Folk Art Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Rustic Oak "Folk art" Wooden Chest of Drawers, France circa 1920's

This amazing all original paint decorated or grain painted over mustard painted base is dovetailed construction & square nails as well. The lid comes off and has a brass shaker...

Rustic antique chest of drawers from northern Sweden. This rustic folk art furniture is made by hand in solid pine around 1800 to 1820. Fitted with two extendable drawers with origin...

Beutiful Salvador Corona hand painted and signed cabinet with drawers, Mexico / Tucson, 1940s. Good original condition with honest attractive wear.

This antique Javanese rice storage chest is beautifully crafted from solid teak, showcasing the timeless skill of traditional Indonesian woodworking. Featuring a removable lid and su...

19th century pine chest of three drawers retaining its original painted decoration and dated 1873. Crafted in pine, the chest features three large drawers. Each drawer is decorated w...

Tall original painted pine chest of five drawers with half column accents dated 1850. Four larger drawers have two brass pulls; upper narrow drawer has one small pull. Note the origi...

This striking German Tramp Art chest of drawers dates to the 19th century and exemplifies the highly labor-intensive folk carving tradition associated with Central European vernacular furniture. Constructed in softwood, the chest is entirely covered in dense, repetitive chip-carved geometric motifs, creating a richly textured surface across the drawer fronts, sides, and base. The façade is organized with four drawers, each fitted with original brass hardware that provides a warm contrast to the carved wood surface. The top features a checkerboard-style plank construction, further reinforcing the handcrafted character of the piece. The carving is notably deep and consistent, suggesting skilled, time-consuming manual work rather than decorative surface tooling. The proportions and solid build give the chest a strong architectural presence, making it suitable not only as storage but also as a focal decorative object in an interior. Pieces of this type are often associated with itinerant or workshop-based folk traditions in German-speaking regions, where Tramp Art techniques were widely practiced in the late 19th century. An inscription visible on the back—executed in reverse and likely an early ownership mark—appears to be Germanic in origin, further supporting the Central European attribution. This chest would integrate naturally into interiors favoring folk art, rustic European, Brutalist, or collected eclectic styles, and stands as a compelling example of authentic 19th-century Tramp Art furniture.

Antique Swedish sideboard in an unusually tall and narrow model. It is in untouched original condition with the original first white paint which has gained a charming patina and dist...

- Unusual eye-catching, characterful cupboard for a bootroom, hall or tackroom - Fun equestrian interest The top with a moulding at the back and a solid moulded edge. Two long dr...

19th century hand painted Swedish chest of drawers circa 1840. Good quality Swedish commode, quite possibly from the Dalarna region. Heavy chest of drawers made from solid thick pi...

A wide antique two- drawer chest in a brown and black faux grain paint overall. The top has canted corners in front and a separately made molding on the edge. Both long drawers have...

This charming Swedish trompe-l’œil commode is a masterpiece of both design and functionality. Painted with a faux wood patina, it cleverly mimics the appearance of a traditional thre...

This grand natural wood chest from the alpine regions of Northern Italy captures the charm and rustic beauty of traditional mountain craftsmanship. Inspired by the Queyras style, a d...

The soft earth tone colors are all original on this hand-painted antique chest of 3 drawers from Hungary. The lovely panels with hand painted floral accents were a traditional folk a...