests of drawers, grey-blue hand

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Pair of Gustavian Chest of Drawers
Pair of Gustavian Chest of Drawers

Pair of Gustavian Chest of Drawers

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of four drawer Gustavian Chests.

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Pair of Gustavian Chest of Drawers
Pair of Gustavian Chest of Drawers

Pair of Gustavian Chest of Drawers

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of three drawer Chests in a worn pale yellow patina.

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Gustavian Style Chests of Drawers
Pair of Gustavian Style Chests of Drawers

Pair of Gustavian Style Chests of Drawers

Located in Sheffield, MA

Pair of chests of drawers, Sweden circa 1880, in the Gustavian style and having reeded, canted

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Gustavian Style Chests of Drawers
Pair of Gustavian Style Chests of Drawers

Pair of Gustavian Style Chests of Drawers

Located in Sheffield, MA

Pair of chests of drawers in the Gustavian style, Sweden circa 1880. Dentil molding around the top

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Gustavian Style Chests of Drawers
Pair of Gustavian Style Chests of Drawers

Pair of Gustavian Style Chests of Drawers

Located in Sheffield, MA

Pair of commodes, Sweden circa 1870, in the Gustavian style. Reeded lozenges on each of the three

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Gustavian Style Chests of Drawers
Pair of Gustavian Style Chests of Drawers

Pair of Gustavian Style Chests of Drawers

Located in Great Barrington, MA

Pair of Swedish chests of drawers in the Gustavian style, circa 1860. Shaped tops with dentil

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

Materials

Wood

Pair of 18th Century Gustavian Period Antique Chests
Pair of 18th Century Gustavian Period Antique Chests

Pair of 18th Century Gustavian Period Antique Chests

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

An outstanding pair of restored 18th century Gustavian period chests with neoclassical columns

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Antique 18th Century Scandinavian Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Gustavian Chests of Drawers
Pair of Gustavian Chests of Drawers

Pair of Gustavian Chests of Drawers

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Gustavian chests of drawers in a worn pale grey patina.

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Antique 1790s Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Swedish Gustavian Painted Chests, 19th Century
Pair of Antique Swedish Gustavian Painted Chests, 19th Century

Pair of Antique Swedish Gustavian Painted Chests, 19th Century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of antique Swedish Gustavian painted chests in blue paint with a carved arched style border

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

Pair of Gustavian Chests of Drawers
Pair of Gustavian Chests of Drawers

Pair of Gustavian Chests of Drawers

Located in Sheffield, MA

Pair of Swedish Gustavian chests of drawers, circa 1820. Front and sides feature heavily reeded

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Swedish Gustavian Painted Chests, 19th Century
Pair of Antique Swedish Gustavian Painted Chests, 19th Century

Pair of Antique Swedish Gustavian Painted Chests, 19th Century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of lovely Swedish antique chest painted Gustavian white 19th century, with carved crown

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

Materials

Pine

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Bedside Chests
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Bedside Chests

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Bedside Chests

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A decorative pair of late 19th century Gustavian Style bedside chests with canted and fluted

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Swedish Gustavian Painted Chests, Late 19th Century
Pair of Antique Swedish Gustavian Painted Chests, Late 19th Century

Pair of Antique Swedish Gustavian Painted Chests, Late 19th Century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of antique Swedish Gustavian painted chests, late 19th century. A carved crown moiling around

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

Materials

Pine

Scandinavian  Swedish Gustavian Painted Pair of Chests
Scandinavian  Swedish Gustavian Painted Pair of Chests

Scandinavian Swedish Gustavian Painted Pair of Chests

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A matching pair of Swedish chests,identical, Gustavian style, light grayish blue paint. Both

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Pair of Antique Swedish Gustavian Style Chests, Early 20th Century
Pair of Antique Swedish Gustavian Style Chests, Early 20th Century

Pair of Antique Swedish Gustavian Style Chests, Early 20th Century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of antique Swedish Gustavian style chests, early 20th century, each with a faux marble-top

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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Rare Pair of Small Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Sweden, circa 1860
Rare Pair of Small Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Sweden, circa 1860

Rare Pair of Small Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Sweden, circa 1860

Located in Bavaria, Munich, DE

Rare pair of small Gustavian chest of drawers, Sweden, circa 1860. Ready to use. Seltenes Paar

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

Pair of Gustavian Style Chests of Drawers
Pair of Gustavian Style Chests of Drawers

Pair of Gustavian Style Chests of Drawers

Located in Sheffield, MA

Pair of commodes in the Gustavian style, Sweden, circa 1880, with block fronts, chamfered corners

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Breakfront Bedside Chests
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Breakfront Bedside Chests

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Breakfront Bedside Chests

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

An exceptional pair of very rare breakfront Gustavian Style bedside chests with beautiful faux

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Swedish Gustavian Painted Chests, Late 19th Century
Pair of Antique Swedish Gustavian Painted Chests, Late 19th Century

Pair of Antique Swedish Gustavian Painted Chests, Late 19th Century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A pair of antique Swedish painted chests, late 19th century. White painted top with step down

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

Materials

Pine

Pair of Antique Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Chests with Greek Key
Pair of Antique Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Chests with Greek Key

Pair of Antique Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Chests with Greek Key

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of antique Swedish Gustavian style distressed white painted chests with Greek key gilded

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

Materials

Wood

Large Pair of Antique Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Chests, 19th Century
Large Pair of Antique Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Chests, 19th Century

Large Pair of Antique Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Chests, 19th Century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Large pair of antique Swedish Gustavian style painted chests diamond carving, late 19th century

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

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Chests, Late 19th Century
Pair of Antique Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Chests, Late 19th Century

Pair of Antique Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Chests, Late 19th Century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of antique Swedish Gustavian style painted chests, late 19th century Simple painted tops above

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

Materials

Wood

Pair of Small Gustavian Style 3-Drawer Chests
Pair of Small Gustavian Style 3-Drawer Chests

Pair of Small Gustavian Style 3-Drawer Chests

Located in Water Mill, NY

Attractive and well made small Gustavian style 3-drawer chests which can nicely work on either side

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21st Century and Contemporary Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Blue Chests/Commodes Late 19th Century
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Blue Chests/Commodes Late 19th Century

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Blue Chests/Commodes Late 19th Century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of antique Swedish Gustavian style pale blue distressed painted chests / commodes. Each with

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

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Swedish Gustavian Style White Painted Chests, Late 19th Century
Pair of Antique Swedish Gustavian Style White Painted Chests, Late 19th Century

Pair of Antique Swedish Gustavian Style White Painted Chests, Late 19th Century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of antique Swedish Gustavian style white distressed painted chests. Tops are white with a

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

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Swedish Gustavian, Painted Chests Gold Leaf, Late 19th Century
Pair of Antique Swedish Gustavian, Painted Chests Gold Leaf, Late 19th Century

Pair of Antique Swedish Gustavian, Painted Chests Gold Leaf, Late 19th Century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of antique Swedish Gustavian style decorative painted chests adorned with carved egg and dart

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

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Swedish Gustavian Style Rose Painted Chests, Late 19th Century
Pair of Antique Swedish Gustavian Style Rose Painted Chests, Late 19th Century

Pair of Antique Swedish Gustavian Style Rose Painted Chests, Late 19th Century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of antique Swedish Gustavian style rose distressed painted chests. The tops are faux painted

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

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Swedish Gustavian Style Blue Painted Chests, Late 19th Century
Pair of Antique Swedish Gustavian Style Blue Painted Chests, Late 19th Century

Pair of Antique Swedish Gustavian Style Blue Painted Chests, Late 19th Century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair Antique Swedish Gustavian style blue distressed painted chests. Tops are faux painted in

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

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Swedish Gustavian Style Blue Painted Chests Late 19th Century
Pair of Antique Swedish Gustavian Style Blue Painted Chests Late 19th Century

Pair of Antique Swedish Gustavian Style Blue Painted Chests Late 19th Century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of antique Swedish Gustavian style Blue painted chests, each with faux painted marble tops in

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

Materials

Wood

Pair of Gustavian Commodes
Pair of Gustavian Commodes

Pair of Gustavian Commodes

Sold|$10,000 / set

Pair of Gustavian Commodes

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of white painted Gustavian style commodes with lozenge detail on the drawer front, circa 1860s.  

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

Materials

Wood

Pair of Gustavian Style Commodes
Pair of Gustavian Style Commodes

Pair of Gustavian Style Commodes

Located in Sheffield, MA

Pair of commodes in the Gustavian style, Sweden circa 1840, in pale blue paint. Canted corners with

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Gustavian Style Commodes
Pair of Gustavian Style Commodes

Pair of Gustavian Style Commodes

Located in Great Barrington, MA

Pair of two-drawer commodes in the Gustavian style, Sweden, circa 1870 with applied swags and

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

Materials

Wood

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Pair Gustavian Chests For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of pair gustavian chests for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique pair gustavian chests was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, softwood and pine. Pair gustavian chests have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of pair gustavian chests to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Louis XV and Rococo pair gustavian chests are of considerable interest.

How Much are Pair Gustavian Chests?

Prices for pair gustavian chests can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, pair gustavian chests begin at $1,995 and can go as high as $48,000, while the average can fetch as much as $8,654.

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.