Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Chests of Drawers, circa 1840–1860
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Swedish chests of drawers executed in the Gustavian style, circa 1840–1860.
Brass
$12,950 / set
A Pair of 19th Century Swedish Chests
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of Swedish chests dates to the late 19th century, circa 1880, and exemplifies the understated elegance of Scandinavian case furniture from the period.
Wood
Pair of Swedish Carved Pine Chests of Drawers, Early 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A decorative pair of Swedish chests of drawers crafted in pine and dating to the early 20th century, approximately 100 years old.
Pine
Pair of Swedish 19th Century Painted Chests of Drawers, c. 1850
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking pair of Swedish chests of drawers dating to circa 1850, crafted in pine and finished in a deeply aged dark paint with rich undertones revealed through the natural patina.
Pine
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Breakfront Chests of Drawers, Circa 1840–1860
Located in Kastrup, DK
A decorative pair of Swedish chests of drawers crafted in pine and executed in the Gustavian style.
Brass
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Neoclassical Painted Chests
Located in Dallas, TX
The product is a pair of Swedish Gustavian Neoclassical painted chests.
Wood
$8,250 / set
19th Century Swedish Pair of Chest of Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of Gustavian pine chest of drawers painted in shades of antique white and soft gray, fitting their Swedish origin.
Brass
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Chests of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A classic pair of Gustavian-style chests of drawers crafted from solid pine and featuring a distinctive broken-front design. These elegant pieces are painted in a warm gray tone, bea...
Pine
$9,950 / set
Pair of 20th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant pair of Gustavian-style chests, crafted circa 100 years ago, embodies the refined simplicity and timeless charm of Scandinavian design. Constructed from pine, a wood com...
Pine
Pair of painted 19th century Swedish chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of painted 19th century Swedish chest of drawers circa 1890.
Pine, Paint
Pair of 19th century painted Swedish chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of 19th painted Swedish chest of drawers circa 1880.
Paint, Pine
$12,800 / set
Pair of Painted Swedish Chests with Greek Key Design
Located in Dallas, TX
The Pair of Painted Swedish Chests with Greek Key Design adds a touch of elegance to any room.
Wood
Pair of Blue Gustavian Chests of Drawers, Gustavian Style, Sweden
Located in Kastrup, DK
A refined and elegant pair of chests of drawers executed in the Gustavian style and painted in nuanced shades of blue with geometric ornamentation.
Brass
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Chests with Greek Key Design
Located in Dallas, TX
This product is a pair of Swedish Gustavian style chests of drawers with a Greek key design, showcasing a classic and elegant style.
Wood
Pair of 19th century Swedish hand painted chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of 19th century Swedish hand painted chest of drawers circa 1890.
Pine
Swedish pair of white 19th century painted chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish pair of white 19th century painted chest of drawers circa 1880.
Pine, Paint
Swedish pair of 19th century Gustavian influenced chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine pair of 19th century Swedish commodes circa 1880.
Pine, Paint
Pair of mid 19th century Swedish carved elm chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality pair of 19th century Swedish carved elm commodes circa 1850.
Elm
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 Pair Commode Grey White Bedroom
Located in Lewes, England
Circa 1850 antique Swedish Gustavian Grey White painted chest of drawers commode in Gustavian style with classic Gustavian carved detail on the drawer fronts and leading edges.
Pine
Pair of Swedish Blue Commodes
Located in Atlanta, GA
A charming pair of Swedish blue painted commodes crafted in the Gustavian style and dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.
Wood
Pair of Swedish Gustavian-Style Painted Chests of Drawers, Early 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A charming pair of Swedish Gustavian-style painted chests of drawers, dating to the early 20th century, inspired by the neoclassical tradition that defined late 18th-century Scandina...
Pine
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Pair Commode Grey White C.1860 Carved
Located in Lewes, England
Circa 1850 antique Swedish Gustavian Grey White painted chest of drawers commode in gustavian style with classic Gustavian carved detail on the drawer fronts and leading edges. The...
Pine
$6,847 / set
Pair of Swedish Painted Commodes
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good pair of pine Swedish 19th C painted commodes.
Pine
$7,143 / set
Pair Of 19th Century Swedish Commodes
Located in Ongar, GB
A gorgeous pair of late 19th century Swedish commodes. Made from Nordic pine and later painted. Keys working in all drawers. These are the ideal size for bedside drawers Please con...
Pine
Pair of Elegant Light Blue Gustavian chest's of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Decorative pair of Swedish Gustavian-style chests of drawers, crafted in pine and finished in a beautiful light blue paint with an attractive aged patina, allowing the warm tones of ...
Brass
$1,225 / set
Pair of Vintage Swedish Bedside Cabinets
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of vintage Swedish bedside cabinets. They were recently imported from Sweden, they date from the 1950’s. The quality is superb, there are a lovely size and have a v...
Wood
$12,800 / set
Gustavian Style Pine Chests of Drawers - a Pair
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Swedish Gustavian-style reproduction chests of drawers.
Pine
$9,272 / set
Pair of 19th century painted Swedish commodes
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of 19th century painted Swedish commodes circa 1880.
Oak, Pine, Paint
A classic pair of 19th-century Gustavian chests of drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
A pair of 19th-century classic Gustavian chests of drawers with dentil molding beneath the tops and decorative charming carvings on both drawer fronts. locks are functional, with tw...
Bronze
Pair of 19th century chest of drawers with faux marble tops
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of 19th century chest of drawers with faux marble tops circa 1870.
Pine, Paint
Pair of early 19th century mahogany Biedermeier secretaire chests
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rare pair of biedermeier period swedish chest of drawers. 4 drawers, each top drawer with a fully fitted interior of satinwood and mahogany drawers and pigeon holes.
Mahogany
Antique Swedish Gustavian Pine Chests, Circa 1870-1890, Neoclassical
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century, antique pair of light-grey Swedish Gustavian chests made of hand crafted painted Pinewood with two large drawers and one small one, in good condition.
Metal, Bronze
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
A Pair of David Rosén “Futuraserien” Chests, Made for Nordiska Kompaniet 1953
By David Rosén, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in New York, NY
A pair of “Futuraserien” chests designed by David Rosén for Nordiska Kompaniet (NK). The mahogany chests with a medium walnut finish each contain 4 drawers, each with two brass hand...
Mahogany
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Blue Painted Breakfront Commodes
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant pair of Gustavian-style breakfront commodes from Sweden, circa 1840–1860. Each is painted in a light blue tone with a charming patina. Below the top runs a finely carved à l...
Pine
$3,996Sale Price / set|42% Off
Superb Pair Cottage Chic Paint Decorated Soft White Swedish Gustavian Commodes
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This superb pair of Swedish Gustavian style commodes embodies the timeless elegance and rustic charm associated with Scandinavian design.
Walnut
Pair Swedish Gustavian Breakfront Commodes in Original Gray Paint, 19th c.
Located in Wichita, KS
A beautiful pair of Swedish Gustavian breakfront chests from the 19th century, framed by dentil molding.
Wood, Paint
Pair of Mid Century Danish Three Drawer Chests, Bedside Table Nightstands
By Omann Jun Møbelfabrik
Located in Lutz, FL
A nice streamlined pair imported from Denmark, Likely Swedish c.1970’s.
Laminate, Ash, Oak
Pair of Gustavian Style Chests of Drawers
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of Swedish chests of drawers, circa 1870, in the Gustavian Style.
Wood
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Chests
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Swedish Gustavian chest circa 1810-1815.
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Painted Chests
Located in Bethesda, MD
Pair of Swedish Gustavian style painted chests with outset corners, leaf tip trim, fluting, three drawers, and fluted feet.
Wood
Pair of Swedish Painted Gustavian Style Chests
Located in Warminster, Wiltshire
A pair of three-drawer painted Swedish commodes in the Gustavian style featuring hand-painted faux marbled tops, canted corners and feet and simple hardware. Useful small size - idea...
Wood
Pair of Antique Swedish Gustavian Style White Painted Chests
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of antique Swedish Gustavian style white distressed painted chests.
Wood
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.
Unavailable
H 36.23 in W 36.23 in D 17.33 in
Pair of Louis XVI Style Chests 20th Century Gustavian Style Sweden
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant pair of Louis XVI style chests of the beginning of the 20th century comprising three drawers. With typical neoclassical elements and hand-carved detailed facade, framed by qu...
Brass
Unavailable
H 29.5 in W 33 in D 18.5 in
Pair of Antique Swedish Gustavian Style Rose Painted Chests, Late 19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of antique Swedish Gustation style rose distressed painted chests.
Wood
18 Century, Swedish Baroque Pair of Commodes
By Soft Baroque
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Pair of Swedish Baroque chest of drawers, beautiful proportioned with serpentine front.
Wood
Pair of Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Commodes
Located in Aabenraa, DK
A pair of mid-18th century Swedish Baroque commodes Later professional beautiful painted and patinated.
Pine
Pair of Late 19th Century Swedish Night Stand Commodes
Located in London, GB
A pair of Swedish night stand commodes from the late 19th Century, with brass details and hand painted marbled top.
Pair of Art Deco Inlaid Commodes
Located in Armadale, Victoria
A rare pair of Art Deco chests. Made from Elm with intarsia inlaid decoration of Macassar ebony and jacaranda. Each have three drawers. The feet have hand reeded decoration. These wo...
Elm, Jacaranda, Macassar
Pair of Vintage Drawers by Bertil Fridhagen, 1960s
By Bertil Fridhagen
Located in Helsingborg, SE
A pair of vintage chests by Bertil Fridhagen Bodafors. Teak dressers with four-drawers in warm brown color. Midcentury Scandinavian Modern – age circa 1960.
Wood, Teak
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 25.25 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Gustavian or Swedish Style Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Swedish Gustavian style green grey chest of drawers with silver pull handles.
Wood
Pair of Swedish chests circa 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
A refined pair of Swedish chests of drawers, circa 1880, offering timeless elegance and understated sophistication.
Pine
19th Century Pair of Swedish Chests
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A small pair of late 19th century Gustavian painted commode chest of two drawers, slanted corners, standing on tapered legs, circa 1880 Sweden., Scandinavia.
Pine
Pair of Swedish Chests of Drawers
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of very charming Swedish distress-painted Gustavian style chests of drawers, ideal for bedside stands, the molded top over a case fitted with three drawers with "X" decoration.
Wood
Pair of Swedish Late Gustavian Period Chests
Located in Wichita, KS
A charming pair of Swedish chests from the late Gustavian period featuring beaded detail around the top and reeded drawer fronts with tapered and fluted legs.
Sold
H 35.82 in W 32.25 in D 20.88 in
Swedish Late Gustavian Pair of Antique Chests with Marbleized Tops, 19th Century
Located in Wichita, KS
A rare neoclassical pair of Swedish chests from the late Gustavian period with hand-painted marbleized tops trimmed with beaded detail and dentil molding.
Brass
Pair of Painted Blue Gustavian Style Swedish Chests
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bring timeless Scandinavian charm into your home with this exquisite pair of Swedish chest of drawers. Painted in a soft, serene blue with a contrasting whitish-grey top, these chest...
Wood
Pair of Swedish Painted Chests of Drawers, Circa 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
This striking pair of Swedish chests of drawers, dating to circa 1880, showcases the timeless elegance and craftsmanship of late 19th-century Scandinavian design.
Wood
Pair of Swedish Blue Painted Chests of Drawers, circa 1870
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking pair of Swedish chests of drawers, crafted in the second half of the 19th century and finished in a richly patinated blue paint with traces of natural wood peeking through.
Pine
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Chests of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite pair of 19th century Gustavian-style chests of drawers showcases the elegance and craftsmanship characteristic of Swedish furniture design.
Pine, Paint
Sold
H 32.375 in W 31.5 in D 17.5 in
Pair of Swedish Painted Chests with Fluted Drawers and Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A distinctive pair of Swedish chests of drawers, likely crafted in the early 20th century, featuring richly textured façades with horizontal fluting across each drawer front.
Pine
Sold
H 29 in W 45.5 in D 23.75 in
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Period 1790s Two-Drawer Chests with Soft Pink Color
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish Gustavian period two-drawer painted chests from the late 18th century, with marbleized tops, fluted accents and soft pink color.
Wood
Sold
H 34 in W 33 in D 21 in
Pair of 1810 Swedish Period Gustavian Three-Drawer Commode with Light Grey Paint
Located in Atlanta, GA
Each of this pair of Swedish chests features a rectangular top with protruding canted corners in the front, sitting above a cornice adorned with a delicate dentil molding running aro...
Wood
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Chests
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of period late Gustavian Swedish chests, 19th century.
Pair of Painted Swedish Chests
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of early 20th century Swedish chests of drawers in Gustavian Style.
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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