18th Century Gustavian Commode
Located in Ljungby, SE
A Gustavian Stockholm piece, dating to the latter part of the 18th century. The commode is veneered in mahogany, with fittings and moldings in brass. It features canted corners adorn...
Brass
18th Century Gustavian Commode
Located in Ljungby, SE
High-quality Gustavian chest of drawers from the Mälardalen region of Sweden, dating from the late 18th century. Veneered with alder root and other types of wood, featuring diamond-s...
Wood
19th Century Gustavian Commode
Located in Belmont, MA
Exquisite Gustavian commode, bleached mahogany veneer with brass decorations. Beautifully refinished and French polished.
Mahogany
Swedish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Birch, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch and rosewood chest of drawers designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Wear consistent with age and use. Includes one key. Overall Dimensions (inches): 27.8"H x 39.25"W ...
Birch
Swedish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine chest of drawers designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.
Pine
Swedish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Pine, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine chest of drawers or dresser designed and produced in Sweden, 1960s.
Pine
Gustavian White Painted Commode
Located in Westwood, NJ
Gustavian White Painted commode, The Swedish Neo Classic style Gustavian commode with a concave front side, with paneled drawers and sides having gold leaf trim details.
Wood
Swedish Designer, Chests of Drawers, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine chests of drawers designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 45.5"H x 26.0"W x 14.625"D All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Wood, Pine
Swedish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine chest of drawers designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 48.25"H x 31.875"W x 15.5"D All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Pine
Chest of Drawers Swedish Rococo Light Wood, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Chest of drawers Swedish Rococo light wood, Sweden. A beautiful chest of drawers with amazing inlays and construction. Made in Sweden during the Rococo period 1750-1775. Original har...
19th Century Rococo Original Blue Painted Commode
Located in San Angelo, TX
Stunning 19th century original blue painted Rococo commode. This is truly a special heirloom and investment. This piece features original hardware and 4 drawers. This is perfect for ...
Wood, Paint
Swedish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Pine, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine chest of drawers, designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Pine
Antique Painted Swedish Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
The Painted Swedish Chest is a piece of furniture that combines antique charm with unique painted detailing. This dresser or chest of drawers adds a touch of history and character to...
Wood
Rococo commode signed Johan Martin Ek, Stockholm, Circa 1770
Located in Atlanta, GA
A distinguished example of 18th-century Swedish craftsmanship, this Rococo period commode is signed by renowned cabinetmaker Johan Martin Ek (1734–1795), active in Stockholm during o...
Wood, Pine
Swedish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Birch, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch and black-lacquered wood chest of drawers designed and produced 1930s.
Birch
$14,400
H 29.5 in W 33.5 in D 15.25 in
Göran Malmvall Swedish Fir Chest with Ring Handles, Sweden, 1940's
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Göran Malmvall Swedish Fir Chest with Ring Handles, Sweden, 1940, signed Fir, Brass, original key H: 29.5 D: 15.25 W: 33.5
Brass
Vintage Swedish Gustavian Painted Chests
Located in Dallas, TX
The Swedish Gustavian Painted Chests are intricately designed pieces of furniture perfect for today's designs. With their unique and timeless Gustavian style, these painted chests of...
Wood
Pair of Custom Made Commodes
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pair of custom made Swedish style commodes Reference: 7718 Dimensions 40 inches (102 cms) wide 18.5 inches (47 cms) deep 32 inches (81 cms) high
Pine
Mid century rococo revival fossil marble bombe commode
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century rococo revival fossil marble bombe commode circa 1960. Excellent quality commode by A.B rococo mobler. Beautifully bombe shaped marble top commode. Veneered using mahog...
Marble, Ormolu
Mid century mahogany bombe commode chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid-20th century kingwood and mahogany bombe commode chest of drawers, circa 1950. Good quality rococo inspired 3-drawer commode. Bombe shaped commode. Mahogany arranged veneers, wi...
Marble
$2,340
H 28 in W 33 in D 17.75 in
Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Small Swedish Chest, Brass, Marble, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stamford, CT
Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Small Swedish Chest, Brass, Marble, Sweden, 1970s Small Gustavian chest of drawers in brown wood designed and produced in Sweden circa 1970s. This piece ...
Brass
$5,289
H 33.08 in W 44.49 in D 24.41 in
18th Century Swedish Rococo Chest of Drawers from Northern Sweden
Located in Boden, SE
A beautiful 18th century Swedish Rococo Chest of drawers from Lulea Norrbotten, Northern Sweden. The Chest of drawers has wonderful curvaceous and beautiful Shaped legs. The Chest ...
Pine
Early 20th century inlaid walnut commode with marble top
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Inlaid walnut commode with marble top circa 1910 from Stockholm, Sweden.
Marble, Ormolu
$4,113
H 26.38 in W 25.6 in D 12.6 in
1950s Scandinavian Modern Commode with Josef Frank Clover Motif Wallpaper, Teak
By Josef Frank
Located in Stockholm, SE
A distinctive 1950s Scandinavian Modern three-drawer commode, professionally wallpapered with Josef Frank’s iconic clover leaf motif. The decorative surface adds a vibrant yet refine...
Teak
Göran Malmvall sideboard, Sweden, 1960s
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sideboard in dark stained pine designed by Göran Malmvall, produced in Sweden by Svensk Fur, 1960s.
Pine
Swedish Modern Bureau, 1940s
Located in Karlstad, SE
Petite bureau or chest of drawers, manufactured in Sweden, circa 1940. This bureau is made of solid wood with mahogany veneer. It consists of three drawers with beautiful brass hand...
Mahogany
Göran Malmvall sideboard, Sweden, 1960s
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sideboard in pine designed by Göran Malmvall, produced in Sweden by Svensk Fur, 1960s. Global front door shipping available.
Pine
$25,000
H 36.6 in W 43.3 in D 22 in
Chest of Drawers Swedish Late Baroque Period with Brass Hardware Sweden
Located in New York, NY
A chest of drawers made during the Baroque period 1720-1740 by Swedish cabinet maker Johan Hugo Furloh in Sweden. Beautiful inlays from walnut and brass hardware in a shape significa...
Walnut
19th c. Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
The 19th c. Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest is a historical piece of furniture with a classic design. This chest was crafted in Sweden during the late 19th century, showcasing the cr...
Wood
Antique Swedish Pine 3 Drawer Chest
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a nicely made pine chest. It was made in Sweden circa 1940-50. It has its original pulls. Very straight lines allows it to easily mix with mid century modern decor.
Pine
$5,320
H 32 in W 42.25 in D 18.5 in
Late 18th C. Swedish Chest w/Traditional Swedish-Red Color &Faux-Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish painted wood chest of three drawers, with faux marble top, from the turn of the 18th and 19th century. This period Gustavian chest from Sweden, designed in clean lines, fea...
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Four Drawer Chest
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a very Unique Swedish Gustavian Style 4 drawer chest of drawers. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
Wood
Göran Malmvall cabinet, Sweden, 1950s
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Stockholm, SE
Cabinet in pine designed by Göran Malmvall, produced in Sweden by Svensk Fur, 1950s. Global front door shipping available.
Pine
A Pair of 19th Century Swedish Chests
Located in Atlanta, GA
Shaped apron bases add a refined decorative element while maintaining visual lightness. Crafted in Sweden, these chests were designed as a true pair, making them ideal for use as bed...
Wood
$32,000
H 33 in W 43.6 in D 22.8 in
Chest of Drawers Signed by Gustaf Furlow Swedish Gustavian, 1780-1800, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Chest of drawers signed by Gustaf Furlow Swedish Gustavian, 1780-1800, Sweden. An exquisite chest made by cabinet maker Gustaf Furlow in Sweden during the Gustavian period. All origi...
Wood
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Neoclassical Painted Chests
Located in Dallas, TX
The product is a pair of Swedish Gustavian Neoclassical painted chests. These chests feature a neoclassical design with carvings painted detailing, adding a classic touch of eleganc...
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Circa 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking Swedish Gustavian chest of drawers from circa 1790, defined by its crisp neoclassical lines and elegant Greek key frieze carved across the upper drawer. This refined geome...
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Mora Clock Chest
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian Mora clock chest, its been restored and repainted with milk paints, "Oyster White". New battery works have been installed.
Wood
18th Century Swedish Serpentine Chest
Located in Faversham, GB
A fabulous 18th century Gustavian serpentine chest of arc-en-arbelet form. The generous molded top leads to three deep and wide graduating each with moldings to the surrounds. Eac...
Pine, Paint
Swedish Gustavian Style Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian Style 3 drawer chest of drawers. its been restored and repainted with milk Paints "Oyster White"
Wood
Göran Malmvall, Swedish Pine Chest
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Stockholm, SE
Göran Malmvall dresser with three drawers made of pine. This dresser, designed by the renowned Swedish designer Göran Malmvall, is a fine example of Scandinavian craftsmanship. It i...
Pine
Swedish 19th Century Chest of Drawers, c.1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
A refined Swedish chest of drawers from circa 1840, distinguished by its elegant simplicity and beautifully carved diamond motifs that stretch across each drawer front.
Pine
Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant Swedish chest of drawers embodies the timeless simplicity and charm of the Gustavian style. Featuring a light gray painted finish with subtle distressing, the piece exud...
Pine
Chest Of Drawers Swedish Gustavian Style
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian style Chest of Drawers. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
Wood
$22,000
H 32.49 in W 36.42 in D 18.71 in
Late 18th Century High-Gustavian Commode with Intarsia by Gustaf Foltjern
By Carl Gustaf Foltjern
Located in Ljungby, SE
A distinguished high-Gustavian commode, crafted in Stockholm by Gustaf Foltjern (master 1771-1804). The top features an original slab of Kolsmo marble, while the body is veneered in ...
Bronze
Swedish Late 18th Century Painted Captain's Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking Swedish captain’s chest from the late 18th century, crafted in pine and finished in an original dark painted surface with beautifully worn edges exposing warm wood tones b...
Pine
Solid Pine Low Drawer, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Karis, Nyland
Low drawer from Sweden made during the 1970s. The drawer is made of lacquered solid pine with a two large drawers. The drawer is in good vintage condition consistent with age and use.
Pine
Swedish bombe-shaped Rococo chest of drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
“Beautiful Swedish Rococo bombe-shaped chest of drawers with elegant curved sides and a serpentine front, characteristic of Swedish Rococo. Three drawers with bronze fittings, as wel...
Pine
Mid-Century Tall Chest of Drawers, Swedish
Located in London, GB
A stylish Swedish chest of drawers from the 1950s with attractive birch veneers and a warm golden-brown finish. The piece has four drawers with brass ring handles, offering plenty of...
Birch
Swedish Gustavian Style Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian Style Chest Of Drawers. its been restored and repainted with Milk paints "Oyster White"
Pine
Swedish Gustavian Style 5 Drawer Chest
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian Style 5 Drawer Chest. Its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster Grey"
Wood
$4,250
H 31.75 in W 71 in D 18.5 in
Danish Modern Teak Chest or Dresser by Yngve Ekstrom for Dux circa 1960s
By Dux of Sweden, Yngve Ekström
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern Teak Chest or Dresser, designed by Yngve Ekstrom for Dux, Sweden, circa 1960s. It offers a voluminous amount of storage with nine wide, deep drawers. It is a versatile ...
Teak
Pair of Vintage Swedish Bedside Cabinets
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of vintage Swedish bedside cabinets. They were recently imported from Sweden, they date from the 1950’s. The quality is superb, there are a lovely size and have a v...
Wood
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Chest
Located in New Orleans, LA
A charming small-scale Gustavian chest painted in soft, muted tones with clean lines and subtle neoclassical details—perfect for adding understated Swedish elegance and practical sto...
Wood
Mid-Century Swedish Wooden Cabinet, 1940s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Swedish Wooden Cabinet, 1940s
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a very Unique Swedish Gustavian style 3 drawer chest of drawers. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
Pine
Swedish Gustavian Style 4 Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a very unique and very Big Swedish Gustavian 4 drawer chest of drawers. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints Oyster White.
Pine
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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