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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
Large Antique White Painted Chest of Drawers from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
The soft white painted finish is captivating in this attractive large chest of four drawers with
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Swedish Chest-on-chest, Mid-19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish chest of five drawers from the mid-19th century. This antique chest-on-chest from Sweden
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Antique 18th C Gustavian Swedish Empire Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 18th c Gustavian Swedish empire commode chest of drawers.
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Pine Tall Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1870-90
Located in Round Top, TX
This tall pine chest of 5 drawers is from Sweden. It is in excellent restored condition. The turned
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Small Antique Painted Chest of Drawers or Nightstand from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
A small antique chest of drawers with brass key escutcheons and a new painted finish from Sweden
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Pair of Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Nightstands
Located in Round Top, TX
chest of drawers an excellent find. Both have simple, clean lines and were painted later with soft gray
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Pair of Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Nightstands
Located in Round Top, TX
chest of drawers an excellent find. Both have simple, clean lines and were painted later with soft gray
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Swedish Style Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Antique Swedish style commode or chest of drawers
Painted in our antique white with subtle
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Antique 19th Century European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Small Painted Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1850-70
Located in Round Top, TX
chest of drawers.
Restored, later professionally painted in layered shades of pale yellow, cream and
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
19th Century Grey-White Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Commode, Antique Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-grey, white antique Swedish Gustavian single nightstand made of hand crafted Pinewood with
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Metal, Chrome
Antique Swedish White Chest of Drawers, Gustavian Style circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
The beautiful patina is all original on this stunning Swedish chest of drawers. Please review the
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Paint, Wood
Antique Pair Large Swedish Gustavian Chests with Marbleized Tops, 19th Century
Located in Wichita, KS
A pair of grand-scale Swedish chests of drawers from the late Gustavian period with classic
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Golden Birch Ebonized Chest of Drawers Dresser, 1820
Located in Portland, OR
An elegant antique Swedish Biedermeier golden birch and burlwood chest of drawers, circa 1820.
The
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Antique 1820s Swedish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Birch, Burl
Pair of Small Antique 19th Century Swedish Black Chest of Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
This pair of small antique chest of drawers, circa 1860, features painted white faux marble tops
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique Pair of Swedish Late Gustavian Period Painted Chests, 19th Century
Located in Wichita, KS
A beautiful neoclasical pair of Swedish painted chests from the late Gustavian period. Each chest
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Baroque Small White Painted Chest of Drawers, Sweden, circa 1760
Located in Round Top, TX
A decorative small Swedish Baroque oak chest of drawers or nightstand resting on cabriolet feet
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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood, Paint
Six Drawer Chest from Smaland Sweden
Located in Atlanta, GA
Six Drawer Chest from Smaland Sweden (Historic Province in Southern Sweden circa 1850. One of a
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique White Painted Gustavian Chest of Drawers Nightstand with Carving, Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
Unique to this Gustavian chest of 3 drawers is the distinctive carving along the top drawer, once
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Original Red Painted Chest of Drawers Dated 1846 from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
This lovely chest of drawers has multiple elements which combine to create an exceptional piece
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood, Paint
Large Antique Oak Chest of Drawers with Blue Painted Finish, Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
This impressive large oak chest of drawers is quite dramatic thanks to the (newer) blue painted
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Antique Mid 1800s Swedish or Danish Pine Chest of Drawers Dresser
Located in Centennial, CO
This beautiful Swedish or Danish antique chest of drawers was beautifully crafted out of pine in
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Pine Tall Chest of Drawers or Highboy, Sweden circa 1850-70
Located in Round Top, TX
Lovely 6 drawer tall chest of drawers or "highboy" from Sweden. The Beautiful, clean lines are
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Antique Original Red Painted Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1820-1840
Located in Round Top, TX
It is the all original painted finish that makes this chest of drawers from the Swedish countryside
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
20th Century White Pair of Swedish Gustavian Chests, Antique Pinewood Commodes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique pair of Swedish Gustavian chests made of hand carved pinewood and brass with two drawers
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
Swedish Gustavian Style Chest, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish painted wood three drawer chest from the mid-19th century. This antique chest from Sweden
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Large Antique Blue Painted Chest of Drawers from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
The blue painted finish is captivating in this oak chest of drawers. Please examine close up photos
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Antique Early 19th Century Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Swedish Late Gustavian Pair of Antique Chests with Marbleized Tops, 19th Century
Located in Wichita, KS
A rare neoclassical pair of Swedish chests from the late Gustavian period with hand-painted
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Large Blue Painted Swedish Chest of Drawers with Greek Key Design
Located in Round Top, TX
Classic Swedish styling seen in this chest of drawers. The soft blue paint, while not original adds to the
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Oak
Antique Small Gustavian White Painted Chest of Drawers Sweden, circa 1820-1840
Located in Round Top, TX
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Sweden circa 1820-1840
With over 37 years of experience selling European antiques, our
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Gustavian White Painted Chest of Three Drawers from Sweden circa 1840
Located in Round Top, TX
Gustavian Style white painted chest of three drawers with carved detail along top.
Newer
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Pair of Blue Painted Gustavian Chest of Drawers Nightstands from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
painted finish is gently distressed, to fit the age and grace of the gustavian style of the antique chests
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Swedish 19th Century Bleached Oak Chest
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stunning 19th century Swedish chest-on-chest commode. The oak used to construct the commode has
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Bronze
Antique Swedish Marriage Trunk, 1836
Located in Hastings, GB
Antique wooden Swedish marriage trunk.
Beautiful hand painted chest on matching stand.
The
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Antique 1830s Swedish Victorian Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood
Pair of Antique Grey Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers, Sweden, circa 1860
Located in Round Top, TX
This striking pair of Gustavian chest of drawers is a special find. Please examine the close up
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique Pine 7 Drawer "Highboy" Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1870-90
Located in Round Top, TX
This pine chest of drawers or "highboy" has 7 drawers, and is ideal storage in a narrow space. The
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
19th Century Antique Pair Swedish Gustavian Black Painted Chest of Drawers Night
Located in Round Top, TX
Gustavian style chest of drawers an excellent find. The carved details including traditional diamond motif
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Swedish Blue Painted Trunk
Located in Round Top, TX
This late 19th century Swedish pine trunk is simple yet charming with it's clean lines and soft
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Blanket Chests
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Late 18th Century antique richly carved Swedish Gustavian chest of drawers in pinewood. The chest
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Pine
Rare Antique Swedish Biedermeier Satin Birch, circa 1840-1860 Chest of Drawers
By Biedermeier
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning circa 1840-1860 Biedermeier satin birch chest of
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Antique 1840s Swedish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Satin, Birch
18th C. Swedish Rococo Fir Wood Chest on Chest w/Bleached Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish period Rococo fir wood chest of four drawers from the 18th century. This antique chest-on
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Swedish Trunk with Original Paint
Located in Round Top, TX
Exceptional pine blanket chest from Sweden dated 1828 with the original rust colored faux wood
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Blanket Chests
19th Century Swedish Gustavian White Painted Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
Lovely Gustavian pine chest of three drawers with diamond accent on drawers, fluted canted sides
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Swedish Painted Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th C Swedish three drawer commode with fluted drawer fronts. 1830.
Reference: 8000
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Pine
20th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers Circa 1920
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 20th-century Swedish chest of drawers, circa 1920, showcases the timeless simplicity
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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Swedish 18th Century Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A remarkable Swedish case antique, this two hundred and thirty year old chest of drawers totally
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Style Four Drawer Chest, Late 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
antique chest from Sweden, designed in typical Gustavian style, features a simple, clean design with
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Neoclassical Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
A Swedish Gustavian style chest of three drawers. Born in Sweden during the early 19th century
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Bronze
Swedish Biedermeier Secrétaire Mahogany Wood Chest, circa 1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish mahogany secretary chest from the 1830s. This antique Swedish Biedermeier case piece has
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Pair of 20th Century Swedish Chests of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
captures the timeless elegance of Swedish design. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the chests
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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$11,950 / set
1850 Swedish Chest Blanket Box Original Polychromatic Jamtland Paint Finish Blue
Located in Lewes, England
Extremely rare antique Swedish country gustavian blanket box chest in the original hand painted
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Blanket Chests
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Pine
Large Antique Oak Chest of Drawers with Blue Painted Finish, Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
This impressive large oak chest of drawers is quite dramatic thanks to the (newer) blue painted
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Antique Late 18th Century Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood, Oak, Paint
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Chests Circa 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant pair of 19th-century Swedish chests, circa 1880, exemplifies the refined simplicity
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Chest of Drawers Bureau
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Blue Painted Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Bureau.
This three drawer bureau is based on
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Early 2000s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Swedish Blue Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
The simple lines and gentle curves that accent this pine chest of three drawers are reflective of
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Swedish Pine Commode
Located in Norwalk, CT
Nice age and form on this stripped pine commode. Wonderful aged patina with attractive graining. Canted corner design on top. Original circular pulls. Very good vintage condition.
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Early 20th Century Swedish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Antique Original Painted Swedish Trunk, dated 1848
Located in Round Top, TX
The colorful original paint has been well preserved on this lovely chest. The monogram and date of
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Blanket Chests
Materials
Pine, Paint
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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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