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Pair of Swedish Gustavian Painted Four-Drawer Chests of Drawers
$5,800per set
£4,424.05per set
€5,048.71per set
CA$8,156.32per set
A$8,951.75per set
CHF 4,704.28per set
MX$106,524.08per set
NOK 60,134.66per set
SEK 54,951.18per set
DKK 37,718.87per set
About the Item
A handsome and well-matched pair of late 19th century Swedish Gustavian chests of drawers, crafted in pine and retaining their original painted surfaces with exceptional, naturally aged patina. Each chest is finely proportioned with a rectilinear case resting on tapering block feet, reflecting the restrained neoclassical ideals that define the Gustavian period.
The drawer fronts are richly carved with delicate linear moldings, scrolling foliate swags, and centered circular rosette medallions—classical motifs inspired by French Louis XVI design but interpreted with the quieter, architectural elegance characteristic of Swedish work. Original brass pulls punctuate the façade and sit harmoniously within the carved decoration.
The original painted finish has worn beautifully over time, revealing layers of soft ochre, warm straw, and pale earth tones with areas of exposed wood. This honest surface wear—visible across the tops, drawer fronts, and edges—adds depth, texture, and an unmistakable sense of authenticity that only centuries of use can produce. The tops retain their original boards and show consistent, desirable wear.
The backs and secondary surfaces display period construction methods and early markings consistent with age, further confirming their authenticity. Substantial yet refined, these chests are versatile in scale and work equally well flanking a bed, anchoring a living space, or serving as statement storage in a layered interior.
- Dimensions:Height: 32 in (81.28 cm)Width: 40 in (101.6 cm)Depth: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
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- Date of Manufacture:Unknown
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- Seller Location:Los Angeles, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU842748026802
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