Antique Swedish Chests
to
45
548
201
733
22
3
35
19
17
12
7
5
5
4
2
2
1
1
1
1
126
541
66
25
48
9
2
5
4
5
2
1
680
309
309
222
200
744
717
709
7
5
758
758
758
3
1
Sort By
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Grey White C.1860
Located in Lewes, England
Circa 1850/1880 antique Swedish Gustavian Grey White painted chest of drawers commode in
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Pair Commode Grey White C.1860 Carved
Located in Lewes, England
Circa 1850 antique Swedish Gustavian Grey White painted chest of drawers commode in gustavian style
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Antique White Painted Pine Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
This lovely white painted chest of drawer has the simple yet elegant lines that reveal its Swedish
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Pine, Paint
Swedish Biedermeier Cherry Wood Chest of Drawers, Ebonized Pillars, circa 1850
By Biedermeier
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Swedish Biedermeier cherry wood chest of drawers
Category
Antique 1850s Swedish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
An 18th Century Swedish Period Rococo Chest of Drawers with Serpentine Body
Located in Atlanta, GA
An 18th century Swedish period Rococo chest of three drawers. This antique Rococo chest from Sweden
Category
Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Antique Original Blue Hand Painted Dome Top Trunk, Sweden, Dated 1810
Located in Round Top, TX
The soft blue paint is all original on this lovely dome top trunk from Sweden. The monogram of SMD
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood
Swedish Early 19th Century Five-Drawer Painted Wood Chest in Pale Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish antique chest features clean, simple lines with lovely dentil trim just beneath the top ledge, and
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Antique Chest of Drawers, Northern Europe, circa 1900
Located in Chorzów, PL
A historic chest of drawers from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries.
After wood renovation
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique Rococo Large Chest of Drawers Painted Blue
Located in Round Top, TX
The strong visual appeal of this lovely large rococo chest of drawers is due to the newer
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style White Painted Chest of Drawers Circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair of gustavian style chests of drawers.
Both commodes features a molded edge top with scalloped
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bentwood, Paint
Gustavian Style Swedish 19th Century Three-Drawer Gray Painted and Carved Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style chest from the 19th century with gray painted finish, three drawers
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair, Small White Painted Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of small Gustavian pine chest of drawers painted in shades of white, fitting their Swedish
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine, Paint
Pair, Gustavian Gray Painted Small Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1860-1880
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of decorative Gustavian pine chest of drawers painted in shades of gray, fitting their
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine, Paint
Antique Dome Top Trunk with Original Blue Paint from Sweden, Dated 1840
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique dome top trunk from Sweden dated 1840 with original blue/green paint, beautifully finished
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Blanket Chests
Antique Carved and Original Painted Dome Top Swedish Trunk Dated 1770
Located in Round Top, TX
This impressive Swedish pine dome top trunk dated 1770 still maintains the beautiful original brick
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Blanket Chests
Antique 18th Century Northern Swedish Gustavian Commode
Located in Kramfors, SE
Late 18th century Swedish Gustavian commode. The commode is from northern Sweden and made circa
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Blue Painted Gustavian Pine 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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine, Paint
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style 1890s Painted Chests with Greek Key Friezes
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish Gustavian style painted wood chests from circa 1890 with three drawers, carved
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Swedish 1890s Gustavian Style Gray Painted Three Drawer Chest with Reeded Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style gray painted chest from circa 1890 with three drawers, reeded
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy, 19th Century White A
Located in Lewes, England
19th century antique Swedish Gustavian painted chest of drawers commode with detailed hand painted
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birch
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Black Top Grey White, 1860
Located in Lewes, England
Circa 1860 antique Swedish Gustavian painted chest of drawers commode in gustavian style with great
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Black Top Grey White Pair
Located in Lewes, England
antique Swedish Gustavian painted chest of drawers commode in gustavian style with great circular detail
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
19th Century Swedish Black Bow Front Small Chest of Three Drawers or Nightstand
Located in Round Top, TX
Pine chest of three drawers with bow front, upper dentil molding resting on tapered feet, two brass
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Blue Painted Rococo Pine Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1800
s
Located in Round Top, TX
This lovely rococo pine chest of drawers has elegant lines that reveal its Swedish country style
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair, Blue Painted Gustavian Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of decorative Gustavian style pine chest of drawers painted in shades of blue, fitting their
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair, Green Painted Gustavian Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of decorative pine Gustavian chest of three drawers with traditional dentil molding; upper
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine, Paint
Blue Painted Bow Front Small Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
Small pine chest of three drawers with bow front resting on turned feet, two brass pulls on each
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Large Green Rococo Oak Chest of Four Drawers, Sweden circa 1770-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
This large antique rococo chest of four drawers features a serpentine front, brass hardware pulls
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Swedish Dome Top Trunk with Original Blue Green Paint, Dated 1847
Located in Round Top, TX
An exceptional antique Swedish dome top trunk with original paint, dated 1847. The rich blue green
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Blanket Chests
Pair of Gustavian Blue Painted Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of decorative Gustavian style pine chest of drawers painted in shades of blue, fitting their
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair, Blue Gustavian Chest of Three Drawers Nightstands, Sweden circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of decorative Gustavian pine chest of three drawers with Greek key motif carved in upper top
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair, Black Painted Gustavian Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of Gustavian pine chest of drawers with fluted side posts and upper dentil molding, all
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Gustavian White Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1860-70
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of decorative pine Gustavian chest of drawers with traditional carved dentil moldings
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Gray and Black Painted Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Sweden, circa 1840-1860
Located in Round Top, TX
Gustavian style gray painted pine chest of three drawers with contrasting black painted top.
Newer
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine, Paint
Pair, 19th Century Large White Pine Chest of Six Drawers from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair of large, 4' wide pine chests with six drawers each.
Newer professionally applied and layered
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine, Paint
Small Blue Painted Rococo Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1850-70
Located in Round Top, TX
A small pine rococo chest of three drawers with brass key escutcheons. The scalloped edge is
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Large Blue Painted Oak Chest of Four Drawers, Sweden circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
Large antique oak chest of four drawers with handsome brass hardware pulls all resting on cabriolet
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Small Pine Chest of Drawers/Nightstand, circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
This petite chest of drawers may also serve as a nightstand. The gently curved cabriolet legs/feet
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Antique Swedish Genuine Late 1700s Pine Baroque Bureau
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish antique baroque bureau from the late 1700s in Sweden. Unveil the timeless charm of this
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Pair Commode Grey White C.1860 Carved
Located in Lewes, England
Circa 1850 antique Swedish Gustavian Grey White painted chest of drawers commode in gustavian
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Large Green Rococo Oak Chest of Four Drawers, Sweden circa 1750-70
Located in Round Top, TX
Large antique oak chest of four drawers with handsome brass hardware pulls all resting on cabriolet
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Chest of Drawers, Northern Europe, circa 1860, Renovated
Located in Chorzów, PL
An antique chest of drawers from the mid-nineteenth century. The furniture is in very good
Category
Antique 1860s Swedish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique Oak Chest of Drawers, Northern Europe, circa 1860
Located in Chorzów, PL
An antique chest of drawers from around 1860. The furniture is in very good condition, after
Category
Antique 1860s Swedish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Antique Mahogany Chest of Drawers, Northern Europe, circa 1880
Located in Chorzów, PL
An antique chest of drawers from around 1880s. The furniture is in very good condition, after
Category
Antique 1880s Swedish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Small White Chest of Drawers, Nightstands, Sweden circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair, Gustavian style small pine chest of drawers with fluted canted sides and fluted tapered feet
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Four-Drawer Swedish Painted Commode, circa 1760
Located in Bridgeport, CT
From circa 1760, this Swedish Rococo commode has a serpentine silhouette, four drawers, and
Category
Antique 1760s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Swedish Painted Commode, Antiqued Grey
Located in Westwood, NJ
Swedish painted commode, this neo-classic painted commode in an antiqued grey finish with three
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Commodes and Chest...
Materials
Wood
$4,310 / item
Antique Swedish Marble-Top Commode with Fine Marquetry
Located in London, GB
This antique marble top commode has just come over from Sweden and has been polished, so it’s in
Category
Vintage 1910s Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Early 19th Century Swedish Large Green Painted Pine Chest of Four Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
Large original teal painted pine chest of four drawers with scalloped skirt, all resting on
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Queen Anne Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Brass
Antique Swedish Kingwood and Rosewood Marble-Top Commode
Located in London, GB
Great looking antique Swedish marble-top commode, in good condition and dating from circa 1880
Category
Antique 1880s Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Kingwood, Rosewood, Giltwood
19th Century White-Grey Swedish Gustavian Pair of Pinewood Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th century, white-grey antique Swedish Gustavian pair of chests made of handcrafted painted
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
19th Century Small Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers Nightstand
Located in Round Top, TX
Small oak chest of four drawers with bow front, Greek key or "meander" carving along upper narrow
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique French Marble-Top Bombe Chest
Located in London, GB
This antique Swedish French style bombe chest of drawers is made up from many different woods, such
Category
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Antique French Marble-Top Bombe Chest
Located in London, GB
This antique Swedish French style bombe chest of drawers is made up from many different woods, such
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Large Baroque Chest of Four Drawers With Lion
s Feet, Sweden circa 1800-20
Located in Round Top, TX
The gray painted finish creates the captivating allure in this attractive large baroque chest of
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine, Paint
Pair, Black Painted Pine Chest of Drawers or Nightstands, Sweden circa 1940-60
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of small Gustavian style pine chest of three drawers with clean tapered lines.
The newer
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine, Paint
Pair of Gustavian Style White Painted Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair of gustavian style pine chests of drawers.
Both commodes features a molded edge top with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
- 1
- ...
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Antique Swedish Chests", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.
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.
Read More
37 Cheerful Home Bars, Where Everybody (Literally) Knows Your Name
Simple or sophisticated, equipped with console, cart or custom cabinetry, these stylish bar areas deserve a toast.
The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home
Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.
What Exactly Is a Secretary Desk, and What Is It Used For?
The furniture equivalent of a Swiss Army knife, it's the multifunctional piece you didn't know you needed.
This Shelving System with Oxidized Brass Tubes Is Retro and Futuristic at Once
Italian studio DimoreMilano mustered great ingenuity when crafting these sculptural shelves, which are built without any screws.
Ask an Interior Designer: Work-from-Home Edition
Leaping into a design project, whether it's refreshing the bedroom or redoing the whole house, can be overwhelming. Luckily, we know more than a few interior designers. You asked questions on Instagram, and now they're answering.
Collected and Eclectic, ‘Wunderkammern’ Are Back in a Big Way
Introduced nearly 500 years ago, curiosity cabinets are finding new fans among today's collectors and designers.
Meet the Incredible Woman Transforming Fallen Trees into Sleek Furniture
In the hands of New York Heartwoods cofounder Megan Offner, unwanted local trees become works of design art.
These New York Architects Love a Complicated Project
From Brooklyn townhouses to Maine campgrounds, Trattie Davies and Jonathan Toews relish a challenge, like transforming a former warehouse space into the new 1stdibs Gallery.
More Ways To Browse
Gustavian Tall Cabinet
Used Linen Tablecloths
Bureau 3 Drawers
Swedish Marquetry Chest
Rococo Bombay Chest
Black Tallboy
Antique Pine Tallboy Chest Of Drawers
Bombay Chest Marble Top
Wooden Trunk Box
Antique 5 Drawer Dresser
Antique Tallboy Chest Of Drawers 20th Century
Chest On Metal Stand
Folk Dowry Chest
Blanket Box Swedish
Empire Butler
English 3 Drawer Chest
Antique Bamboo Commode
Antique Pine 4 Drawer Chest