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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
Materials
Brass
Antique Original Painted Domed Top Trunk from Sweden Dated 1869
Located in Round Top, TX
This brown and dark green painted trunk is a great example of Swedish country craftsmanship. The
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Blanket Chests
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Wood, Paint
Swedish Neoclassical Period Karl Johan Chest w/Inlay
Original Stone Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
. This antique chest from Sweden features a stone top (Kalmar region) which rests atop a case which
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Wood
Antique 19th Century Pine Highboy from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique 19th century, Swedish pine highboy chest of drawers, circa 1890, with matching brass pulls
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique 19th Century Swedish Trunk with Original Soft Blue Paint
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique dome top trunk from Sweden, dated 1820, with original pale blue painted background and
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Blanket Chests
Antique Original Blue Painted Small Trunk Dated 1788 from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
This exceptional trunk is a wonderful example of Swedish craftsmanship and a tremendous find. The
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood
Gustavian Style 1880s Swedish Painted Three-Drawer Chests with Carved Friezes
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish Gustavian style chests from circa 1880 with light gray / cream painted finish
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Painted Swedish Gustavian Commode Dresser
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Soft oyster white- grey paint with blue grey colored paint peeking through the distressing, this three-drawer commode has the original bronze escutcheons and working locking key. Con...
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Bronze
Hand-painted tall Chest of Drawers, Gustavian, Sweden, Early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Artfully hand-painted Gustavian high chest featuring five drawers, side columns, and tapered legs
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair, White Painted Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Sweden, circa 1860-70
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of decorative Gustavian pine chest of drawers painted in shades of white, fitting their
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine, Paint
Antique Chest of 3 Drawers Painted Black
Located in Round Top, TX
The strong visual appeal of this handsome pine chest of drawers is due to the (newer professionally
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
Pair Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy Grey White
Located in Lewes, England
Mid 1800s pair of 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
Pair, Blue Painted Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of elegant Gustavian pine chest of drawers painted in light shades of blue, fitting their
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine, Paint
1860s Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Dentil Molding
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood chest from circa 1860 with marbleized top, carved dentil
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair, White Gustavian Narrow Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair, Gustavian style small chest of drawers with fluted canted sides and fluted tapered feet
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
Swedish Period Rococo Bow-Front Painted Wood Chest, Mid-18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
antique period Rococo chest from Sweden features a bow front top and body, elaborately carved front and
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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
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
Materials
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy 1840 Grey Blue
Located in Lewes, England
C 1840 antique Swedish Gustavian painted chest of drawers commode with detailed decorative motifs
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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
C mid 1800s antique Swedish Gustavian painted chest of drawers commode with detailed decorative
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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy 1870 Grey White
Located in Lewes, England
C 1870 antique Swedish Gustavian painted chest of drawers commode with detailed decorative motifs
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Pair, Gustavian White Painted Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1840-80
Located in Round Top, TX
A 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
Materials
Brass
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy 1860 Grey White
Located in Lewes, England
C 1860 antique Swedish Gustavian painted chest of drawers commode with detailed decorative motifs
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Antique 19th Century Swedish Dome Top Trunk with Original Paint
Located in Round Top, TX
Made of solid oak boards, this trunk from Sweden is painted in a green, white and rust Folk Art
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Antique Late 17th Century Swedish Blanket Chests
Swedish 1790s Gustavian Period Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Carved Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period painted wood chest from circa 1790 with three drawers, linear hardware
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Swedish White Painted Pine Chest of Three Drawers, circa 1800-20
Located in Round Top, TX
are reflective of its Swedish country styling.
The newer, professionally applied layered antique
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Swedish 19th C. Bleached-Wood Petite Chest with Three Drawers--Cute Size!
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish smaller-sized carved and bleached wood chest from the 19th century. This antique side
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Original Blue Painted Swedish Dome Top Trunk Dated 1844
Located in Round Top, TX
This endearing Swedish dome top trunk is embedded with simple grace. The original blue painted
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood
Blue Painted Small Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1860-80
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 Tallboy 1880 Black Finish
Located in Lewes, England
C 1880 antique Swedish Gustavian painted chest of 3 drawers commode in a rare black finish with
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
18th Century Light-Blue Swedish Gustavian Pair of Chests, Oakwood Cabinets
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique pair of Swedish Gustavian chests with two drawers each, made of hand carved oakwood
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique Oak Chest of Drawers, Northern Europe, 1900s
Located in Chorzów, PL
An antique chest of drawers from around 1900.
Origin: Northern Europe
Wood: oak
Dimensions
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Original Blue Painted Swedish Pine Chest of drawers, circa 1800-20
Located in Round Top, TX
is viewed.
Sweden circa 1800-20
With over 37 years of experience selling European antiques, our
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Large Gray Rococo Chest of Four Drawers, Sweden circa 1760-80
Located in Round Top, TX
This large antique rococo chest of four drawers features a serpentine front, brass hardware pulls
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine, Paint
Pair, Gray Painted Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of decorative Gustavian pine chest of drawers painted in mottled shades of gray and plum
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine, Paint
Pair, Green Painted Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of elegant Gustavian pine chests of three drawers painted in soft shades of green.
Canted
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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 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
Swedish pine chest of four fluted carved large drawers with two brass pulls each.
Restored, strong
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Grey White Pair Brakefront
Located in Lewes, England
Circa mid 1800s pair of antique Swedish Gustavian painted chest of drawers commode in gustavian
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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Green Painted Small Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
A small Gustavian pine chest of drawers painted in shades of light green.
Upper dentil molding
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine, Paint
Pair, 19th Century White Painted Gustavian Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of Gustavian pine chest of drawers painted in shades of white, fitting their Swedish origin
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Blue Painted Bombay Commode Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
draws one to this striking small chest of three drawers.
Later professionally painted in layered shades
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Early 20th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Grey White C.1850
Located in Lewes, England
1850/1860 antique Swedish Gustavian Grey White painted chest of drawers commode in gustavian style with
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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Large Gustavian White Chest of Six Drawers, Sweden circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
This lovely Gustavian pine chest of six drawers is a special find; it is unusual to see a "double
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair, Gustavian White 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 antique white with Greek
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Original Red Painted Swedish Dome Top Trunk Dated 1853
Located in Round Top, TX
There is a graceful country charm to this domed top pine trunk from Sweden. The delightful original
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood
19th Century Light-White Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Pair of Asymmetrical Chests
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Swedish Gustavian pair of dimensional chests with four drawers made of light grey
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Small White Gustavian Chest of Two Drawers, Sweden circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
This small chest of drawers is quite dramatic thanks to the bow front and fluted carving along the
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
Pair of Black Pine Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair, Gustavian pine chest of drawers with fluted canted sides and tapered feet, additional
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair, Black Painted Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1860-90
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of Gustavian pine chest of drawers with canted fluted side posts with upper carved diamond
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Gray Painted Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1860
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of decorative Gustavian pine chest of drawers with Greek key motif carved in upper drawer
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Blue Painted Gustavian Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
A large decorative Gustavian style pine chest of drawers painted in blue shades.
Contrasting faux
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Black Painted Pine Bombay Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1750-1850
Located in Round Top, TX
It is the bombay curves and feet turning gently outwards that draws one to this dramatic chest of
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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine, Paint
19th Century Black Painted Rococo Pine Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
This lovely rococo pine chest of drawers has elegant lines that reveal its Swedish country style
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode wreath motif C.1880
Located in Lewes, England
Circa 1850/1880 antique Swedish Gustavian chest of drawers commode in gustavian style with classic
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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Mid 19th Century Swedish Stone Top Black Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
It is the original stone top that makes this small chest of three drawers a special find while the
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Stone, Brass
Pair, Painted Decorative Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of elegant Gustavian pine chests of three drawers painted in soft seafoam green and blue
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Tall Narrow Rococo Blue Chest of Six Drawers, Sweden circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
A tall narrow rococo chest of six drawers with brass pulls and key escutcheons. The scalloped edge
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Large Blue Painted Pine Chest of Four Drawers, Sweden circa 1780
Located in Round Top, TX
Large antique pine chest of four drawers with original blue painted finish and scalloped skirt
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Country 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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