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Carved 19th Century Antique Swedish Pine Trunk
Located in Round Top, TX
Traditionally, carved Swedish trunks were made of oak, so to have a trunk in carved pine
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Blanket Chests
Antique Original Painted Swedish Trunk Dated 1839
Located in Round Top, TX
Traditional Swedish Folk Art painting is a unique, hand painted treasure and this wonderful domed
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Blanket Chests
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Wood
Pair, Blue Painted Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of elegant Gustavian pine chests of three drawers painted in soft blue with pair of
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Antique Original Painted Swedish Trunk, dated 1836
Located in Round Top, TX
into the making of this lovely blanket chest or trunk. The hand-wrought iron handles and edging are all
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Blanket Chests
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Wrought Iron
Antique Originally Painted Blue Swedish Trunk, Dated 1837
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique Swedish pine trunk with original soft blue paint dated 1837. The old wrought iron hinges
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Blanket Chests
Antique Swedish Painted Secretary Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Splendid 19th century Swedish secretary commode with faded grey paint. The top drawer opens to
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Antique 1890s Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
19th Century Swedish Black Pine Chest of Five Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
reflective of age and do not detract from the beauty nor function of this Swedish chest of drawers.
Please
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Pine
Antique Cabinet, Sweden, circa 1900
Located in Chorzów, PL
A historic chest of drawers from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. The furniture is
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany
Antique chest, Northern Europe, circa 1850.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chest, Northern Europe, circa 1850.
Very good condition.
Wood: oak
dimensions: height
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Antique 1850s Swedish Renaissance Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
Painted Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
This lovely baroque pine chest of drawers has the clean yet elegant lines that reveal its Swedish
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Blue Painted Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1870
Located in Round Top, TX
The allure of this pine chest of drawers comes from the pale blue finish gently complimenting the
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Pine, Paint
White Painted Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1770
Located in Round Top, TX
chest of three drawers.
Restored, the white painted finish has been scraped throughout to fit the age
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Pine, Paint
19th Century Large Swedish Gustavian 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 Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Antique Swedish Walnut Parquetry Commode C1880
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique Swedish ormolu mounted walnut commode of Louis XV style c.1880
This piece
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique Chest of Drawers, Gustavian Style
Located in Kastrup, DK
Decorative chest of drawers Gustavian style.
Top with edge profile & dental moldings and drawers
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Pair, 19th Century Swedish Blue Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of elegant Gustavian pine chests of three drawers painted in soft shades of blue.
Canted
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Pair, 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Black Chest of Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of elegant Gustavian pine chest of drawers with brass pulls on each drawer.
Three drawers
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
19th Century White Pine Chest of Four Drawers, Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
Gustavian style white painted pine chest of four drawers; two smaller over two longer.
Newer
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Swedish Gustavian Period Carved Wood Chest, Scraped to Original Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century. This antique chest from Sweden features clean lines outlined in magnificent carved
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Swedish Paint Decorated Gustavian Chest / Commode, Bronze Mounted, 19th Century
Located in Manhasset, NY
large collection of Swedish Antique chests and commodes or bedside stands, selling at wholesale pricing
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Antique 1890s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Antique Swedish Folk Art Painted Dome Top Trunk
Located in Round Top, TX
This enchanting trunk has the original soft tones of blue and green that have gently aged over time and shows off the circular garlands of flowers that decorate the front. The trunk ...
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Blanket Chests
Antique Swedish Dome Top Trunk with Original Paint
Located in Round Top, TX
This exceptional trunk has the original soft tones of rust colored paint that has gently aged over time. The decorated lid and front shows off elaborate garlands of flowers and compa...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Blanket Chests
Swedish Gustavian Style Chest w/Charcoal Trim, Early 20th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style chest of drawers from the early 20th century. This antique chest from
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Breakfront Chest with Carved Dentil Molding
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood breakfront chest from the 19th century with three drawers
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Gustavian Style 19th Century Swedish Charcoal Painted Three-Drawer Chests
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish Gustavian style chests from the 19th century with antique charcoal / black
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Pair of White Painted Swedish Style Chests
Located in Troy, MI
Pair of circa 1930s pair of three-drawer Swedish chests with antique white painted finish. Found in
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Early 20th Century English Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commode
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
This antique Rococo commode was manufactured in Sweden in 1760. The commode features three drawers
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Antique 1760s Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Blue Painted Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1820-40
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 Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Gustavian Period 1800s Swedish Dove Grey Painted Three-Drawer Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period light dove grey painted chest from circa 1800 with three dovetail
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy Black C 1850
Located in Lewes, England
C 1850 antique Swedish Gustavian painted chest of 3 drawers commode with detailed gustavian ribbed
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Pine
Art Deco Swedish Biedermeier Flame Golden Birch Chest of Drawers Commode A
Located in Lewes, England
an amazing quilted figuring to it.
This antique swedish biedermeier chest of drawers has lovely and
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Pair of White Painted Swedish Chest of Drawers, circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of Gustavian pine chest of drawers with Greek key motif carved in upper molding resting on
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Pine
Pine Highboy Chest of Seven Drawers, Sweden circa 1900
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Located in Round Top, TX
This antique pine chest of drawers or "highboy" has 7 drawers, providing ideal storage in a narrow
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Early 20th Century Swedish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Swedish Karl Johan Painted Wood Chest with Ornately Carved Skirt
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish painted wood chest of four drawers from the mid-19th century. This antique Karl Johan
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Small Oak Chest of Five Drawers, Sweden circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
This interesting oak chest of drawers has the appearance of a small apothecary but actually has
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Oak
Late 18th Century Blue Painted Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
The simple lines and gentle curves that accent this large pine chest of three drawers are
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Pair, 19th Century Gustavian White Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair of decorative Gustavian pine chest of drawers painted in shades of white, fitting their
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Antique Swedish Dome Top Trunk with Original Green Paint
Located in Round Top, TX
this chest apart from others. Made of heavy oak with dovetail construction, the trunk has a wax finish
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Blanket Chests
Black Painted Small Chest of Three Drawers Sweden circa 1800
Located in Round Top, TX
A small oak rococo chest of three drawers with brass key escutcheons. The scalloped edge is carried
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Black Painted Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1800-20
Located in Round Top, TX
This impressive chest of drawers is quite dramatic thanks to the (newer) black painted finish that
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Pair, Gustavian White Chest of Drawers Sweden circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of decorative Gustavian pine chest of drawers with Greek key motif painted along upper
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
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
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Pine
Pair, Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1860-80
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 Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Tall Swedish Chest in Pine with Six Drawers, circa 1870
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
The finest Scandinavian pine from the Gründerzeit epoch. A charming chest of drawers in scrubbed
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Belle Époque Commodes and Chests of Dr...
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Pine
Antique Pine Dutch Bombe Commode Chest of Drawers Claw Foot Made in Sweden
Located in Dayton, OH
. Great for an entry or foyer. Tag along the back torn; marked R. Juste, Made in Sweden. Measure: 41".
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Early 20th Century Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Pine
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Blue Painted Chests of Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
Mid-19th-century Swedish Gustavian pair of pine chests of drawers featuring classic carved details
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Original Brown Pine Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1800
Located in Round Top, TX
The simple lines of this charming pine chest of three drawers with canted fluted sides and tapered
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Red Painted Gustavian Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
Lovely Gustavian pine chest of three drawers with canted sides, decorative carving along top and
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Pine, Paint
Small Rococo Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
This small chest of three drawers has a touch of dramatic appeal thanks to the (newer) black
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Black 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
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Pine
Pair, 19th Century Swedish Blue Gustavian Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of elegant Gustavian chest of drawers painted in shades of blue, fitting their Swedish
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Swedish Late 18th Century Five-Drawer Wood Chest with Scraped Paint
Located in Atlanta, GA
A late 18th century Swedish chest of drawers. This Swedish antique chest features two small drawers
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Pair, 19th Century Swedish White Nightstands Narrow Chest of Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair, Gustavian style narrow pine chest of three drawers with tapered feet perfect to use as
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Pair of Swedish Painted Chests with Fluted Drawers and Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A distinctive pair of Swedish chests of drawers, likely crafted in the early 20th century
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Pine
Antique Swedish Inlaid Marble-Top Commode
Located in London, GB
Very impressive antique Swedish marble-top commode chest of exceptional quality and in good
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Antique 1890s Swedish Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble, Ormolu
Mid 19th Century Original Painted Chest of Two Drawers, Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
The colorful painted finish is all original on this chest with two deep drawers, monogram on top
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Pair, 19th Century Blue Swedish Gustavian Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of elegant Gustavian pine chest of drawers with brass pulls on each drawer.
Three drawers
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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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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