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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

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

Pair of Swedish Painted Commodes
Pair of Swedish Painted Commodes

Pair of Swedish Painted Commodes

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Good pair of 19th C pine Swedish painted commodes. 1880

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Pair of Swedish Painted Commodes
Pair of Swedish Painted Commodes

Pair of Swedish Painted Commodes

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Good pair of pine Swedish 19th C painted commodes.

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Swedish Fluted Drawer Fronts Commode
Swedish Fluted Drawer Fronts Commode

Swedish Fluted Drawer Fronts Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Early 19th C Swedish pine commode with fluted drawer fronts.

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Pair of Swedish Painted Commodes
Pair of Swedish Painted Commodes

Pair of Swedish Painted Commodes

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Interesting pair of Swedish 19th C pine painted commodes. Internal reference: C

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Antique 19th 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

Pair of Swedish Decorated Commodes
Pair of Swedish Decorated Commodes

Pair of Swedish Decorated Commodes

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Pair of 19th Century Swedish 3 drawer commodes with Greek Key decoration. 1890

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

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 Chest
Swedish Gustavian Chest

Swedish Gustavian Chest

Located in Dallas, TX

Vintage Swedish Gustavian carved and painted chest. A Swedish Gustavian carved and painted chest is

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Vintage 1940s 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 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 Gustavian Style 4 Drawer Chest of Drawers
Swedish Gustavian Style 4 Drawer Chest of Drawers

Swedish Gustavian Style 4 Drawer Chest of Drawers

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a very unique and very Big Swedish Gustavian 4 drawer chest of drawers. its been restored

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Vintage 1910s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

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 Swedish chest of drawers is a fine example of Scandinavian craftsmanship and design

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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

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

Bespoke Swedish Style Commode
Bespoke Swedish Style Commode

Bespoke Swedish Style Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Bespoke Swedish style three drawer commode with a reeded top drawer and panelled sides. Customer

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21st Century and Contemporary English Gustavian Commodes and Chests of D...

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Pine

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

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers

Located in Atlanta, GA

This 19th-century Swedish Gustavian-style chest of drawers reflects the understated elegance and

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

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

Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Grey Chest of Drawers

Located in Dallas, TX

The 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Grey Chest is a beautifully crafted piece of furniture with a

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

20th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers
20th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers

20th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers

Located in Atlanta, GA

A refined 20th-century Swedish Gustavian-style chest of drawers, showcasing the timeless elegance

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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

18th century Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Sweden 1780
18th century Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Sweden 1780

18th century Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Sweden 1780

Located in Leimen, DE

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

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-Inspired Three-Drawer Chest with Painted Top
Swedish Gustavian-Inspired Three-Drawer Chest with Painted Top

Swedish Gustavian-Inspired Three-Drawer Chest with Painted Top

Located in Atlanta, GA

A beautifully tailored Swedish Gustavian-inspired three-drawer chest, crafted with the refined

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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Swedish Gustavian and Empire Chest of Drawers
Swedish Gustavian and Empire Chest of Drawers

Swedish Gustavian and Empire Chest of Drawers

Located in Kramfors, SE

Chest of drawers from northern Sweden made during the transition time between the Gustavian and

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

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Pine

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Chests of Drawers
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Chests of Drawers

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Chests of Drawers

Located in Atlanta, GA

A classic pair of Gustavian-style chests of drawers crafted from solid pine and featuring a

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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Swedish Gustavian Style Matching Mirror & Chest Of Drawers
Swedish Gustavian Style Matching Mirror & Chest Of Drawers

Swedish Gustavian Style Matching Mirror & Chest Of Drawers

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a unique Swedish Gustavian Style Matching Mirror & Chest Of Drawers. They been restored and

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mirror, Wood

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

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Gray Painted Bench Settee
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Gray Painted Bench Settee

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Gray Painted Bench Settee

Located in Round Top, TX

19th century Swedish Gustavian bench crafted in pine. Decorative hand-carved Greek key meander

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

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Fabric, Pine, Paint

Swedish Gustavian Chest on Chest, circa 1810
Swedish Gustavian Chest on Chest, circa 1810

Swedish Gustavian Chest on Chest, circa 1810

Located in Huntington, NY

An unusual Swedish Gustavian chest on chest featuring a dentil frieze top border with triple fluted

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

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Iron

Antique Northern Swedish Classic Gustavian Chest of Drawers
Antique Northern Swedish Classic Gustavian Chest of Drawers

Antique Northern Swedish Classic Gustavian Chest of Drawers

Located in Kramfors, SE

Antique chest of drawers or commode from northern Sweden made in a classic straight gustavian shape

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

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Pine

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

Antique Swedish Gustavian Chest, Oakwood & Marble, Circa 1820
Antique Swedish Gustavian Chest, Oakwood & Marble, Circa 1820

Antique Swedish Gustavian Chest, Oakwood & Marble, Circa 1820

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

Chest of Drawers Signed by Gustaf Furlow Swedish Gustavian, 1780-1800, Sweden
Chest of Drawers Signed by Gustaf Furlow Swedish Gustavian, 1780-1800, Sweden

Chest of Drawers Signed by Gustaf Furlow Swedish Gustavian, 1780-1800, Sweden

Located in New York, NY

Chest of drawers signed by Gustaf Furlow Swedish Gustavian, 1780-1800, Sweden. An exquisite chest

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

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Wood

Swedish Gustavian Bedside Table / Cabinet with Original Blue Paint
Swedish Gustavian Bedside Table / Cabinet with Original Blue Paint

Swedish Gustavian Bedside Table / Cabinet with Original Blue Paint

Located in Kastrup, DK

Small Gustavian bedside cabinet in pine with light blue paint and a beautiful patina. The piece has

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

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Metal

Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Chest of Drawers, circa 1960
Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Chest of Drawers, circa 1960

Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Chest of Drawers, circa 1960

Located in Atlanta, GA

A charming small chest of drawers in the Gustavian style, crafted in Sweden circa 1960. Painted in

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

XIX Century Swedish Writing Commode, Walnut Veneer
XIX Century Swedish Writing Commode, Walnut Veneer

XIX Century Swedish Writing Commode, Walnut Veneer

Located in Barcelona, ES

XIX Century Swedish writing commode, walnut veneer, key included, second half of XIX Century.

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Swedish Gustavian-Inspired Chest of Drawers with Greek Key Motif
Swedish Gustavian-Inspired Chest of Drawers with Greek Key Motif

Swedish Gustavian-Inspired Chest of Drawers with Greek Key Motif

Located in Atlanta, GA

A handsome Swedish Gustavian-inspired chest of drawers, crafted with the clean symmetry and

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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Gustavian Hand-Painted Chest of Drawers, 19th Century Sweden
Gustavian Hand-Painted Chest of Drawers, 19th Century Sweden

Gustavian Hand-Painted Chest of Drawers, 19th Century Sweden

Located in Stahnsdorf, DE

Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Sweden, 19th Century A beautifully proportioned Gustavian chest of

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Antique 1840s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Softwood

Swedish Gustavian Scrubbed Pine Hand Carved Chest of Drawers
Swedish Gustavian Scrubbed Pine Hand Carved Chest of Drawers

Swedish Gustavian Scrubbed Pine Hand Carved Chest of Drawers

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Stunning carving on this elegant chest of drawers, dresser or commode with three spacious

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

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Pine

A Handsome Swedish Gustavian Alder Root Parquetry Chest
A Handsome Swedish Gustavian Alder Root Parquetry Chest

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...

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Wood

Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Wood Chest with Reeded Accents
Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Wood Chest with Reeded Accents

Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Wood Chest with Reeded Accents

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood chest with two drawers, carved reeded accents, swag hardware

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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

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

19th Century Blue Painted Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers
19th Century Blue Painted Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers

19th Century Blue Painted Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers

Located in Round Top, TX

A pair of elegant Gustavian chest of drawers painted in shades of blue, fitting their Swedish

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

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Brass

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Chests with Greek Key Design
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Chests with Greek Key Design

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Chests with Greek Key Design

Located in Dallas, TX

This product is a pair of Swedish Gustavian style chests with a Greek key design. These chests are

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of D...

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Wood

Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers with Diamond-Patterned Marquetry
Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers with Diamond-Patterned Marquetry

Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers with Diamond-Patterned Marquetry

Located in Kastrup, DK

Swedish Gustavian cabinetmaking of high quality. Sweden, circa 1780–1790.

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

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Brass

Antique Swedish Gustavian Pedestals, Light-Grey Pine, Circa 1790
Antique Swedish Gustavian Pedestals, Light-Grey Pine, Circa 1790

Antique Swedish Gustavian Pedestals, Light-Grey Pine, Circa 1790

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A white-grey, antique pair of Swedish Gustavian pedestals, cabinets made of light-grey painted

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

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Pine

Swedish, Gustavian Chest Drawers
Swedish, Gustavian Chest Drawers

Swedish, Gustavian Chest Drawers

Located in Staffordshire, GB

Circa 1820. Swedish Gustavian chest drawers. Sku 1379. Measures: W 105 x D 49 x H 82cm.

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Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Swedish Gustavian Period Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Dentil Molding
Swedish Gustavian Period Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Dentil Molding

Swedish Gustavian Period Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Dentil Molding

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish Gustavian period three-drawer chest from the late 18th century, defined by its clean

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

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Wood

Pair of 19th century painted Swedish commodes
Pair of 19th century painted Swedish commodes

Pair of 19th century painted Swedish commodes

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Pair of 19th century painted Swedish commodes circa 1880. Fine quality pair of Scandinavian chest

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

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Oak, Pine, Paint

Late 18th Century High-Gustavian Commode with Intarsia by Gustaf Foltjern
Late 18th Century High-Gustavian Commode with Intarsia by Gustaf Foltjern

Late 18th Century High-Gustavian Commode with Intarsia by Gustaf Foltjern

By Carl Gustaf Foltjern

Located in Ljungby, SE

A distinguished high-Gustavian commode, crafted in Stockholm by Gustaf Foltjern (master 1771-1804

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

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Bronze

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Neoclassical Chest - Antique Pinewood Nightstand
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Neoclassical Chest - Antique Pinewood Nightstand

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Neoclassical Chest - Antique Pinewood Nightstand

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Neoclassic chest with a painted faux finish marble top, in good

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

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Pine

Swedish Gustavian-Inspired Chest of Drawers with Greek Key Frieze
Swedish Gustavian-Inspired Chest of Drawers with Greek Key Frieze

Swedish Gustavian-Inspired Chest of Drawers with Greek Key Frieze

Located in Atlanta, GA

A striking Swedish Gustavian-inspired chest of drawers, designed with crisp neoclassical lines and

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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Black-Painted Chests of Drawers
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Black-Painted Chests of Drawers

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Black-Painted Chests of Drawers

Located in Kastrup, DK

An elegant pair of Gustavian style chests of drawers, crafted in black-painted pine with a

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

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Brass

Antique Swedish Gustavian Pine Chests, Circa 1870-1890, Neoclassical
Antique Swedish Gustavian Pine Chests, Circa 1870-1890, Neoclassical

Antique Swedish Gustavian Pine Chests, Circa 1870-1890, Neoclassical

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

Antique Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Pinewood, Circa 1860
Antique Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Pinewood, Circa 1860

Antique Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Pinewood, Circa 1860

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An antique Swedish Gustavian chest of drawers with two doors and six drawers, made of hand crafted

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

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Metal, Chrome

Gray Gustavian Swedish Chest of Drawers, circa 1840-60
Gray Gustavian Swedish Chest of Drawers, circa 1840-60

Gray Gustavian Swedish Chest of Drawers, circa 1840-60

Located in Round Top, TX

Lovely Gustavian pine chest of three drawers with diamond accent on drawers, fluted canted sides

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

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Brass

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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.