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18th Century Swedish Baroque Chest on Stand
Located in Mjöhult, SE
A fine and rare 18th century Swedish Baroque chest on stand (or table box) standing on blackened
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Antique Early 18th Century Swedish Baroque Blanket Chests

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Walnut, Burl

18th Century Swedish Baroque Chest on Stand
18th Century Swedish Baroque Chest on Stand
H 30.71 in W 38.59 in D 21.66 in
William Hinn 2 Pieces Swedish Modern Chest on Chest Dresser Gentleman Chest
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern 2 part high chest of 4 drawers by William Hinn. Made in Sweden. Exposed
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Northern Swedish Painted Chest
Located in Kramfors, SE
with a woman’s initials, most likely for a wedding. The chest is from northern Sweden, made in pine
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Country Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

19th Century Northern Swedish Painted Chest
19th Century Northern Swedish Painted Chest
H 18.51 in W 35.44 in D 22.45 in
Antique Gustavian Chest-on-chest with Original Paint and Hardware, Sweden, 1780s
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Sweden, 1780s A gustavian chest-on-chest with original paint. Painted to look like mahogany and
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Antique 1780s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Folk Art 19th Century Swedish Blue Chest
Located in Kramfors, SE
Blue folk art chest made in Swedish pine. The chest from northern Sweden and has hand wrought
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

Folk Art 19th Century Swedish Blue Chest
Folk Art 19th Century Swedish Blue Chest
H 13.39 in W 29.93 in D 18.9 in
Large 19th Century Original Swedish Painted Hope Chest
Located in Kramfors, SE
Black Swedish hope chest from the first years of the 19th century. This chest is in original
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

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

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Pine

Early 19th Century Swedish Painted Folk Art Pine Chest
Located in Kramfors, SE
Northern Swedish Folk Art chest from Delsbo in Hälsingland, Sweden. The chest has the original
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

Swedish Mid-19th Century Hand Painted Dome Top Chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish Mid-19th Century hand painted dome top chest, circa 1846. Beautiful dome top chest
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Swedish Art Moderne Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Art Moderne chest of drawers from Sweden, circa 1940. This painted chest of drawers is painted a
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

Swedish Art Moderne Chest of Drawers
Swedish Art Moderne Chest of Drawers
H 26.5 in W 38 in D 17.5 in
Swedish Gustavian Dowry Chest with Exceptional Interior Painting, Dated 1782
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional Swedish Gustavian dowry chest with original paint on the interior and exterior. The
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Sweden, 1780-1800
Located in Belmont, MA
Gustavian chest of drawers, Sweden, 1780-1800. This elegant chest of drawers is made of yew tree
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Antique 1780s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany, Yew

Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Sweden, 1780-1800
Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Sweden, 1780-1800
H 33.08 in W 36.62 in D 21.46 in
Mid century Swedish elm chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century swedish elm chest of drawers circa 1960. Fine quality swedish chest which offers the
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Mid century Swedish elm chest of drawers
Mid century Swedish elm chest of drawers
H 27 in W 41.75 in D 16.75 in
19th Century Swedish Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
Unusually tall and narrow chest of drawers. The chest is made in painted pine with old distressed
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Tall Chest of Drawers
19th Century Swedish Tall Chest of Drawers
H 38.19 in W 14.57 in D 19.3 in
Late 1700s Swedish Neoclassical Chest of Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
Chest of drawers in two parts from late 18th century, northern Sweden. The chest is from circa 1790
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Pine

Late 1700s Swedish Neoclassical Chest of Drawers
Late 1700s Swedish Neoclassical Chest of Drawers
H 40.16 in W 51.97 in D 19.69 in
Mid-Century Modern Swedish Chest of Drawers
Located in Southampton, NY
Mid-Century Modern Swedish chest of drawers This chest of drawers has a rectangular top with front
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Decorative Swedish Gustavian Style chest of drawers painted in dusty antique yellow, typical of the
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Pine

Antique Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers
Antique Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers
H 29.93 in W 39.38 in D 18.51 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
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Swedish 19th Century Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century painted chest of drawers circa 1870. Substantial baroque revival Swedish chest of
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Pine

Swedish 19th Century Painted Chest of Drawers
Swedish 19th Century Painted Chest of Drawers
H 33.25 in W 42.75 in D 21.5 in
Early 19th Century Rustic Swedish Painted Trunk ~ Blanket Chest ~ Coffee Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Early 19th century Rustic Swedish Painted Trunk ~ Blanket Chest ~ Coffee Table will make a charming
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Rustic Blanket Chests

Materials

Wrought Iron

Swedish Gustavian Style Painted 3 Drawer Chest Bureau
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Painted Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Bureau Three drawer bureau based on an 18th Century
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Early 2000s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

A Handsome Swedish Gustavian Alder Root Parquetry Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome Swedish Gustavian alder root parquetry 3-drawer chest; the well-figured top with canted
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests o...

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
Northern Swedish painted gustavian chest in pine made during the late 18th century, 1790 to 1800
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Mid 20th century Swedish birch chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality swedish chest of drawers circa 1950. 3 drawers of equal proportion fitted with shaped
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

19th century Swedish burr birch chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century swedish birch root chest of drawers circa 1880. 4 equal proportioned drawers, each
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

Authentic 18th Century Swedish Rococo Chest of Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
18th century chest of drawers from northern Sweden. The chest is Rococo with pronounced and curved
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Swedish art deco inlaid birch chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish Art Deco inlaid birch chest of drawers circa 1930. Beautifully made Swedish chest of
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch, Satinwood

Swedish 19th century inlaid birch chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish 19th century inlaid birch chest of drawers circa 1830. Fine quality swedish commode, with
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

Swedish 19th Century Painted Breakfront Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish 19th century painted breakfront chest of drawers circa 1880. Elegant and fine quality
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine, Paint

19th century hand painted Swedish chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century hand painted swedish chest of drawers circa 1840. Good quality swedish commode, quite
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine, Paint

Mid-19th Century Swedish Birch Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid-19th century Swedish birch chest of drawers circa 1850. Good quality Swedish Empire commode
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

Pair of Antique Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
A pair of antique Swedish Gustavian style light-grey painted chest of three drawers, dating from
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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
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Painted Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers or Side Tables, A Pair These classic Swedish style three
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Brass

Mid 19th century Swedish burr birch secretaire chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Stunning birch root escritoire circa 1855. We are pleased to offer this piece for sale.  Profusely using birch root veneers on every surface. Matched birch veneers used which span ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

Swedish Gustavian Dark Grey Slate Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Gustavian Painted Commode Chest of Drawers, Sweden Hand painted Gustavian style chest of drawers
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Axel Larsson functionalist chest of drawers, Bodafors, Sweden, 1930s
By Axel Larsson
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Amazing functionalist chest of drawers by Axel Larsson, made in from birch with round wood knobs on
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Swedish 18th Century Blue Painted Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An exquisite 18th Century baroque 3 drawer chest. This blue painted three-drawer chest features a
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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Swedish early 19th century painted pine chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish early 19th century painted pine chest of drawers circa 1800. Fine quality chest of drawers
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine, Paint

Pair of 19th century painted Swedish chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of 19th century painted swedish commodes circa 1870. Good quality pair of gustavian
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine, Paint

Swedish Period Baroque "Bombée" Chest of Drawers, circa 1750
Located in Jesteburg, DE
A beautiful and rare "Bombée" chest of drawers in original condition, made in Stockholm
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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Early 19th Century Swedish Painted Commode, Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Early 19th century Swedish painted commode ~ chest of drawers is a timeless example of the
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Antique 1820s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Swedish Modern Pyramid Mahogany Chest of Drawers, ca 1940s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Swedish Modern chest of drawers in book matched Pyramid Mahogany from the 1940s. Very nice mahogany
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Fine 18th Century Baroque Chinoiserie Chest
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Fine 18th century baroque chinoiserie chest, circa 1750, Sweden. The chest is wrapped in canvas
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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine, Canvas

Fine 18th Century Baroque Chinoiserie Chest
Fine 18th Century Baroque Chinoiserie Chest
H 13.98 in W 27.17 in D 17.72 in
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Late 18th century Swedish Gustavian painted chest of drawers, circa 1790. Fine quality oak and
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Pine

Swedish Gustavian Period Carved Wood Chest, Scraped to Original Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period chest, scraped to the original colors, from the turn of the 18th and
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Swedish Oak Inlaid Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century Swedish oak inlaid chest of drawers, circa 1800. Rare Swedish period commode
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Demi-Lune Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Commode Chest of Drawers This classic Swedish style two drawer
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21st Century and Contemporary European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of ...

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Baroque Chest of Drawers, Niclas Korp, Sweden, c. 1775
Located in Greding, DE
Large walnut veneered baroque commode with cambered trapezoidal body made by Swedish cabinetmaker
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Antique 1770s Swedish Baroque Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Blue Painted Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
This lovely blue painted chest of drawer has the simple yet elegant lines that reveal its Swedish
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Swedish 1865 Neoclassical Style Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Guilloches
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish neoclassical style painted wood chest of drawers from the mid-19th century, with
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Wood

Swedish Karl Johan Mahogany "Wellington" Chest of Drawers, circa 1840s
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish Karl Johan well figured mahogany "Wellington" from chest of drawers, circa 1840s, the
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Antique 1840s Swedish Karl Johan Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Mid 20th century Swedish walnut chest of drawers by bodafors
By Bodafors
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century swedish walnut chest of drawers by bodafors circa 1950. Good quality chest of
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th century painted pine Swedish chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of 19th century painted pine Swedish commodes circa 1880. Here we have 2 decorative chest of
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Pair, Gustavian White Chest of Drawers Sweden circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of decorative Gustavian pine chest of drawers with Greek key motif painted along upper
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Swedish pair of white 19th century painted chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish pair of white 19th century painted chest of drawers circa 1880. Good quality pair of
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

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

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Early 19th century Swedish painted baroque revival chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century Swedish painted baroque revival chest of drawers circa 1820. 3 drawer commode
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Paint

Swedish Baroque Style 19th Century Gray Serpentine Front Three-Drawer Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Baroque style serpentine front three-drawer chest from the 19th century with light gray
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Swedish Gustavian Style Gray Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Carved Panels
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style three-drawer chest from the 19th century, with marbleized top, gray
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th century carved Swedish painted chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of 19th century carved Swedish painted chest of drawers circa 1880. Beautiful pair of swedish
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

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Swedish Chest On Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Swedish chest on chest for your home. Each Swedish chest on chest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, pine and softwood. Your living room may not be complete without a Swedish chest on chest — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right Swedish chest on chest, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles are of considerable interest. Edmond J. Spence each produced at least one beautiful Swedish chest on chest that is worth considering.

How Much is a Swedish Chest On Chest?

Prices for a Swedish chest on chest start at $750 and top out at $12,985 with the average selling for $4,600.

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

Is it a commode or a chest of drawers?

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

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

Questions About Swedish Chest On Chest
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A dower chest — also called a dowry chest or hope chest — is a Pennsylvania Dutch chest, a piece of furniture traditionally used by young women to store items in anticipation of married life. Find a collection of antique and vintage dowry chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A demilune chest is a type of case good furniture that features a straight back and a curved front. Most feature rows of drawers, cabinet doors or a mix of the two types of storage. Demilune comes from the French word for half moon and refers to the shape of the chests. Shop a range of demilune chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bonnet chest is a chest of drawers that has a space for hats. Typically, this larger drawer or area is in the center space and toward the top. Bonnet chests get their name for their function not their shape, as there is no one standard shape for a bonnet chest. Shop a collection of vintage and antique furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    A bombe chest is a set of drawers that bulges outward in the front and on the sides. The style, whose name comes from French word bombé, meaning “curved,” originated in  17th-century France.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A sugar chest is a chest, typically made of wood and featuring legs, that was designed to hold sugar in the late 1700s to early 1800s, when sugar was very valuable. Sugar chests would feature a lock to keep this sweet sign of wealth secure, and featured sections inside to separate light and dark sugars. Shop a range of antique sugar chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Tansu refers to Japanese portable storage chests. When tansu became a well-known feature of life in Japan — the chests’ emergence is said to be rooted in the Genroku era of the Edo period (1688–1704) — the country’s traditionally minimalist households had little to no proper seats, tables, or other pieces of furniture. Tansu were intended to be multipurpose cabinets. These case pieces were used to store things of everyday utility, such as clothing and various personal items. Tansu are regarded as collectible furniture with a timeless appeal. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary Tansu from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A sea chest, typically seen onboard ships, is a storage chest for a sailor’s personal property. The first known sea chest was used in 1613. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of authentic sea chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2019

    A bachelor’s chest is a low chest of drawers. Its name comes from the fact that it was originally designed to provide multipurpose storage for a single man with a small living space.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A military chest is a chest of drawers made of hardwood like mahogany, teak or cedar. Also called a campaign chest, the furniture usually comes apart into smaller pieces for easy carrying. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of military chests.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A gentleman's chest is a piece of wooden storage furniture with at least one section large enough to accommodate hanging men's clothing like ties, suits and dress pants. Normally, drawers appear beside and below the hanging cabinet. Find a range of gentleman's chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A door chest is a small cabinet with shelves and is used for storage. They are usually found in bedrooms and living rooms to provide a little extra storage. Shop for a range of antique and vintage door chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A Bombay chest is a piece of wooden furniture — a chest that bulges outward in the front and on the sides and then curves in at the base. This style of chest was popularized in 17th century French design.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    A campaign chest is a chest of drawers that breaks down into smaller pieces for easier transport. Some people refer to this type of case furniture as a military chest. Although mobile furniture for military campaigns dates back to the Romans, the British Army in its global conquests in the 18th and 19th centuries defined the style we know as campaign furniture with sturdy and elegant pieces. Find a selection of campaign chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A mule chest is a low chest that has a drawer or a set of drawers at its base and a hinged top. It stands on legs or brackets and it is usually wider than it is deep. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary mule chests from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A marriage chest is an ornate chest that is given as a gift or dowry to the bride by her parents. It was popular during the Renaissance period in Italy. It was especially used to hold a bride's dowry goods or other possessions. Find marriage chests and other vintage and antique case pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A chest of drawers is also sometimes known as a dresser or a bureau. It is a cabinet with several parallel horizontal drawers stacked on top of one another. A chest of drawers is frequently used to store clothing and a variety of personal items. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bachelor’s chest of drawers is a relatively short and shallow chest, usually with three or four drawers. The name refers to their historical use as multi-purpose, space-saving fixtures that are perfect for a bachelor sharing a friend’s flat. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and modern bachelor’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bombay chests originated in France during the 18th century. Their name is actually a misspelling of the real name for the furniture, the bombe chest. Bombé is the French word for curved, and describes the wavy lines of the chests. You'll find a selection of Bombay chests on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Traditionally, the point of a hope chest was to help a woman prepare for married life. Women would place textiles and household items inside, so that she had a collection of belongings to take to her husband's home when she got married. Today, people still use hope chests to store blankets, pillows and other items. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique and vintage hope chests.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The origin of the mule chest is a mystery, though several theories exist. Some of the most common are that the lower drawers of the chest were where shoes, including mules might be stored. Another thought is that it was a chest that a peddler might have used to carry along goods on his mule. Shop a collection of antique mule chests on 1stDibs.

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Italian studio DimoreMilano mustered great ingenuity when crafting these sculptural shelves, which are built without any screws.

28 Cheerful Home Bars, Where Everybody (Literally) Knows Your Name

Simple or sophisticated, equipped with console, cart or custom cabinetry, these stylish bar areas deserve a toast.

Ask an Interior Designer: Work-from-Home Edition

Leaping into a design project, whether it's refreshing the bedroom or redoing the whole house, can be overwhelming. Luckily, we know more than a few interior designers. You asked questions on Instagram, and now they're answering.

Collected and Eclectic, ‘Wunderkammern’ Are Back in a Big Way

Introduced nearly 500 years ago, curiosity cabinets are finding new fans among today's collectors and designers.

Meet the Incredible Woman Transforming Fallen Trees into Sleek Furniture

In the hands of New York Heartwoods cofounder Megan Offner, unwanted local trees become works of design art.

These New York Architects Love a Complicated Project

From Brooklyn townhouses to Maine campgrounds, Trattie Davies and Jonathan Toews relish a challenge, like transforming a former warehouse space into the new 1stdibs Gallery.