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Vintage Gustavian Chest

Vintage Gustavian Chest of Drawers with Marble, 1950s
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
This unique chest of drawers will be a stylish and practical addition to any room, providing both
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Mid 20th Century Vintage Boho Gustavian Style Washed Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning vintage Boho chest of drawers. A chic Gustavian style cabinet in an off white washed
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Vintage large Scandinavian commode in pine from the 19 century
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Antique 19th century Scandinavian chest of drawers in solid pine opening to 5 drawers. The top
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Antique 1850s Danish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

1970s Gustavian Style Spanish Rustic Distressed Vintage Dresser Chests, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, Gustavian Distressed rustic design
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Gustavian Dressers

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Brass

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Painted Vintage Swedish Gustavian Style Commode
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A smaller well-made Swedish Gustavian style three-drawer commode with brass hardware and canted
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Vintage Superfinish Black Chest
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
We dresser renovated to super condition in black to the highest standard. Fine moldings around drawers and fittings in solid brass. Made to order. Approx. 3-4 weeks Manufacturer Wi...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Vintage Superfinish Black Chest
Vintage Superfinish Black Chest
H 29.1 in W 30.5 in D 16.9 in
Vintage Gustavian Gray Nightstands - a Pair
Located in Centennial, CO
This is a beautiful and functional pair of vintage 1940s nightstands have been recently painted
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pair Foral Painted White Decorated Gustavian Style Bombe Commodes Nightstands
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
, vintage and quality used furnishings to your home. We cannot control traffic, weather, and acts of God
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Vintage 1980s North American Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Pair of Vintage Gustavian Neo-Classical Commodes
Located in Dallas, TX
Good pair of vintage Gustavian carved and parcel gilt neo-classical commodes. Circa 1940. Perfect
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Vintage 1940s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Vintage Neoclassical Dresser with Nine Drawers
Located in Sheffield, MA
The white vintage neoclassical dresser has gilt detailing and brass pulls. The nine drawers are all
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Early 20th Century American Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Gustavian Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-20th century vintage Gustavian style serpentine three drawer chest in a dove grey antiqued
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Early 20th Century Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Gustavian Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Gustavian Serpentine Chest of Drawers
H 33.5 in W 47 in L 33.5 in
Vintage Late Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers in Birch, Sweden, 19th Century
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Sweden, 19th century Late Gustavian style chest of drawers in birch with brass handles
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Dressers

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Birch

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LU Louis Sconce AS
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$1,550 / item
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Antique RJ Horner Mahogany Swell Front Commode C1910
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Early 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Antique RJ Horner Mahogany Swell Front Commode C1910
Antique RJ Horner Mahogany Swell Front Commode C1910
$680 Sale Price
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H 29 in W 34.5 in D 19.75 in
Swedish Gustavian White Grey Painted Chest of Drawers Commode C.1870
Located in Lewes, England
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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Swedish Gustavian White Grey Painted Chest of Drawers Commode C.1870
Swedish Gustavian White Grey Painted Chest of Drawers Commode C.1870
$3,380 Sale Price
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H 32.68 in W 36.62 in D 21.66 in
Gustavian Chest with Marble Top
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
This unique chest of drawers will be a stylish and practical addition to any room, providing both storage and a sophisticated aesthetic.
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Vintage 1950s European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

Gustavian Chest with Marble Top
Gustavian Chest with Marble Top
$835
H 29.93 in W 30.71 in D 17.33 in
French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Commode
French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Commode
$5,200
H 33.38 in W 49.5 in D 22.75 in
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By Lumfardo Luminaires
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$1,350 / item
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Scandinavian modern chest of drawers, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great functionalistic chest of drawers produced in Sweden during the 1950s. Made in birch with brass handles.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Scandinavian modern chest of drawers, Sweden, 1950s
Scandinavian modern chest of drawers, Sweden, 1950s
$1,013
H 27.96 in W 31.5 in D 15.75 in
Mid 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Walnut Commode, Chest of Drawers, Marble
Located in Fayetteville, AR
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

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Vintage Gustavian Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic vintage gustavian chest available at 1stDibs. Each vintage gustavian chest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage gustavian chest — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right vintage gustavian chest, those designed in Louis XVI styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one vintage gustavian chest that is appealing in its simplicity, but Baker Furniture Company produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Vintage Gustavian Chest?

A vintage gustavian chest can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,050, while the lowest priced sells for $683 and the highest can go for as much as $4,950.

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.