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Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Blue Painted Chest of Drawer
Located in Kastrup, DK
A pair of Swedish Gustavian style breakfront chest of three drawers, dating from the 19th century
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Hermes Orange Lacquer Three-Drawer Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid-Century Modern three-drawer teak chest newly refinished in shiny dark orange lacquer on round
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Teak
Swedish Mid-19th Century Gustavian Style Painted Wood Three-Drawer Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish mid-19th century Gustavian Style three-drawer chest with raised top and angled, tapered
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Swedish Early 19th Century Three-Drawer Chest Made of Curly Birch
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Swedish early 19th century three-drawer chest is stylistically a nice transition between the
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Swedish Pair of Painted Wood Gustavian Style Four-Drawer Side Chests
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish pair of painted wood four-drawer side chests, designed in Gustavian style. This vintage
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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Swedish Late 18th Century Gustavian Four-Drawer Chest with Distressed Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period four-drawer chest from the late 18th century, with nicely distressed
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Three-Drawer Chests
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish Gustavian style painted wood chests from the 19th century, with cartouche motifs
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Swedish Early 19th Century Gustavian Style Painted Wood Three-Drawer Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early 19th century Swedish Gustavian style painted wood three-drawer chest, typical of the
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Three-Drawer Chests, a Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish Gustavian style chests from the 19th century with off white / beige painted
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Swedish Late 18th Century Gustavian Period Three-Drawer Painted Wood Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period painted wooden three-drawer chest with original hardware from the 1790s
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
One Swedish Gustavian 1830s Black Painted and Carved Three-Drawer Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
. With their pure lines and unusual color, this Swedish Gustavian three-drawer chest circa 1830 will make
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Pair Swedish Gustavian Style Painted 3 Drawer Chests Nightstands
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Painted Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers or Side Tables, A Pair
These classic Swedish style three
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Early 2000s European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Wood Three-Drawer Chest with Guilloche Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood chest of drawers from the 19th century, with marbleized top
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Swedish Period Gustavian Petite Sized Three-Drawer Chest, Early 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish period Gustavian petite-sized chest from the early 19th century. This antique chest from
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Swedish 1880s Gustavian Style Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Carved Rosettes
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood chest from the late 19th century, with three drawers and
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Pair of Swedish 1890s Painted Wood Gustavian Style Three-Drawer Chests
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish Gustavian style painted wood chests from the late 19th century, with three
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Style 1880s Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Diamond Motif
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood chest of drawers from the late 19th century, with marbleized
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Blue Painted Chest of Drawer
Located in Kastrup, DK
A pair of Swedish Gustavian style breakfront chest of three drawers, dating from the 19th century
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pair of Swedish 19th Century Painted Three-Drawer Chests with Semi Columns
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish painted three-drawer chests from the 19th century, with dentil moldings, fluted
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Swedish Modern Mid-Century Teak Four Drawer Chest or Nightstand by Bodafors
By Bodafors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish modern mid-century four drawer chest/night stand in beautiful teak. Produced by Bodafors in
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Teak
Swedish Mid-20th Century Gustavian Style Three-Drawer Chest with Mable Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish mid 20th century Gustavian style three-drawer chest with marble top. This 1940s Swedish
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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Marble
Swedish 1800s Gustavian Period Blue Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Fluted Posts
Located in Atlanta, GA
, this Swedish Gustavian three-drawer chest, circa 1800 will be a wonderful addition to any home, perhaps
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Small Antique Four-Drawer Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charming little chest with four drawers. Drawer size happens to fit 8 x 10 paper size perfectly.
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Pine
Pair of Swedish 1900s Gustavian Style Blue Grey Painted Three-Drawer Chests
Located in Atlanta, GA
light palettes, this pair of Swedish Gustavian style three-drawer chests circa 1900 will bring a
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Swedish Gustavian Style 1880s Gray Beige Painted Three-Drawer Chests, a Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish Gustavian style three-drawer chests from circa 1880 with gray/beige painted
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Wood Four-Drawer Chest with Swag
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood chest-of-drawers from the 19th century, with carved
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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
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Marble, Metal
Gustavian Style 3-Drawer Chest
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Gustavian style 3-drawer chest, it has been restored and repainted with milk paints
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Gustavian Style 6 Drawer Chest
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Gustavian Style 6-drawer chest, it has been restored and repainted with milk paints
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Wood Two-Drawer Chests
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish Gustavian style painted wood chests from the 19th century, with dentil molding
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Wood Three-Drawer Chests with Rosettes
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish Gustavian style painted wood chests from the 19th century, with three drawers and
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style 1860s Painted and Carved Two-Drawer Chests
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish Gustavian style painted wood chests from the mid 19th century, with two drawers
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Brass
Scandinavian Antique Pine Drawer Chest
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This is a late 19th century Swedish country style drawer chest in rustic pine with patinated drawer
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Pine
18th Century Large Three-Drawer Swedish Oak Chest of Drawers or Commode
Located in London, England
Swedish oak commode or chest of drawers, circa 18th century. A 'heavy duty' large scale commode
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Oak
Black Swedish 4 Drawer Gustavian Chest, Gustavian Style, circa 1890
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Gustavian black painted 4 drawer chest of drawers with brass hardware.
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Antique Late 19th Century Scandinavian Gustavian Commodes and Chests of ...
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Pine
Late circa 19th Century Three Drawer Light Blue Painted Swedish Chest of Drawers
Located in London, England
circa 1890s Swedish three drawer painted commode or chest of drawers which was most likely to have
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Antique 1890s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Pine
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
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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
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Metal
Pair Swedish Style Distress Painted Three-Drawer Commodes Chests or Nightstands
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Swedish style three-drawer commodes or nightstands each on square tapering legs with brass
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Vintage 1950s French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Pair of Swedish Two Drawer Commodes
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good pair of Swedish two drawer pine commodes with painted Greek key decoration. 1880.
Code: 8866
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Pine
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers with Fall-Front Top Drawer
Located in Charleston, SC
Gustavian chest of drawers a fall front top drawer. Top drawer converts to a desk with drop-down
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Antique Late 19th Century Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Iron
Chest Of Drawers Swedish Gustavian Style
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique 3 drawer Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers. its been restored and repainted
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Swedish Late 19th Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Dresser
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Late 19th Gustavian style 3 drawer dresser, Sweden.
The chest of drawers has later super charming
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Pine
Scandinavian Mid 20th Century Mahogany 6 Drawer Chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Scandinavian mid 20th century mahogany 6 drawer chest circa 1950.
Beautiful and rare tall chest
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Boxwood, Mahogany
Chest Of Drawers Swedish Gustavian Style Unique
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian Style 2 drawer Chest Of Drawers. It has just been restored and
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Three-Drawer Chest with Sculptural Hardware by Edmund Spence
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Atlanta, GA
Three-drawer chest with sculptural hardware by Edmond Spence, Sweden, circa 1950s. Beautifully
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Mid Century Teak Four Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Four drawer teak chest on round tapered legs with original brass hardware.
A great piece to
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Teak
Gustavian Gray Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Brass Hardware
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish chest of drawers with brass hardware and faux porphyry countertop.
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Pine
Pair of Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Chests
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of 19th century Swedish Gustavian Style two-drawer chests with horizontally reeded drawer
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Bronze
Gustavian Gray Painted Three-Drawer Chest With Brass Hardware
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish Gustavian painted wood dresser with 3 drawers.
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Pine
Scandinavian Mid-Century Gold Elm Three-Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Three-drawer golden elm chest on round tapered legs with original brass hardware. A great piece to
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Late 19th Century Swedish Birch Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish four-drawer chest of drawers in birch, circa 1890.
Four graduating drawers that open on
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Commodes and Chests of Dra...
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Birch
20th Century Swedish Style Chese with Secret Drawer that Locks
Located in Round Top, TX
Swedish style chest of drawers with top center drawer that consists of smaller drawers for storage
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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Pine
Early 20 Century Gustavian Four Drawer Chest, Painted, Having Graduating Drawers
Located in Manhasset, NY
An early 20th century Gustavian four drawer chest, commode or night table having graduating drawers
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Swedish 19th century carved birch chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish 19th century carved birch chest of drawers circa 1880.
Fine quality Swedish 4 drawer chest
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Leather, Birch
Pair of Swedish 1880s Painted Wood Breakfront Three-Drawer Bedside Commodes
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish painted wood three-drawer breakfront bedside commodes with original hardware from
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
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Swedish Drawer Chest For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Swedish drawer chest for your home. A Swedish drawer chest — often made from wood, metal and softwood — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Swedish drawer chest — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A Swedish drawer chest, designed in the Neoclassical, Mid-Century Modern or Rococo style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Swedish drawer chest over the years, but those crafted by Edmond J. Spence, Bodafors and Dux of Sweden are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Swedish Drawer Chest?
A Swedish drawer chest can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,333, while the lowest priced sells for $495 and the highest can go for as much as $18,500.
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 Swedish Drawer Chest
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A bachelor’s chest of drawers is a relatively short and shallow chest, usually with three or four drawers. The name refers to their historical use as multi-purpose, space-saving fixtures that are perfect for a bachelor sharing a friend’s flat. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique and modern bachelor’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A chest of drawers is also sometimes known as a dresser or a bureau. It is a cabinet with several parallel horizontal drawers stacked on top of one another. A chest of drawers is frequently used to store clothing and a variety of personal items. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The first chest of drawers was invented by Chinese physician Hua Tuo during the 3rd century. In the west, chests of drawers began to appear during the 17th century and rose in popularity from there. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique chests of drawers from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A man’s chest of drawers is also known as a gentleman’s chest. It is characterized by its tall cabinet section that hangs clothes like suits and pants, and also features a column of drawers. Shop a collection of gentleman’s chests from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A low chest of drawers is called a lowboy. A lowboy sits at waist height and was a prominent piece of bedroom furniture in the 18th century. These low chests of drawers were a clothing storage solution before tallboys and highboys came into fashion. On 1stDibs, there is a variety of antique and vintage low chests of drawers available for sale.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A tall chest of drawers is known as a standard chest of drawers and also as a vertical chest. These are tall and narrow storage pieces. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage tall chests of drawers.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024What a large chest of drawers is called depends on its proportions. In the United States, a wide piece about waist-high is usually called a dresser. A tall, thin chest of drawers is typically referred to as a highboy. On 1stDibs, you can find a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary chests of drawers.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A chest of drawers with a mirror attached is called a bureau. This type of case piece is usually waist-high with a mirror that rests on the top of the structure. They are mainly used in bedrooms. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021Dressers are designed to offer a place for you to dress, with the top functioning as a table on which to place your clothing. It will offer space for a mirror, whereas chests of drawers are typically exactly that — they provide ample storage while taking up little floor space. A dresser is usually wide and short, while a chest of drawers is narrow and tall. Both types of furniture are commonly used to store clothing and other items in drawers. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary dressers and chests of drawers from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 1, 2024Yes, there is a difference between a dresser and a chest of drawers. 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.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This type of case piece was originally a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period.
Find antique and vintage dressers for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between a bureau, a chest of drawers and a dresser comes down to shape and function. Dressers and chests of drawers are both types of bedroom furniture that feature storage drawers. However, bureaus tend to be wider and shorter, while chests of drawers are narrower and taller. Often used for storage outside of bedrooms, bureaus are usually about the same height as dressers but are shorter than chests of drawers. Find a wide range of casegoods on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Yes, a chest of drawers can be used as a bedside table, provided that you have enough space beside your bed to accommodate it. If you want to be able to easily reach items on the top of the chest, choose a piece that is about 2 to 4 inches taller than your mattress. Shop a variety of bedroom furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a dresser, a bureau and a chest of drawers is where you place these furnishings and their overall shapes and designs. Usually positioned in a bedroom, a dresser is a wide, low casegood consisting of two or more columns of drawers. When this type of furniture is placed in a living room, office, library or other space beyond the bedroom, people normally refer to it as a bureau. Another type of bedroom furnishing is a chest of drawers, which is a tall vertical column of drawers stacked one above the other. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of dressers, bureaus and chests of drawers.
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