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Swedish 18th Century Rococo Commode
Swedish 18th Century Rococo Commode

Swedish 18th Century Rococo Commode

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

A period 18th century Swedish three drawer serpentine front commode, with original locks and

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Swedish Rococo Commode
Swedish Rococo Commode

Swedish Rococo Commode

Located in Chireno, TX

Swedish Rococo Commode With Original Hardware and Later Paint, Cream Color

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode

18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode

Located in Allerum, SE

Remarkable 18th century Swedish Rococo commode with a pull-out tray, circa 1760 Stockholm. Lovely

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

1760s Rococo Period Swedish Light Grey Painted Chest of Drawers with Pull-Out
1760s Rococo Period Swedish Light Grey Painted Chest of Drawers with Pull-Out

1760s Rococo Period Swedish Light Grey Painted Chest of Drawers with Pull-Out

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish Rococo period neutral light grey painted chest from circa 1760 with three drawers topped

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

Materials

Ormolu

Swedish Rococo Period Commode, circa 1770
Swedish Rococo Period Commode, circa 1770

Swedish Rococo Period Commode, circa 1770

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

18th century Swedish Rococo period commode scraped to original paint c.1770

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

Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode

Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

This antique Rococo commode was manufactured in Sweden in 1760. The commode features three drawers

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Antique 1760s Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Blue Painted Large Rococo Oak Chest of Four Drawers, Sweden circa 1750-1800
Blue Painted Large Rococo Oak Chest of Four Drawers, Sweden circa 1750-1800

Blue Painted Large Rococo Oak Chest of Four Drawers, Sweden circa 1750-1800

Located in Round Top, TX

This large antique rococo oak chest of four drawers features a serpentine front, brass hardware

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

Materials

Brass

Two Hand-Carved Swedish Rococo Chest
Two Hand-Carved Swedish Rococo Chest

Two Hand-Carved Swedish Rococo Chest

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a set of two hand-carved Swedish Rococo chest, they have been restored and repainted with

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Maple

Exceptional 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
Exceptional 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode

Exceptional 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode

Located in Allerum, SE

Exceptional 18th century Swedish Rococo commode with four drawers and fantastic shape & proportions

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Fine 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
Fine 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode

Fine 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode

Located in Allerum, SE

Fine 18th century Swedish commode from the Rococo period with an pull out tray. Ca 1760 Sweden.

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode

18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode

Located in Huntington, NY

An unusual Rococo commode with original brass hardware. One original lock and four early 20th

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

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Brass, Iron

Midnight Black Set of Rococo Chest of Drawers
Midnight Black Set of Rococo Chest of Drawers

Midnight Black Set of Rococo Chest of Drawers

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a set of midnight black Rococo chest of drawers. They have been restored and repainted with

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

18th Century Period Swedish Rococo Chest
18th Century Period Swedish Rococo Chest

18th Century Period Swedish Rococo Chest

Located in Charleston, SC

A rare small beautifully carved 18th century Rococo period chest with curvaceous serpentine drawer

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

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Pine

Rococo Style Chest of Drawers from Around 1920
Rococo Style Chest of Drawers from Around 1920

Rococo Style Chest of Drawers from Around 1920

Located in Chorzów, PL

Chest of drawers, Northern Europe, circa 1920. Very good condition. Wood: walnut

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Vintage 1920s Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Antique Swedish 18th Century Rococo Bombe Chest
Antique Swedish 18th Century Rococo Bombe Chest

Antique Swedish 18th Century Rococo Bombe Chest

Located in Kastrup, DK

A Swedish rococo serpentine bombe commode or chest of drawers veneered in elm with a stunning grain

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

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Bronze

18th Century Swedish Rococo Period Chest
18th Century Swedish Rococo Period Chest

18th Century Swedish Rococo Period Chest

Located in Charleston, SC

serpentine drawers and carved details to front and side shirts. Unusual carved sides with off set details and

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Antique 1760s Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Swedish 18th Century Period Rococo Serpentine Oak Commode
Swedish 18th Century Period Rococo Serpentine Oak Commode

Swedish 18th Century Period Rococo Serpentine Oak Commode

Located in Atlanta, GA

An 18th century Swedish Rococo serpentine commode. This Swedish period Rococo chest from the 18th

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

A Swedish Rococo Chest - SOLD
A Swedish Rococo Chest - SOLD

A Swedish Rococo Chest - SOLD

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish painted Rococo chest of drawers. Mid 18th century. Custom paint finish.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Fir

Swedish Rococo grey painted commode
Swedish Rococo grey painted commode

Swedish Rococo grey painted commode

Located in Washington, DC

Grey Painted Rococo Commode,Three Drawers

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

18th century Rococo Period Chest. Sweden circa 1760
18th century Rococo Period Chest. Sweden circa 1760

18th century Rococo Period Chest. Sweden circa 1760

Located in Charleston, SC

A small 18th century Rococo period chest from Sweden circa 1760 with unusual deep serpentine

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of D...

18th Century Swedish Rococo Period Commode or Chest
18th Century Swedish Rococo Period Commode or Chest

18th Century Swedish Rococo Period Commode or Chest

Located in Dallas, TX

Rococo period commode with serpentine front and cabriole legs. Beautiful and weathered original

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Antique 1760s Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Paint

Fine 18th Century Rococo Manor House Swedish Commode
Fine 18th Century Rococo Manor House Swedish Commode

Fine 18th Century Rococo Manor House Swedish Commode

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

This fine 18th century three-drawer Rococo commode has an extendable writing slope. This piece is

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Rococo Style Chest of Drawers from around 1920, After Renovation
Rococo Style Chest of Drawers from around 1920, After Renovation

Rococo Style Chest of Drawers from around 1920, After Renovation

Located in Chorzów, PL

Elegant chest of drawers - rococo style belly, finished with politron after renovation. Wood

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Vintage 1920s Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Swedish Rococo Marquetry Bombay Commode, circa 1750-70
Swedish Rococo Marquetry Bombay Commode, circa 1750-70

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

18th Century Swedish Rococo Painted Three-Drawer Chest
18th Century Swedish Rococo Painted Three-Drawer Chest

18th Century Swedish Rococo Painted Three-Drawer Chest

Located in Round Top, TX

This has a really pretty shape with its curved wood drawers. Imported from Sweden it's from the

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

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Wood, Paint

Mid-20th Century Rococo Revival Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers
Mid-20th Century Rococo Revival Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers

Mid-20th Century Rococo Revival Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Carved Scandinavian concealed chest of drawers, circa 1940. Designed in the Rococo style with

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Rococo Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Late 19th Century Swedish Rococo Four-Drawer Original Painted Chest
Late 19th Century Swedish Rococo Four-Drawer Original Painted Chest

Late 19th Century Swedish Rococo Four-Drawer Original Painted Chest

Located in Round Top, TX

This beautiful Swedish chest has so much character with hints of blue and touches of old painted

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Early 18th Century rococo inlaid plum bombe chest of drawers
Early 18th Century rococo inlaid plum bombe chest of drawers

Early 18th Century rococo inlaid plum bombe chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 18th century rococo parquetry plum bombe commode circa 1730. We are pleased to offer one of

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

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Fruitwood

Mid 20th century rococo revival carved  walnut chest of drawers
Mid 20th century rococo revival carved  walnut chest of drawers

Mid 20th century rococo revival carved walnut chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Carved Scandinavian concealed chest of drawers circa 1940. Designed in the rococo style with drop

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

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Birch

Early 18th century Rococo inlaid plum bombe chest of drawers
Early 18th century Rococo inlaid plum bombe chest of drawers

Early 18th century Rococo inlaid plum bombe chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 18th century rococo parquetry plum bombe commode circa 1730. We are pleased to offer one of

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

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Fruitwood

Swedish Rococo Serpentine Block-Front Commode in Original Blue Paint
Swedish Rococo Serpentine Block-Front Commode in Original Blue Paint

Swedish Rococo Serpentine Block-Front Commode in Original Blue Paint

Located in Chireno, TX

Swedish rococo serpentine block-front commode in original blue paint. Rococo period commode (circa

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Antique 1760s Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Iron

Chest of Drawers Danish Rococo 1750-1775 Greenish Blue, Denmark
Chest of Drawers Danish Rococo 1750-1775 Greenish Blue, Denmark

Chest of Drawers Danish Rococo 1750-1775 Greenish Blue, Denmark

Located in New York, NY

Chest of drawers Swedish Rococo 1750-1775 Greenish Blue, Sweden. A smaller chest of drawers

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Antique 18th Century Danish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Antique Rococo Large Chest of Drawers Painted Blue
Antique Rococo Large Chest of Drawers Painted Blue

Antique Rococo Large Chest of Drawers Painted Blue

Located in Round Top, TX

The strong visual appeal of this lovely large rococo chest of drawers is due to the newer

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Paint

Pair of Swedish Painted Rococo Style Nightstands, Circa 1930's
Pair of Swedish Painted Rococo Style Nightstands, Circa 1930's

Pair of Swedish Painted Rococo Style Nightstands, Circa 1930's

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

A pair of Rococo style light Gustavian grey-painted Swedish nightstands or night tables from the

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine, Plywood

Early 19th century inlaid walnut Rococo bombe chest of drawers
Early 19th century inlaid walnut Rococo bombe chest of drawers

Early 19th century inlaid walnut Rococo bombe chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

18th century inlaid walnut bombe commode circa 1790. Fine quality Swedish rococo revival commode

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Ormolu

18th C. Swedish Rococo Fir Wood Chest on Chest w/Bleached Finish
18th C. Swedish Rococo Fir Wood Chest on Chest w/Bleached Finish

18th C. Swedish Rococo Fir Wood Chest on Chest w/Bleached Finish

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish period Rococo fir wood chest of four drawers from the 18th century. This antique chest-on

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Swedish Period Rococo Bow-Front Painted Wood Chest, Mid-18th Century
Swedish Period Rococo Bow-Front Painted Wood Chest, Mid-18th Century

Swedish Period Rococo Bow-Front Painted Wood Chest, Mid-18th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish period Rococo bow-front painted wood chest of drawers from the mid 18th century. This

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

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Metal

Mid 20th Century Rococo Revival Bombe Kingwood Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Mid 20th Century Rococo Revival Bombe Kingwood Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Mid 20th Century Rococo Revival Bombe Kingwood Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid 20th century rococo revival bombe kingwood mahogany chest of drawers circa 1960. Excellent

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Rococo Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Ormolu

Mid 20th Century rococo revival bombe kingwood mahogany chest of drawers
Mid 20th Century rococo revival bombe kingwood mahogany chest of drawers

Mid 20th Century rococo revival bombe kingwood mahogany chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid 20th century rococo revival bombe kingwood mahogany chest of drawers circa 1960. Excellent

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Rococo Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Mid 20th century rococo revival bombe kingwood mahogany chest of drawers
Mid 20th century rococo revival bombe kingwood mahogany chest of drawers

Mid 20th century rococo revival bombe kingwood mahogany chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid 20th century rococo revival bombe kingwood mahogany chest of drawers circa 1960. Excellent

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Rococo Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Antique 19th C Swedish Bombe Walnut Chest of Drawers
Antique 19th C Swedish Bombe Walnut Chest of Drawers

Antique 19th C Swedish Bombe Walnut Chest of Drawers

Located in Benington, Herts

A stunning Swedish 19th century walnut bombe shaped chest of drawers with ormolu mounts. Of

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Rococo Revival Commodes and Chests of D...

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Walnut

Rococo Gray Painted Large Oak Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark Circa 1780-1800
Rococo Gray Painted Large Oak Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark Circa 1780-1800

Rococo Gray Painted Large Oak Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark Circa 1780-1800

Located in Round Top, TX

This antique rococo large oak chest of drawers features a serpentine front, brass hardware pulls

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

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Oak, Paint

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

Swedish Pair of 19th Century Painted Chest of Drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Pair of painted Swedish commodes, circa 1880. Carved scrolling detail the top surface. Canted

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Rococo Revival Commodes and Chests of ...

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Pine

18th c. Swedish Rococo Period Serpentine Front Commode in Original Paint
18th c. Swedish Rococo Period Serpentine Front Commode in Original Paint

18th c. Swedish Rococo Period Serpentine Front Commode in Original Paint

Located in Wichita, KS

This is a beautiful Swedish commode from the Rococo period, circa 1760 in original scraped paint

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Paint

18th Century Swedish Rococo Serpentine Front Commode with Gilt Bronze Hardware
18th Century Swedish Rococo Serpentine Front Commode with Gilt Bronze Hardware

18th Century Swedish Rococo Serpentine Front Commode with Gilt Bronze Hardware

Located in Wichita, KS

Swedish period Rococo elm wood commode, circa 1760 with original gilt bronze hardware, serpentine

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Black Painted Small Chest of Three Drawers Sweden circa 1800
Black Painted Small Chest of Three Drawers Sweden circa 1800

Black Painted Small Chest of Three Drawers Sweden circa 1800

Located in Round Top, TX

A small oak rococo chest of three drawers with brass key escutcheons. The scalloped edge is carried

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

Materials

Brass

Swedish Rococo Three-Drawer Bombe Commode, 18th Century Gustavian
Swedish Rococo Three-Drawer Bombe Commode, 18th Century Gustavian

Swedish Rococo Three-Drawer Bombe Commode, 18th Century Gustavian

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Exceptional Swedish Rococo three-drawer bombe commode, c. 1770, having particularly pleasing

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Boxwood, Chestnut

18th Century Swedish Painted Three Drawer Commode or Chest of Drawers
18th Century Swedish Painted Three Drawer Commode or Chest of Drawers

18th Century Swedish Painted Three Drawer Commode or Chest of Drawers

Located in London, England

This lovely C18th Swedish Commode has a serpentine shaped front with three useful long drawers

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

Materials

Wood

18th Century Rococo Commode
18th Century Rococo Commode

18th Century Rococo Commode

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

This 18th century Rococo commode features a bow front to the top and three long storage drawers

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

19th Century Rococo Chest
19th Century Rococo Chest

19th Century Rococo Chest

Located in Round Top, TX

What a wonderful original painted patina this 4 drawer commode from Sweden has. It's layered with

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Black Painted Pine Bombay Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1750-1850
Black Painted Pine Bombay Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1750-1850

Black Painted Pine Bombay Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1750-1850

Located in Round Top, TX

drawers. Restored, strong stable and ready for use. The old but later applied black paint has been

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

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Pine, Paint

18th Century Rococo Period Commode
18th Century Rococo Period Commode

18th Century Rococo Period Commode

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

18th Century Swedish Rococo period commode. With a serpentine front, this commode features three

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Early 20th Century Blue Painted Bombay Commode Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden
Early 20th Century Blue Painted Bombay Commode Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden

Early 20th Century Blue Painted Bombay Commode Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden

Located in Round Top, TX

draws one to this striking small chest of three drawers. Later professionally painted in layered shades

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Early 20th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

1950's Swedish Kingwood and Mahogany Marble Top Bombe Chest of Drawers
1950's Swedish Kingwood and Mahogany Marble Top Bombe Chest of Drawers

1950's Swedish Kingwood and Mahogany Marble Top Bombe Chest of Drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

1950s Swedish kingwood and mahogany marble top bombe chest of drawers. Good quality midcentury

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Rococo Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

2 Rococo Style 3-Drawer Chest
2 Rococo Style 3-Drawer Chest

2 Rococo Style 3-Drawer Chest

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a set of 2 Rococo style 3 drawer chest. They have been restored and repainted with milk

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

2 Rococo Style 4 Drawer Chest
2 Rococo Style 4 Drawer Chest

2 Rococo Style 4 Drawer Chest

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is an unusual set of 2 Rococo style 4 drawer chest. They have been restored and repainted with

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

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Swedish Rococo Drawers For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of Swedish rococo drawers is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct Swedish rococo drawers — often made from wood, metal and softwood — can elevate any home. Swedish rococo drawers have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Swedish rococo drawers made by Rococo designers — are very popular at 1stDibs.

How Much are Swedish Rococo Drawers?

Prices for Swedish rococo drawers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, Swedish rococo drawers begin at $1,495 and can go as high as $54,042, while the average can fetch as much as $5,900.

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.