Gustavian 19th Century Grey Painted 3 Drawer Dresser
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Late Swedish 19th century painted chest of drawers. This 3 drawer dresser has a charming break front style with the original brass hardware.
Bronze
$1,950
H 33.5 in W 38.25 in D 18 in
Mid 20th Century Vintage Boho Gustavian Style Washed Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning vintage Boho chest of drawers. A chic Gustavian style cabinet in an off white washed finish. Acquired from the collection of the iconic Designer Lars Bolander.
Metal
Neoclassical Revival Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
This solid birch and fir chest of drawers with mahogany veneer, is from a region of Sweden, famous for its finely crafted furniture in the last quarter of the nineteenth century. The...
Birch
Simulated birch hand painted chest of drawers by Gemla Fabrikers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Simulated birch hand painted chest of drawers by Gemla Fabrikers circa 1930. Good quality small chest of drawers, ideal for a child's bedroom. Fitted with 4 drawers of equal propor...
Pine
Mid Century baroque revival solid oak chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century baroque revival solid oak chest of drawers circa 1950. We are pleased to offer this striking chest of drawers which looks 200 years older in style than it actually is. ...
Oak
Matching Midnight Black Chest of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a matching midnight black chest of drawers. They have been restored and repainted with milk paints "Midnight Black".
Wood
Mid 20th century mahogany marble top chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century mahogany marble top commode circa 1960. Good quality chest of drawers in the rococo taste Beautiful red and white marble top which is loose fitted. Single drawer ...
Marble, Brass
Art Deco Sideboard by Otto Schulz for Boet, 1930s
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in Karlstad, SE
This sideboard by Otto Schulz for Boet is a magnificent piece of furniture that dates back to the 1930s. This stunning sideboard is made of high-quality birch wood, with intricate in...
Birch
Mid 20th century birch Scandinavian chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century birch Scandinavian chest of drawers circa 1960. Here we have a practical piece of everyday furniture from the mid 20th Scandinavian modern period. Slight over-sail...
Birch
Gustavian Style Unique 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Gustavian Style Unique 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers. Its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
Berlin Iron
$5,112
H 47.25 in W 55.52 in D 20.08 in
19th Century Antique Gustavian Chest of Drawers Chest on Chest Dated 1829
Located in Boden, SE
A magnificent beautiful big Chest of Drawers "Chest on Chest." Swedish early 19th century untouched original painted pine chest of drawers dated 1829 The Chest of drawers is divisi...
Pine
$8,000
H 32.75 in W 34 in D 19.75 in
Exceptional Josef Frank Chest of Drawers, Cabinet, Svenskt Tenn, Mahogany, Brass
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful chest of drawers by Josef Frank, Mahogany and Brass pulls, six drawers. Cabinet has age-related wear. We will have it refinished for the buyer. Great piece of Swedish Moder...
Brass
19th century empire revival birch chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century empire revival birch chest of drawers circa 1890. Fine quality Swedish birch chest of drawers in the empire taste. Presented in it's original condition. Rectangular to...
Birch
Mid century art nouveau inspired chest of drawers by SMF Bodafors
By SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century carved oak small chest of drawers by Bodafors circa 1960. 3 drawer chest of drawers of small proportions. Single brass drop handles to the front. Carved and shaped dra...
Oak
$7,800
H 34 in W 44.5 in D 24 in
Rare William Hinn Curved Chest of Drawers in Walnut with Skeletal Frame
Located in Buffalo, NY
Four-drawer chest by William Hinn for Urban Furniture Sweden, 1950s. Beautiful curved chest or dresser. This piece shows an exquisite organic and amorphic design. The wooden frame...
Birch, Walnut
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A petite chest of drawers, crafted of solid mahogany and fir, the piece is veneered with light mahogany with birch banding and marquetry. Bone escutcheons line the keyholes. The lock...
Birch
Mid 19th century Scandinavian inlaid elm chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century Scandinavian inlaid elm chest of drawers circa 1868. We are pleased to offer this stunning chest of drawers from Sweden. Beautifully made in elm with cross-banded ...
Pewter
Jugendstil Chest of Drawers, Circa 1910
Located in New York, NY
The solid top rests above three long drawers of equal depth. Clean lines subtley adorn the piece in the classic Jugendstil style with matching hardware hardware.
Ash
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 35 in W 49 in D 25 in
19th Century Swedish Empire Marble Topped Drawer Chest Commode
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A Swedish Empire three-drawer commode chest veneered in burled bird's-eye elm emblematic of Baltic furniture in the 18th-19th centuries, the rectangular side columns mounted with b...
Elm
Tall 19th century elm secretaire chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Tall 19th century elm secretaire chest of drawers circa 1870. We are pleased to offer this stunning chest swedish chest of drawers of generous proportions. Made from a rich golden ...
Birch, Elm, Pine
19th Century burr walnut secretaire tall chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Striking walnut and burr walnut 7 drawer chest, which is often known as a seminere, albeit this one has the addition of a secretaire. Top drawer slightly overhangs the other drawers...
Walnut
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 oak this 4 drawer commode offers generous proportions. 4 shaped drawers with orna...
Brass
Late Gustavian Chest of Drawers from 19th Century
Located in Barcelona, ES
A late Gustavian solid oak chest of drawers from 19th century. Formation: Three drawers. Measurements: Length 108, width 53, height 84 cm. Condition: Stains. Partly worming. Renov...
Oak
$6,400
H 48 in W 40 in D 18 in
Edmond Spence Walnut Brass Two Part High Gentleman's Chest Dresser Cabinet MINT
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid century modern 2 part chest on chest dresser by Edmund Spence MINT!
Brass
$6,800
H 36 in W 48 in D 20 in
Honey Amber Tone Finish Edmond Spence High Chest Gentlemen's Dresser Double Door
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Honey amber tone finish edmond spence high chest gentlemen's dresser comode double door.
Birch
Scandinavian Mid Century Teak Three Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Three drawer teak chest on round black tapered legs with original brass hardware. A great piece to store your bedding or clothes. A handsome piece of furniture in any room.
Teak
19th Century burr walnut tall chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century burr walnut tall chest of drawers circa 1880. Great quality tall chest of drawers often known as a seminere chest as it has 7 drawers. Shaped walnut top surface with m...
Walnut
Scandinavian mid century baroque revival chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Scandinavian mid century baroque revival chest of drawers circa 1950. Good quality mahogany veneered chest of drawers, very much in the baroque taste. Shaped top with 4 block front...
Brass
19th Century burr walnut secretaire chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century burr walnut secretaire chest of drawers circa 1870. Good quality 4 drawer chest of the drawers, with the top drawer pulling out to become a fitted secretaire writing su...
Walnut
Mid 20th century rococo revival carved walnut chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Carved Scandinavian concealed chest of drawers circa 1940. Designed in the rococo style with drop down front to reveal 2 fitted birch drawers. Canted corners with applied carvings....
Birch, Walnut
$1,602 / item
H 9.85 in W 17.72 in D 12.6 in
Weave Bedside 45 from Ringvide, Birch wood, black oil, Scandinavian
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
Weave bedside table Bedside table, made of solid birch wood and laminated birchveneér or solid oak wood and oak veneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet modest the bedside serves as a g...
Birch, Oak
Art Nouveau Vanity with Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Featuring the qualities of a vanity combined with the functions of a chest of drawers, this tall and handsome piece has three locking drawers for clothing, as well as two generously ...
Fir
Mid 20th century Scandinavian inlaid chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century Scandinavian modern mahogany chest of drawers circa 1950. Stunning shaped chest of drawers very much in the art deco taste. 2 drawers below the top with a further ...
Birch, Mahogany
Mid 20th century Scandinavian tall chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century palisander tall chest of drawers circa 1960. Good quality scandinavian tall chest of drawers. 6 equal sized drawers with fitted solid handles, top drawer fitted wi...
Palisander
$12,800
H 34.19 in W 36.13 in D 17.74 in
Circa 1790 Swedish Gustavian Marble Top Mahogany Desk Commode Chest
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Some veneer patches to the commode (bottom drawer blade, right edge), squares of touchup above right leg and above back right leg.
Marble, Brass
Antique Pine Painted Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in Sheffield, MA
Search terms: farm style, gustavian Swedish style, country style. Dresser, commode chest, chest of drawers.
Pine
Gustavian Grey Painted Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
Gustavian Grey Painted Dresser, The Swedish Neo Classic style Gustavian commode with a concave front side, with paneled drawers and sides having gold leaf trim details.
Wood
Pair of Gustavian Grey Painted Dressers
Located in Westwood, NJ
Pair of Gustavian Grey Painted Dressers, The Swedish Neo Classic style Gustavian commode with a concave front side, with paneled drawers and sides having gold leaf trim details.
Wood
18th Century Swedish Miniature Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Bozeman, MT
Good 18th century Swedish miniature Baroque jewellery box / commode in it's original finish with good patination. ca 1750 Sweden.
Wood
$5,865
H 31.25 in W 33.5 in D 18.25 in
Antique Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Mahogany, Circa 1890-1910
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A late 19th Century, antique Swedish Gustavian chest, commode with three drawers made of hand crafted polished, partly veneered Mahogany, in good condition.
Stone, Metal, Brass
Edmond J. Spence Midcentury Swedish Burled Birch Wavefront Chest
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Queens, NY
Midcentury Swedish Burled Birch Wavefront Chest (EDMOND SPENCE).
Wood, Birch, Burl
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.
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