$5,800
H 22 in W 33 in D 15.25 in
A Swedish Grace-Period Chest of Drawers by Upsala Möblerings AB, 1937
By Upsala Möbleringsaktiebolag
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish chest of drawers by Upsala Möblerings with three small drawers on top and one large
Brass
$3,531
H 43.31 in W 34.65 in D 18.9 in
Swedish Grace Chiffonier by Erik Chambert for Chamberts Möbelfabrik, 1930s
Located in Uppsala, SE
This Swedish grace chiffonier was designed by Erik Chambert during the 1930s for his own company
Felt, Elm, Rosewood
Swedish Grace Commode in Solid Elm with Flamed Birch, 1930s Design
Located in Portland, OR
A Swedish grace or Danish art deco commode in solid elm trimmed with flamed birch. Intarsia
Birch, Elm
Mid-20th Century Elm and Birch Swedish Grace Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid-20th century elm and birch Swedish grace chest of drawers, circa 1940. Superb quality 3
Birch
Swedish Grace Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish grace flamed birch wood and palisander inlaid chest of drawers, circa 1930s, the
Swedish Grace Chest of Drawers
Located in Karlstad, SE
1940s chest of drawers by unknown manufacturer, produced in Sweden. Very elegant, slightly concave
Birch
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H 26 in W 35.5 in D 19.25 in
A Swedish Grace Chest of Drawers, Axel Bäck for Eksjö Möbelfabrik, Circa 1940
By Axel Bäck
Located in New York, NY
A small scale Swedish Grace birch, rosewood and inlaid chest of drawers, Signed in the top right
Birch
1930 Swedish Grace Birch Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A birch Swedish Grace chest of drawers with with highly figured birch veneer marbeling on the
Brass
Mid 20th Century Swedish Inlaid Elm and Birch Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish grace chest of drawers. 3 drawers fitted with decorative metal handles, complete with an inlaid
Birch, Elm
Swedish Grace Seceratire Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A Swedish Grace period satin birch secretaire chest of drawers. Sweden, Circa 1920.
Birch
Swedish Grace Birch Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A Swedish grace satin birch chest of drawers, with bone keyholes. Key in wokring order on all
Birch
Swedish Grace 1920s Commode
Located in Skanninge, SE
Swedish Grace style. Great quality and refinished into a very good condition. The proportions of this
Birch, Walnut, Zebra Wood
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H 32.5 in W 41.5 in D 18.25 in
Swedish Grace Fruitwood Inlaid Rosewood Chest of Drawers, Circa 1930-40
Located in New York, NY
A fine Swedish Grace fruitwood inlaid rosewood chest of drawers, Circa 1930-40, the rectangular top
Wood
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H 31 in W 40.5 in D 18.5 in
A Swedish Grace Birch and Palisander inlaid Chest of Drawers, Circa 1930s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish Grace birch and palisander inlaid chest of drawers, Circa 1930s, probably produced for
Birch
1920s Swedish Grace Fall Front Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish Grace Period fall front cabinet. The table height surface having rosewood veneer in fall
Wood
Swedish Grace Reversed Gilded and Birch Commode
By Boet
Located in New York, NY
Swedish grace reversed gilded and birch commode, circa 1940s, the rectangular glass gilded top
Swedish Grace Inlaid Mahogany Commode, circa 1930s
By Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish Grace fruitwood & birchwood inlaid light mahogany commode, circa 1930s, for Nordiska
Wood
Axel Einar Hjorth Art Deco commode, Swedish Grace 1920's.
Located in New York, NY
during the Swedish Grace period which was the blending of Neo-classicalism with early 20th century
Brass
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H 30 in W 39.5 in L 30 in
Fine Swedish Grace Elmroot, Inlaid and Cross-Banded Commode, circa 1920s
Located in New York, NY
A fine Swedish Grace elmroot, rosewood and fruitwood inlaid chest of drawers, circa 1920s, there
Wood
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H 30.71 in W 33.47 in D 23.63 in
A Swedish Grace, Art Deco Commode, Exhibited at The Stockholm Exhibition, 1930
Located in Stockholm, SE
An important Swedish art deco commode made for The Stockholm Exhibition, 1930
Pewter
Swedish Grace Chest of Drawers, Circa 1930s
By SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish Grace flamed birch wood and palisander inlaid chest of drawers, Circa 1920-1930, the
Birch
Swedish Grace Chest of drawers, Axel Einar Hjorth, Sweden, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Stunning chest of drawers from the Swedish Grace period by Axel Einar Hjorth. Beautiful mahogany
Marble
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H 27.96 in W 42.92 in D 21.26 in
Swedish Grace Chest of Drawers by Axel Larsson for Bodafors, 1940s
By Axel Larsson, Bodafors
Located in Karlstad, SE
Mahogany, 1940s chest of drawers attributed to Axel Larsson by Bodafors. Very elegant kidney-shaped
Mahogany
A Fine Swedish Grace Commode, Circa 1930s
Located in New York, NY
A fine Swedish Grace chest of drawers, circa 1930s, the Kolmards marble top above a cross banded
Marble
Mid-20th Century Swedish Inlaid Elm and Birch Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish grace chest of drawers. 3 drawers fitted with decorative metal handles, complete with an inlaid
Birch, Elm
Swedish Grace Art Deco Intarsia Chest of Drawers or Commode
By SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Handsome Swedish Grace - sometimes referred to as Swedish Art Deco - chest of drawers or commode
Birch, Mahogany
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H 36.42 in W 47.25 in D 23.23 in
Art Deco, Intarsia Chest of Drawers in Birch, Swedish Grace, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
particular piece also showcases elements of Swedish Grace design, known for its elegance. Created in the
Birch, Pine
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H 33.47 in W 63 in D 20.08 in
Art Deco / Swedish Grace Sideboard Carl Malmsten "Haga”, Sweden, 1930s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful Swedish Grace Art Deco / sideboard, buffet, storage unit named 'Haga' by Carl Malmsten
Birch
Mid-Century Modern Swedish Grace Commode in Pine
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish grace commode from the mid-20th century, circa 1930s-1940s. The commode is pine and has
Pine
Swedish 1920s Commode
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish Grace, three-drawer chest with a wonderful inlaid marquetry design and aged brass ring
Brass
Swedish Grace Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three drawer Swedish Grace Chest in mahogany, stone top and brass details.
Brass
Swedish Grace Chest by Axel Larsson
By Axel Larsson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three drawer Swedish Grace Chest by Axel Larsson.
Mahogany
Pair of Swedish Grace Chests of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Swedish grace chests of drawers in birch and elm.
1930's Swedish Grace Chest of drawers
Located in Hudson, NY
1930's Swedish Grace chest of drawers birch wood with intarsia fronts on carved wood legs
Swedish Grace Period Chest of Drawers
Located in Hudson, NY
Elegant and understated Swedish Grace (Art Deco) small chest of two drawers raised on long tapered
Walnut
Swedish Neoclassical Grace Period Small Inlaid Chest of Drawers
Located in Hudson, NY
Elegant Swedish neoclassical small chest made during Grace period (1920's). Protruding top with
Birch, Maple, Rosewood, Walnut
An Exceptional Swedish Grace Period Elm & Lacewood Commode
By Hellberg Möbelsnickeri
Located in New York, NY
The raised rectangular bookmatched top, above three marquetry drawers depicting a central shield-shaped reserve surmounted by geometric keys and terminating in acanthus scrolls, the...
A Swedish Grace Period Marble and Marquetry Commode
Located in New York, NY
The marble top inset within a molded border, above a marquetry frieze adorned with stylized triglyphs, with two carved pilasters flanking three drawers embellished in a rich marquetr...
Marble
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H 31 in W 32.25 in D 18.25 in
Eric Chambert, a Swedish Grace Period Marquetry and Macassar Commode
By Eric Chambert
Located in New York, NY
The rectangular top above 3 drawers framed by a macassar border, the center drawer with circular burl-redwood medallion, above a fretwork pattern base, raised on square feet.
Macassar
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H 27.5 in W 25.5 in D 15.75 in
Rare and Diminutive Swedish Grace Period Quilted Birch & Macassar Ebony Commode
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Exceptional in scale and restraint. The commode combines choice materials and fine craftsmanship in a sophisticatedly stark design. Professionally restored and ready to add to your c...
Birch, Macassar
Carl Malmsten, Swedish Grace Period Birch and Marquetry Commode
By Carl Malmsten
Located in New York, NY
The rectangular figured birch top, above an inlaid rosewood frieze drawer and two figured birch drawers, on an ebonized base with square legs.
Birch
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H 29.5 in W 33.5 in D 18.5 in
Rare Swedish Grace Period Macassar Ebony, Birch and Marquetry Commode
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The rectangular ebonized birch top, above two stacked drawers, each drawer composed of foliate marquetry against a book-matched Macassar ebony ground, raised on a recessed Macassar s...
Birch, Macassar
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H 28.25 in W 38.25 in D 18.25 in
Swedish Grace Period Brass Mounted Birch, Zebrawood, Ambonya & Marquetry Commode
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine piece, exquisitely crafted from choice materials. The commode displays exceptional quality. The radiant flame birch top with rounded corners, raised above a conforming ebonize...
Brass
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H 31.5 in W 43.5 in D 18.5 in
Rare Swedish Grace Period Brass Mounted Birch, Zebrawood and Marquetry Commode
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A successful 20th century interpretation of a neoclassic design; complete with excellent proportions, subtle, but refined embellishment, and exquisite craftsmanship from front to bac...
Birch, Zebra Wood
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Oak Wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccable proportion...
Oak
French Slate Round Table
Located in Houston, TX
A vintage round slate table with a base that is made up of two interlocking pieces. These pieces come from the Ardennes area of France.
Slate
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese small drawer storage. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). This is a "Shonai chest" chest made in the Tohoku region of Japan. It is chara...
Cedar
Pillow Chair by Ash - Mint Velvet
By ASH NYC
Located in New York, NY
The Ash Pillow Chair, everyone’s favorite companion reimagined in a new textile in four luscious colorways. A comfortable, custom-woven, fully upholstered velvet throne dreamed in an...
Velvet
Custom French Plaster Chandelier in the Style of Jean-Charles Moreux
By Jean-Charles Moreux
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant and Timeless, Custom French Modern Neoclassical Plaster Chandelier / Pendant or Flush Mount Ceiling Light in the style of the French Mid-century architect-decorator Jean-C...
Metal
French alp wood armchair
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Unique French alp wood armchair
Wood
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Chair in Wood Denmark - 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Chair in Wood, Denmark - 1960s.
Wood
On Hold|$6,400
H 27 in W 35 in D 32 in
Viggo Boesen Style 1940s Danish Low Club or Lounge Chair in Pearl Sheepskin
By Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Comfortable, exuberant, and ultracool Danish lounge chair from the 1930-40's. These type of chairs were produced as companions to the curved "banana" sofas coming out of the of the ...
Beech, Sheepskin
Charlotte Pedestal
By Josh Greene
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Josh Greene. Square oak pedestal.
Oak
$7,604 / item
H 39.38 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires. Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...
Brass
$111,823
H 29.14 in W 66.93 in D 21.66 in
Utö Library Table by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1932
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Rare and authentic Utö library table designed by Axel Einar Hjorth, manufactured by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1932. Wear consistent with age and use, including surface scratches, m...
Pine
$10,499Sale Price / set|28% Off
H 85.63 in W 46.07 in D 19.3 in
Rare 19th Century Italian Walnut Pair of Antique Bookcases or Vitrines RESTORED
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We are thrilled to present this fantastic pair of antique Italian bookcases dating to the final decades of the 19th century. A stunning pair of bookcases with a timeless antique char...
Walnut
French Art Deco 1920s Wrought Iron Table
Located in CA, CA
An elegant French Art Deco wrought iron table. Understated in it simplicity the forging of this piece has been executed with great precision the interior of each of the ribon scrolls...
Wrought Iron
Tall Narrow Blue Painted Louis XVI Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Tall Louis XVI/Gustavian chest of drawers with 11 drawers. This chest is a custom-made piece, making it unique. Crafted from pine wood, it has been conservator-restored with blue pai...
Pine
$4,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.11 in W 54.34 in D 29.53 in
Sculptural 2-Seater Sofa in Oak & Wool, Danish "Skønvirke" Style, 1920s
By Fritz Heningsen, Jacob Kjaer
Located in Odense, DK
An exquisite two seater sofa in solid oak and white wool. Crafted by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker in the 1920s. The frame of this sofa is meticulously constructed from oak wood, cel...
Wool, Oak
$29,427
H 58.27 in W 47.64 in D 16.54 in
Jens Ingvard Jensen 'Trèfle' Cabinet in Teak, Leather and Brass, Denmark, 1940s
By J. Ingvard Jensen Odense
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare cabinet was designed and produced by the Danish cabinetmaker Jens Ingvard Jensen in the late 1940s. Jensen was one of the few Danish masters who established h...
Brass
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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