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antique pine chest of drawers
Located in St. Helena, CA
5 drawer dresser, refinished in cream and black, original hardware
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Swedish Antique Allmoge, Trousseau Anno, 1853, Original Initials
Located in Singapore, SG
Well kept bridal chest in painted pine, fantastic character.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Blanket Chests
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Pine
Antique Gustavian Chest of Drawers, circa 1820
Located in Helsingborg, SE
Gustavian chest with three drawers. Edge have vertical cutters. This chest is Classic and timeless
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Chests
Located in Encinitas, CA
Pair of antique Swedish Gustavian painted chests in lovely blue paint with carved border around
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Antique 19th Century Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique Gustavian Biedermeier Swedish Mirror and Dresser
Located in Miami, FL
label reads a Gustavian Biedermeier, circa 1820, Sweden. The dresser houses four drawers. They are all
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Antique Early 1800s Swedish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers, 1860s
Located in Helsingborg, SE
Antique chest with three drawers in the Gustavian style. In the upper part of the furniture there
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Gustavian Antique 1840 th Walnut Chest of Drawers with Intarsia
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Elegant antique Walnut commode with delicate intarsia and original hardware chest, 1812-42
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
SALE!-Gustavian Antique 19 th c Cherrywood Chest - Writing desk
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Gustavian antique 19 th c cherry wood veneer on pine chest, opening into a writing desk.
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Cherry
Antique Louis XV Style Commode Chest of Drawers 19th Century Bombe
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
A fine quality mid-19th century Louis XV style serpentine cherrywood commode.
The serpentine shaped top with chamfered edges and rounded corners above two shaped drawers with gilt m...
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Cherry
Antique Period Gustavian Chest of Drawers with Painted Wreaths, circa 1820
Located in Helsingborg, SE
Atypical Gustavian chest with three drawers. The dresser is in blue-gray color. On the front are
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Antique Mahogany Gustavian Chest of Drawers with Marble-Top, Early 19th Century
Located in Helsingborg, SE
Gustavian mahogany chest of drawers. Front with three-drawers. Tapered legs with fluting. This
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble
antique trunk
Located in St. Helena, CA
storage trunk from the skane provence in sweden, lock and key work
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Blanket Chests
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Iron
$8,946
Swedish Commode from the 18th Century
Located in Senden, NRW
A Swedish commode from the second half of the 18th century. The commode is getting completely
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Elm
Antique Allmoge Chest from Sweden 1839 in Pine
Located in Singapore, SG
A typical Allmoge bridal chest or trousseau. When couples got married the bridals parents gave a
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Cabinets
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Pine
Baker Furniture Swedish Bombe Style 2 Over 2 Drawer Gilt Accented Chest
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Parkesburg, PA
Baker Furniture Swedish Bombe Style 2 over 2 Drawer Gilt Accented Chest
Features Dovetail Drawers
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Late 20th Century American Dutch Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Small Antique Swedish Chest of Drawers/Filing Cabinet Great Green Patina 1880s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Small antique Swedish chest of drawers/ filing cabinet made of solid pine with turquoise/petroleum
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Decorative Boxes
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Brass
Antique Swedish Chest of Drawers Painted Black
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 Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood, Paint
Antique Swedish Chest of Drawers, Painted Blue
Located in Round Top, TX
This lovely blue painted chest of drawer has the simple yet elegant lines that reveal its Swedish
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood, Paint
Antique Swedish Chest of Drawers Circa 1840-60, hidden storage
Located in Round Top, TX
This unique chest of drawers is full of surprises. The top is hinged and opens to reveal a hidden 1
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood, Paint
Antique Swedish Chest of Drawers, circa 1820 with New Paint
Located in Round Top, TX
This wonderful chest of drawers has been given new life with a chartreuse green painted finish and
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Swedish Chest of Drawers in Walnut
Burled Walnut with Ebonized details
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A handsome chest of drawers in walnut with panels in burled walnut and ebonized details throughout
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Baroque Revival Commodes and Chests of...
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Walnut, Burl
19th Century Swedish Chest - SOLD
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Swedish Chest With Original Paint
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
White Swedish Three Drawer Chest
Located in Troy, MI
This antique Swedish chest has a painted white finish and three drawers.
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique 19th C Swedish Bombe Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Benington, Herts
fantastic colour and design this antique Swedish chest of drawers dates to circa 1860 having a serpentine
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Rococo Revival Commodes and Chests of D...
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Walnut
Swedish Painted Wood Five-Drawer Antique Chest in Green-Grey and Beige Tones
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish painted wood chest from the early 20th century. This antique Swedish chest features two
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20th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Swedish Painted Chest on Stand, Date 1774
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
Antique Swedish Chest on Stand, Date 1774. chest is dated 1774, stand is later. Makes a charming
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Rustic Side Tables
Swedish 19th Century Painted Wood Chest of Four Drawers, Karl Johan Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish painted chest of four drawers from the 19th century. This antique Swedish chest, circa
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Chest of Drawers from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
The evocative burled birch is captivating in this remarkable Biedermeier chest of drawers. Please
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood, Birch
Antique Swedish Marble-Top Commode Chest
Located in London, GB
Antique Swedish marble-top three-drawer commode chest in excellent condition and dating from around
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Birch, Kingwood, Rosewood, Walnut
Antique Swedish Satin Birch Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
Antique satin birch Swedish chest of drawers in good original condition, with plenty of character
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Antique 1890s Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Birch
Antique Swedish Pine Chest of Four Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
This antique pine chest has 4 drawers, providing ideal storage in a narrow space and stands at 3.5
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Swedish 18th Century Rococo Bombe Chest
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Swedish rococo serpentine bombe commode or chest of drawers veneered in elm with a stunning grain
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Antique Early 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Bronze
Pair of Antique Swedish Neoclassical Painted Chests
Located in Dallas, TX
Fabulous pair of antique painted neoclassical style chests. Nice matte black paint with black and
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Early 20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$12,500 / set
Small Antique Swedish Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
Small with lots of charm, this chest of drawers in natural pine has been given a waxed finish
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Pine
Small Antique Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
This lovely three-drawer pine chest of drawers in the Gustavian style is accentuated by fluted and
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique Swedish Walnut Commode / Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
This Swedish antique walnut commode has a lovely shape and is excellent quality. It’s also rare to
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Early 20th Century Swedish Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
Antique Swedish Bleached Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
This chest would work equally well in your living room or bedroom.
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Antique 1880s Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Swedish Gustavian Antique Pair of Chests, 19th Century
Located in Wichita, KS
A beautiful pair of Swedish painted chests in the Gustavian style with canted and fluted corner
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Large Antique Swedish Walnut Wellington Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
This large antique walnut chest of drawers is a great looking piece of furniture and also top
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Antique 1880s Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
Antique Swedish Burr Walnut Wellington Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
Large stunning looking Swedish antique burr walnut Wellington chest, which is also fine quality. It
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Antique 1880s Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Satin Birch Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
Very stylish antique Swedish Biedermeier chest of drawers in satin birch, with ebonized columns and
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Antique 1850s Swedish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Satin Birch Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
Very stylish antique Swedish Biedermeier chest of drawers in satin birch, with ebonized columns and
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Antique 1850s Swedish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Satin Birch Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
Very stylish antique Swedish Biedermeier chest of drawers in satin birch, with ebonized columns and
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Antique 1850s Swedish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Antique Swedish Pine Tall Boy Chest of Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
This antique pine chest of drawers or "highboy" has 6 drawers, providing ideal storage in a narrow
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Swedish Gustavian Black Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish gustavian chest of drawers with three drawers. The chest is made in Stockholm
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Antique Green Painted Chest of Drawers from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
This delightful chest of drawers has a seafoam green painted finish trimmed in soft white. The
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Swedish Walnut Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
This Swedish antique walnut commode has a lovely shape and is excellent quality. It’s also rare to
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Edwardian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
19th Century Antique Karelian Birch Swedish Chest Of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19TH CENTURY ANTIQUE KARELIAN BIRCH SCANDINAVIAN SWEDISH CHEST OF DRAWERS
STUNNING 5 DRAWER
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Birch
Antique Swedish White Chest of Drawers, circa 1750
Located in Round Top, TX
This striking chest of drawers sits on cabriolet feet, the serpentine front adding to its strong
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests o...
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Wood, Paint
Small Antique Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers Painted White
Located in Round Top, TX
This petite Swedish Gustavian chest of drawers is a perfect blend of style and functionality. The
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique White Painted Swedish Gustavian Chest of Five Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
The lovely clean lines of this antique chest of drawers fit the simple and appealing Swedish
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Original Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Painted Gray
Located in Round Top, TX
This lovely gray painted chest of drawer has the simple yet elegant lines that reveal its Swedish
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Gray Painted Chest of Two Drawers from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
This Swedish chest of two drawers is a perfect blend style and functionality. The newer
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Secretary Bureau Birch Chest of Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique Biedermeier birch secretary desk with three lowers drawers and a top drawer that folds down
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Birch
Antique Tall Pine Chest of Drawers Highboy from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique 19th century Swedish pine highboy chest of paneled drawers. Notice how the top drawer sits
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Pine
Antique Pair Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Nightstands
Located in Round Top, TX
chest of drawers an excellent find. Both have graceful lines and were painted later with soft layers of
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
Pair of Antique Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
A pair of antique Swedish Gustavian style light-grey painted chest of three drawers, dating from
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian 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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