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Swedish Chest of Drawers with Dentil Carving, Mid-19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stately Swedish chest of drawers from the mid-1800s, blending neoclassical form with country
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Pine
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in Kvidinge, SE
This fantastic Chest of Drawers in Gustavian Style comes from Dalarna Sweden
A timeless furniture
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Pair of Demi-Lune Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Chest of Drawers, A Pair
This classic Swedish style two drawer
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers w/ Revival-Style Carved Figurehead Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish gustavian bleached-wood chest of drawers, circa 1820-1840. This antique chest from Sweden
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century Swedish Gray Gustavian Large Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
of this large Swedish chest of drawers.
Please refer to professional photos for clear understanding
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair, Black Painted Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Sweden, circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair, Gustavian pine chest of drawers with fluted carving along sides and tapered feet, additional
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine, Paint
19th Century Scandinavian Provincial Gustavian Antique Scalloped Blanket Chest
Located in Hyattsville, MD
White patina to pine wood surface. Exterior of the trunk has been waxed and polished. Wonderful stout proportions. From a Norwegian and then Kenya State Department Official's Estate ...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood
Pair, Black Painted Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of Gustavian pine chest of drawers with canted fluted side posts with upper carved floral
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Genuine Antique Swedish Gustavian Black Bureau
Located in Kramfors, SE
Genuine antique gustavian bureau from Sweden made during the late 1700s. The bureau has three
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Antique Swedish Gustavian Black Pine Commode
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish gustavian commode from the first years of the 19th century, around 1810. The
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Antique Original Painted Swedish Dome Top Trunk, Dated 1944
Located in Round Top, TX
it as well. This original Swedish trunk is part of our “un-restored” collection and is being sold in
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood
Small Black Rococo Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1780-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
This small chest of three drawers has a touch of dramatic appeal thanks to the (newer/professional
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair, Green Gustavian Chest of Drawers from Sweden circa 1860
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of decorative Gustavian pine chest of drawers with canted fluted side posts with upper
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Swedish Gustavian Paint Decorated Pine Chest of Drawers/Dresser, circa 1830
Located in Portland, OR
Antique Swedish/Scandinavian Gustavian paint decorated pine chest of drawers/dresser, circa 1830
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Swedish 19th C. Empire Style Butler
s Chest w/Nice Architectural Details
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Empire style chest with secretary from the 19th century. This antique case piece from
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Swedish Black Gustavian Pine Commode
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish gustavian commode made during the late 18th century, around 1790. The commode has 4
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Swedish Period Gustavian Petite Sized Three-Drawer Chest, Early 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish period Gustavian petite-sized chest from the early 19th century. This antique chest from
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Genuine Swedish Gustavian Pine Commode
Located in Kramfors, SE
Genuine Swedish gustavian commode made around 1790 in painted pine. The commode has the original
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Antique Swedish Small Baroque Pine Bureau
Located in Kramfors, SE
Small Swedish baroque bureau from around 1770. The bureau has three drawers and is made in painted
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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
White Painted Gustavian Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden, circa 1820-1840
Located in Round Top, TX
Gustavian white painted pine chest of three drawers with decorative carving along panel of drawers
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine, Paint
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy 1890 Grey White
Located in Lewes, England
late 1800s antique Swedish Gustavian painted chest of drawers commode in more country style iwth
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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Pair, Gustavian Blue Painted Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of decorative Gustavian pine chest of drawers painted in shades of blue, fitting their
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine, Paint
Black Painted Pine Chest of Four Drawers, Sweden circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
Swedish pine chest of drawers with professional custom black painted finish.
Top with profiled edge
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Demi-Lune Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Commode Chest of Drawers
This classic Swedish style two drawer
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21st Century and Contemporary European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of ...
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Blue Painted Pine Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1800-20
Located in Round Top, TX
The simple lines that accent this charming pine chest of three drawers are reflective of its
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine, Paint
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy Grey White, 1870
Located in Lewes, England
Circa 1870 beautiful antique Swedish Gustavian 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
Black Painted Pine Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
Swedish chest of drawers in black painted pine wood, top with profiled edge.
Three drawers with
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Original Black Painted Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
The simple lines that accent this charming pine chest of three drawers are reflective of its
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy 1870 Grey White
Located in Lewes, England
late 1800s circa 1870 antique Swedish Gustavian painted chest of drawers commode with 9 mini
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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Antique Large Domed Top Green Painted Swedish Trunk, Dated 1847
Located in Round Top, TX
This dark green painted trunk is a great example of Swedish country craftsmanship. The large size
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood
Small White Gustavian Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
Lovely oak chest of three drawers with dentil molding and fluted carving along top, skirt and inset
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Paint
Swedish Gustavian Small Commode Chest of Drawers Nightstand
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
reeding on the drawer fronts are based on 18th Century Gustavian antiques. These chests bring vintage old
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Early 2000s European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy 1895 Grey White
Located in Lewes, England
Please note - this item will for shipping from early march 2022
C 1895 antique Swedish Gustavian
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy 1850 Grey White
Located in Lewes, England
Please note - this item will be available to ship from early march 2022
C 1850 antique Swedish
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy 1850 Grey White
Located in Lewes, England
Please note - this item will be available to ship form early march 2022
C 1850 antique Swedish
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Antique Swedish Inlaid Marquetry Marble-Top Commode
Located in London, GB
Antique Swedish marble top commode made up from many different woods, including rosewood, kingwood
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
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 Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
19th Century Large Blue Painted Gustavian Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
This lovely Gustavian pine chest of drawers has the simple yet elegant lines that reveal its
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Grey White C.1860
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Gustavian Grey White painted chest of drawers commode in gustavian style with classic Gustavian
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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Swedish Gustavian Black Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Brakefront C.1860
Located in Lewes, England
Circa 1860/1870 antique Swedish Gustavian black painted brakefront chest of drawers commode in
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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Large Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Chest of Drawers Dresser
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Gray Painted Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Bureau. This three drawer bureau is based on an
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Early 2000s European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair, Antique Blue Painted Nightstands Chest of Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
The blue painted finish is captivating in this pair of chest of drawers, along with the soft dove
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century Pair of White Painted Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of decorative pine Gustavian chest of drawers with canted fluted side posts with upper
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Genuine Antique Northern Swedish Pine Writing Bureau
Located in Kramfors, SE
Genuine antique writing bureau from northern Sweden. The bureau is Swedish and made in painted pine
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Antique Black Northern Swedish Gustavian Style Commode
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish antique black commode in gustavian style with the classic straight shape. The commode is
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Blue Painted Gustavian Pine Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
This lovely Gustavian pine chest of drawers has the simple yet elegant lines that reveal its
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine, Paint
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of 9 Drawers Commode Tallboy 1870 Grey White
Located in Lewes, England
Please note - this item will be available to ship form march 2022
C 1870 antique Swedish Gustavian
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Pair, Inlaid Chest of Drawers with Secretary Desk Top, Sweden dated 1851
Located in Round Top, TX
This inlaid pair of elmwood chests of three drawers is a rare find; the upper section is a
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
Swedish Serpentine Chest of Drawers w/Scraped Finish, Turn of 18th
19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
. This antique chest from Sweden features a curvy-shaped serpentine body, a slightly overhung top which
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
1920
s Swedish Art Deco Flame Birch Cabinet Chest of Drawers with Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Swedish Art Deco chest with rosewood inlay. This versatile piece features two deep drawers
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch, Rosewood
Swedish Gustavian Style Blue Painted Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
style two drawer commode with circle detailing are based on 18th Century Gustavian antiques. This chest
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Early 2000s European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
Pair Swedish Gustavian Style Painted 3 Drawer Chests Nightstands
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Painted Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers or Side Tables, A Pair
These classic Swedish style three
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Early 2000s European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Swedish Gustavian Painted Small Commode Chest of Drawers Nightstand
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
fronts are based on 18th Century Gustavian antiques. These chests bring vintage old-world charm to any
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Early 2000s European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Swedish Blue Chest of Three Drawers with Greek Key Design
Located in Round Top, TX
A large decorative Gustavian style pine chest of drawers painted in blue shades.
Contrasting black
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair, Blue Swedish Gustavian Chests of 3 Drawers, Nightstands circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of decorative Gustavian pine chest of drawers with canted fluted side posts, upper carved
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Large Blue Painted Rococo Chest of Four Drawers, Sweden circa 1770-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
This impressive large oak chest of four drawers is quite dramatic thanks to the (newer) blue
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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Antique Swedish Chests For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of antique Swedish chests for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique Swedish chests was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, pine and softwood. We have 699 antique and vintage antique Swedish chests in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Antique Swedish chests have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Antique Swedish chests are generally popular furniture pieces, but Rococo, Baroque and folk art styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Biedermeier and Baker Furniture Company each produced beautiful antique Swedish chests that are worth considering.
How Much are Antique Swedish Chests?
Antique Swedish chests can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,765, while the lowest priced sells for $198 and the highest can go for as much as $150,000.
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.
Questions About Antique Swedish Chests
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024To tell if a chest is antique, first examine its materials and details carefully. An antique chest is one produced 100 years ago or more. This generally predates the use of engineered wood, particleboard, plastics and other synthetic materials. As a result, an antique chest usually features solid wood construction.
In addition, antique chests are likely to be handmade, so you should be able to spot subtle signs that indicate this, such as tool marks and small irregularities in any carvings. If a piece looks flawless and regular, it is unlikely to be antique. Locating a maker's mark and then researching when the manufacturer was active can also help you date your chest. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer to learn more about your chest.
On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique chests. - 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify an antique chest of drawers, look inside and beneath drawers and on the back and bottom for any type of maker's marking. Researching these marks using trusted online resources may allow you to determine who produced your chest and roughly date your piece. If your chest is at least 100 years old, it is an antique. Should you be unable to locate the maker's marks, look at the hardware. Rose head nails, one-piece cast brass pommels on the drawer handles and circular rather than hexagonal bolts may all indicate that a piece is an antique. Keep in mind that hardware may have been replaced at some point and that there are many reproductions of antique furnishings. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer complete the identification process if you're unable to identify your chest via the maker's markings. Find a range of antique chests of drawers on 1stDibs.
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