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Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Chests with Carved Diamond Motifs, a Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish Gustavian style painted wood chests from the 19th century with three drawers each
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Chest of drawers With 8 Drawers Inspired By The Gustavian style From 1780s
Located in Lejre, DK
Dive into the past with this Swedish chest of drawers in the enchanting Gustavian style from around
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Antique 1780s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Oak
Swedish 18th Century Painted Pine Crossbow Commode with Three Serpentine Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish crossbow beige painted pine commode from the 18th century with three serpentine drawers
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Swedish Satin Birch Secretaire Chest
Located in London, GB
Antique satin birch Swedish secretaire chest dating from the mid-1800’s & in excellent condition
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Victorian Secretaires
Materials
Birch
Pair, Blue Painted Gustavian Chest of Drawers with Greek Key Design, circa 1880
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
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Swedish Satin Birch Secretaire Chest
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning antique Swedish Biedermeier Style secretaire chest in satin birch. This was
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Secretaires
Materials
Birch
Antique Swedish Carved Oak Secretaire Chest
Located in London, GB
Very impressive antique Swedish secretaire chest dating from around the Gustavian 1860s period and
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Materials
Oak
Rococo Gray Painted Large Oak Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark Circa 1780-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
This antique rococo large oak chest of drawers features a serpentine front, brass hardware pulls
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Paint
Pair, White painted Gustavian Nightstands Side Tables, Sweden circa 1880-90
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair, small Swedish country Gustavian white painted nightstands or side tables standing on tapered
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Original Hand Painted Green Small Trunk with Flowers, Dated 1798
Located in Round Top, TX
Original green painted box or small trunk with traditional flowers of red and yellow. Dated 1798, imagine the treasures and stories it has stored through over 200 years of use. The w...
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood
Pair Gustavian Blue Painted Chest of Drawers w/ Greek Key Pattern, circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of decorative Gustavian style chest of drawers painted in shades of blue, fitting their
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Chinoiserie Ebonized and Gilt Commode
Located in London, GB
Antique Swedish three-drawer commode on Queen Anne legs with the original chinoiserie finish which
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Antique 1890s Swedish Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Antique Cabinet, Biedermeier Style, Northern Europe, circa 1880
Located in Chorzów, PL
Mahogany chest of drawers, Sweden, circa 1880.
Very good condition.
Origin: Sweden
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Antique 1880s Swedish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Satin Birch Secretaire Chest
Located in London, GB
This antique Swedish Biedermeier satin birch secrétaire chest has a wonderful original blond color
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Antique 1850s Swedish Secretaires
Materials
Birch
Beautiful Grey Painted Antique Gustavian Writing Bureau, 1860
Located in Lejre, DK
Beautiful grey painted antique Gustavian writing bureau from Sweden, circa 1820 made by an unknown
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Antique 1820s Swedish Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Secretaire Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
Antique Swedish Biedermeier secretaire chest of drawers in excellent original condition and with a
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Empire Secretaires
Materials
Mahogany
Rare Antique Swedish Blue Marbled Pine Chest
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique blue marbled chest from northern Sweden made during the late 1700s. The chest is very
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Gustavian Mahogany Bureau with Marble Top
Located in Round Top, TX
Bureau, Gustavian style, early 20th century. Mahogany with inlay and marquetry in assorted wood types and mother of pearl. Six drawers and cabinet. Marble top with contoured edge. Ca...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Antique Carved Gustavian Period Commode with Original Hardware
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
A period provincial Gustavian commode with unusual carving and 19th century original hardware. The leg closures are extended and the piece has been repainted in a gorgeous blue. This...
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Antique 1820s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Antique
His and Her
Biedermire Three-Drawer Commodes
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
This pair of antique 'His and Her' Biedermeier three-drawer commodes feature square tapered legs
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Antique 1820s Swedish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Chest of Drawers, circa 1830
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique Biedermeier chest of drawers from Sweden, circa 1830. Made of pine and covered in a vibrant
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Dressers
Materials
Birch
Antique 19th Century Swedish Pine Highboy Chest of Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique 19th century Swedish pine highboy chest of drawers, circa 1890. The five drawers with
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Dressers
Antique Tall Pine Secretary Chest of Drawers, Sweden, circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
Tall pine secretary or "bureau" from Sweden from the latter 1800's.
Standing over 4' tall, this
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Secretaires
Materials
Pine
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Antique Oakwood Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Swedish Gustavian chest of drawers with four drawers and original hardware. The chest
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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Brass
Swiss Military Officer
s Trunk, Early 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Swiss military officer's trunk dating to the early 20th century.
Featuring
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Early 20th Century Swedish Victorian Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood
Antique Louis XVI Black Chest of Drawers, Sweden, circa 1800-1820
Located in Round Top, TX
This early 19th century Louis XVI oak chest of drawers from Sweden is made in 3 parts – the base or
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Louis XVI Dressers
Antique Swedish Golden Ash Biedermeier Secretary Chest Dresser Desk inlaid 1820
Located in Portland, OR
A very fine antique Swedish Biedermeier golden ash secretary chest, circa 1820.
The chest is made
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Antique 1820s Swedish Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
Ash, Ebony
Antique Swedish Gustavian Style White Painted Apothecary Large Chest of Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
Swedish gustavian style apothecary large chest of 26 drawers, can be used as console or free
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Swedish Golden Birch Ebony Biedermeier Fall Front Desk Secretary Chest
Located in Portland, OR
A fine and elegant antique first period Biedermeier golden birch & ebony secretaire abattant, circa
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Antique 1820s Swedish Biedermeier Secretaires
Materials
Birch, Ebony
Antique Swedish Biedermeier Chest of Drawers with Pull Out Desk, circa 1840
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique Swedish Biedermeier chest of drawers with pull out desk, circa 1840. Each of the three
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Dressers
Swedish Antique Chest of Drawers in Black Painted Pine Produced in Early 1900s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare antique cabinet / chest of drawers in later black painted pine wood produced in Sweden early
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Painted Gustavian Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
item is an antique and is one of a kind.
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
19th Century Gustavian Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Please note this item is an antique and is one of a kind.
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
19th Century Dutch Painted Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century Dutch Painted Commode. Please Note This Item is an Antique and is One of a Kind
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Baroque Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century Dutch Painted Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century Dutch painted commode. Please note this item is an antique and is one of a kind.
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Baroque Revival Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Wood Chests on Tapered Legs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A pair of antique Swedish Gustavian painted wood chests from the early 19th century, with beautiful
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Gustavian Dressers
Materials
Wood
Swedish 19th C. Raised Side Chest,
End Table
, W/Reeded Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish raised side chest with reeded doors from the 19th century. This antique end table from
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish End Tables
Materials
Wood
Antique Original Teal Green Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
There are two specific features that make this wonderful chest of drawers rather special. The first
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Dressers
Materials
Wood
Swedish Karl Johan 19th Century Cabinet/Side Chest with Shelves and Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Karl Johan Swedish cabinet from the mid-19th century. This antique Swedish painted wood side
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Cabinets
Materials
Metal
19th Century Grey Swedish Gustavian Pair of Pinewood, Chrome Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Swedish Gustavian pair of grey chests made of hand carved Pinewood with two drawers
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Antique Small Rococo Blue Painted Chest of Drawers Nightstand
Located in Round Top, TX
This stunning small chest of drawers is quite dramatic thanks to the (newer) blue painted finish
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Night Stands
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Style Painted Two Door Chest
Located in Troy, MI
Found in England, this circa 1920s two door cabinet or chest has a soft black painted top with the
Category
Early 20th Century English Gustavian Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Small Antique Oak Money Chest Trunk with Wrought Iron Details, circa 1700
Located in Round Top, TX
This small trunk or chest is heavily embellished with hand-wrought iron details, including cut-out
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Antique Early 18th Century Swedish Trunks and Luggage
Scandinavian Multi-Drawer Apothecary or Collector
s Chest
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Lovely patina on this rare antique Scandinavian painted apothecary or collector's chest with
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Early 20th Century Swedish Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Pair of Gustavian Style Blue Painted Chest of Drawers, Circa 1880-90
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of decorative Swedish Gustavian Style chest of drawers or nightstands painted in soft blue
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Night Stands
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Swedish Chest of Drawers from the Early 1800s with Original Paint
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish chest of drawers from the early 1800s. Three functioning drawers with the original
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Antique Swedish Chest of Drawers in Gustavian Style Made by Hand in Pine
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish chest of drawers in gustavian style made around 1820. The chest is made by hand
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Antique Swedish Chest of Drawers Painted Black, circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
Swedish chest of drawers in black painted pine wood, interior white painted finish.
Top with
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Swedish Chest of Drawers in Gustavian Style with Original Hardware
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish antique chest of drawers, a genuine country house furniture in gustavian style from Sweden
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Swedish, 18th Century Wood Three-Drawer Chest with Marble Top
Rococo Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
An 18th century, Swedish marble top wood chest. This antique Swedish chest feature exquisite wood
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Metal
Swedish 19th Century Four-Drawer Karl Johan Painted Wood Chest, circa 1840-1850
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish 19th century painted wood four-drawer Karl Johan chest, circa 1840-1850. This antique
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Swedish Karl Johan Three-Drawer Painted Wood Chest in Cream and Soft Teal
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish 19th century Karl Johan three-drawer painted wood chest. This antique Swedish chest
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Antique White Painted Swedish Chest of Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
The white and gray layers combine for a captivating effect in this attractive chest of four drawers
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique Swedish Folk Art Chest of Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
Chest of drawers in folk art. The chest is from northern Sweden and made in pine during the mid
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Swedish Gustavian Period Painted Chest, 19th Century Antique
Located in Wichita, KS
19th century Swedish Gustavian period chest of drawers in beautiful, time-worn old paint with
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique Pine Chest of Four Drawers from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
This antique pine chest of drawers has 4 drawers, providing ideal storage in a narrow space and
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Small Antique White Painted Swedish Chest of Drawer
Located in Round Top, TX
This petite Swedish chest of drawers is a perfect blend of neoclassic style and functionality. The
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Early 20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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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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