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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commode
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commode

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commode

Located in Huntington, NY

A Swedish Gustavian commode with original brass hardware and locks. Featuring canted and fluted

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

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Brass

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commode
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commode

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commode

Located in Huntington, NY

A three drawer Swedish Gustavian commode. Front corners are canted and fluted. Back corners are

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

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Iron

Vintage Painted Swedish Gustavian Commode
Vintage Painted Swedish Gustavian Commode

Vintage Painted Swedish Gustavian Commode

Located in Dallas, TX

The product is a vintage Swedish Gustavian commode, featuring a nice painted patina and carvings

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

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Wood

Superb Pair Cottage Chic Paint Decorated Soft White Swedish Gustavian Commodes
Superb Pair Cottage Chic Paint Decorated Soft White Swedish Gustavian Commodes

Superb Pair Cottage Chic Paint Decorated Soft White Swedish Gustavian Commodes

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This superb pair of Swedish Gustavian style commodes embodies the timeless elegance and rustic

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Small Size 18th Century Gustavian Commode
Small Size 18th Century Gustavian Commode

Small Size 18th Century Gustavian Commode

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian commode. For those sourcing a decorative commode to fit that

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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Swedish 1780s Gustavian Period Four-Drawer Commode with Chamfered Side Posts
Swedish 1780s Gustavian Period Four-Drawer Commode with Chamfered Side Posts

Swedish 1780s Gustavian Period Four-Drawer Commode with Chamfered Side Posts

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish period Gustavian four-drawer commode from the late 18th century with its old hardware

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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Restored Pair of 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Commodes
Restored Pair of 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Commodes

Restored Pair of 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Commodes

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A beautifully restored pair of early to mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian commodes, meticulously

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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinets

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Pine

Gustavian Commode, Sweden, 19th Century
Gustavian Commode, Sweden, 19th Century

Gustavian Commode, Sweden, 19th Century

Located in Belmont, MA

Gustavian commode, Sweden 19th century, Beautiful walnut, beechwood, elmwood and mahogany marquetry

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Antique 1840s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Antique Stylish Swedish Stockholm Gustavian Commode
Antique Stylish Swedish Stockholm Gustavian Commode

Antique Stylish Swedish Stockholm Gustavian Commode

Located in Kramfors, SE

Antique stylish gustavian commode from Stockholm made around 1790. The commode is from the Swedish

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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Limestone, Brass

Gustavian Commode
Gustavian Commode

Gustavian Commode

$2,384Sale Price|24% Off

Gustavian Commode

Located in Hellerup, DK

Antique Swedish Gustavian dresser or chest of drawers with 3 large drawers and with the original

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Antique 1770s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Gustavian, Swedish Commodes, Blue Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 19th C.
Gustavian, Swedish Commodes, Blue Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 19th C.

Gustavian, Swedish Commodes, Blue Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 19th C.

Located in Manhasset, NY

Gustavian, Swedish Commodes, Blue Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 19th C. Pair of Gustavian style

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Antique 1880s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Paint

Gustavian, Swedish Commodes, Beige Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 19th C.
Gustavian, Swedish Commodes, Beige Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 19th C.

Gustavian, Swedish Commodes, Beige Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 19th C.

Located in Manhasset, NY

Gustavian, Swedish Commodes, Beige Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 19th C. Stunning pair of step

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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Swedish Commode, Mahogany, Marble, Sweden, 1950s
Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Swedish Commode, Mahogany, Marble, Sweden, 1950s

Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Swedish Commode, Mahogany, Marble, Sweden, 1950s

Located in Manhasset, NY

Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Swedish Commode, Mahogany, Marble, Sweden, 1950s Gustavian dresser or

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

Late Gustavian Swedish Commode, early 1800s
Late Gustavian Swedish Commode, early 1800s

Late Gustavian Swedish Commode, early 1800s

Located in Farsta, SE

Late Gustavian Swedish Commode, early 1800s Retains its original English red marbled painted

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Ches...

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Pine

Swedish Gustavian Oak Chest - Antique Scandinavian Marble Commode
Swedish Gustavian Oak Chest - Antique Scandinavian Marble Commode

Swedish Gustavian Oak Chest - Antique Scandinavian Marble Commode

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An antique Swedish Gustavian chest made of hand crafted painted Oakwood, in good condition. The

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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Metal, Brass

Swedish Gustavian Painted Sideboard Buffet Commode White C.1890
Swedish Gustavian Painted Sideboard Buffet Commode White C.1890

Swedish Gustavian Painted Sideboard Buffet Commode White C.1890

Located in Lewes, England

Circa 1870/1890 antique Swedish Gustavian White painted Sideboard Buffet commode in gustavian style

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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Blue Painted Breakfront Commodes
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Blue Painted Breakfront Commodes

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Blue Painted Breakfront Commodes

Located in Kastrup, DK

Elegant pair of Gustavian-style breakfront commodes from Sweden, circa 1840–1860. Each is painted

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Antique Mid-19th Century Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Gustavian, Swedish Commode, Gray Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 1900s
Gustavian, Swedish Commode, Gray Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 1900s

Gustavian, Swedish Commode, Gray Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 1900s

Located in Manhasset, NY

Gustavian, Swedish Commode or Dresser, Grey Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 1900s Gustavian

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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Paint

Antique Swedish Gustavian Painted Sideboard Buffet Commode White C.1850
Antique Swedish Gustavian Painted Sideboard Buffet Commode White C.1850

Antique Swedish Gustavian Painted Sideboard Buffet Commode White C.1850

Located in Lewes, England

Circa 1850 antique Swedish Gustavian White painted Sideboard Buffet commode in gustavian style with

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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Antique Swedish Gustavian Painted Sideboard Buffet Commode White C.1860
Antique Swedish Gustavian Painted Sideboard Buffet Commode White C.1860

Antique Swedish Gustavian Painted Sideboard Buffet Commode White C.1860

Located in Lewes, England

Circa 1860 antique Swedish Gustavian White painted Sideboard Buffet commode in gustavian style with

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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

18th Century Gustavian Commode
18th Century Gustavian Commode

18th Century Gustavian Commode

Located in Ljungby, SE

High-quality Gustavian chest of drawers from the Mälardalen region of Sweden, dating from the late

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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

18th Century Gustavian Commode
18th Century Gustavian Commode

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

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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19th Century Gustavian Commode
19th Century Gustavian Commode

19th Century Gustavian Commode

Located in Belmont, MA

Exquisite Gustavian commode, bleached mahogany veneer with brass decorations. Beautifully

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Antique 1820s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Reeded Swedish Gustavian Style Commode Chest of Drawers
Reeded Swedish Gustavian Style Commode Chest of Drawers

Reeded Swedish Gustavian Style Commode Chest of Drawers

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

-applied distressed finish with brass ring hardware. These classic Swedish style three drawer commodes with

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Early 2000s European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy Black C 1850
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy Black C 1850

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy Black C 1850

Located in Lewes, England

C 1850 antique Swedish Gustavian painted chest of 3 drawers commode with detailed gustavian ribbed

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

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Pine

Swedish Gustavian White Grey Painted Chest of Drawers Commode C.1870
Swedish Gustavian White Grey Painted Chest of Drawers Commode C.1870

Swedish Gustavian White Grey Painted Chest of Drawers Commode C.1870

Located in Lewes, England

Circa 1860/1870 antique Swedish Gustavian White Grey painted plain front chest of drawers commode

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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Pair Commode Grey White Bedroom
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Pair Commode Grey White Bedroom

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Pair Commode Grey White Bedroom

Located in Lewes, England

Circa 1850 antique Swedish Gustavian Grey White painted chest of drawers commode in Gustavian style

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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Grey White C.1860
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Grey White C.1860

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Grey White C.1860

Located in Lewes, England

Circa 1850/1880 antique Swedish Gustavian Grey White painted chest of drawers commode in gustavian

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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Swedish Gustavian Painted Sideboard Buffet Commode White C.1860 Green Gold
Swedish Gustavian Painted Sideboard Buffet Commode White C.1860 Green Gold

Swedish Gustavian Painted Sideboard Buffet Commode White C.1860 Green Gold

Located in Lewes, England

Circa 1850/1880 antique Swedish Gustavian green and gold painted chest of drawers buffet commode in

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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Swedish Gustavian Painted Small Commode Chest of Drawers Nightstand
Swedish Gustavian Painted Small Commode Chest of Drawers Nightstand

Swedish Gustavian Painted Small Commode Chest of Drawers Nightstand

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

ring hardware. These classic Swedish style three drawer commodes with horizontal reeding on the drawer

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Early 2000s European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Swedish Gustavian Style Pink Painted Commode Chest of Drawers
Swedish Gustavian Style Pink Painted Commode Chest of Drawers

Swedish Gustavian Style Pink Painted Commode Chest of Drawers

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

classic Swedish style two drawer commode with circle detailing are based on a 18th Century Gustavian

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Early 2000s European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Pinewood Chests - Antique Commodes
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Pinewood Chests - Antique Commodes

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Pinewood Chests - Antique Commodes

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A 19th Century, antique pair of light-grey Swedish Gustavian chests made of hand crafted painted

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal, Bronze

Swedish 18th Century Gustavian Serpentine Two Piece Commode Chest of Drawers
Swedish 18th Century Gustavian Serpentine Two Piece Commode Chest of Drawers

Swedish 18th Century Gustavian Serpentine Two Piece Commode Chest of Drawers

Located in Wichita, KS

Beautiful 18th Century Swedish Serpentine front Commode Chest of Drawers in two pieces. this Two

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Gustavian White Painted Commode
Gustavian White Painted Commode

Gustavian White Painted Commode

Located in Westwood, NJ

Gustavian White Painted commode, The Swedish Neo Classic style Gustavian commode with a concave

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Gustavian Commodes and Chests o...

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Wood

Pair Swedish Gustavian Breakfront Commodes in Original Gray Paint, 19th c.
Pair Swedish Gustavian Breakfront Commodes in Original Gray Paint, 19th c.

Pair Swedish Gustavian Breakfront Commodes in Original Gray Paint, 19th c.

Located in Wichita, KS

A beautiful pair of Swedish Gustavian breakfront chests from the 19th century, framed by dentil

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Paint

Swedish Gustavian White Grey Painted Marble Top Chest of Drawers Commode 1875
Swedish Gustavian White Grey Painted Marble Top Chest of Drawers Commode 1875

Swedish Gustavian White Grey Painted Marble Top Chest of Drawers Commode 1875

Located in Lewes, England

Antique Swedish Gustavian White Grey painted plain front chest of drawers commode in gustavian

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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy, 19th Century White A
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy, 19th Century White A

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy, 19th Century White A

Located in Lewes, England

antique Swedish Gustavian painted chest of drawers commode with detailed hand painted designs on

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

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Birch

Pair of Gustavian-Style Painted Commodes
Pair of Gustavian-Style Painted Commodes

Pair of Gustavian-Style Painted Commodes

Located in Kastrup, DK

Pair of commodes in Gustavian style, painted in a light grey-white shade with a beautiful patina

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Grey/ White Painted Commode/ Chest of Drawers
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Grey/ White Painted Commode/ Chest of Drawers

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Grey/ White Painted Commode/ Chest of Drawers

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A lovely Swedish painted chest of drawers in oak with dental molding along ridge of top and half

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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Pair Commode Grey White C.1860 Carved
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Pair Commode Grey White C.1860 Carved

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Pair Commode Grey White C.1860 Carved

Located in Lewes, England

Circa 1850 antique Swedish Gustavian Grey White painted chest of drawers commode in gustavian style

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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Pair Commode Grey White C.1860 Carved
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Pair Commode Grey White C.1860 Carved

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Pair Commode Grey White C.1860 Carved

Located in Lewes, England

Circa 1850 antique Swedish Gustavian Grey White painted chest of drawers commode in gustavian style

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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Late 18th Century Gustavian-Style Painted Commode
Late 18th Century Gustavian-Style Painted Commode

Late 18th Century Gustavian-Style Painted Commode

Located in Stahnsdorf, DE

Gustavian-Style Painted Commode A Swedish commode in the Gustavian style, featuring a gently

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Antique 1790s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

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

Swedish Gustavian Mora Clock Chest
Swedish Gustavian Mora Clock Chest

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

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Antique 1820s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Swedish Late 18th Century Gustavian Period Commode / Chest of Drawers
Swedish Late 18th Century Gustavian Period Commode / Chest of Drawers

Swedish Late 18th Century Gustavian Period Commode / Chest of Drawers

Located in New York, NY

An elegant and sober late 18th century/very early 19th century Swedish dresser or chest of drawers

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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Gustavian Style Swedish Dresser
Gustavian Style Swedish Dresser

Gustavian Style Swedish Dresser

Located in Westwood, NJ

Gustavian Style Swedish Dresser, large four-drawer commode with an antique painted finish, with

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Gustavian Commodes and Chests o...

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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 Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers

Located in Atlanta, GA

A refined Gustavian-style chest of drawers from Sweden, crafted in pine and painted in warm

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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

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

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

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Gustavian 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 Atlanta, GA

This elegant Swedish chest of drawers embodies the timeless simplicity and charm of the Gustavian

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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

18th Century Swedish Pine Commode
18th Century Swedish Pine Commode

18th Century Swedish Pine Commode

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

18th Century Swedish commode from Skattungbyn, Orsa. A patina and wear beyond the ordinary. The

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

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 Swedish Gustavian Style Chest Of Drawers. its been restored and repainted with Milk

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Antique 1890s Swedish Gustavian 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 Style Painted Wood Chest
Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Wood Chest

Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Wood Chest

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish Gustavian-style painted wood chest from the Mid-20th Century. This mid-century chest from

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

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Wood

Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Chest of Drawers
Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Chest of Drawers

Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Chest of Drawers

Located in Atlanta, GA

This refined Swedish dresser is a quintessential example of Gustavian style — celebrated for its

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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Chest
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Painted Chest

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

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

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Swedish Gustavian Commode For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Swedish gustavian commode for your home. Each Swedish gustavian commode for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, softwood and pine. Find 636 options for an antique or vintage Swedish gustavian commode now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a Swedish gustavian commode — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each Swedish gustavian commode bearing Neoclassical, Empire or Louis XVI hallmarks is very popular. Carl Gustaf Foltjern, Isac Löfgren and Tara Shaw Maison each produced at least one beautiful Swedish gustavian commode that is worth considering.

How Much is a Swedish Gustavian Commode?

A Swedish gustavian commode can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,514, while the lowest priced sells for $895 and the highest can go for as much as $48,000.

A Close Look at Gustavian Furniture

With clean lines and muted colors, antique Gustavian furniture is understated and elegant. It represents a more restrained version of the transition from Rococo to neoclassicism that was happening in France under Louis XVI. The style developed under Swedish King Gustav III, who reigned from 1771 until his assassination in 1792, and his son Gustav IV, who ruled until 1809. Although Gustavian furniture is mostly used to refer to pale painted cabinets, commodes, armchairs and other items, it involved a range of influences.

Gustavian-style furniture was inspired by discoveries at Pompeii and Herculaneum as well as the grandeur of European palaces like Versailles, with local softwoods such as pine and birch. There was also an emphasis on natural light; crystal chandeliers and large mirrors played a role in radiating the fleeting daylight of winter, giving it a distinctive aesthetic.

Where earlier furniture was curvy and florid, this new era was more architectural, with tapered and fluted legs and rectangular and oval shapes. Luminous gilt contrasted with the palette of soft blues on upholstery and painted surfaces. Leading furniture builders included Gottlieb Iwersson, Louis Masreliez and Erik Öhrmark. The latter, a French-born Swedish decorator, designed the Sulla chair, a seat that was demonstrative of technical skill and precise craftsmanship and drew on Greek klismos chairs. Masreliez’s Sulla chair was made by Öhrmark and featured decorative ornamentation produced by Jean-Baptiste Masreliez, Louis’s younger brother.

While the wealthy had furniture carved with neoclassical details like scallops and rosettes, more affordable options were adorned with faux finishes that mimicked marble and stenciled patterns. The simple elegance of Gustavian furniture would have a long impact on Swedish design, informing the 20th-century appreciation for function and form. In the 1950s, IKEA mass-produced copies of a Gustavian commode designed by cabinetmaker Georg Haupt, who created pieces for the Royal Palace, making the furniture a fixture of everyday Swedish life.

Find a collection of antique Gustavian seating, tables, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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.