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Pair of Swedish Commodes
Pair of Swedish Commodes

Pair of Swedish Commodes

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Good pair of 19th century Swedish painted pine commodes. 1890. Code: 9250 Dimensions: W: 33

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

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

Pair of 19th century Swedish hand painted chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Pair of 19th century Swedish hand painted chest of drawers circa 1890. Pair of Swedish commodes

Category

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

Materials

Pine

Pair of 19th century chest of drawers with faux marble tops
Pair of 19th century chest of drawers with faux marble tops

Pair of 19th century chest of drawers with faux marble tops

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Swedish commodes. Rectangular tops with canted corners and hand painted to look like marble with marks

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

Materials

Pine, Paint

Pair of Swedish Decorated Commodes
Pair of Swedish Decorated Commodes

Pair of Swedish Decorated Commodes

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Pair of 19th Century Swedish 3 drawer commodes with Greek Key decoration. 1890

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Swedish Painted Commodes
Pair of Swedish Painted Commodes

Pair of Swedish Painted Commodes

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Lovely pair of early 19th C Swedish painted commodes with faux marble tops. 1820. Reference: 8386

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Commodes
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Commodes

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Commodes

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Pair of late 19th century Swedish painted pine commodes. 1890. Code: 9062 Dimensions: W: 31

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th century painted Swedish commodes
Pair of 19th century painted Swedish commodes

Pair of 19th century painted Swedish commodes

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Pair of 19th century painted Swedish commodes circa 1880. Fine quality pair of Scandinavian chest

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

Materials

Oak, Pine, Paint

Pair of Late 19th Century Swedish Painted Commodes
Pair of Late 19th Century Swedish Painted Commodes

Pair of Late 19th Century Swedish Painted Commodes

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Pair of late 19th Century Swedish painted three drawer commodes of architectural form. In painted

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

Materials

Brass

Swedish pair of 19th century black painted commodes
Swedish pair of 19th century black painted commodes

Swedish pair of 19th century black painted commodes

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Swedish pair of 19th century black painted commodes circa 1870. Slightly different from the usual

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

Materials

Pine, Paint

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Blue Painted Breakfront Commodes
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Blue Painted Breakfront Commodes

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Blue Painted Breakfront Commodes

Located in Kastrup, DK

Elegant pair of Gustavian-style breakfront commodes from Sweden, circa 1840–1860. Each is painted

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

Materials

Pine

Pair of Swedish Black-Painted Commodes with Brass Hardware, 20th Century
Pair of Swedish Black-Painted Commodes with Brass Hardware, 20th Century

Pair of Swedish Black-Painted Commodes with Brass Hardware, 20th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

A striking pair of Swedish black-painted commodes, embodying the timeless elegance of Scandinavian

Category

20th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Pinewood Chests - Antique Commodes
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Pinewood Chests - Antique Commodes

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Pinewood Chests - Antique Commodes

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A 19th Century, antique pair of light-grey Swedish Gustavian chests made of hand crafted painted

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

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Pair Commode Grey White Bedroom
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Pair Commode Grey White Bedroom

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Pair Commode Grey White Bedroom

Located in Lewes, England

Circa 1850 antique Swedish Gustavian Grey White painted chest of drawers commode in Gustavian style

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

Materials

Pine

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Pair Commode Grey White C.1860 Carved
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Pair Commode Grey White C.1860 Carved

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Pair Commode Grey White C.1860 Carved

Located in Lewes, England

Circa 1850 antique Swedish Gustavian Grey White painted chest of drawers commode in gustavian style

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

Materials

Pine

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Pair Commode Grey White C.1860 Carved
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Pair Commode Grey White C.1860 Carved

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Pair Commode Grey White C.1860 Carved

Located in Lewes, England

Circa 1850 antique Swedish Gustavian Grey White painted chest of drawers commode in gustavian style

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

Materials

Pine

Pair of Gustavian-Style Painted Commodes
Pair of Gustavian-Style Painted Commodes

Pair of Gustavian-Style Painted Commodes

Located in Kastrup, DK

Pair of commodes in Gustavian style, painted in a light grey-white shade with a beautiful patina

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

Materials

Brass

Superb Pair Cottage Chic Paint Decorated Soft White Swedish Gustavian Commodes
Superb Pair Cottage Chic Paint Decorated Soft White Swedish Gustavian Commodes

Superb Pair Cottage Chic Paint Decorated Soft White Swedish Gustavian Commodes

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This superb pair of Swedish Gustavian style commodes embodies the timeless elegance and rustic

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Pair Swedish Gustavian Breakfront Commodes in Original Gray Paint, 19th c.
Pair Swedish Gustavian Breakfront Commodes in Original Gray Paint, 19th c.

Pair Swedish Gustavian Breakfront Commodes in Original Gray Paint, 19th c.

Located in Wichita, KS

A beautiful pair of Swedish Gustavian breakfront chests from the 19th century, framed by dentil

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair of Custom Made Commodes
Pair of Custom Made Commodes

Pair of Custom Made Commodes

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Pair of custom made Swedish style commodes Reference: 7718 Dimensions 40 inches (102 cms

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21st Century and Contemporary Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Pair of Swedish Chests
Pair of Swedish Chests

Pair of Swedish Chests

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of Swedish Gustavian hand painted grey bed side chest. A pair of Swedish chests usually refers

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Early 2000s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

A Pair of 19th Century Swedish Chests
A Pair of 19th Century Swedish Chests

A Pair of 19th Century Swedish Chests

Located in Atlanta, GA

This pair of Swedish chests dates to the late 19th century, circa 1880, and exemplifies the

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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 beautifully matched pair of late 19th-century Gustavian-style chests, showcasing the refined

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

Materials

Pine

Pair of Vintage Swedish Bedside Cabinets
Pair of Vintage Swedish Bedside Cabinets

Pair of Vintage Swedish Bedside Cabinets

Located in London, GB

A beautiful pair of vintage Swedish bedside cabinets. They were recently imported from Sweden, they

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Gustavian-Style Black Painted Commodes / Bedside Tables
Pair of Gustavian-Style Black Painted Commodes / Bedside Tables

Pair of Gustavian-Style Black Painted Commodes / Bedside Tables

Located in Kastrup, DK

Pair of chests of drawers in Gustavian style, made of black-painted pine. High-quality

Category

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

Materials

Brass

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

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

Category

20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Pair of Swedish Painted Chests of Drawers, Circa 1880
Pair of Swedish Painted Chests of Drawers, Circa 1880

Pair of Swedish Painted Chests of Drawers, Circa 1880

Located in Atlanta, GA

This striking pair of Swedish chests of drawers, dating to circa 1880, showcases the timeless

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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

Category

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

Materials

Pine, Paint

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

Category

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

Materials

Pine, Paint

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

Rare Pair of Swedish Painted Chests, circa 1880

Located in Atlanta, GA

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

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Pair of Blue Gustavian Chests of Drawers, Gustavian Style, Sweden
Pair of Blue Gustavian Chests of Drawers, Gustavian Style, Sweden

Pair of Blue Gustavian Chests of Drawers, Gustavian Style, Sweden

Located in Kastrup, DK

A refined and elegant pair of chests of drawers executed in the Gustavian style and painted in

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of Swedish Blue Painted Chests of Drawers, circa 1870
Pair of Swedish Blue Painted Chests of Drawers, circa 1870

Pair of Swedish Blue Painted Chests of Drawers, circa 1870

Located in Atlanta, GA

A striking pair of Swedish chests of drawers, crafted in the second half of the 19th century and

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

19th century pair of swedish hand painted chest of drawers
19th century pair of swedish hand painted chest of drawers

19th century pair of swedish hand painted chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Scandinavian pair of painted pine commodes, circa 1870. Stunning pair of Swedish chests, very much

Category

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

Materials

Pine, Paint

Pair of Chests of Drawers by Attila Suta, Sweden, 2022
Pair of Chests of Drawers by Attila Suta, Sweden, 2022

Pair of Chests of Drawers by Attila Suta, Sweden, 2022

Located in New York, NY

A pair of chests of drawers by Attila Suta, purveyor to the Swedish royal court. The dressers stand

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Swedish pair of 19th century Gustavian influenced chest of drawers
Swedish pair of 19th century Gustavian influenced chest of drawers

Swedish pair of 19th century Gustavian influenced chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Fine pair of 19th century Swedish commodes circa 1880. Presented in a powder blue colour scheme

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

Materials

Pine, Paint

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Chests with Greek Key Design
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Chests with Greek Key Design

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Chests with Greek Key Design

Located in Dallas, TX

This product is a pair of Swedish Gustavian style chests of drawers with a Greek key design

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century pair of hand painted Swedish chest of drawers
19th Century pair of hand painted Swedish chest of drawers

19th Century pair of hand painted Swedish chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century pair of hand painted Swedish chest of drawers circa 1880. Fine quality pair of chests

Category

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

Materials

Pine, Paint

Swedish pair of white 19th century painted chest of drawers
Swedish pair of white 19th century painted chest of drawers

Swedish pair of white 19th century painted chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Swedish pair of white 19th century painted chest of drawers circa 1880. Good quality pair of

Category

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

Materials

Pine, Paint

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

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

Located in Kastrup, DK

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

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Black Painted Chests of Drawers
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Black Painted Chests of Drawers

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Black Painted Chests of Drawers

Located in Round Top, TX

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Black Painted Chests of Drawers Pair of 19th-century Swedish

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Chests with Greek Key Design
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Chests with Greek Key Design

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Chests with Greek Key Design

Located in Dallas, TX

This product is a pair of Swedish Gustavian style chests with a Greek key design. These chests are

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Wood

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

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

Materials

Oak, Pine, Paint

Pair of Mid Century Swedish Carved and Painted Gustavian Chests
Pair of Mid Century Swedish Carved and Painted Gustavian Chests

Pair of Mid Century Swedish Carved and Painted Gustavian Chests

Located in Dallas, TX

Discover the charm of classic Swedish design with this pair of mid-century Gustavian chests. Each

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

Materials

Wood

Pair of Painted Blue Gustavian Style Swedish Chests
Pair of Painted Blue Gustavian Style Swedish Chests

Pair of Painted Blue Gustavian Style Swedish Chests

Located in Atlanta, GA

Bring timeless Scandinavian charm into your home with this exquisite pair of Swedish chest of

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20th Century European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Mid 19th century Swedish carved elm chest of drawers
Mid 19th century Swedish carved elm chest of drawers

Mid 19th century Swedish carved elm chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Fine quality pair of 19th century Swedish carved elm commodes circa 1850. Rectangular tops in book

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

Materials

Elm

Antique Gustavian Style Chests of Drawers - a Pair
Antique Gustavian Style Chests of Drawers - a Pair

Antique Gustavian Style Chests of Drawers - a Pair

Located in South Salem, NY

An early 20th century pair of Swedish Gustavian style chests of drawers. Each commode has three

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Early 20th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Pair of early 19th century mahogany Biedermeier secretaire chests
Pair of early 19th century mahogany Biedermeier secretaire chests

Pair of early 19th century mahogany Biedermeier secretaire chests

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Pair of early 19th century mahogany Biedermeier secretaire commodes circa 1830. Rare pair of

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

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Early 20th-Century Black-Painted Chests with Carved Detail
Pair of Early 20th-Century Black-Painted Chests with Carved Detail

Pair of Early 20th-Century Black-Painted Chests with Carved Detail

Located in Atlanta, GA

This striking pair of black-painted chests dates to the early 20th century and reflects a refined

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Early 20th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Swedish Moderne Commodes
Pair of Swedish Moderne Commodes

Pair of Swedish Moderne Commodes

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 1960s Swedish commodes with black lacquered and natural wood finish, four drawers

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Dressers

Restored Pair of 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Commodes
Restored Pair of 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Commodes

Restored Pair of 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Commodes

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A beautifully restored pair of early to mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian commodes, meticulously

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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinets

Materials

Pine

18 Century, Swedish Baroque Pair of Commodes
18 Century, Swedish Baroque Pair of Commodes

18 Century, Swedish Baroque Pair of Commodes

By Soft Baroque

Located in Antwerpen, BE

Pair of Swedish Baroque chest of drawers, beautiful proportioned with serpentine front. Later

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes
Pair of Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes

Pair of Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes

Located in Aabenraa, DK

A pair of mid-18th century Swedish Baroque commodes Later professional beautiful painted and

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

Materials

Pine

Pair of Late 19th Century Swedish Night Stand Commodes
Pair of Late 19th Century Swedish Night Stand Commodes

Pair of Late 19th Century Swedish Night Stand Commodes

Located in London, GB

A pair of Swedish night stand commodes from the late 19th Century, with brass details and hand

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

Pair of Art Deco Inlaid Commodes
Pair of Art Deco Inlaid Commodes

Pair of Art Deco Inlaid Commodes

Unavailable|$3,500 / set

Pair of Art Deco Inlaid Commodes

Located in Armadale, Victoria

A rare pair of Art Deco chests. Made from Elm with intarsia inlaid decoration of Macassar ebony and

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm, Jacaranda, Macassar

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Chests
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Chests

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Chests

Unavailable|$11,500 / set

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Chests

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of Swedish Gustavian chest circa 1810-1815. Scraped paint finish. Nice carving and details

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Antique 1810s Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pair Of Swedish Commodes For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of pair of Swedish commodes is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique pair of Swedish commodes was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, softwood and pine. We have 659 antique and vintage pair of Swedish commodes in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of pair of Swedish commodes available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Pair of Swedish commodes are generally popular furniture pieces, but neoclassical, Scandinavian Modern and mid-century modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many pair of Swedish commodes are appealing in their simplicity, but Edmond J. Spence, Alf Svensson and Bertil Fridhagen produced popular pair of Swedish commodes that are worth a look.

How Much are Pair Of Swedish Commodes?

Pair of Swedish commodes can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $8,100, while the lowest priced sells for $829 and the highest can go for as much as $314,095.

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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