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Mid 20th century Swedish pine chest of drawers
Mid 20th century Swedish pine chest of drawers

Mid 20th century Swedish pine chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid 20th century Swedish pine chest of drawers circa 1960. Unusual mid century chest of drawers

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

Materials

Teak, Pine

19th Century Swedish Pine Chest of Three Drawers
19th Century Swedish Pine Chest of Three Drawers

19th Century Swedish Pine Chest of Three Drawers

Located in Round Top, TX

19th-century Swedish pine chest of three drawers. The top retains an original distressed finish

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

Materials

Brass

Göran Malmvall, Swedish Pine Chest
Göran Malmvall, Swedish Pine Chest

Göran Malmvall, Swedish Pine Chest

By Goran Malmvall

Located in Stockholm, SE

Göran Malmvall dresser with three drawers made of pine. This dresser, designed by the renowned

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Large Swedish Pine Chest of Drawers
Large Swedish Pine Chest of Drawers

Large Swedish Pine Chest of Drawers

Located in London, England

Good sized Swedish chest of drawers in solid pine. Re-finished. Sweden circa 1900. H 129cm x W

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Antique Early 1900s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Original Red Painted 19th Century Swedish Pine Chest of Three Drawers
Original Red Painted 19th Century Swedish Pine Chest of Three Drawers

Original Red Painted 19th Century Swedish Pine Chest of Three Drawers

Located in Round Top, TX

The simple, clean lines of this charming pine chest of three drawers reflect its Swedish country

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

Materials

Pine, Paint

Swedish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Swedish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Pine, Sweden, 1970s

Swedish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Pine, Sweden, 1970s

Located in High Point, NC

A pine chest of drawers designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s.

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Swedish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Pine, Sweden, 1960s
Swedish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Pine, Sweden, 1960s

Swedish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Pine, Sweden, 1960s

Located in High Point, NC

A pine chest of drawers or dresser designed and produced in Sweden, 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Swedish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Swedish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Pine, Sweden, 1970s

Swedish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Pine, Sweden, 1970s

Located in High Point, NC

A pine chest of drawers designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions (inches

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Swedish Designer, Chests of Drawers, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Swedish Designer, Chests of Drawers, Pine, Sweden, 1970s

Swedish Designer, Chests of Drawers, Pine, Sweden, 1970s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of pine chests of drawers designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1970s. Overall Dimensions

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Pine

Swedish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Pine, Sweden, 1960s
Swedish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Pine, Sweden, 1960s

Swedish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Pine, Sweden, 1960s

Located in High Point, NC

A pine chest of drawers, designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

19th century Swedish painted pine blanket chest
19th century Swedish painted pine blanket chest

19th century Swedish painted pine blanket chest

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century Swedish painted pine blanket chest circa 1850. Good quality hand painted Scandinavian

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Chest in Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Chest in Pine, Sweden, 1970s

Chest in Pine, Sweden, 1970s

By Goran Malmvall

Located in Stockholm, SE

Anonymous. Produced in Sweden, 1970s.

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Vintage 1970s European Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

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

Materials

Pine

Northern pine mid 19th century Swedish painted chest
Northern pine mid 19th century Swedish painted chest

Northern pine mid 19th century Swedish painted chest

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Northern pine mid 19th century Swedish painted chest circa 1870. We are pleased to offer this

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

Materials

Pine, Paint

19th century Swedish painted pine chest of drawers
19th century Swedish painted pine chest of drawers

19th century Swedish painted pine chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century Swedish painted pine chest of drawers circa 1880. Good quality 3 drawer chest of

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

Materials

Pine, Paint

Low Swedish Chest of Drawers in Pine with Leather Pulls
Low Swedish Chest of Drawers in Pine with Leather Pulls

Low Swedish Chest of Drawers in Pine with Leather Pulls

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

Low chest of drawers from Sweden and imported from Denmark, constructed of pine with expressive

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Leather, Pine

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Blue-Painted Pine Chests of Drawers
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Blue-Painted Pine Chests of Drawers

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Blue-Painted Pine Chests of Drawers

Located in Kastrup, DK

A pair of chests of drawers in the Gustavian style, executed in blue-painted pine. Architectural in

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

Materials

Brass

Small Antique Storage Chest of Pine Partly with Green Paint Sweden 1868
Small Antique Storage Chest of Pine Partly with Green Paint Sweden 1868

Small Antique Storage Chest of Pine Partly with Green Paint Sweden 1868

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

. Handcrafted by Swedish cabinetmaker and painted in 1868 with initials. The chest has wrought iron fittings and

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Antique 1860s Swedish Folk Art Blanket Chests

Materials

Wrought Iron

Swedish early 19th century hand painted pine chest of drawers
Swedish early 19th century hand painted pine chest of drawers

Swedish early 19th century hand painted pine chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Swedish early 19th century painted pine chest of drawers circa 1800. Fine quality chest of drawers

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

Materials

Pine, Paint

Charming Antique Swedish Chest of Drawers, Solid Pine with Original Paint
Charming Antique Swedish Chest of Drawers, Solid Pine with Original Paint

Charming Antique Swedish Chest of Drawers, Solid Pine with Original Paint

Located in Kramfors, SE

Charming Swedish antique chest of drawers in solid pine with three working drawers. The chest is a

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

Materials

Pine

Chest of Four Drawers in Pine by Fröseke AB Nybrofabriken, Sweden, 1970s
Chest of Four Drawers in Pine by Fröseke AB Nybrofabriken, Sweden, 1970s

Chest of Four Drawers in Pine by Fröseke AB Nybrofabriken, Sweden, 1970s

By Fröseke 2

Located in Karis, Nyland

This Swedish mid-century chest of four drawers was produced by Fröseke AB Nybrofabriken in the

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Swedish Painted Pine Commode
Swedish Painted Pine Commode

Swedish Painted Pine Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Early 19th C decorated Swedish three drawer painted pine commode. 1820. Reference: 8390

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Low Pine Chest of Drawers
Low Pine Chest of Drawers

Low Pine Chest of Drawers

Located in London, England

Late 20th Century low pine set of drawers, two over two. Solid pine construction. Sweden circa

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Painted Pine Gustavian Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1840-60
Painted Pine Gustavian Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1840-60

Painted Pine Gustavian Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1840-60

Located in Round Top, TX

Gustavian painted pine chest of three drawers with "Greek key" or meander design along top and pair

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

Materials

Brass

Primitive Freestanding Chest of Drawers in Pine, Swedish Mid Century, 1950s
Primitive Freestanding Chest of Drawers in Pine, Swedish Mid Century, 1950s

Primitive Freestanding Chest of Drawers in Pine, Swedish Mid Century, 1950s

Located in Odense, DK

This primitive freestanding chest of drawers / box, handcrafted by a Swedish carpenter in the 1950s

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern 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

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Pine Commode
19th Century Swedish Pine Commode

19th Century Swedish Pine Commode

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A 19th century Swedish pine commode with three full-length drawers and carved detailing at the

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Antique Genuine Swedish Red Tall Pine Folk Art Country Chest of Drawers
Antique Genuine Swedish Red Tall Pine Folk Art Country Chest of Drawers

Antique Genuine Swedish Red Tall Pine Folk Art Country Chest of Drawers

Located in Kramfors, SE

Country chest of drawers from Northern Sweden made around 1810 to 1820. The chest is pine with

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

Materials

Pine

Original Brown Painted Pine Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1820-40
Original Brown Painted Pine Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1820-40

Original Brown Painted Pine Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1820-40

Located in Round Top, TX

The simple lines of this charming pine chest of three drawers with tapered fluted feet are

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

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian mid 19th century painted pine chest
Scandinavian mid 19th century painted pine chest

Scandinavian mid 19th century painted pine chest

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Scandinavian mid 19th century painted pine strongbox circa 1840. Good quality rustic swedish pine

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Rustic Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Mid 19th century Swedish painted pine coffer
Mid 19th century Swedish painted pine coffer

Mid 19th century Swedish painted pine coffer

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century Swedish painted trunk/chest circa 1860. Good quality large piece of traditional

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine, Paint

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

Solid Pine Low Drawer, Sweden, 1970s

$1,530Sale Price|30% Off

Solid Pine Low Drawer, Sweden, 1970s

Located in Karis, Nyland

Low drawer from Sweden made during the 1970s. The drawer is made of lacquered solid pine with a two

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

19th Century Northern Swedish Painted Chest
19th Century Northern Swedish Painted Chest

19th Century Northern Swedish Painted Chest

Located in Kramfors, SE

with a woman’s initials, most likely for a wedding. The chest is from northern Sweden, made in pine

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Country Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Marriage/Dowry Chest
19th Century Swedish Marriage/Dowry Chest

19th Century Swedish Marriage/Dowry Chest

Located in Staffordshire, GB

1850 19th century Swedish marriage/dowry chest with original hand painted decoration, hardware

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

19th century Swedish woven pine dome top trunk
19th century Swedish woven pine dome top trunk

19th century Swedish woven pine dome top trunk

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Late 19th Century Scandinavian woven pine dome top trunk circa 1890. Traditional hand made Swedish

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Rustic Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

Axel Einar Hjorth Attributed Swedish Pine Storage Bench 'Sportstugemöbler'
Axel Einar Hjorth Attributed Swedish Pine Storage Bench 'Sportstugemöbler'

Axel Einar Hjorth Attributed Swedish Pine Storage Bench 'Sportstugemöbler'

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Attributed to Swedish designer Axel Einar Hjorth (1888-1959), this large and robust pine storage

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

19th century Swedish hand painted pine blanket box
19th century Swedish hand painted pine blanket box

19th century Swedish hand painted pine blanket box

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Hand painted small Swedish trunk circa 1877. Good quality piece of rustic Swedish furniture

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Blanket Chests

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Pine

18th Century Swedish Serpentine Chest
18th Century Swedish Serpentine Chest

18th Century Swedish Serpentine Chest

Located in Faversham, GB

presented chest of drawers. Swedish, circa 1760. H: 85 CM H: 33.4 INCHES W: 118 CM W: 46.4 INCHES D

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

Materials

Pine, Paint

Rustic Farmhouse Swedish Folk Art Painted Chest
Rustic Farmhouse Swedish Folk Art Painted Chest

Rustic Farmhouse Swedish Folk Art Painted Chest

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

Beautiful original Swedish blanket chest, richly and colorfully painted in a traditional folk art

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine, Paint

Early 19th Century Swedish Marriage/Dowry Chest
Early 19th Century Swedish Marriage/Dowry Chest

Early 19th Century Swedish Marriage/Dowry Chest

Located in Staffordshire, GB

1815. Early 19th century Swedish marriage chest with original hand painted decoration, hardware

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

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

Vintage chest of drawers  cabinet  1960s  Sweden
Vintage chest of drawers  cabinet  1960s  Sweden

Vintage chest of drawers cabinet 1960s Sweden

Located in Lemmer, NL

Vintage chest of drawers cabinet 1960s Sweden Period 1960s Design Unknown Sweden Condition

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

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

Materials

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

Materials

Pine

Swedish Wedding Chest ca 1750 from Delsbo, Hälsingland
Swedish Wedding Chest ca 1750 from Delsbo, Hälsingland

Swedish Wedding Chest ca 1750 from Delsbo, Hälsingland

Located in Farsta, SE

Swedish Wedding Chest ca 1750 from Delsbo, Hälsingland With its characteristic shape and

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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Folk Art Blanket Chests

Materials

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

Materials

Pine

Large Swedish 'Knekt' Chest from the mid-18th century
Large Swedish 'Knekt' Chest from the mid-18th century

Large Swedish 'Knekt' Chest from the mid-18th century

Located in Farsta, SE

Large Swedish 'Knekt' Chest from the mid-18th century 'Knekt'-chest was used by soldiers to store

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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

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 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

Materials

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 exquisite Gustavian style chest of drawers exemplifies the refined elegance and balanced

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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Swedish ‘Färdkista’ Storage Chest, ca 1700–1730, from Dalarna
Swedish ‘Färdkista’ Storage Chest, ca 1700–1730, from Dalarna

Swedish ‘Färdkista’ Storage Chest, ca 1700–1730, from Dalarna

Located in Farsta, SE

Swedish ‘Färdkista’ Storage Chest, ca 1700–1730, from Dalarna Beautiful hand-carved patterns

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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Blanket Chests

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Iron

18th Century Swedish Rococo Chest of Drawers from Northern Sweden
18th Century Swedish Rococo Chest of Drawers from Northern Sweden

18th Century Swedish Rococo Chest of Drawers from Northern Sweden

Located in Boden, SE

A beautiful 18th century Swedish Rococo Chest of drawers from Lulea Norrbotten, Northern Sweden

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Large 19th Century Original Swedish Painted Hope Chest
Large 19th Century Original Swedish Painted Hope Chest

Large 19th Century Original Swedish Painted Hope Chest

Located in Kramfors, SE

Black Swedish hope chest from the first years of the 19th century. This chest is in original

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Blanket Chests

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Pine

19th century Swedish Chest of Drawers
19th century Swedish Chest of Drawers

19th century Swedish Chest of Drawers

Located in Charleston, SC

Charming Swedish 19th century three drawer chest with fluted, carved side posts, shaped molded top

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Rare Pair of Swedish Painted Chests, circa 1880
Rare Pair of Swedish Painted Chests, circa 1880

Rare Pair of Swedish Painted Chests, circa 1880

Located in Atlanta, GA

A rare matched pair of Swedish painted chests, circa 1880, combining neoclassical elegance with

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

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Swedish Pine Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Swedish pine chest available at 1stDibs. A Swedish pine chest — often made from wood, pine and softwood — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a Swedish pine chest, we have 1095 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the Swedish pine chest you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A Swedish pine chest is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in folk art, Scandinavian Modern and Rococo styles are sought with frequency. Goran Malmvall, Axel Einar Hjorth and Yngve Ekström each produced at least one beautiful Swedish pine chest that is worth considering. You’ll find that an occasional Swedish pine chest may be too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller editions, measuring 1 across, are available at 1stDibs.

How Much is a Swedish Pine Chest?

Prices for a Swedish pine chest start at $567 and top out at $33,500 with the average selling for $5,065.

Finding the Right Commodes And 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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