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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

Materials

Iron

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

Materials

Bronze

Swedish 19th Century Chest of Drawers, c.1840
Swedish 19th Century Chest of Drawers, c.1840

Swedish 19th Century Chest of Drawers, c.1840

Located in Atlanta, GA

A refined Swedish chest of drawers from circa 1840, distinguished by its elegant simplicity and

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Early 19th century hand painted Swedish marriage chest
Early 19th century hand painted Swedish marriage chest

Early 19th century hand painted Swedish marriage chest

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 19th century hand painted Swedish marriage chest circa 1807. During our travels around

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine, Paint

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

Materials

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

Materials

Pine

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

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Tall Chest of Drawers
19th Century Swedish Tall Chest of Drawers

19th Century Swedish Tall Chest of Drawers

Located in Kramfors, SE

Unusually tall and narrow chest of drawers. The chest is made in painted pine with old distressed

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

Materials

Pine

18th Century Swedish Baroque Chest of Drawers
18th Century Swedish Baroque Chest of Drawers

18th Century Swedish Baroque Chest of Drawers

Located in Atlanta, GA

This 18th century Swedish Baroque chest of drawers is a stunning example of Scandinavian

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

20th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers Circa 1900
20th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers Circa 1900

20th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers Circa 1900

Located in Atlanta, GA

This early 20th-century Swedish chest of drawers, circa 1900, is a refined example of neoclassical

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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

18th Century Swedish Baroque Bombè Chest of Drawers
18th Century Swedish Baroque Bombè Chest of Drawers

18th Century Swedish Baroque Bombè Chest of Drawers

Located in Kastrup, DK

Large and impressive Swedish Baroque chest of drawers in a characteristic bombe shape from the

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

Materials

Pine

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

Materials

Pine

Pair of 20th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers
Pair of 20th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers

Pair of 20th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers

Located in Atlanta, GA

This elegant pair of Gustavian-style chests, crafted circa 100 years ago, embodies the refined

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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

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

Materials

Pine

Swedish Gustavian Style Matching 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Swedish Gustavian Style Matching 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers

Swedish Gustavian Style Matching 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a Rare and unique set of 2 Swedish Gustavian Style Matching 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers

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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Mid 19th century Swedish folk art hand painted pine coffer
Mid 19th century Swedish folk art hand painted pine coffer

Mid 19th century Swedish folk art hand painted pine coffer

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid 19th century Swedish folk art hand painted pine coffer circa 1841. Fine quality piece of

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Late 1700s Swedish Neoclassical Chest of Drawers
Late 1700s Swedish Neoclassical Chest of Drawers

Late 1700s Swedish Neoclassical Chest of Drawers

Located in Kramfors, SE

Chest of drawers in two parts from late 18th century, northern Sweden. The chest is from circa 1790

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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Pine

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

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Pair of Chest of Drawers
19th Century Swedish Pair of Chest of Drawers

19th Century Swedish Pair of Chest of Drawers

Located in Round Top, TX

A pair of Gustavian pine chest of drawers painted in shades of antique white and soft gray, fitting

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

Materials

Brass

Swedish Black-Painted Architect's Chest with 27 Drawers
Swedish Black-Painted Architect's Chest with 27 Drawers

Swedish Black-Painted Architect's Chest with 27 Drawers

Located in Kastrup, DK

Architect's chest / archive cabinet crafted in black-painted pine with 27 spacious drawers, perfect

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Early 20th Century Swedish Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

18th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers Circa 1760
18th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers Circa 1760

18th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers Circa 1760

Located in Atlanta, GA

This exquisite 18th-century Swedish chest of drawers, circa 1760, is a beautiful example of the

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Rustic Farmhouse Folk Art Painted Swedish Blanket Chest dating 1845
Rustic Farmhouse Folk Art Painted Swedish Blanket Chest dating 1845

Rustic Farmhouse Folk Art Painted Swedish Blanket Chest dating 1845

Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL

Painted Swedish folk art chest, dating from 1845. The chest is painted a warm oxblood red and

Category

Antique 1840s Swedish Folk Art Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine, Paint

Rare Genuine Antique Swedish Rococo Chest of Drawers
Rare Genuine Antique Swedish Rococo Chest of Drawers

Rare Genuine Antique Swedish Rococo Chest of Drawers

Located in Kramfors, SE

hand in Swedish solid pine around 1770. It has curved drawers and table top. The chest has traces of

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

Materials

Pine

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

from the late 1700s. The chest is a genuine Swedish antique made by hand in pine and is in untouched

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

Materials

Pine

Swedish mid 19th century hand painted dome top chest
Swedish mid 19th century hand painted dome top chest

Swedish mid 19th century hand painted dome top chest

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Swedish mid 19th century hand painted dome top chest circa 1846. Beautiful dome top chest, which

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Blanket Chests

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Century Chest of drawers pine 30s Art Deco
Early 20th Century Chest of drawers pine 30s Art Deco

Early 20th Century Chest of drawers pine 30s Art Deco

Located in Boden, SE

This Swedish pine dresser, dating back to the 1930s, is a testament to the timeless appeal of

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

Materials

Pine

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

Materials

Brass

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

Category

20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Authentic 18th Century Swedish Rococo Chest of Drawers
Authentic 18th Century Swedish Rococo Chest of Drawers

Authentic 18th Century Swedish Rococo Chest of Drawers

Located in Kramfors, SE

18th century chest of drawers from northern Sweden. The chest is Rococo with pronounced and curved

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

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers Circa 1870
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers Circa 1870

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers Circa 1870

Located in Atlanta, GA

This elegant 19th-century Swedish chest of drawers, crafted circa 1870, is a fine example of the

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Pair of Swedish 19th Century Painted Chests of Drawers, c. 1850
Pair of Swedish 19th Century Painted Chests of Drawers, c. 1850

Pair of Swedish 19th Century Painted Chests of Drawers, c. 1850

Located in Atlanta, GA

A striking pair of Swedish chests of drawers dating to circa 1850, crafted in pine and finished in

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

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

Materials

Brass

Swedish Painted Chest of Drawers in Grey-Blue, circa 1920
Swedish Painted Chest of Drawers in Grey-Blue, circa 1920

Swedish Painted Chest of Drawers in Grey-Blue, circa 1920

Located in Atlanta, GA

A delicate and beautifully aged Swedish chest of drawers, circa 1920, painted in a soft grey-blue

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20th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

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

19th century hand painted Swedish chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century hand painted Swedish chest of drawers circa 1840. Good quality Swedish commode, quite

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

Materials

Pine, Paint

Swedish 19th century 5 drawer chest of drawers
Swedish 19th century 5 drawer chest of drawers

Swedish 19th century 5 drawer chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Swedish 19th century 5 drawer chest of drawers circa 1870. Fine quality Scandinavian chest of

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

Materials

Mahogany, Pine

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

Materials

Pine

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

Materials

Brass

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

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

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

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

Located in Round Top, TX

A pair of decorative Gustavian pine chest of three drawers with Greek key motif carved in upper top

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

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Metal, Chrome

19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers  with original paint
19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers  with original paint

19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers with original paint

Located in Boden, SE

19th Century Swedish Gustavian chest of drawers from Umeå Västerbotten ,Northern Sweden . The chest

Category

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

Materials

Pine

Late 18th Century Blue Swedish Rococo Chest of Four Drawers
Late 18th Century Blue Swedish Rococo Chest of Four Drawers

Late 18th Century Blue Swedish Rococo Chest of Four Drawers

Located in Round Top, TX

Late 18th-century Swedish Rococo chest of four drawers with an oak front and pine sides and drawer

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

Materials

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

Materials

Pine

Swedish Rococo Chest of Drawers with Original Hardware, circa 1760–1770
Swedish Rococo Chest of Drawers with Original Hardware, circa 1760–1770

Swedish Rococo Chest of Drawers with Original Hardware, circa 1760–1770

Located in Atlanta, GA

An elegant Swedish Rococo period chest of drawers, dating to circa 1760–1770, with a gracefully

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Late 18th Century Swedish Black Bombay Chest of Three Drawers
Late 18th Century Swedish Black Bombay Chest of Three Drawers

Late 18th Century Swedish Black Bombay Chest of Three Drawers

Located in Round Top, TX

been distressed and reveals the age and character of this lovely chest of drawers and the warm pine

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

Materials

Brass

18th Century Swedish Late Baroque Chest of Drawers with Originalpaint
18th Century Swedish Late Baroque Chest of Drawers with Originalpaint

18th Century Swedish Late Baroque Chest of Drawers with Originalpaint

Located in Boden, SE

18th century Late Baroque chest of drawers from Piteå Norrbotten, Northern Sweden. Carefully hand

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

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

Materials

Pine

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

Pair of painted 19th century Swedish chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Pair of painted 19th century Swedish chest of drawers circa 1890. Good quality pair of commodes

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

Materials

Pine, Paint

Smal Swedish Chest of Drawers (19th Century, Gustavian-Style, Painted)
Smal Swedish Chest of Drawers (19th Century, Gustavian-Style, Painted)

Smal Swedish Chest of Drawers (19th Century, Gustavian-Style, Painted)

Located in Kvidinge, SE

chest. Painted in a beige color featuring a beautifully weathered, distressed finish. Each drawer front

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

Materials

Brass

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

Pair of 19th century painted Swedish chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Pair of 19th painted Swedish chest of drawers circa 1880. Good quality pair of Swedish hand

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

Materials

Paint, Pine

Late 18th-Century Swedish Baroque Chest of Drawers, circa 1790–1810
Late 18th-Century Swedish Baroque Chest of Drawers, circa 1790–1810

Late 18th-Century Swedish Baroque Chest of Drawers, circa 1790–1810

Located in Atlanta, GA

This elegant Swedish Baroque chest of drawers dates to the late 18th century, circa 1790–1810, and

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

Materials

Brass

19th century Swedish birch caddy top chest of drawers
19th century Swedish birch caddy top chest of drawers

19th century Swedish birch caddy top chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century Swedish birch caddy top chest of drawers circa 1870 Good quality Biedermeier

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Birch, 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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