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Swedish Marquetry Chest

A 1930s Swedish Marquetry Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
A 1930s Swedish marquetry chest. The outside all in figured birch, the front having contrasting
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Cabinets

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Birch, Rosewood

A 1930s Swedish Marquetry Cabinet
A 1930s Swedish Marquetry Cabinet
H 29.5 in W 57.5 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Modern Marquetry Inlaid Birch Chest of Drawers, Possibly Swedish
Located in San Francisco, CA
The rectangular top above a frieze drawer inlaid with elegant scrolling rinceau centering a lined keyhole, over two long drawers fitted with wreath form brass pulls; raised on short ...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Early 19th Century Swedish Inlaid Trunk with Marquetry
Located in Dallas, TX
Early 19th century Swedish Inlaid trunk with Marquetry is a remarkable example of craftsmanship in
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Antique 1840s Swedish Rustic Blanket Chests

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Steel

Period Baroque Swedish Wood Chest with Serpentine Front, circa 1725
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite 18th century Swedish period baroque chest. This antique baroque three-drawer chest
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Gustavian-Style Marquetry Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish Gustavian-style marquetry inlaid chest. The rosewood and walnut veneered case having 3
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood, Walnut

Gustavian-Style Marquetry Cabinet
Gustavian-Style Marquetry Cabinet
H 32.5 in W 45 in D 18.5 in
20th Century Art Deco Sweden Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Madrid, ES
An Art Deco chest of drawers in birch wood, marquetry, with three drawers and handles in copper and
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A petite chest of drawers, crafted of solid mahogany and fir, the piece is veneered with light
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Antique 1850s Swedish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
H 31.5 in W 29.5 in D 16.75 in
A Swedish Marquetry Art Deco Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish three-drawer circa 1950. The warm mahogany veneer is beautifully accented with intricate
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Cabinets

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Wood, Birch

Art Deco Mjolby Intarsia Chest of Drawers with Golden Ash Veneer
Located in New York, NY
A compact and sturdy locking three drawer chest, with walnut-stained birch case, contrasted with
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Ash

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Swedish Marble Top Marquetry Commode
Located in Culver City, CA
An excellent example of design and craftsmanship. This Swedish commode has a very nice marble top
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20th Century Swedish Federal Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

Swedish Marble Top Marquetry Commode
Swedish Marble Top Marquetry Commode
H 34.25 in W 39.75 in D 19.25 in
Swedish Rococo Kingwood Tulipwood & Marquetry Commode
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Swedish Commode in bombe form with Inlaid and Marquetry
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Kingwood, Tulipwood

Late 19th Century Commode with Marble Top
Located in Senden, NRW
A commode with a marmor plate on the top, manufactured in the second half of the 19th century. This elegant commode has been carefully restored preserving the patina and polished by ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Rococo Revival Commodes and Chests of ...

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Jacaranda, Ash

Late 19th Century Commode with Marble Top
Late 19th Century Commode with Marble Top
H 32.29 in W 40.16 in D 20.08 in
Swedish Marquetry Chest
Located in New York, NY
A 1930s Swedish Art Deco chest made of inlaid elm with rosewood and walnut veneer. having stylized
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Fruitwood

Swedish Marquetry Chest
Swedish Marquetry Chest
H 29 in W 35.5 in D 18 in
Midcentury Swedish Pair of Chest of Drawers and Marble Top, Gustavian Style
Located in London, GB
A pair of early 20th century Swedish marquetry chest of drawers or bedside tables with their
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Large Swedish Art Deco Chest of Drawers with Graphic Marquetry
By Carl Malmsten
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish Art Deco chest of drawers with marquetry in Macassar ebony, rosewood and other woods. The
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

Swedish Empire Chest of Drawers in Ash with Marquetry, c. 1790
Located in Miami, FL
Swedish Ash Empire Commode with Marquetry & Ebonized Details, c. 1790. A rare and beautifully
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Empire Commodes and Chests of D...

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Ash

Art Deco Swedish 1930's marquetry chest of drawers
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical inspired Swedish 1930's Art Deco chest of drawers / nightstand with beautiful
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20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch, Rosewood

Elegant Swedish Art Deco chest of drawers with floral marquetry
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Swedish art deco chest of drawers with exquisite floral marquetry design. The original
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20th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Swedish 1930s Art Deco chest of drawers with beautiful marquetry
Located in New York, NY
Swedish 1930's Art Deco chest of drawers / nightstand with beautiful marquetry in a variety of
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20th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut, Birch

Elegant Swedish Art Deco Marquetry Chest with Limestone Top
By Carl Malmsten, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in New York, NY
An elegant Swedish Art Deco 3-drawer marquetry chest of drawers with limestone top. The chest
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Stone

Swedish Art Deco chest of drawers with elm and marquetry by Mjolby Intarsia
By Mjölby Intarsia
Located in New York, NY
Swedish 1930's Art Deco chest of drawers/ nightstand with beautiful marquetry in a variety of
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20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

Antique Swedish Marble-Top Commode Chest
Located in London, GB
Antique Swedish marble-top three-drawer commode chest in excellent condition and dating from around
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch, Kingwood, Rosewood, Walnut

Antique Swedish Marble-Top Commode Chest
Antique Swedish Marble-Top Commode Chest
H 32.68 in W 43.31 in D 19.3 in
Scandanavian Commode Marquetry Chest of Drawers, 1920
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Wonderful Scandanvian commode we date to circa 1920 Such a good look to this cool piece, very interiors friendly Ormolu fixtures also original and bright Inlay work very intricat...
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Kingwood

Antique Swedish Marble-Top Commode with Fine Marquetry
Located in London, GB
This antique marble top commode has just come over from Sweden and has been polished, so it’s in
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Swedish Rococo Marquetry Bombay Commode, circa 1750-70
Located in Round Top, TX
Swedish rococo period commode with detailed marquetry throughout. It is the Bombay curves and
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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Antique Swedish Inlaid Marquetry Marble Top Commode
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique Swedish marble top commode, with exquisite marquetry inlay. This was recently
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Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Pair of 1950s Swedish Walnut Inlaid Serpentine Bombe Chest of Drawers/Commodes
Located in London, GB
A splendid pair of chests of drawers/commodes which are very well-made Swedish furniture pieces and
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Mid-Century Swedish Large Decorative Louis XV Style Chest of Drawers with Marble
Located in London, GB
kingwood marquetry. The chest is embellished with ornate ormolus mounts on the corners, the handle and the
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Kingwood, Walnut

Mid-Century Louis XVI Style Swedish Chests of Drawers/Commodes with Marble Tops
Located in London, GB
an emphasis on intricate detailing. These Swedish chests of drawers/commodes are very versatile and
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Kingwood, Walnut

Antique Swedish Inlaid Marble-Top Commode
Located in London, GB
Very impressive antique Swedish marble-top commode chest of exceptional quality and in good
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Antique 1890s Swedish Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Ormolu

Antique Swedish Inlaid Marble-Top Commode
Antique Swedish Inlaid Marble-Top Commode
H 30.32 in W 49.22 in D 19.69 in
Swedish Art Deco Commode by Bröderna Miller, 1930s
By Bröderna Miller
Located in Skanninge, SE
A wonderful example of a Swedish Art Deco commode. Unrestored and in a very good original condition
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Swedish Art Deco mahogany marquetry chest Mjolby Intarsia
By Mjölby Intarsia
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Art Deco lidded chest on four legs in mahogany with two marquetry scenes. Front depicts a
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20th Century Swedish Boxes

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Mahogany

Early 18th century Rococo inlaid plum bombe chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
.  Standing on splayed feet. Recently re-finished in our workshop,  stunning quality chest of drawers which
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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Fruitwood

Early 18th Century Rococo Parquetry Plum Bombe Commode
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
We are pleased to offer one of the finest commodes we have dealt in. Rococo period and made in plum wood, circa 1730. Parquet has been finely arranged in angled squares and crossb...
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Antique Early 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Fruitwood

Antique Swedish Golden Ash Biedermeier Secretary Chest Dresser Desk inlaid 1820
Located in Portland, OR
A very fine antique Swedish Biedermeier golden ash secretary chest, circa 1820. The chest is made
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Antique 1820s Swedish Biedermeier Secretaires

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Ash, Ebony

Swedish Art Deco marquetry chest of drawers by Erik Chambert
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Art Deco chest with 3 drawers. Veneered in rosewood and finely detailed with bands of
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Vintage 1920s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Rosewood

Swedish Mid-century small chest with abstract marquetry in metal
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Swedish mid-century small chest of drawers with abstract marquetry design in the spirit
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Aluminum, Steel

Swedish Art Deco marquetry chest of drawers by Gustav Bergstrom
By Gustav Bergstrom
Located in New York, NY
Very fine Swedish art deco Brazil wood chest of drawers with marquetry designed by Gustav Bergstrom
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Ebony, Macassar

Swedish Commode Chest of Drawers Marquetry Inlay 1920
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Wonderful Swedish commode we date to circa 1920 Such a good look to this cool piece, very
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Vintage 1930s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Kingwood

Antique Swedish Inlaid Marquetry Marble-Top Commode
Located in London, GB
Antique Swedish marble top commode made up from many different woods, including rosewood, kingwood
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Early 18th Century Swedish Period Baroque Desk or Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite Swedish 18th century period Baroque three-drawer chest with three additional drawers
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

19th century Marquetry Dresser, Rosewood circa 1870 England, inlaid dresser
Located in Torino, IT
A Swedish Marquetry chest of drawers circa 1880 england in rosewood rosewood marquetry commode
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Antique 1870s British Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood, Walnut

Swedish Marquetry Two Door Cabinet or Commode
Located in Southfield, MI
Amazingly detailed Swedish modernist Art Deco commode or cabinet, signed AMH, and dated 1938
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany, Zebra Wood, Satinwood

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
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Carl Malmsten, Swedish Brich, Macassar Ebony and Marquetry Commode
By Carl Malmsten
Located in New York, NY
The rectangular top above macassar ebony frieze drawer, over two inlaid figured birch drawers banded by macassar ebony, on stylized baluster feet joined by a stretcher. Emblematic CM...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch, Macassar

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.
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Macassar

Gustav Bergstrom, A Pair of Swedish Kingwood and Marquetry Commodes
By Harald Westerberg, Gustav Bergstrom
Located in New York, NY
Each horizontally banded rectangular top above two drawers framed by inset light wood banding and with stylized floral inlays, raised on tapering square feet headed by foliate carvin...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Kingwood

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.
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

Rare Swedish Grace Period Macassar Ebony, Birch and Marquetry Commode
Located in Philadelphia, PA
marquetry against a book-matched Macassar ebony ground, raised on a recessed Macassar socle, the apron with
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch, Macassar

Swedish Grace Period Brass Mounted Birch, Zebrawood, Ambonya & Marquetry Commode
Located in Philadelphia, PA
mounted by patinated brass pulls and adorned in marquetry, each drawer interior lined in mahogany, above a
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Carl Cederholm Attributed, Swedish Brass-Mounted Teak, Oak and Marquetry Commode
By Carl Cederholm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
centring stylized garland marquetry, the exterior x-forms centring ring-shaped heavy brass pulls, raised on
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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...
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch, Zebra Wood

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Swedish Marquetry Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Swedish marquetry chest for your home. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and metal, every Swedish marquetry chest was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a Swedish marquetry chest — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A Swedish marquetry chest, designed in the Art Deco, mid-century modern or Rococo style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Swedish Marquetry Chest?

A Swedish marquetry chest can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $6,875, while the lowest priced sells for $2,137 and the highest can go for as much as $36,000.

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.

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