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18th Century Swedish Rococo Serpentine Front Commode
18th Century Swedish Rococo Serpentine Front Commode

18th Century Swedish Rococo Serpentine Front Commode

$6,497

H 32.29 in W 39.77 in D 23.63 in

18th Century Swedish Rococo Serpentine Front Commode

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

18th Century Swedish Rococo serpentine front commode with three drawers, below tapering to a

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

18th Century Swedish Oak Commode with Serpentine Front and Inlaid Designs
18th Century Swedish Oak Commode with Serpentine Front and Inlaid Designs

18th Century Swedish Oak Commode with Serpentine Front and Inlaid Designs

$8,250

H 30 in W 44 in D 22 in

18th Century Swedish Oak Commode with Serpentine Front and Inlaid Designs

Located in Atlanta, GA

Unusual 18th century Swedish oak commode with inlaid designs and bronze doré hardware, serpentine

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Swedish 18th Century Gustavian Serpentine Two Piece Commode Chest of Drawers
Swedish 18th Century Gustavian Serpentine Two Piece Commode Chest of Drawers

Swedish 18th Century Gustavian Serpentine Two Piece Commode Chest of Drawers

$5,560Sale Price|20% Off

H 39 in W 45.25 in D 24.25 in

Swedish 18th Century Gustavian Serpentine Two Piece Commode Chest of Drawers

Located in Wichita, KS

Beautiful 18th Century Swedish Serpentine front Commode Chest of Drawers in two pieces. this Two

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

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

18th Century Swedish Serpentine Chest

$4,307Sale Price|43% Off

H 33.47 in W 46.46 in D 23.82 in

18th Century Swedish Serpentine Chest

Located in Faversham, GB

A fabulous 18th century Gustavian serpentine chest of arc-en-arbelet form. The generous molded top

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

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Pine, Paint

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

18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode

$6,359

H 33.08 in W 43.71 in D 21.26 in

18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

18th Century Swedish Rococo commode with soft serpentine front. Three drawers open to storage

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

19th century Swedish serpentine mahogany chest of drawers
19th century Swedish serpentine mahogany chest of drawers

19th century Swedish serpentine mahogany chest of drawers

$3,449

H 38 in W 37.25 in D 20.5 in

19th century Swedish serpentine mahogany chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century Swedish serpentine mahogany chest of drawers circa 1880. Fine quality elegant

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

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Mahogany

Period Baroque Swedish Wood Chest with Serpentine Front, circa 1725
Period Baroque Swedish Wood Chest with Serpentine Front, circa 1725

Period Baroque Swedish Wood Chest with Serpentine Front, circa 1725

$10,500

H 29.5 in W 46 in D 23.75 in

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

18th century Swedish Serpentine Front Chest of Drawers
18th century Swedish Serpentine Front Chest of Drawers

18th century Swedish Serpentine Front Chest of Drawers

$9,800

H 37.5 in W 47 in D 24 in

18th century Swedish Serpentine Front Chest of Drawers

Located in Charleston, SC

An exceptional 18th century Swedish chest with beautifully carved serpentine drawer fronts with

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Antique 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Swedish pair of 19th century painted serpentine shaped chest of drawers
Swedish pair of 19th century painted serpentine shaped chest of drawers

Swedish pair of 19th century painted serpentine shaped chest of drawers

$9,532

H 29 in W 38.5 in D 20 in

Swedish pair of 19th century painted serpentine shaped chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Pair of 19th century Scandinavian commodes circa 1880. Good quality pair of chests presented in

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

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Oak, Pine, Paint

Swedish Baroque Style 19th Century Gray Serpentine Front Three-Drawer Chest
Swedish Baroque Style 19th Century Gray Serpentine Front Three-Drawer Chest

Swedish Baroque Style 19th Century Gray Serpentine Front Three-Drawer Chest

$6,950

H 29 in W 46.25 in D 22.25 in

Swedish Baroque Style 19th Century Gray Serpentine Front Three-Drawer Chest

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish Baroque style serpentine front three-drawer chest from the 19th century with light gray

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Late 19th Century Black Swedish Serpentine 4 Drawer Chest
Late 19th Century Black Swedish Serpentine 4 Drawer Chest

Late 19th Century Black Swedish Serpentine 4 Drawer Chest

$2,560Sale Price|20% Off

H 37.41 in W 38.19 in D 23.63 in

Late 19th Century Black Swedish Serpentine 4 Drawer Chest

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Late 19th Century chest of drawers painted in black. This classic Gustavian commode or dresser is a

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Antique Late 19th Century Scandinavian Gustavian Commodes and Chests of ...

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Brass

An 18th Century Swedish Period Rococo Serpentine Chest with a Lovely Elm Veneer
An 18th Century Swedish Period Rococo Serpentine Chest with a Lovely Elm Veneer

An 18th Century Swedish Period Rococo Serpentine Chest with a Lovely Elm Veneer

$12,995

H 29.75 in W 44.5 in D 21.75 in

An 18th Century Swedish Period Rococo Serpentine Chest with a Lovely Elm Veneer

Located in Atlanta, GA

An 18th century Swedish period Rococo Serpentine chest of three drawers. This antique commode from

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

19th Century Scandinavian Chest of Drawers with Serpentine Front in Mahogany
19th Century Scandinavian Chest of Drawers with Serpentine Front in Mahogany

19th Century Scandinavian Chest of Drawers with Serpentine Front in Mahogany

$5,160Sale Price|20% Off

H 40 in W 41 in D 21.5 in

19th Century Scandinavian Chest of Drawers with Serpentine Front in Mahogany

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A Fine chest with four drawers in bookmatched, crotch West Indies mahogany with serpentine front

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Antique 1850s Swedish Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Antique Rococo-Style Chest of Drawers in Figured Mahogany w/ Serpentine-Front
Antique Rococo-Style Chest of Drawers in Figured Mahogany w/ Serpentine-Front

Antique Rococo-Style Chest of Drawers in Figured Mahogany w/ Serpentine-Front

$6,950

H 37 in W 41.5 in D 22 in

Antique Rococo-Style Chest of Drawers in Figured Mahogany w/ Serpentine-Front

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

An extraordinary rococo-style chest in mahogany with serpentine front in book-matched figured

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

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Mahogany

Early 19th century Swedish baroque oak inlaid chest of drawers
Early 19th century Swedish baroque oak inlaid chest of drawers

Early 19th century Swedish baroque oak inlaid chest of drawers

$3,387

H 39 in W 42.5 in D 23 in

Early 19th century Swedish baroque oak inlaid chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 19th century Swedish oak inlaid chest of drawers circa 1800. Rare Swedish period commode

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Baroque Revival Commodes and Chests o...

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Oak

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Fine 18th Century Swedish Serpentine Commode
Fine 18th Century Swedish Serpentine Commode

Fine 18th Century Swedish Serpentine Commode

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H 30.71 in W 48.04 in D 21.26 in

Fine 18th Century Swedish Serpentine Commode

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A fine quality and of great design, mid-18th century Swedish bombe commode in bleached elm

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

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Ormolu

Swedish Baroque Serpentine Commode
Swedish Baroque Serpentine Commode

Swedish Baroque Serpentine Commode

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H 32.5 in W 47.26 in D 25 in

Swedish Baroque Serpentine Commode

Located in Houston, TX

Beautiful lines. Great chalky paint. Very attractive. Three drawers that pull easily.

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Antique 1880s Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

19th Century Swedish Rococo Serpentine Chest
19th Century Swedish Rococo Serpentine Chest

19th Century Swedish Rococo Serpentine Chest

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H 34.26 in W 51.78 in D 23.63 in

19th Century Swedish Rococo Serpentine Chest

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A very fine 19th century Swedish Rococo chest with an exceptional curved serpentine form and carved

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Swedish Commode, Gustavian 18th Century
Swedish Commode, Gustavian 18th Century

Swedish Commode, Gustavian 18th Century

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H 32 in W 39 in D 21 in

Swedish Commode, Gustavian 18th Century

Located in New Haven, CT

18th century Swedish serpentine front three drawer commode. Gustavian period, ca 1790. The body of

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Kingwood, Tulipwood

19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Chest of Drawers Serpentine Tallboy Mahogany
19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Chest of Drawers Serpentine Tallboy Mahogany

19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Chest of Drawers Serpentine Tallboy Mahogany

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H 61.78 in W 40.24 in D 20.56 in

19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Chest of Drawers Serpentine Tallboy Mahogany

Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

A stunning 19th century Swedish Biedermeier flamed mahogany serpentine chest of drawers. The

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

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Mahogany

Swedish Baroque Chest with Faux Marble-Top and Serpentine Drawers
Swedish Baroque Chest with Faux Marble-Top and Serpentine Drawers

Swedish Baroque Chest with Faux Marble-Top and Serpentine Drawers

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H 32 in W 46.5 in D 23 in

Swedish Baroque Chest with Faux Marble-Top and Serpentine Drawers

Located in Corona del Mar, CA

This three-drawer Swedish Baroque chest is a gorgeous saturated blue color with a black faux marble

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Antique 1790s Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Bleached Serpentine Chest with Brushing Slide
Bleached Serpentine Chest with Brushing Slide

Bleached Serpentine Chest with Brushing Slide

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H 34 in W 41 in D 24.5 in

Bleached Serpentine Chest with Brushing Slide

Located in Birmingham, AL

Lovely bleached Swedish chest with pronounced serpentine front. Three drawers with a brushing slide

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

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Oak

Swedish Serpentine Commode
Swedish Serpentine Commode

Swedish Serpentine Commode

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H 29 in W 45.5 in D 23 in

Swedish Serpentine Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

19th century Swedish serpentine front painted commode, 1850. Dimensions: 45.5 inches (116 cms

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Swedish Serpentine Commode
Swedish Serpentine Commode

Swedish Serpentine Commode

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H 29 in W 48 in D 24 in

Swedish Serpentine Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

18th century Swedish serpentine front three-drawer commode. Old white finish, 1780 Dimensions

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Swedish Serpentine Commode
Swedish Serpentine Commode

Swedish Serpentine Commode

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H 32.5 in W 42.5 in D 22.5 in

Swedish Serpentine Commode

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Good early 19th century serpentine three-drawer commode, 1820. Dimensions 42.5 inches (108 cms

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

18th Century Swedish Serpentine Commode
18th Century Swedish Serpentine Commode

18th Century Swedish Serpentine Commode

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H 33.25 in W 50 in D 30 in

18th Century Swedish Serpentine Commode

Located in Houston, TX

18th century serpentine commode in pine. Original blue paint and hardware. Beautiful shape, scale

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

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Pine

Swedish 18th Century Commode
Swedish 18th Century Commode

Swedish 18th Century Commode

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H 30.91 in W 39.38 in D 24.02 in

Swedish 18th Century Commode

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

Gorgeous 18th century Swedish serpentine commode. This wonderful commode has been later painted

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Swedish Rococo Period Serpentine Commode
Swedish Rococo Period Serpentine Commode

Swedish Rococo Period Serpentine Commode

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H 32.29 in W 48.04 in D 26.78 in

Swedish Rococo Period Serpentine Commode

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A Swedish Rococo period serpentine commode in later paint - exceptional simplicity and movement.

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

Serpentine Commode, Sweden circa 1830
Serpentine Commode, Sweden circa 1830

Serpentine Commode, Sweden circa 1830

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H 31.5 in W 37 in D 19.25 in

Serpentine Commode, Sweden circa 1830

Located in Culver City, CA

*Please note the price is per unit, and the commodes are sold individually* Serpentine Commode

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Swedish Biedermeier Serpentine Commode, c. 1830
Swedish Biedermeier Serpentine Commode, c. 1830

Swedish Biedermeier Serpentine Commode, c. 1830

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H 32.5 in W 37.25 in D 18.75 in

Swedish Biedermeier Serpentine Commode, c. 1830

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish Biedermeier Chest with four drawers, dating from the early 1800's. The fruitwood body

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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

Swedish 18th Century Period Rococo Serpentine Oak Commode

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H 30.75 in W 42.5 in D 22.75 in

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

18th Century Swedish Oak Serpentine Front Three Drawer Commode
18th Century Swedish Oak Serpentine Front Three Drawer Commode

18th Century Swedish Oak Serpentine Front Three Drawer Commode

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H 31.5 in W 40.16 in D 22.84 in

18th Century Swedish Oak Serpentine Front Three Drawer Commode

Located in London, England

Late C18th Swedish oak commode/chest of drawers. The wood has been lightened to show off its

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

18th Century Swedish Pine Serpentine Commode Chest of Drawers
18th Century Swedish Pine Serpentine Commode Chest of Drawers

18th Century Swedish Pine Serpentine Commode Chest of Drawers

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H 28.5 in W 37 in D 21.3 in

18th Century Swedish Pine Serpentine Commode Chest of Drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Rare small Swedish commode circa 1790. RARE SMALL SWEDISH COMMODE CIRCA 1790. SERPENTINE TO THE

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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Louis XIII Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Painted Serpentine Commode Faux Marble Top
19th Century Swedish Painted Serpentine Commode Faux Marble Top

19th Century Swedish Painted Serpentine Commode Faux Marble Top

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H 32 in W 39.5 in D 20.5 in

19th Century Swedish Painted Serpentine Commode Faux Marble Top

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Three-drawer serpentine shaped Swedish commode in later blue paint and faux marble top, circa 1880

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

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Pine

Serpentine Fronted Scandinavian Commode
Serpentine Fronted Scandinavian Commode

Serpentine Fronted Scandinavian Commode

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H 33.08 in W 51.19 in D 27.96 in

Serpentine Fronted Scandinavian Commode

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A wonderful late 18th century serpentine fronted Scandinavian commode in later paint.

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

19th Century Swedish Serpentine Four-Drawer Commode with Weathered Finish
19th Century Swedish Serpentine Four-Drawer Commode with Weathered Finish

19th Century Swedish Serpentine Four-Drawer Commode with Weathered Finish

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H 34 in W 38.5 in D 23 in

19th Century Swedish Serpentine Four-Drawer Commode with Weathered Finish

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish painted wood serpentine four-drawer commode from the 19th century with bracket feet. This

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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

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H 31.5 in W 49 in D 15.5 in

Swedish Rococo Serpentine Block-Front Commode in Original Blue Paint

Located in Houston, 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

Materials

Iron

Swedish 18th Century Painted Pine Crossbow Commode with Three Serpentine Drawers
Swedish 18th Century Painted Pine Crossbow Commode with Three Serpentine Drawers

Swedish 18th Century Painted Pine Crossbow Commode with Three Serpentine Drawers

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H 32 in W 45.6 in D 25.5 in

Swedish 18th Century Painted Pine Crossbow Commode with Three Serpentine Drawers

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish crossbow beige painted pine commode from the 18th century with three serpentine drawers

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Swedish Painted Serpentine Chest of Drawers Commode
Early 19th Century Swedish Painted Serpentine Chest of Drawers Commode

Early 19th Century Swedish Painted Serpentine Chest of Drawers Commode

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H 34.5 in W 43 in D 20 in

Early 19th Century Swedish Painted Serpentine Chest of Drawers Commode

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Fine quality Swedish pine chest of drawers, circa 1810. Three-drawer chest with beautifully shaped

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

Materials

Pine

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

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H 29.5 in W 43 in D 23.63 in

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

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

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H 32 in W 36 in D 23 in

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

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair of 1950s Swedish Walnut Inlaid Serpentine Bombe Chest of Drawers/Commodes
Pair of 1950s Swedish Walnut Inlaid Serpentine Bombe Chest of Drawers/Commodes

Pair of 1950s Swedish Walnut Inlaid Serpentine Bombe Chest of Drawers/Commodes

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H 31.5 in W 38.19 in D 19.69 in

Pair of 1950s Swedish Walnut Inlaid Serpentine Bombe Chest of Drawers/Commodes

Located in London, England

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

Swedish Painted Baroque Commode
Swedish Painted Baroque Commode

Swedish Painted Baroque Commode

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H 33.08 in W 46.86 in D 26.78 in

Swedish Painted Baroque Commode

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A Swedish Baroque period serpentine front commode with original carrying handles, restored

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

Pair of Swedish Commodes
Pair of Swedish Commodes

Pair of Swedish Commodes

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H 31 in W 28 in D 17.5 in

Pair of Swedish Commodes

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Stunning pair of 18th century original painted Swedish serpentine fronted commodes, 1820

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

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

18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode

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H 31.5 in W 41.34 in L 31.5 in

18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

18th century Swedish Rocco commode with serpentine front. With three storage drawers with their

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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

Swedish 18th Century Rococo Commode

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H 33.67 in W 39.38 in D 23.04 in

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

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swedish Serpentine Front Chest of Drawers
19th Century Swedish Serpentine Front Chest of Drawers

19th Century Swedish Serpentine Front Chest of Drawers

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H 33.25 in W 46 in D 24.5 in

19th Century Swedish Serpentine Front Chest of Drawers

Located in Charleston, SC

A beautifully carved 19th century chest with wonderfully curvaceous serpentine drawers with

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Light Green Serpentine Shaped Swedish Rococo Chest Drawers
Light Green Serpentine Shaped Swedish Rococo Chest Drawers

Light Green Serpentine Shaped Swedish Rococo Chest Drawers

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H 30.71 in W 42.52 in D 21.66 in

Light Green Serpentine Shaped Swedish Rococo Chest Drawers

Located in Kastrup, DK

Swedish Rococo serpentine shaped chest of drawers. Features 3 drawers with original gilt bronze

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

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Bronze

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

19th Century Swedish Serpentine Painted Chest of Drawers

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H 39.5 in W 40.75 in D 23.5 in

19th Century Swedish Serpentine Painted Chest of Drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Stunning chest of drawers circa 1870. 4 drawer chest with ormolu handles. Later distressed paint. HEIGHT: 39 1/2" WIDTH: 40 3/4" DEPTH: 23 1/2"

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

Materials

Pine

18th Century Swedish Serpentine Front Chest in Original Color
18th Century Swedish Serpentine Front Chest in Original Color

18th Century Swedish Serpentine Front Chest in Original Color

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H 39.5 in W 47 in D 24.5 in

18th Century Swedish Serpentine Front Chest in Original Color

Located in Charleston, SC

An exceptional 18th century Swedish chest in original time worn paint with beautifully carved

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Large Swedish Gustavian Oxbow or Serpentine Shaped Maple Chest
Large Swedish Gustavian Oxbow or Serpentine Shaped Maple Chest

Large Swedish Gustavian Oxbow or Serpentine Shaped Maple Chest

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H 35.5 in W 51 in D 26 in

Large Swedish Gustavian Oxbow or Serpentine Shaped Maple Chest

Located in Nashville, TN

Chest with older refinish, replaced hardware. Pest damage (visible see pics). Hand planed (scraped) backboards. Pretty color and shape. Age cracks. Some light surface scratches to to...

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

Antique Four-Drawer Swedish Painted Commode, circa 1760

Antique Four-Drawer Swedish Painted Commode, circa 1760

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H 41.5 in W 44.75 in D 24 in

Antique Four-Drawer Swedish Painted Commode, circa 1760

Located in Bridgeport, CT

From circa 1760, this Swedish Rococo commode has a serpentine silhouette, four drawers, and

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Antique 1760s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

A Swedish Serpentine Front Chest in Original Paint, Ca.1820-40
A Swedish Serpentine Front Chest in Original Paint, Ca.1820-40

A Swedish Serpentine Front Chest in Original Paint, Ca.1820-40

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H 42.5 in W 43 in D 24 in

A Swedish Serpentine Front Chest in Original Paint, Ca.1820-40

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A four-drawer serpentine chest with elegant curves and uniquely shaped bracket feet. The molded

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20th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Restoration Needed Swedish Painted Serpentine Chest of Drawers Hand Painted
Restoration Needed Swedish Painted Serpentine Chest of Drawers Hand Painted

Restoration Needed Swedish Painted Serpentine Chest of Drawers Hand Painted

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H 29.93 in W 46.46 in D 20.48 in

Restoration Needed Swedish Painted Serpentine Chest of Drawers Hand Painted

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer this very decorative bombe chest of drawers made in Sweden with hand

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20th Century Swedish Arts and Crafts Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Plywood

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

19th Century Swedish Painted Serpentine Chest of Drawers

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H 39.5 in W 39.5 in D 20.25 in

19th Century Swedish Painted Serpentine Chest of Drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Fine quality four-drawer chest made from oak, circa 1860. Four drawers with serpentine shaped

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

Materials

Oak

1760s Rococo Period Painted Swedish Chest of Drawers with Serpentine Front
1760s Rococo Period Painted Swedish Chest of Drawers with Serpentine Front

1760s Rococo Period Painted Swedish Chest of Drawers with Serpentine Front

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H 31 in W 43.25 in D 24.1 in

1760s Rococo Period Painted Swedish Chest of Drawers with Serpentine Front

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish Rococo period painted chest from circa 1760 with three drawers, ormolu hardware, light

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An 18th Century Swedish Period Rococo Chest of Drawers with Serpentine Body
An 18th Century Swedish Period Rococo Chest of Drawers with Serpentine Body

An 18th Century Swedish Period Rococo Chest of Drawers with Serpentine Body

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An 18th Century Swedish Period Rococo Chest of Drawers with Serpentine Body

Located in Atlanta, GA

An 18th century Swedish period Rococo chest of three drawers. This antique Rococo chest from Sweden

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Located in London, England

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Blue Painted Chest of Three Drawers with Serpentine Front, Sweden circa 1860-80

Blue Painted Chest of Three Drawers with Serpentine Front, Sweden circa 1860-80

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Located in Round Top, TX

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Serpentine Front Dresser by Edmund Spence

Serpentine Front Dresser by Edmund Spence

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Located in New York, NY

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Mid-18th Century Serpentine Oak Chest of Drawers

Mid-18th Century Serpentine Oak Chest of Drawers

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H 44.25 in W 49 in D 25 in

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Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid-18th century serpentine oak chest of drawers, circa 1760. Beautiful shaped late Baroque 4

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Mid-19th Century Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers

Mid-19th Century Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers

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Antique Swedish 18th Century Rococo Bombe Chest

Antique Swedish 18th Century Rococo Bombe Chest

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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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Early 19th Century Swedish Oak Inlaid Chest of Drawers
Early 19th Century Swedish Oak Inlaid Chest of Drawers

Early 19th Century Swedish Oak Inlaid Chest of Drawers

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Early 19th Century Swedish Oak Inlaid Chest of Drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 19th century Swedish oak inlaid chest of drawers circa 1800. Rare Swedish period commode

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Early 19th century Swedish oak inlaid chest of drawers

Early 19th century Swedish oak inlaid chest of drawers

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Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 19th century Swedish oak inlaid chest of drawers circa 1800. Rare Swedish period commode

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Located in South Salem, NY

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Swedish Rococo Period Black Serpentine Commode with Gilded Hardware and Date
Swedish Rococo Period Black Serpentine Commode with Gilded Hardware and Date

Swedish Rococo Period Black Serpentine Commode with Gilded Hardware and Date

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Located in Wichita, KS

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circa 18th Century Swedish Baroque Serpentine Fronted Walnut Commode on Bun Feet
circa 18th Century Swedish Baroque Serpentine Fronted Walnut Commode on Bun Feet

circa 18th Century Swedish Baroque Serpentine Fronted Walnut Commode on Bun Feet

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H 34.26 in W 40.56 in D 22.45 in

circa 18th Century Swedish Baroque Serpentine Fronted Walnut Commode on Bun Feet

Located in London, England

Wonderful late 18th century Swedish baroque commode. The decorative serpentine front is in two

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18th Century Swedish Serpentine Chest of Drawers
18th Century Swedish Serpentine Chest of Drawers

18th Century Swedish Serpentine Chest of Drawers

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Located in Vosselaar, BE

A 18th century Swedish serpentine chest of drawers with the faded original ocre, red and yellow

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Early 20th Century, Swedish Painted Bombe Shaped Commode

Early 20th Century, Swedish Painted Bombe Shaped Commode

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Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Painted Swedish commode, circa 1910. Serpentine bombe shape with oak lined drawers. Later

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Swedish Serpentine Chest of Drawers w/Scraped Finish, Turn of 18th & 19th C.
Swedish Serpentine Chest of Drawers w/Scraped Finish, Turn of 18th & 19th C.

Swedish Serpentine Chest of Drawers w/Scraped Finish, Turn of 18th & 19th C.

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Swedish Serpentine Chest of Drawers w/Scraped Finish, Turn of 18th & 19th C.

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish shapely serpentine chest of three drawers from the turn of the 18th and 19th century

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Swedish Serpentine Commode For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Swedish serpentine commode for your home. Frequently made of wood, softwood and oak, every Swedish serpentine commode was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a Swedish serpentine commode — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A Swedish serpentine commode made by Rococo designers — as well as those associated with Arts and Crafts — is very popular.

How Much is a Swedish Serpentine Commode?

The average selling price for a Swedish serpentine commode at 1stDibs is $5,500, while they’re typically $1,327 on the low end and $15,700 for the highest priced.

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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