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Pair of Gustavian Bedside Table wuth Marble Top
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Gustavian style bedside tables with white marble top. Made in second half of 20th century. Greay
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Vintage 1950s European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Gustavian Bedside Table wuth Marble Top
Pair of Gustavian Bedside Table wuth Marble Top

Pair of Gustavian Bedside Table wuth Marble Top

H 28.7 in W 19.7 in D 21.3 in
Pair of Gustavian Style Blue Painted Chest of Drawers Commodes
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish Gustavian Style Blue Painted Chest of Drawers Commodes, A Pair Classic Pair Swedish Style
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Early 2000s European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pair of Gustavian Style Blue Painted Chest of Drawers Commodes
Pair of Gustavian Style Blue Painted Chest of Drawers Commodes

Pair of Gustavian Style Blue Painted Chest of Drawers Commodes

H 33.25 in W 35 in D 18.25 in
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Pinewood Chests - Antique Commodes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century, light-grey antique pair of Swedish Gustavian chests made of hand crafted painted
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Bronze

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Pinewood Chests - Antique Commodes
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Pinewood Chests - Antique Commodes

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Pinewood Chests - Antique Commodes

H 30 in W 38.75 in D 19.25 in
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Antique Painted Pine Nightstands
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 19th Century, antique Swedish Gustavian pair of nightstands made of hand crafted Pinewood
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Brass

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Antique Painted Pine Nightstands
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Antique Painted Pine Nightstands

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Antique Painted Pine Nightstands

H 30 in W 22 in D 13 in
Pair of Small Gustavian Style Bedside Chests
Located in Westwood, NJ
Bedside chests elegantly combine classical Swedish design elements with refined architectural
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Gustavian Night Stands

Materials

Wood

Pair of Small Gustavian Style Bedside Chests
Pair of Small Gustavian Style Bedside Chests

Pair of Small Gustavian Style Bedside Chests

H 32 in W 38 in D 18 in
Pair of Rococo bombe commodes / Nightstands - 20th Century
Located in Kvidinge, SE
A pair of rococo chests of drawers / nightstands from the 20th century Painted in a gustavian gray
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Early 20th Century Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Rococo bombe commodes / Nightstands - 20th Century
Pair of Rococo bombe commodes / Nightstands - 20th Century

Pair of Rococo bombe commodes / Nightstands - 20th Century

H 30.32 in W 32.49 in D 17.72 in
Vintage French Country Styled Hand Painted Side Chest/Nightstands By Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Country/Regency Louis XVI/Swedish Gustavian style nightstands or bedside chests By Baker Furniture USA
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Wood

Vintage French Country Styled Hand Painted Side Chest/Nightstands By Baker
Vintage French Country Styled Hand Painted Side Chest/Nightstands By Baker

Vintage French Country Styled Hand Painted Side Chest/Nightstands By Baker

H 25 in W 28 in D 18 in
Baker Furniture French Regency Louis XVI Painted Nightstands, 1960s
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Regency Louis XVI or Swedish Gustavian style nightstands or bedside
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Vintage 1960s American Louis XVI Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture French Regency Louis XVI Painted Nightstands, 1960s
Baker Furniture French Regency Louis XVI Painted Nightstands, 1960s

Baker Furniture French Regency Louis XVI Painted Nightstands, 1960s

H 25 in W 28 in D 18 in

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Pair of Swedish Gustavian Painted Chests
Located in Bethesda, MD
Pair of Swedish Gustavian style painted chests with outset corners, leaf tip trim, fluting, three
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Painted Chests

H 32.25 in W 33 in D 18.75 in
Pair of Swedish Painted Gustavian Style Chests
Located in Warminster, Wiltshire
A pair of three-drawer painted Swedish commodes in the Gustavian style featuring hand-painted faux
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Swedish Painted Gustavian Style Chests
Pair of Swedish Painted Gustavian Style Chests

Pair of Swedish Painted Gustavian Style Chests

H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 17.33 in
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Pair of Painted Bedside Chests
Located in Wichita, KS
A beautiful pair of Swedish bedside chests in the Gustavian style. Three drawers, brass hardware
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Paint

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

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Pair of Painted Bedside Chests

H 30.69 in W 27.57 in D 18.88 in
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Pair of Painted Bedside Chests
Located in Wichita, KS
A beautiful neoclassical pair of Swedish Gustavian style painted chests with hand-painted
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Pair of Painted Bedside Chests

H 32.25 in W 35.88 in D 18.13 in
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Pair of Painted Bedside Chests
Located in Wichita, KS
A beautiful pair of Swedish Gustavian style painted chests from the 19th century with carved
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine, Paint

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

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Pair of Painted Bedside Chests

H 32.69 in W 33.88 in D 18.13 in
Pair of Swedish 1890s Gustavian Style Painted Bedside Chests with Reeded Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish Gustavian style painted wood bedside chests from the late 19th century, with
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Swedish 1890s Gustavian Style Painted Bedside Chests with Reeded Drawers
Pair of Swedish 1890s Gustavian Style Painted Bedside Chests with Reeded Drawers

Pair of Swedish 1890s Gustavian Style Painted Bedside Chests with Reeded Drawers

H 29.5 in W 15.75 in L 29.5 in
19th Century Pair of Swedish Painted Bedside Chests in the Gustavian Style
Located in Wichita, KS
An elegant neoclasical pair of Swedish painted commodes in the Gustavian Style. Each chest has
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century Pair of Swedish Painted Bedside Chests in the Gustavian Style
19th Century Pair of Swedish Painted Bedside Chests in the Gustavian Style

19th Century Pair of Swedish Painted Bedside Chests in the Gustavian Style

H 31.69 in W 38.38 in D 18.5 in
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Bedside Commodes
Located in Wichita, KS
A pair of Swedish commodes in the Gustavian style with egg and dart detail around the top. Chalky
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine, Paint

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Bedside Commodes
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Bedside Commodes

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Bedside Commodes

H 31.5 in W 37.38 in D 17.32 in
Swedish Gustavian Style Pair of Painted Bedside Commodes
Located in Wichita, KS
A pair of Swedish commodes in the Gustavian style. These chests feature a raised lozenge design on
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

Swedish Gustavian Style Pair of Painted Bedside Commodes
Swedish Gustavian Style Pair of Painted Bedside Commodes

Swedish Gustavian Style Pair of Painted Bedside Commodes

H 30.69 in W 36.63 in D 19.13 in
Pair of Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Chests
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of 19th century Swedish Gustavian style two-drawer chests with painted reeding on the drawer
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

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

Pair of Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Chests

H 32.25 in W 32 in D 19.5 in
Pair of 19th c. Swedish Gustavian Painted Bedside Commodes
Located in Wichita, KS
A pair of Swedish Gustavian style commodes in original paint. These chests have beautifully reeded
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair of 19th c. Swedish Gustavian Painted Bedside Commodes
Pair of 19th c. Swedish Gustavian Painted Bedside Commodes

Pair of 19th c. Swedish Gustavian Painted Bedside Commodes

H 32 in W 31.5 in D 16.75 in
Pair of late 19th Century Gustavian Style Chests of Drawers
Located in Jesteburg, DE
A very elegant pair of Swedish late 19th century Gustavian chests of drawers. Beautiful faux
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Antique 1880s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Pair of late 19th Century Gustavian Style Chests of Drawers
Pair of late 19th Century Gustavian Style Chests of Drawers

Pair of late 19th Century Gustavian Style Chests of Drawers

H 33.47 in W 37.41 in D 18.51 in
Pair of Smaller Gustavian Style 19th Century Chests of Drawers
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Very elegant- this pair comes from northern Sweden and was recently restored. Would make a perfect
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Pair of Smaller Gustavian Style 19th Century Chests of Drawers
Pair of Smaller Gustavian Style 19th Century Chests of Drawers

Pair of Smaller Gustavian Style 19th Century Chests of Drawers

H 31.89 in W 29.93 in D 17.33 in
19th c. Pair of Swedish Late Gustavian Period Painted Bedside Commodes
Located in Wichita, KS
A special, neoclassical pair of Swedish Gustavian style painted chests with a soft gray patina
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th c. Pair of Swedish Late Gustavian Period Painted Bedside Commodes
19th c. Pair of Swedish Late Gustavian Period Painted Bedside Commodes

19th c. Pair of Swedish Late Gustavian Period Painted Bedside Commodes

H 30.32 in W 35.44 in D 18.5 in
Swedish Gustavian Style Pair of Painted Bedside Commodes with Marbleized Tops
Located in Wichita, KS
A pair of Swedish commodes in the Gustavian style with hand-painted marbleized tops. These chests
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

Swedish Gustavian Style Pair of Painted Bedside Commodes with Marbleized Tops
Swedish Gustavian Style Pair of Painted Bedside Commodes with Marbleized Tops

Swedish Gustavian Style Pair of Painted Bedside Commodes with Marbleized Tops

H 30.69 in W 34.89 in D 17.69 in
Pair of Small Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers or Nightstands
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of small Gustavian style chest of drawers, 1880-1900. The small size of the commodes makes
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Antique 1890s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Pair of Small Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers or Nightstands
Pair of Small Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers or Nightstands

Pair of Small Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers or Nightstands

H 22.05 in W 22.84 in D 15.75 in
Midcentury Swedish Pair of Chest of Drawers and Marble Top, Gustavian Style
Located in London, GB
A pair of early 20th century Swedish marquetry chest of drawers or bedside tables with their
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Midcentury Swedish Pair of Chest of Drawers and Marble Top, Gustavian Style
Midcentury Swedish Pair of Chest of Drawers and Marble Top, Gustavian Style

Midcentury Swedish Pair of Chest of Drawers and Marble Top, Gustavian Style

H 29.93 in W 31.11 in D 17.72 in
Swedish 1890s Gustavian Style Gray Painted Chests with Reeded Drawers, a Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of swedish Gustavian style chests from circa 1890 with rich light gray painted finish
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Swedish 1890s Gustavian Style Gray Painted Chests with Reeded Drawers, a Pair
Swedish 1890s Gustavian Style Gray Painted Chests with Reeded Drawers, a Pair

Swedish 1890s Gustavian Style Gray Painted Chests with Reeded Drawers, a Pair

H 30.7 in W 30.1 in D 17.7 in
Gustavian Style 19th Century Swedish Charcoal Painted Three-Drawer Chests
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish Gustavian style chests from the 19th century with antique charcoal / black
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Gustavian Style 19th Century Swedish Charcoal Painted Three-Drawer Chests
Gustavian Style 19th Century Swedish Charcoal Painted Three-Drawer Chests

Gustavian Style 19th Century Swedish Charcoal Painted Three-Drawer Chests

H 31.25 in W 28.25 in D 19.25 in
Gustavian Style 1880s Swedish Painted Three-Drawer Chests with Carved Friezes
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish Gustavian style chests from circa 1880 with light gray / cream painted finish
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Gustavian Style 1880s Swedish Painted Three-Drawer Chests with Carved Friezes
Gustavian Style 1880s Swedish Painted Three-Drawer Chests with Carved Friezes

Gustavian Style 1880s Swedish Painted Three-Drawer Chests with Carved Friezes

H 32.8 in W 29.75 in D 18 in
20th Century Dark-Grey Swedish Gustavian Pair of Antique Pinewood Nightstands
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique pair of small hand carved Swedish Gustavian chests of drawers made of Pinewood with a
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

20th Century Dark-Grey Swedish Gustavian Pair of Antique Pinewood Nightstands
20th Century Dark-Grey Swedish Gustavian Pair of Antique Pinewood Nightstands

20th Century Dark-Grey Swedish Gustavian Pair of Antique Pinewood Nightstands

H 31.5 in W 23.75 in L 31.5 in
Pair of Swedish Chests of Drawers
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of very charming Swedish distress-painted Gustavian style chests of drawers, ideal for bedside
Category

20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Swedish Chests of Drawers
Pair of Swedish Chests of Drawers

Pair of Swedish Chests of Drawers

H 35.5 in W 28 in D 17.5 in
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of 19th century small painted chest of drawers circa 1870. Fine quality pair of oak and
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine, Paint, Oak

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

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Painted Chest of Drawers

H 34 in W 24 in D 15 in
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Chests of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning pair of 19th-century Gustavian-style chests of drawers, crafted in Sweden and painted in
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

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

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Chests of Drawers

H 18.25 in W 30.25 in D 31.5 in
Small pair of 19th century painted commodes
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Small pair of 19th century painted commodes circa 1890. Good quality pair of gustavian influenced
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Small pair of 19th century painted commodes
Small pair of 19th century painted commodes

Small pair of 19th century painted commodes

H 27.5 in W 22.5 in D 17.75 in
Small pair of 19th century painted commodes
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Small pair of 19th century painted commodes circa 1890. Good quality pair of Gustavian influenced
Category

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

Materials

Pine, Paint

Small pair of 19th century painted commodes
Small pair of 19th century painted commodes

Small pair of 19th century painted commodes

H 27.5 in W 22.5 in D 17.75 in
Swedish Pair of Gustavian Style Bedside Chests
Located in Wichita, KS
A pair of Swedish commodes in the Gustavian style. These chests have beautifully reeded drawer
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Paint

Swedish Pair of Gustavian Style Bedside Chests
Swedish Pair of Gustavian Style Bedside Chests

Swedish Pair of Gustavian Style Bedside Chests

H 31.32 in W 33 in D 18.88 in
Swedish Gustavian Style Pair of Painted Bedside Chests
Located in Wichita, KS
A beautiful pair of Swedish Gustavian style painted chests from the 19th century with egg and dart
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Swedish Gustavian Style Pair of Painted Bedside Chests
Swedish Gustavian Style Pair of Painted Bedside Chests

Swedish Gustavian Style Pair of Painted Bedside Chests

H 31 in W 33.69 in D 16.75 in
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Pair of Bedside Chests
Located in Wichita, KS
A pair of Swedish commodes in the Gustavian style with dentil molding around the top. Chalky
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Paint

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

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Pair of Bedside Chests

H 29.13 in W 41.32 in D 17.69 in
Pair Of Small 19th C. Gustavian-style Bedside Chest Of Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Pair of Gustavian-grey bedside tables with 4 drawers each.
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Pair Of Small 19th C. Gustavian-style Bedside Chest Of Drawers
Pair Of Small 19th C. Gustavian-style Bedside Chest Of Drawers

Pair Of Small 19th C. Gustavian-style Bedside Chest Of Drawers

H 32.29 in W 14.97 in D 16.54 in
Pair of Gustavian Style Bedside Chests, 19th Century
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Pair of Gustavian style bedside chests with two drawers, richly carved, late 19th century.
Category

Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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

Pair of Gustavian Style Bedside Chests, 19th Century

H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 15.75 in
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Pair of Painted Bedside Chests
Located in Wichita, KS
A beautiful neoclassical pair of Swedish Gustavian Style painted chests with an aged gray patina
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

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

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Pair of Painted Bedside Chests

H 33.69 in W 28.38 in D 20 in
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Bedside Commodes
Located in Wichita, KS
A pair of Swedish commodes in the Gustavian style with carved foliate detail around the tops
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Bedside Commodes
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Bedside Commodes

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Bedside Commodes

H 31.13 in W 32.25 in D 16.5 in
19th Century Pair of Swedish Gustavian Bedside Commodes
Located in Wichita, KS
A pair of Swedish commodes in the Gustavian style with dentil molding around the top and lozenge
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century Pair of Swedish Gustavian Bedside Commodes
19th Century Pair of Swedish Gustavian Bedside Commodes

19th Century Pair of Swedish Gustavian Bedside Commodes

H 30.5 in W 38.69 in D 18.69 in
19th Century Pair of Swedish Gustavian Painted Bedside Commodes
Located in Wichita, KS
A pair of Swedish chest of drawers in the Gustavian style from the 19th century with dentil molding
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

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

19th Century Pair of Swedish Gustavian Painted Bedside Commodes

H 31.5 in W 33.25 in D 17.32 in
19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Pair of Large Bedside Commodes
Located in Wichita, KS
A rare and monumental pair of Swedish Gustavian chest of drawers with reeded drawer fronts in a
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Pair of Large Bedside Commodes
19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Pair of Large Bedside Commodes

19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Pair of Large Bedside Commodes

H 35.63 in W 51.19 in D 24 in
Pair of Gustavian Style Blue Painted Chest of Drawers Commodes
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish Gustavian Style Blue Painted Chest of Drawers Commodes, A Pair Classic Pair Swedish Style
Category

Early 2000s European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pair of Gustavian Style Blue Painted Chest of Drawers Commodes
Pair of Gustavian Style Blue Painted Chest of Drawers Commodes

Pair of Gustavian Style Blue Painted Chest of Drawers Commodes

H 32 in W 35 in D 18 in
Swedish Gustavian Style Pair of Painted Bedside Commodes with Marbleized Tops
Located in Wichita, KS
A beautiful pair of Swedish commodes in the Gustavian style with hand painted marbleized tops
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Paint

Swedish Gustavian Style Pair of Painted Bedside Commodes with Marbleized Tops
Swedish Gustavian Style Pair of Painted Bedside Commodes with Marbleized Tops

Swedish Gustavian Style Pair of Painted Bedside Commodes with Marbleized Tops

H 31.69 in W 37.38 in D 18.69 in
Pair of Elegant Gustavian Style, 19th Century Chests of Drawers
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Very elegant this pair comes from northern Sweden and was recently restored. Would make a perfect
Category

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

Materials

Softwood

Pair of Elegant Gustavian Style, 19th Century Chests of Drawers
Pair of Elegant Gustavian Style, 19th Century Chests of Drawers

Pair of Elegant Gustavian Style, 19th Century Chests of Drawers

H 30.32 in W 38.19 in D 18.9 in
19th Century Pair of Swedish Gustavian Bedside Commodes with Marbleized Tops
Located in Wichita, KS
An elegant neoclassical pair of Swedish painted commodes in the Gustavian style. Each chest has
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century Pair of Swedish Gustavian Bedside Commodes with Marbleized Tops
19th Century Pair of Swedish Gustavian Bedside Commodes with Marbleized Tops

19th Century Pair of Swedish Gustavian Bedside Commodes with Marbleized Tops

H 31.88 in W 38.32 in D 18.88 in
Rare Pair of 19th Century Painted Swedish Bedside Chests
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality pair of bedside chest of drawers, circa 1870. 3 drawers with fluted detail, brass
Category

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

Materials

Pine

Rare Pair of 19th Century Painted Swedish Bedside Chests
Rare Pair of 19th Century Painted Swedish Bedside Chests

Rare Pair of 19th Century Painted Swedish Bedside Chests

H 28 in W 19 in D 17.75 in
Swedish Gustavian Style Pair of Painted Bedside Commodes with Marbleized Tops
Located in Wichita, KS
A beautiful pair of Swedish commodes in the Gustavian style with hand-painted marbleized tops
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

Swedish Gustavian Style Pair of Painted Bedside Commodes with Marbleized Tops
Swedish Gustavian Style Pair of Painted Bedside Commodes with Marbleized Tops

Swedish Gustavian Style Pair of Painted Bedside Commodes with Marbleized Tops

H 31.32 in W 37 in D 18 in
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Wood Chests-of-Drawers, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish Gustavian style painted wooden chest-of-drawers from the early 20th century, with
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Wood Chests-of-Drawers, circa 1900
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Wood Chests-of-Drawers, circa 1900

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Wood Chests-of-Drawers, circa 1900

H 28.75 in W 23.25 in D 12.25 in
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Light Blue Painted Wood Chests
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish Gustavian style light blue painted wood chests from the 19th century, with faux
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Light Blue Painted Wood Chests
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Light Blue Painted Wood Chests

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Light Blue Painted Wood Chests

H 31.75 in W 32.75 in D 17.5 in
Pair of Swedish 20th Century Gustavian Style Painted Chests with Reeded Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish Gustavian style painted wood chests from the 20th century, with dentil molding
Category

20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Swedish 20th Century Gustavian Style Painted Chests with Reeded Accents
Pair of Swedish 20th Century Gustavian Style Painted Chests with Reeded Accents

Pair of Swedish 20th Century Gustavian Style Painted Chests with Reeded Accents

H 29.25 in W 36.25 in D 19.25 in
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Three-Drawer Chests, a Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish Gustavian style chests from the 19th century with off white / beige painted
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Three-Drawer Chests, a Pair
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Three-Drawer Chests, a Pair

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Three-Drawer Chests, a Pair

H 32.5 in W 31.3 in D 17 in
Pair of Swedish Neoclassical Chests
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely pair of Swedish neoclassical chests. Nice carved detail at along the top edge. Also, a very
Category

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

Materials

Wood

Pair of Swedish Neoclassical Chests
Pair of Swedish Neoclassical Chests

Pair of Swedish Neoclassical Chests

H 31.4 in W 35 in D 18.5 in
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style 1900s Painted Commodes with Diamond Patterns
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish Gustavian Style painted wood three-drawer commodes from the early 20th century
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style 1900s Painted Commodes with Diamond Patterns
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style 1900s Painted Commodes with Diamond Patterns

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style 1900s Painted Commodes with Diamond Patterns

H 29.25 in W 31.25 in D 15.25 in
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
Category

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

Materials

Wood

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

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Pair of Swedish Gustavian Period Nightstands
Located in Pasadena, TX
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Pair of Swedish Gustavian Period Nightstands
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Period Nightstands

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Period Nightstands

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Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

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

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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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

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Pair of Gustavian Style Bedside Commodes
Pair of Gustavian Style Bedside Commodes

Pair of Gustavian Style Bedside Commodes

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Located in Sheffield, MA
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pair of Swedish Bedside Commodes
Pair of Swedish Bedside Commodes

Pair of Swedish Bedside Commodes

H 31 in W 15 in D 15 in
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Located in Great Barrington, MA
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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Pair of Gustavian Gray Swedish Commodes
Pair of Gustavian Gray Swedish Commodes

Pair of Gustavian Gray Swedish Commodes

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Nice Pair off 19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers
Located in Wommelgem, BE
A beautiful pair of Swedish Gustavian style painted chests from the 19th century with carved
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Nice Pair off 19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers
Nice Pair off 19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers

Nice Pair off 19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers

H 31.11 in W 33.08 in D 15.75 in
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Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish pair of bedside tables were recently purchased in London are very much in the
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Early 20th Century English Louis XV Night Stands

Pair of Gustavian, Louis XV Style Bedside Chest Painted Grey with Marble Top
Pair of Gustavian, Louis XV Style Bedside Chest Painted Grey with Marble Top

Pair of Gustavian, Louis XV Style Bedside Chest Painted Grey with Marble Top

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Pair of Swedish Style Bedside Chests
Located in Stamford, CT
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20th Century Swedish Night Stands

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Pair of Swedish Style Bedside Chests
Pair of Swedish Style Bedside Chests

Pair of Swedish Style Bedside Chests

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Pair of Restored Late 19th Century Chests
Located in Corona del Mar, CA
Tremendous pair of Swedish Gustavian chests that would make lovely side tables or bedside tables
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Pair of Restored Late 19th Century Chests
Pair of Restored Late 19th Century Chests

Pair of Restored Late 19th Century Chests

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Antique Swedish Painted Pair of Nightstands, Early 20th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of antique Swedish bedside chests painted distressed Swedish White finish, two drawers, top
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Antique Swedish Painted Pair of Nightstands, Early 20th Century
Antique Swedish Painted Pair of Nightstands, Early 20th Century

Antique Swedish Painted Pair of Nightstands, Early 20th Century

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Pair Of Gustavian Bedside Chests For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of pair of gustavian bedside chests available for sale. Each of these unique pair of gustavian bedside chests was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and pine. Pair of gustavian bedside chests have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of pair of gustavian bedside chests to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Louis XVI pair of gustavian bedside chests are of considerable interest. Many pair of gustavian bedside chests are appealing in their simplicity, but Baker Furniture Company produced popular pair of gustavian bedside chests that are worth a look.

How Much are Pair Of Gustavian Bedside Chests?

Prices for pair of gustavian bedside chests can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, pair of gustavian bedside chests begin at $2,000 and can go as high as $16,900, while the average can fetch as much as $7,492.

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.