Swedish Gustavian Style Black Chest on Chest, 21st Century
Located in New York, NY
The 21st-century Swedish Gustavian style chest on chest is a captivating and functional piece of furniture.
Wood
Chest Of Drawers Swedish Gustavian Style Midnight Black
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a matching set of Swedish Gustaviann style chest of drawers.
Wood
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.
Bronze
Late 18th Century Swedish Black Gustavian Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Architectural and decorative Gustavian chest of drawers crafted in pine and finished in a beautiful black surface with a rich aged patina.
Brass
Swedish Neorococo Black-Painted Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A handsome Swedish Neo-Rococo chest of drawers crafted in pine, featuring a richly black-painted finish with beautifully worn edges that reveal warm undertones beneath.
Wood
Swedish 19th Century Black Painted Gustavian 3 Drawer Chest
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish 18th Century chest of drawers painted a later Gustavian black paint and patina.
Brass
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 inlays and construction. Made in Sweden during the Rococo period 1750-1775. Original har...
Late 18th Century Swedish Black Bombay Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
It is the Bombay curves and saber feet turning gently outwards that draws one to this dramatic pine chest of drawers. Restored, strong stable and ready for use. The old but later app...
Brass
Pair, 19th Century Black Painted Swedish Gustavian Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of Gustavian pine chest of drawers with fluted side posts and upper dentil molding, all raised on decorative feet. Note the addition of a decorative diamond added to the top o...
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 decorative motifs on the top rail, front and brass detailing.
Pine
Swedish Gustavian Style Black Painted Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Wonderful hand painted textured Gustavian style chest of drawers. This commode has been constructed from solid wood with a hand-applied black distressed finish with brass ring hardwa...
Brass
19th Century Swedish Black Chest of Three Drawers with Greek Key
Located in Round Top, TX
A decorative Gustavian style pine chest of drawers with dramatic painted "à La Grecque" or Greek key motif and mythical griffin on top drawer, raised on tapered feet. Restored, late...
Pine, Paint
19th Century Swedish Stone Top Black Small Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
The (newer) professionally applied black painted finish is lightly distressed to fit the age and grace of the oak chest.
Stone
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
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 very versatile piece that works well in a foyer, living room or bedroom.
Brass
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 very versatile piece that works well in a foyer, living room or bedroom.
Brass
Large 19th Century Original Swedish Painted Hope Chest
Located in Kramfors, SE
Black Swedish hope chest from the first years of the 19th century.
Pine
Swedish 18th Century Black Painted Baroque Gustavian-Painted 3 Drawer Chest
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish 18th Century chest of drawers painted a later Gustavian black paint and patina.
Bronze
Swedish 18th Century Black Painted Baroque Gustavian-Painted 3 Drawer Chest
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish Mid 18th Century chest of drawers painted a later Gustavian black paint and Patina.
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 nightstand. Please let us know if you have any questions'
Teak
$2,895 / set
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 paints "Midnight Black".
Wood
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-corner columns extending from original turned feet to underside of molding. Has origi...
Oak
Small Empire Chest of Drawers in Mahogany with Marble Columns, Sweden, c. 1790
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A beautiful Empire commode in Cuban mahogany with marble columns flanking two drawers and resting on tapered square feet. Brass key plates and pulls were added in the late 1800s. Fre...
Mahogany
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 design.
Pine
Weave Bedside 45 from Ringvide, Birch wood, black oil, Scandinavian
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
Weave bedside table Bedside table, made of solid birch wood and laminated birchveneér or solid oak wood and oak veneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet modest the bedside serves as a g...
Birch, Oak
Rare Freestanding Bureau in Brass and Leather by Ove Feuk, 1960s
By Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This rare freestanding bureau, designed by Ove Feuk and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden during the 1960s, is a refined example of Scandinavian modernism that balances materi...
Brass
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 limestone (Öland) with a top nobb in alabaster. The craftsmanship of this heavy piece is...
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. Width: 62cm / 24.4", Depth: 33cm / 12.9", Height: 69cm / 27.1"
Marble
Early 19th Century Swedish Shaped Black Baroque Chest
Located in Richmond, VA
Early 19th century Swedish shaped black Baroque chest.
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 decorations with faint traces of writing. Beautifully lined with plant and flower decor...
Iron
Unavailable
H 29.49 in W 54.5 in D 24 in
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".
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 the top drawer. Turned half-columns at either side above flaring French feet. Inside ...
Wood
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 17.52 in D 15.75 in
Midcentury Swedish Black Teak Chest of Drawers by Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors
By Bodafors, Bertil Fridhagen
Located in Riga, Latvia
Teak wood sideboard framed in black with brass details. Three drawers, H 15 x W 40 cm each.
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 beautiful faux grey marbled top. Classic square tapered legs, brass hardware and raise...
Swedish Neoclassical Commode
Located in Sheffield, MA
Neoclassical chest of drawers, Sweden circa 1850, with faux marble top. Canted corners with rondel and reeded detail, and oval brass pulls and escutcheons.
Brass
Swedish Painted Commode
Located in Houston, TX
Wonderful blue gray paint, hardware is beautiful charming feet locks on all drawers.
Paint, Wood
Swedish Neoclassical Commode
Located in Sheffield, MA
Period neoclassical commode, Sweden, circa 1840, with dentil molding under the top and a raise, reeded lozenge on each of the three drawers. Original brass hardware.
Brass
Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Sheffield, MA
Gustavian Style chest of drawers with reeded drawer fronts, Sweden, circa 1860. Canted corners with lozenge detail. Shaped top.
Wood
Swedish Three-Drawer Commode
Located in Houston, TX
Swedish three-drawer commode in a desirable small style. Blue-gray paint. Intricate decorative details (brackets at the feat), circa 1790.
antique trunk
Located in St. Helena, CA
storage trunk from the skane provence in sweden, lock and key work
Iron
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.
Brass
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 Sweden.
Wood
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 Sweden.
Wood
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.
Swedish Black Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish Black painted Chest from the Karl Johan Period, 1810-1830
Wood
Chest of Drawers Swedish Black 18th Century Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Chest of drawers Swedish black 18th century Sweden.
Wood
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.
Pine
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 along the edges.
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 Swedish country styling.
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. Veneered in mahogany decorated with details significant for the period. Brass hardware. ...
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.
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 nickel ring hardware. A great piece to store your bedding or clothes. A handsome...
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 around 1810 and has a frame in solid pine. The top drawer has an interior with multiple ...
Pine
19th Century Swedish Black Pine Chest of Five Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
This large pine chest of drawers features two smaller drawers over three large drawers all with traditional Swedish fluted carving.
Pine
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 hardware. Flat lid-later adjustment. Storage inside with small compartment.
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 operate drawers.
Wood
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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