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Black Swedish Chest

Gustavian Swedish Black Chest on Chest, early 19th Century
Located in South Salem, NY
The early 19th-century Swedish Chest on Chest is a captivating and functional piece of furniture
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Gustavian Swedish Black Chest on Chest, early 19th Century
Gustavian Swedish Black Chest on Chest, early 19th Century
$10,000
H 43.75 in W 48.75 in D 23.25 in
Chest of Drawers Black Baroque Period Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Chest of Drawers Black Baroque Period Sweden. A chest of drawers made during the baroque period
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Antique Late 17th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Chest of Drawers Black Baroque Period Sweden
Chest of Drawers Black Baroque Period Sweden
$12,500
H 29.5 in W 40 in D 20 in
Chest Of Drawers Swedish Gustavian Style Midnight Black
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a matching set of Swedish Gustaviann style chest of drawers.
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Chest Of Drawers Swedish Gustavian Style Midnight Black
Chest Of Drawers Swedish Gustavian Style Midnight Black
$3,630 / set
H 35.5 in W 42 in D 19 in
19th Century Swedish Empire Style Painted Black Chest
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful 19th century Swedish Empire style painted black chest with decorative bronze hardware
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Swedish Black-Painted Architect s Chest with 27 Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Architect's chest / archive cabinet crafted in black-painted pine with 27 spacious drawers, perfect
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Early 20th Century Swedish Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Swedish Black-Painted Architect
s Chest with 27 Drawers
Swedish Black-Painted Architect
s Chest with 27 Drawers
$4,736
H 40.56 in W 53.75 in D 19.1 in
19th Century Black Baroque Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique baroque chest of three drawers from Sweden, circa 1800's. The black painted finish has been
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Late 18th Century Swedish Black Bombay Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
chest of drawers. Restored, strong stable and ready for use. The old but later applied black paint has
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

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

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy Black C 1850
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy Black C 1850
$6,538 Sale Price
20% Off
H 31.62 in W 39.57 in D 22.05 in
Chest of Drawers Swedish Rococo Light Wood, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Chest of drawers Swedish Rococo light wood, Sweden. A beautiful chest of drawers with amazing
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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Chest of Drawers Swedish Rococo Light Wood, Sweden
Chest of Drawers Swedish Rococo Light Wood, Sweden
$14,500
H 32 in W 41.5 in D 22.5 in
19th Century Swedish Black Chest of Three Drawers with Greek Key
Located in Round Top, TX
painted in layered black finish with contrasting gray, distressed to fit the age of this handsome chest of
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine, Paint

19th Century Swedish Stone Top Black Small Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
black painted finish is lightly distressed to fit the age and grace of the oak chest. Drawer fronts are
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Stone

Late 19th Century Black Swedish Serpentine 4 Drawer Chest
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Late 19th Century chest of drawers painted in black. This classic Gustavian commode or dresser is a
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Antique Late 19th Century Scandinavian Gustavian Commodes and Chests of ...

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Brass

Late 19th Century Black Swedish Serpentine 4 Drawer Chest
Late 19th Century Black Swedish Serpentine 4 Drawer Chest
$2,560 Sale Price
20% Off
H 37.41 in W 38.19 in D 23.63 in
Mid-19th Century Black Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Sweden
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-19th Century chest of drawers painted in black. This classic Gustavian commode or dresser is a
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Antique Mid-19th Century Scandinavian Gustavian Commodes and Chests of D...

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Brass

19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers, Antique Red and Black Finish
Located in Kvidinge, SE
An Swedish Chest of Drawers from early 19th century painted in a soft red / orange color and the
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers, Antique Red and Black Finish
19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers, Antique Red and Black Finish
$1,593 Sale Price
40% Off
H 31.11 in W 50.4 in D 23.63 in
Large 19th Century Original Swedish Painted Hope Chest
Located in Kramfors, SE
Black Swedish hope chest from the first years of the 19th century. This chest is in original
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Blanket Chests

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Pine

Large 19th Century Original Swedish Painted Hope Chest
Large 19th Century Original Swedish Painted Hope Chest
$2,691
H 26.38 in W 44.49 in D 27.96 in
Late 19th Century Black Painted Swedish Gustavian 3 Drawer Chest
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Late 19th Century chest of drawers painted in black. This classic Gustavian commode is a very
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Antique Late 19th Century Scandinavian Gustavian Commodes and Chests of ...

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Brass

Mid Century Swedish Modern Nightstand Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
MCM Swedish Teak Four drawer Chest, stained dark walnut. Perfect height as a console, end table or
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Matching Midnight Black Chest of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a matching midnight black chest of drawers. They have been restored and repainted with milk
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Matching Midnight Black Chest of Drawers
Matching Midnight Black Chest of Drawers
$2,895 / set
H 30 in W 17 in D 30 in
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Grey/ White Painted Commode/ Chest of Drawers
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A lovely Swedish painted chest of drawers in oak with dental molding along ridge of top and half
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Ove Feuk Black Scandinavian Modern Chest of Drawers
By Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Kramfors, SE
Black Scandinavian Modern chest of drawers by Ove Feuk for Nordiska Kompaniet. The chest is of the
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Ove Feuk Black Scandinavian Modern Chest of Drawers
Ove Feuk Black Scandinavian Modern Chest of Drawers
$3,528
H 27.56 in W 42.52 in D 18.12 in
Small Empire Chest of Drawers in Mahogany with Marble Columns, Sweden, c. 1790
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
. Comes with one key that operates both drawers which have the original working locks, Sweden, circa 1790
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers in Black with Brass Hardware and Carved Details
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant Gustavian-style chest of drawers, painted in matte black with a gently worn patina that
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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak, Pine

Pair of Swedish Black-Painted Commodes with Brass Hardware, 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking pair of Swedish black-painted commodes, embodying the timeless elegance of Scandinavian
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20th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Weave Bedside 45 from Ringvide, Birch wood, black oil, Scandinavian
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
sizes (W45 and W60) and these standard finishes: Birch with natural oil, Birch with black oil, Oak with
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch, Oak

Black Painted Gustavian Chest of 3 Drawers, Sweden Early 19th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish Gustavian 1840s Black Painted and Carved Three-Drawer Chest With Faux Marble Top.
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Furniture

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Brass

Black Painted Gustavian Chest of 3 Drawers, Sweden Early 19th Century
Black Painted Gustavian Chest of 3 Drawers, Sweden Early 19th Century
$2,880 Sale Price
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H 35.04 in W 32.68 in D 17.72 in
Exceptional Swedish Limestone Chest Shaped like a Book circa 1780
Located in Farsta, SE
A rare stone chest shaped like a book, crafted circa 1840-1870 Made of solid carved Swedish
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Antique 1780s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes

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Alabaster, Limestone

Rococo Style Chest with 2 Drawers and Modern Flat Black Finish - Pair
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Rococo Style Pair of Chests with 2 Drawers and Modern Flat Black Finish. Original brass fittings
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Louis XV Night Stands

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Marble

Recent Sales

Early 19th Century Swedish Shaped Black Baroque Chest
Located in Richmond, VA
Early 19th century Swedish shaped black Baroque chest.
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

SWEDISH ANTIQUE TRAVELING CHEST, Early 18th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Folk traveling chest. Wrought iron fittings and locks frame the delicately painted medallion
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Antique Early 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Blanket Chests

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Iron

Old World Swedish Domed-Top Dowry Chest, Black with Floral Motif and Date "1910"
Located in Memphis, TN
Old world Swedish domed-top dowry chest painted black with floral motif and date "1910". This
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Blanket Chests

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Iron

Swedish Chest of Drawers with Classical Swags
Located in Sheffield, MA
Period neoclassical chest of drawers, Sweden circa 1830, with applied laurel wreath and swags on
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Antique 1830s Swedish Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Midcentury Swedish Black Teak Chest of Drawers by Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors
By Bertil Fridhagen, Bodafors
Located in Riga, Latvia
Teak wood sideboard framed in black with brass details. Three drawers, H 15 x W 40 cm each.  
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Chests
Located in Encinitas, CA
Pair of antique Swedish Gustavian painted chests in lovely blue paint with carved border around
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Antique 19th Century Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Swedish Neoclassical Commode
Located in Sheffield, MA
Neoclassical chest of drawers, Sweden circa 1850, with faux marble top. Canted corners with rondel
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Brass

Swedish Neoclassical Commode
Swedish Neoclassical Commode
H 35 in W 34 in D 19 in
Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Sheffield, MA
Gustavian Style chest of drawers with reeded drawer fronts, Sweden, circa 1860. Canted corners with
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers
Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers
H 35.5 in W 39 in D 19 in
Swedish Painted Commode
Located in Houston, TX
Wonderful blue gray paint, hardware is beautiful charming feet locks on all drawers.
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Paint, Wood

Swedish Painted Commode
Swedish Painted Commode
H 36 in W 36 in D 18 in
Swedish Neoclassical Commode
Located in Sheffield, MA
Period neoclassical commode, Sweden, circa 1840, with dentil molding under the top and a raise
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Brass

Swedish Neoclassical Commode
Swedish Neoclassical Commode
H 33.5 in W 34.5 in D 17.5 in
Swedish Three-Drawer Commode
Located in Houston, TX
Swedish three-drawer commode in a desirable small style. Blue-gray paint. Intricate decorative
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Louis XVI Commodes and Chests o...

Swedish Three-Drawer Commode
Swedish Three-Drawer Commode
H 30 in W 27.5 in D 17 in
antique trunk
Located in St. Helena, CA
storage trunk from the skane provence in sweden, lock and key work
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Blanket Chests

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Iron

antique trunk
antique trunk
H 28.5 in W 57 in D 24.5 in
19th Century Black Swedish Chest of Drawers
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Early 19th Century Swedish pine chest of drawers with remains of old black paint. Original brass
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19th Century Black Swedish Chest of Drawers
19th Century Black Swedish Chest of Drawers
H 36.23 in W 37.8 in D 18.9 in
Chest of Drawers Baroque Swedish Black Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Chest of drawers Baroque Swedish Black Sweden. A chest of drawers made during the Baroque period in
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Antique Early 18th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Chest Swedish Baroque Period Black, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Chest Swedish Baroque Period Black, Sweden. A chest made during the Baroque period 1650-1750 in
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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Swedish Black Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish Black painted Chest from the Karl Johan Period, 1810-1830
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Swedish Black Chest of Drawers
Swedish Black Chest of Drawers
H 36 in W 38 in D 15.5 in
Chest of Drawers Swedish, 19th Century Black Sweden
Located in New York, NY
A chest of drawers made during the late 19th century in Sweden. Painted in our Laserow Black
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Black Neoclassical Chest of Drawers Sweden
Located in New York, NY
A black painted chest of drawers made during the Karl Johan period 1820-1850 in Sweden. Later paint
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Chest of Drawers Swedish Black 18th Century Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Chest of drawers Swedish black 18th century Sweden. A chest of drawers made during the Baroque
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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

18th Century Swedish Black Painted Chest
Located in Charlottesville, VA
18th century Swedish chest with a bold serpentine front and black painted finish, showing soft wear
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Antique Swedish Chest of Drawers Painted Black
Located in Round Top, TX
The simple lines that accent this charming pine chest of three drawers are reflective of its
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Paint

Dresser / Writing Chest Swedish Empire Mahogany Black Brass, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful chest of drawers made during the Empire period (1810-1830) in Sweden. Signed ABO
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Chest of Drawers Tall Swedish Black, 19th Century, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
A tall chest of drawers made during the late 19th century in Sweden. Painted in our signature color
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Wood

Swedish Art Moderne Black Lacquer Three-Drawer Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
Three-drawer elm chest newly refinished in black lacquer on sleek square legs updated with brushed
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Antique Swedish Gustavian Black Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish gustavian chest of drawers with three drawers. The chest is made in Stockholm
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Black Pine Chest of Five Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
black paint is old, but likely not original to this pine chest. Worn areas reveal the natural pine below
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Swedish Art Moderne Black Lacquer and Golden Birch Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
Black lacquer and golden birch three-drawer chest. Key is not included and is not needed to
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Chest Original Paint, 19th Century, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
A, 19th century original paint chest, Sweden. A chest made 1854 in Sweden. Original paint and iron
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Blanket Chests

19th Century Swedish Painted Chest-on-Chest
Located in Houston, TX
19th century painted Swedish chest-on-chest, with four drawers.
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wrought Iron

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

Pair of Swedish Black Gustavian Style Breakfront Chests of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of black gustavian style breakfront chests of drawers. Three drawers, fluted canted corners
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pair of Swedish Black Painted Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
A pair of decorative Gustavian style chests of drawers. Crafted from black-painted pine with a
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

1950s Swedish Black Polished Chest of Drawers with Brass Handles
Located in London, GB
This 1950s Swedish chest of drawers features elegantly curved edges and its original brass handles
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

Swedish Gustavian Three Drawer Chest with Black Marble Top
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1800 Swedish chest has three drawers with brass hardware and a black marble top with gray
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

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

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

Materials

Pine

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquer Three Drawer Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
Three drawer teak chest newly refinished in black lacquer on round tapered legs with brushed nickel
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Swedish 1855s Black Painted Chest with Central Door and Seven Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
An unusual Swedish black painted chest of drawers from the mid 19th century, with seven drawers
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Pair of Small Antique 19th Century Swedish Black Chest of Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
This pair of small antique chest of drawers, circa 1860, features painted white faux marble tops
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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

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

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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

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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

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Brass

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

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Stone, Brass

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

19th Century Antique Pair Swedish Gustavian Black Painted Chest of Drawers Night
Located in Round Top, TX
Gustavian style chest of drawers an excellent find. The carved details including traditional diamond motif
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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
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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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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
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Swedish Gustavian 1830s Black Painted and Carved Three-Drawer Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period black painted chest of drawers from the early 19th century, with dentil
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Antique Early 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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

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Brass

Pair of Black Pine Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
professionally applied black painted finish, lightly distressed to fit the age and grace of the chest of drawers
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers Painted Black with Reeded Detail
Located in London, England
An early 19th century Swedish painted black chest with a reeded detail top drawer. This elegant
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Directoire Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Pine

Mid-19th Century Tall Black Swedish 4 Drawer Gustavian Chest
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Late 19th Century chest of drawers painted in black. This classic Gustavian commode or dresser is a
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Antique Mid-19th Century Scandinavian Gustavian Commodes and Chests of D...

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Brass

19th Century Swedish Black Painted Chest of Three Drawers with Greek Key Motif
Located in Round Top, TX
black finish, lightly distressed to fit the age of this handsome chest of three large drawers. All
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine, Paint

19th Century Swedish Birch Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Four-drawer chest of drawers circa 1870. Good quality chest which opens on the key, tooth frieze
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Birch

18th Century Swedish Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
An exquisite and richly carved serpentine fronted late Baroque Swedish chest with rare double
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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Brutalist Night Stands

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Oak

Charlotte Pedestal
By Josh Greene
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Josh Greene. Square oak pedestal.
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2010s Philippine Pedestals

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Oak

Charlotte Pedestal
Charlotte Pedestal
$1,475 / item
H 48 in Dm 12 in
Copper Running Horse Weathervane, New England
Located in Southampton, NY
Copper Running Horse Weathervane, New England Nice looking running horse weathervane with verdigris patinated copper finish. Head shows further weathering. Mounted on a black painted...
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Early 20th Century American Weathervanes

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Copper

Copper Running Horse Weathervane, New England
Copper Running Horse Weathervane, New England
$5,200
H 18 in W 30.13 in D 3 in
Tall Narrow Blue Painted Louis XVI Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Tall Louis XVI/Gustavian chest of drawers with 11 drawers. This chest is a custom-made piece, making it unique. Crafted from pine wood, it has been conservator-restored with blue pai...
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Antique Late 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Tall Narrow Blue Painted Louis XVI Chest of Drawers
Tall Narrow Blue Painted Louis XVI Chest of Drawers
$7,341
H 66.15 in W 32.29 in D 19.69 in
19th Century Italian Savonarola Chairs
Located in Water Mill, NY
Pair of 19th century Italian iron and bronze Savonarola chairs with paw feet and separate loose cushions. Seat H first seat 17" with cushion 21" D 16" W 20" ch...
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Antique Late 19th Century European Armchairs

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Bronze, Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century Italian Savonarola Chairs
19th Century Italian Savonarola Chairs
$4,800 / set
H 36 in W 20 in D 20 in
Console Table Swedish Gustavian Style
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is an Incredible Swedish Gustavian Style 1 Drawer console table. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Gustavian Console Tables

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Wood

Console Table Swedish Gustavian Style
Console Table Swedish Gustavian Style
$3,295
H 33 in W 66 in D 22 in
Large (29") Smooth Undulating White Plaster Shell Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
A plaster pendant in a smooth, undulating shell shape, with scalloped edges. A newer take on Francis Elkins's 1940s plaster plafonnier. Hanging by four white chains; with 3 medium ba...
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2010s Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Cabinet Circa 1810
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century Swedish Folk Art cabinet, circa 1810, is an exquisite example of rustic craftsmanship blended with functional design. Made from solid wood, it features a beautifull...
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinets

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Cabinet Circa 1810
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Cabinet Circa 1810
$9,950
H 76.375 in W 43.5 in D 15 in
Elegant Neoclassical Black Lacquer Chest of Drawers, France, 1940
Located in Brussels, BE
Black lacquered neoclassical chest of drawers with brass pull rings handles and four bronze stars on the front. Four drawers, the top one with his original brass key and lock. Fren...
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Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass, Bronze

Elegant Neoclassical Black Lacquer Chest of Drawers, France, 1940
Elegant Neoclassical Black Lacquer Chest of Drawers, France, 1940
$2,153 Sale Price
20% Off
H 31.5 in W 40.56 in D 19.69 in
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Black Swedish Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic black Swedish chest available at 1stDibs. A black Swedish chest — often made from wood, pine and softwood — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a black Swedish chest — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each black Swedish chest bearing Neoclassical, Mid-Century Modern or Baroque hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made black Swedish chest over the years, but those crafted by Edmond J. Spence and Boet are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Black Swedish Chest?

Prices for a black Swedish chest can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,099 and can go as high as $16,500, while the average can fetch as much as $4,259.

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.

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