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Swedish Gustavian Four Drawer Chest
Swedish Gustavian Four Drawer Chest

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

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Vintage 1910s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Antique Swedish Pine 3 Drawer Chest
Antique Swedish Pine 3 Drawer Chest

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

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20th Century Swedish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Swedish Gustavian Style 5 Drawer Chest
Swedish Gustavian Style 5 Drawer Chest

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

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Swedish Gustavian 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Swedish Gustavian 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers

Swedish Gustavian 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a Swedish Gustavian 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers. its been restored and repainted with Milk

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Vintage 1910s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers

Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a unique Swedish Gustavian Style 3 drawer chest of drawers. its been restored and

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Vintage 1920s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers

Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a unique Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer chest of drawers. Its been restored and repainted

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers

Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a very High Quality High Class Gustavian 3 drawer chest of drawers. its been restored and

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Vintage 1920s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Unique Swedish Gustavian 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Unique Swedish Gustavian 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers

Unique Swedish Gustavian 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a Unique Swedish Gustavian 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers . its been restored and repainted with

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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Swedish Gustavian Style Painted 3 Drawer Chest Bureau
Swedish Gustavian Style Painted 3 Drawer Chest Bureau

Swedish Gustavian Style Painted 3 Drawer Chest Bureau

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Petroleum Blue Painted Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers This classic Swedish style three drawer

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Early 2000s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Swedish Gustavian Style Unique 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Swedish Gustavian Style Unique 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers

Swedish Gustavian Style Unique 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

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Vintage 1910s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Swedish 19th century 5 drawer chest of drawers
Swedish 19th century 5 drawer chest of drawers

Swedish 19th century 5 drawer chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Swedish 19th century 5 drawer chest of drawers circa 1870. Fine quality Scandinavian chest of

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

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Mahogany, Pine

Swedish Gustavian Style Unique 4 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Swedish Gustavian Style Unique 4 Drawer Chest Of Drawers

Swedish Gustavian Style Unique 4 Drawer Chest Of Drawers

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a Swedish Gustavian Style Unique 4 Drawer Chest Of Drawers . it was just restored and

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Chest Of Drawers Swedish Gustavian Style Unique 4 Drawer
Chest Of Drawers Swedish Gustavian Style Unique 4 Drawer

Chest Of Drawers Swedish Gustavian Style Unique 4 Drawer

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a unique Swedish Gustavian Style 4 drawer Chest of Drawers. It has just been restored and

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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Swedish Gustavian style three-drawer chest from circa 1900
Swedish Gustavian style three-drawer chest from circa 1900

Swedish Gustavian style three-drawer chest from circa 1900

Located in Kvidinge, SE

drawer This Swedish Gustavian style three-drawer chest from circa 1900 adds a touch of classical

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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Swedish Gustavian Style Three-Drawer Chest with Marbleized Top
Swedish Gustavian Style Three-Drawer Chest with Marbleized Top

Swedish Gustavian Style Three-Drawer Chest with Marbleized Top

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish Gustavian style three-drawer chest with light gray painted finish, marbleized top and

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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Le Maurice Three Drawer Chest - Swedish Matte Noir
Le Maurice Three Drawer Chest - Swedish Matte Noir

Le Maurice Three Drawer Chest - Swedish Matte Noir

By Tara Shaw, Century Furniture

Located in New Orleans, LA

The Swedish ebonized serpentine three-drawer chest represents a fusion of traditional Swedish

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2010s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Swedish 1865 Neoclassical Style Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Guilloches
Swedish 1865 Neoclassical Style Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Guilloches

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...

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Wood

Swedish Gustavian Style Three-Drawer Painted Chest with Carved Décor
Swedish Gustavian Style Three-Drawer Painted Chest with Carved Décor

Swedish Gustavian Style Three-Drawer Painted Chest with Carved Décor

Located in Atlanta, GA

Swedish Gustavian style painted three-drawer chest will bring an undeniable touch of elegance to any home

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

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Wood

Swedish 19th Century 3 Drawer Chest w/Taj Mahal Quartz Top
Swedish 19th Century 3 Drawer Chest w/Taj Mahal Quartz Top

Swedish 19th Century 3 Drawer Chest w/Taj Mahal Quartz Top

Located in Atlanta, GA

light wash over color over the drawer fronts. This 19th century Swedish chest, with new quartz top, is

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Quartz

Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Diamond Motifs
Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Diamond Motifs

Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Diamond Motifs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood chest from the 20th century with three drawers, carved

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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Late 19th Century Swedish 3 Drawer Gustavian Chest
Late 19th Century Swedish 3 Drawer Gustavian Chest

Late 19th Century Swedish 3 Drawer Gustavian Chest

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Late 19th Century chest of drawers painted in black. This classic Gustavian commode is a very

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Antique Late 19th Century Scandinavian Gustavian Commodes and Chests of ...

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Brass

Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Wood Three-Drawer Chest with Carved Motifs
Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Wood Three-Drawer Chest with Carved Motifs

Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Wood Three-Drawer Chest with Carved Motifs

Located in Atlanta, GA

lines and delicate décor, this Swedish Gustavian style three-drawer chest will bring a touch of

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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Swedish Baroque Style 19th Century Gray Serpentine Front Three-Drawer Chest
Swedish Baroque Style 19th Century Gray Serpentine Front Three-Drawer Chest

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

18th Century  English (Swedish Style) Petite 3-Drawer Chest
18th Century  English (Swedish Style) Petite 3-Drawer Chest

18th Century English (Swedish Style) Petite 3-Drawer Chest

Located in Atlanta, GA

chest from England has been designed in the clean lines and look of the Swedish Gustavian era. It has

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Antique 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Three-Drawer Chest of Drawers
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Three-Drawer Chest of Drawers

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Three-Drawer Chest of Drawers

Located in Charleston, SC

A Swedish Gustavian style painted chest of drawers, dated around 1890, with shaped top, canted

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

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Bronze

Swedish Gustavian Style 1890s Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Carved Foliage
Swedish Gustavian Style 1890s Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Carved Foliage

Swedish Gustavian Style 1890s Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Carved Foliage

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood chest from late 19th century, with three graduated drawers

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

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Brass

19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Style Painted Three-Drawer Chest of Drawers
19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Style Painted Three-Drawer Chest of Drawers

19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Style Painted Three-Drawer Chest of Drawers

Located in Charleston, SC

A Swedish neoclassical style painted chest of drawers, dated around 1890, with shaped top, canted

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Bronze

Blue Late 19th Century Swedish 3 Drawer Gustavian Chest
Blue Late 19th Century Swedish 3 Drawer Gustavian Chest

Blue Late 19th Century Swedish 3 Drawer Gustavian Chest

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Late 19th Century chest of drawers painted in Gustavian blue. This classic Gustavian style commode

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Antique Late 19th Century Scandinavian Gustavian Commodes and Chests of ...

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Brass

Late 19th Century Black Swedish Serpentine 4 Drawer Chest
Late 19th Century Black Swedish Serpentine 4 Drawer Chest

Late 19th Century Black Swedish Serpentine 4 Drawer Chest

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Late 19th Century chest of drawers painted in black. This classic Gustavian commode or dresser is a

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Antique Late 19th Century Scandinavian Gustavian Commodes and Chests of ...

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Brass

Swedish 1920s Rococo Style Painted Wood Two-Drawer Chest with Carved Apron
Swedish 1920s Rococo Style Painted Wood Two-Drawer Chest with Carved Apron

Swedish 1920s Rococo Style Painted Wood Two-Drawer Chest with Carved Apron

Located in Atlanta, GA

Scandinavian winters. With its graceful lines and subtle décor, this Swedish Rococo style two-drawer chest

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Early 20th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest
Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest

Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a Gustavian style 3 drawer chest, its been restored and repainted with Milk paints "Oyster

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Antique 1880s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest
Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest

Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a unique Gustavian Style 3 drawer Chest. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints

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Vintage 1910s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Vintage Gustavian Painted 3 Drawer Chest
Vintage Gustavian Painted 3 Drawer Chest

Vintage Gustavian Painted 3 Drawer Chest

Located in Dallas, TX

The Vintage Gustavian Painted 3 Drawer Chest is a charming piece of furniture with a unique painted

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Gustavian Style Unique 3 Drawer Chest
Gustavian Style Unique 3 Drawer Chest

Gustavian Style Unique 3 Drawer Chest

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a Gustavian Style Unique 3 Drawer Chest. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers

Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a Very unique Gustavian Style 3 drawer chest of drawers. it was restored and repainted with

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Vintage 1920s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Solid Pine Low Drawer, Sweden, 1970s
Solid Pine Low Drawer, Sweden, 1970s

Solid Pine Low Drawer, Sweden, 1970s

$1,512Sale Price|30% Off

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

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers

Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a very unique Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers. its been restored and repainted

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

1930/40s Swedish three drawer commode
1930/40s Swedish three drawer commode

1930/40s Swedish three drawer commode

Located in London, GB

1930 mahogany swedish commode in earlier C19th style, it has three long drawers for storage with

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Nouveau Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Gustavian Style Three Drawer Chest of Drawers
Gustavian Style Three Drawer Chest of Drawers

Gustavian Style Three Drawer Chest of Drawers

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a unique Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest. its been restored and repainted with Milk paints

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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers

Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a unique Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers, its been restored and repainted with

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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers

Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a unique Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers, its been restored and repainted with

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers

Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a Unique Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers, its been restored and repainted with

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers

Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a unique Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers . its been restored and repainted with

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

Gustavian Style Unique 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Gustavian Style Unique 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers

Gustavian Style Unique 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a very Unique 3 drawer Gustavian style chest of drawers. it has a very unique finish. The

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Vintage 1980s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Vintage Swedish Painted Chest
Vintage Swedish Painted Chest

Vintage Swedish Painted Chest

Located in Dallas, TX

Vintage Swedish Gustavian painted 3 drawer chest. Swedish painted chests—whether Gustavian, country

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Vintage 1940s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Swedish Gustavian Style Chest Of Drawers
Swedish Gustavian Style Chest Of Drawers

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

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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Swedish Chest of Drawers
Swedish Chest of Drawers

Swedish Chest of Drawers

Located in London, England

Mid-Century Swedish three drawer chest of drawers in Elm and burr Elm. Original handles. Re

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Vintage 1960s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

2 Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
2 Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers

2 Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is an unusual set of 2 Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers. They have been restored and

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Gustavian Style Unique 7 Drawer Chest of Drawers
Gustavian Style Unique 7 Drawer Chest of Drawers

Gustavian Style Unique 7 Drawer Chest of Drawers

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a Gustavian Style Unique 7 Drawer Chest of Drawers. its been restored and repainted with

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Gustavian Style Unique 3 Drawer Chest of Drawers
Gustavian Style Unique 3 Drawer Chest of Drawers

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

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Gustavian Style Unique 4 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Gustavian Style Unique 4 Drawer Chest Of Drawers

Gustavian Style Unique 4 Drawer Chest Of Drawers

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a Gustavian Style Unique 4 Drawer Chest Of Drawers . its been restored and repainted with

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Gustavian Style Unique 3 Drawer Chest of Drawers
Gustavian Style Unique 3 Drawer Chest of Drawers

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

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Gustavian Style Unique 3 Drawer Chest of Drawers
Gustavian Style Unique 3 Drawer Chest of Drawers

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

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

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Swedish Drawer Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Swedish drawer chest for your home. A Swedish drawer chest — often made from wood, metal and softwood — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Swedish drawer chest — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A Swedish drawer chest, designed in the Neoclassical, Mid-Century Modern or Rococo style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Swedish drawer chest over the years, but those crafted by Edmond J. Spence, Bodafors and Dux of Sweden are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Swedish Drawer Chest?

A Swedish drawer chest can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,333, while the lowest priced sells for $495 and the highest can go for as much as $18,500.

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.

Questions About Swedish Drawer Chest
  • 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 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
    The first chest of drawers was invented by Chinese physician Hua Tuo during the 3rd century. In the west, chests of drawers began to appear during the 17th century and rose in popularity from there. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique chests of drawers from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A man’s chest of drawers is also known as a gentleman’s chest. It is characterized by its tall cabinet section that hangs clothes like suits and pants, and also features a column of drawers. Shop a collection of gentleman’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify an antique chest of drawers, look inside and beneath drawers and on the back and bottom for any type of maker's marking. Researching these marks using trusted online resources may allow you to determine who produced your chest and roughly date your piece. If your chest is at least 100 years old, it is an antique. Should you be unable to locate the maker's marks, look at the hardware. Rose head nails, one-piece cast brass pommels on the drawer handles and circular rather than hexagonal bolts may all indicate that a piece is an antique. Keep in mind that hardware may have been replaced at some point and that there are many reproductions of antique furnishings. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer complete the identification process if you're unable to identify your chest via the maker's markings. Find a range of antique chests of drawers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A low chest of drawers is called a lowboy. A lowboy sits at waist height and was a prominent piece of bedroom furniture in the 18th century. These low chests of drawers were a clothing storage solution before tallboys and highboys came into fashion. On 1stDibs, there is a variety of antique and vintage low chests of drawers available for sale.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A tall chest of drawers is known as a standard chest of drawers and also as a vertical chest. These are tall and narrow storage pieces. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage tall chests of drawers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What a large chest of drawers is called depends on its proportions. In the United States, a wide piece about waist-high is usually called a dresser. A tall, thin chest of drawers is typically referred to as a highboy. On 1stDibs, you can find a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary chests of drawers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A chest of drawers with a mirror attached is called a bureau. This type of case piece is usually waist-high with a mirror that rests on the top of the structure. They are mainly used in bedrooms. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Dressers are designed to offer a place for you to dress, with the top functioning as a table on which to place your clothing. It will offer space for a mirror, whereas chests of drawers are typically exactly that — they provide ample storage while taking up little floor space. A dresser is usually wide and short, while a chest of drawers is narrow and tall. Both types of furniture are commonly used to store clothing and other items in drawers. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary dressers and chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 1, 2024
    Yes, there is a difference between a dresser and a chest of drawers. 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.

    Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This type of case piece was originally a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. 

    Find antique and vintage dressers for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between a bureau, a chest of drawers and a dresser comes down to shape and function. Dressers and chests of drawers are both types of bedroom furniture that feature storage drawers. However, bureaus tend to be wider and shorter, while chests of drawers are narrower and taller. Often used for storage outside of bedrooms, bureaus are usually about the same height as dressers but are shorter than chests of drawers. Find a wide range of casegoods on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Yes, a chest of drawers can be used as a bedside table, provided that you have enough space beside your bed to accommodate it. If you want to be able to easily reach items on the top of the chest, choose a piece that is about 2 to 4 inches taller than your mattress. Shop a variety of bedroom furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a dresser, a bureau and a chest of drawers is where you place these furnishings and their overall shapes and designs. Usually positioned in a bedroom, a dresser is a wide, low casegood consisting of two or more columns of drawers. When this type of furniture is placed in a living room, office, library or other space beyond the bedroom, people normally refer to it as a bureau. Another type of bedroom furnishing is a chest of drawers, which is a tall vertical column of drawers stacked one above the other. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of dressers, bureaus and chests of drawers.

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