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Late 18th Century Swedish Black Gustavian Chest of Drawers
Late 18th Century Swedish Black Gustavian Chest of Drawers

Late 18th Century Swedish Black Gustavian Chest of Drawers

$4,138

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

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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Mid-19th Century Black Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Sweden
Mid-19th Century Black Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Sweden

Mid-19th Century Black Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Sweden

$2,900

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

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Brass

Swedish 19th Century Black Painted Gustavian 3 Drawer Chest
Swedish 19th Century Black Painted Gustavian 3 Drawer Chest

Swedish 19th Century Black Painted Gustavian 3 Drawer Chest

$3,400

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. This

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Swedish Gustavian Style Black Painted Commode Chest of Drawers
Swedish Gustavian Style Black Painted Commode Chest of Drawers

Swedish Gustavian Style Black Painted Commode Chest of Drawers

$1,650

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

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Early 2000s European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Swedish Gustavian Style Black Chest on Chest, 21st Century
Swedish Gustavian Style Black Chest on Chest, 21st Century

Swedish Gustavian Style Black Chest on Chest, 21st Century

$10,000

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

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy Black C 1850
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy Black C 1850

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy Black C 1850

$8,129

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

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Chest Of Drawers Swedish Gustavian Style Midnight Black
Chest Of Drawers Swedish Gustavian Style Midnight Black

Chest Of Drawers Swedish Gustavian Style Midnight Black

$3,630 / set

Chest Of Drawers Swedish Gustavian Style Midnight Black

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a matching set of Swedish Gustaviann style chest of drawers.

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Country Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Swedish 18th Century Black Painted Baroque Gustavian-Painted 3 Drawer Chest
Swedish 18th Century Black Painted Baroque Gustavian-Painted 3 Drawer Chest

Swedish 18th Century Black Painted Baroque Gustavian-Painted 3 Drawer Chest

$3,600

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. This

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Antique Mid-18th Century Scandinavian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Bronze

Swedish 18th Century Black Painted Baroque Gustavian-Painted 3 Drawer Chest
Swedish 18th Century Black Painted Baroque Gustavian-Painted 3 Drawer Chest

Swedish 18th Century Black Painted Baroque Gustavian-Painted 3 Drawer Chest

$3,400

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. This

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Antique Mid-18th Century Scandinavian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Brass

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Grey/ White Painted Commode/ Chest of Drawers
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Grey/ White Painted Commode/ Chest of Drawers

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Grey/ White Painted Commode/ Chest of Drawers

$6,850

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

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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Late 19th Century Black Swedish Serpentine 4 Drawer Chest
Late 19th Century Black Swedish Serpentine 4 Drawer Chest

Late 19th Century Black Swedish Serpentine 4 Drawer Chest

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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

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Brass

19th Century Swedish Black Chest of Three Drawers with Greek Key
19th Century Swedish Black Chest of Three Drawers with Greek Key

19th Century Swedish Black Chest of Three Drawers with Greek Key

$3,850

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

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine, Paint

19th Century Swedish Stone Top Black Small Chest of Three Drawers
19th Century Swedish Stone Top Black Small Chest of Three Drawers

19th Century Swedish Stone Top Black Small Chest of Three Drawers

$5,800

19th Century Swedish Stone Top Black Small Chest of Three Drawers

Located in Round Top, TX

black painted finish is lightly distressed to fit the age and grace of the oak chest. Drawer fronts are

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Stone

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Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers
Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers

Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers

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H 35.5 in W 39 in D 19 in

Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers

Located in Sheffield, MA

Gustavian Style chest of drawers with reeded drawer fronts, Sweden, circa 1860. Canted corners with

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Chests
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Chests

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Chests

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H 32.5 in W 32 in D 18 in

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

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Antique 19th Century Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Old World Swedish Domed-Top Dowry Chest, Black with Floral Motif and Date "1910"
Old World Swedish Domed-Top Dowry Chest, Black with Floral Motif and Date "1910"

Old World Swedish Domed-Top Dowry Chest, Black with Floral Motif and Date "1910"

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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". This

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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Blanket Chests

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Iron

19th Century Pair, Black Gustavian Chests of Three Drawers with Greek Key
19th Century Pair, Black Gustavian Chests of Three Drawers with Greek Key

19th Century Pair, Black Gustavian Chests of Three Drawers with Greek Key

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H 30 in W 38 in D 18.5 in

19th Century Pair, Black Gustavian Chests of Three Drawers with Greek Key

Located in Round Top, TX

A pair of elegant Gustavian pine chest of drawers with decorative painted lions under top central

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Antique Late 19th Century Danish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Handsome Carved Gustavian Chest
Handsome Carved Gustavian Chest

Handsome Carved Gustavian Chest

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H 34 in W 31 in L 34 in

Handsome Carved Gustavian Chest

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautiful carved black Gustavian chest. The chest has 3 drawers and the original hardware. A

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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Gustavian Gray / Black Painted Chest of Drawers
Gustavian Gray / Black Painted Chest of Drawers

Gustavian Gray / Black Painted Chest of Drawers

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H 32.29 in W 30.71 in D 19.3 in

Gustavian Gray / Black Painted Chest of Drawers

Located in Kastrup, DK

Elegant and architecturally designed Gustavian chest of drawers, painted in a soft grey tone with a

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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Antique Swedish Gustavian Black Pine Chest of Drawers
Antique Swedish Gustavian Black Pine Chest of Drawers

Antique Swedish Gustavian Black Pine Chest of Drawers

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H 31.89 in W 42.72 in D 20.08 in

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

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Gustavian Chest of Drawers
Gustavian Chest of Drawers

Gustavian Chest of Drawers

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H 34.25 in W 42.5 in D 21.5 in

Gustavian Chest of Drawers

Located in Wainscott, NY

Very Pretty, Painted, Swedish Chest of Drawers. Original paint, creating a lovely, worn soft red

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Antique Mid-17th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

18th Ctr. Gustavian Black-Painted Chest of Drawers
18th Ctr. Gustavian Black-Painted Chest of Drawers

18th Ctr. Gustavian Black-Painted Chest of Drawers

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H 32.68 in W 31.89 in D 20.08 in

18th Ctr. Gustavian Black-Painted Chest of Drawers

Located in Kastrup, DK

Gustavian chest of drawers in black-painted wood with beautiful patina. An elegant chest of drawers

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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Pair, 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Black Chest of Drawers
Pair, 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Black Chest of Drawers

Pair, 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Black Chest of Drawers

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H 29.5 in W 37.75 in D 17.5 in

Pair, 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Black Chest of Drawers

Located in Round Top, TX

A pair of elegant Gustavian pine chest of drawers with brass pulls on each drawer. Three drawers

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pair of Swedish Black Gustavian Style Breakfront Chests of Drawers
Pair of Swedish Black Gustavian Style Breakfront Chests of Drawers

Pair of Swedish Black Gustavian Style Breakfront Chests of Drawers

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H 28.55 in W 38.59 in L 28.55 in

Pair of Swedish Black Gustavian Style Breakfront Chests of Drawers

Located in Kastrup, DK

Pair of black gustavian style breakfront chests of drawers. Three drawers, fluted canted corners

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pair of Swedish Black Painted Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers
Pair of Swedish Black Painted Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers

Pair of Swedish Black Painted Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers

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H 29.53 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in

Pair of Swedish Black Painted Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers

Located in Kastrup, DK

A pair of decorative Gustavian style chests of drawers. Crafted from black-painted pine with a

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Black Gustavian Nightstands
Black Gustavian Nightstands

Black Gustavian Nightstands

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H 30 in W 14 in D 19 in

Black Gustavian Nightstands

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a set of black Gustavian nightstands. They have been restored and repainted with Milk

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Vintage 1910s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Black C.1860
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Black C.1860

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Black C.1860

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H 35.83 in W 43.12 in D 21.46 in

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Black C.1860

Located in Lewes, England

Circa 1860/1870 antique Swedish Gustavian black painted brakefront chest of drawers commode in

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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

​​​​​​​Pair of Swedish Gustavian Black Painted Chests of Three Drawer
​​​​​​​Pair of Swedish Gustavian Black Painted Chests of Three Drawer

​​​​​​​Pair of Swedish Gustavian Black Painted Chests of Three Drawer

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H 29.5 in W 32.75 in D 16.5 in

​​​​​​​Pair of Swedish Gustavian Black Painted Chests of Three Drawer

Located in Round Top, TX

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Black Painted Chests of Three Drawers Swedish Gustavian chests of

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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Pine, Paint

Mid-19th Century Tall Black Swedish 4 Drawer Gustavian Chest
Mid-19th Century Tall Black Swedish 4 Drawer Gustavian Chest

Mid-19th Century Tall Black Swedish 4 Drawer Gustavian Chest

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H 40.9 in W 38.98 in D 18.11 in

Mid-19th Century Tall Black Swedish 4 Drawer Gustavian Chest

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Late 19th Century chest of drawers painted in black. This classic Gustavian commode or dresser is a

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Antique Mid-19th Century Scandinavian Gustavian Commodes and Chests of D...

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Brass

Swedish Gustavian Three Drawer Chest with Black Marble Top
Swedish Gustavian Three Drawer Chest with Black Marble Top

Swedish Gustavian Three Drawer Chest with Black Marble Top

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H 33 in W 40 in D 20.5 in

Swedish Gustavian Three Drawer Chest with Black Marble Top

Located in Troy, MI

Circa 1800 Swedish chest has three drawers with brass hardware and a black marble top with gray

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Brass

Gustavian Grey Painted Chest of Drawers with Black Topplate, 1830s
Gustavian Grey Painted Chest of Drawers with Black Topplate, 1830s

Gustavian Grey Painted Chest of Drawers with Black Topplate, 1830s

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H 48.82 in W 33.08 in D 18.9 in

Gustavian Grey Painted Chest of Drawers with Black Topplate, 1830s

Located in Lejre, DK

Gustavian grey painted chest of drawers with black topplate from the 1830s. The chest is in great

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Antique 1830s Danish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy Black C 1850
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy Black C 1850

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy Black C 1850

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H 31.62 in W 39.57 in D 22.05 in

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

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy Black C 1850
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy Black C 1850

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy Black C 1850

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H 31.62 in W 39.57 in D 22.05 in

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

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy 1880 Black Finish
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy 1880 Black Finish

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy 1880 Black Finish

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H 38.98 in W 42.52 in D 22.45 in

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy 1880 Black Finish

Located in Lewes, England

C 1880 antique Swedish Gustavian painted chest of 3 drawers commode in a rare black finish with

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Pair of Black-Painted Chests of Drawers Gustavian style, Sweden
Pair of Black-Painted Chests of Drawers Gustavian style, Sweden

Pair of Black-Painted Chests of Drawers Gustavian style, Sweden

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H 30.32 in W 28.15 in D 18.12 in

Pair of Black-Painted Chests of Drawers Gustavian style, Sweden

Located in Kastrup, DK

Pair of elegant chests of drawers in Gustavian style, crafted in black-painted pine with a

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Black Top Grey White, 1860
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Black Top Grey White, 1860

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Black Top Grey White, 1860

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H 33.67 in W 33.08 in D 19.69 in

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Black Top Grey White, 1860

Located in Lewes, England

Circa 1860 antique Swedish Gustavian painted chest of drawers commode in gustavian style with great

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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers

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H 32.5 in W 38.25 in D 18.25 in

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers

Located in Charleston, SC

19th century Swedish Gustavian chest of drawers with classic reeded drawer fronts, canted corners

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Midnight Black Gustavian Style Nightstands
Midnight Black Gustavian Style Nightstands

Midnight Black Gustavian Style Nightstands

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H 29 in W 24 in D 16 in

Midnight Black Gustavian Style Nightstands

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a set of 2 midnight black Gustavian Style nightstands. They have been restored and

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Black Top Grey White Pair
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Black Top Grey White Pair

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Black Top Grey White Pair

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H 33.67 in W 33.08 in D 19.69 in

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Black Top Grey White Pair

Located in Lewes, England

antique Swedish Gustavian painted chest of drawers commode in gustavian style with great circular detail

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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Gray and Black Painted Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Sweden, circa 1840-1860
Gray and Black Painted Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Sweden, circa 1840-1860

Gray and Black Painted Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Sweden, circa 1840-1860

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H 34 in W 21.75 in D 39.25 in

Gray and Black Painted Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Sweden, circa 1840-1860

Located in Round Top, TX

Gustavian style gray painted pine chest of three drawers with contrasting black painted top. Newer

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine, Paint

Pair, Black Painted Gustavian Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1840-60
Pair, Black Painted Gustavian Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1840-60

Pair, Black Painted Gustavian Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1840-60

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H 30.25 in W 39.25 in D 20 in

Pair, Black Painted Gustavian Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1840-60

Located in Round Top, TX

A pair of Gustavian pine chest of drawers with fluted side posts and upper dentil molding, all

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Swedish Gustavian 1830s Black Painted and Carved Three-Drawer Chest
Swedish Gustavian 1830s Black Painted and Carved Three-Drawer Chest

Swedish Gustavian 1830s Black Painted and Carved Three-Drawer Chest

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H 30.25 in W 39.25 in D 19.25 in

Swedish Gustavian 1830s Black Painted and Carved Three-Drawer Chest

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish Gustavian period black painted chest of drawers from the early 19th century, with dentil

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Antique Early 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Swedish Period Gustavian Painted Wood Chest
Early 19th Century Swedish Period Gustavian Painted Wood Chest

Early 19th Century Swedish Period Gustavian Painted Wood Chest

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H 35.5 in W 42.75 in D 17.5 in

Early 19th Century Swedish Period Gustavian Painted Wood Chest

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish period Gustavian early 19th century three-drawer painted wood chest with chamfered sides

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair Blue Painted Gustavian Chest of Drawers With Black Top Sweden circa 1860-80
Pair Blue Painted Gustavian Chest of Drawers With Black Top Sweden circa 1860-80

Pair Blue Painted Gustavian Chest of Drawers With Black Top Sweden circa 1860-80

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H 30.75 in W 36.5 in D 14.5 in

Pair Blue Painted Gustavian Chest of Drawers With Black Top Sweden circa 1860-80

Located in Round Top, TX

age and grace of this stunning pair of Gustavian chests. The contrasting black painted top completes

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century Antique Pair Swedish Gustavian Black Painted Chest of Drawers Night
19th Century Antique Pair Swedish Gustavian Black Painted Chest of Drawers Night

19th Century Antique Pair Swedish Gustavian Black Painted Chest of Drawers Night

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H 19.5 in W 36.25 in L 19.5 in

19th Century Antique Pair Swedish Gustavian Black Painted Chest of Drawers Night

Located in Round Top, TX

Gustavian style chest of drawers an excellent find. The carved details including traditional diamond motif

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

ON HOLD -A Gustavian style chest of drawers in black with beautiful patina
ON HOLD -A Gustavian style chest of drawers in black with beautiful patina

ON HOLD -A Gustavian style chest of drawers in black with beautiful patina

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H 33.5 in W 34.25 in D 21 in

ON HOLD -A Gustavian style chest of drawers in black with beautiful patina

Located in Atlanta, GA

A beautifully crafted Gustavian style chest of drawers from Sweden, dating to circa 1900–1920

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20th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

18th Century Gustavian Period Commode in Black Paint, circa 1780
18th Century Gustavian Period Commode in Black Paint, circa 1780

18th Century Gustavian Period Commode in Black Paint, circa 1780

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H 32.75 in W 41 in D 21.25 in

18th Century Gustavian Period Commode in Black Paint, circa 1780

Located in Atlanta, GA

An authentic late 18th-century Swedish Gustavian period commode, circa 1780, featuring its original

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Vintage Superfinish Black Chest
Vintage Superfinish Black Chest

Vintage Superfinish Black Chest

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H 29.1 in W 30.5 in D 16.9 in

Vintage Superfinish Black Chest

Located in Crowthorne, Surrey

We dresser renovated to super condition in black to the highest standard. Fine moldings around

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

Pair of Gustavian Commodes
Pair of Gustavian Commodes

Pair of Gustavian Commodes

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H 29.53 in W 90.75 in D 23.23 in

Pair of Gustavian Commodes

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A handsome pair of Gustavian commodes with original hardware and locks, circa 1790. Later painted.

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Antique Late 18th Century Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Black-Painted Commodes
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Black-Painted Commodes

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Black-Painted Commodes

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H 30.32 in W 27.17 in D 14.57 in

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Black-Painted Commodes

Located in Kastrup, DK

Pair of Gustavian Style Commodes from Sweden, circa 1860-70, crafted in black-painted pine. Each

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Pair of Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Style Commodes in Black Painted Wood
Pair of Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Style Commodes in Black Painted Wood

Pair of Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Style Commodes in Black Painted Wood

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H 30.91 in W 38.98 in D 19.3 in

Pair of Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Style Commodes in Black Painted Wood

Located in Kastrup, DK

Swedish pair of Gustavian style chest of drawers is crafted in black-painted wood, showcasing an

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Antique Mid-19th Century Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Reeded Commode in Original Black Paint
18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Reeded Commode in Original Black Paint

18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Reeded Commode in Original Black Paint

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H 45 in W 40.13 in D 16.75 in

18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Reeded Commode in Original Black Paint

Located in Wichita, KS

A handsome early Gustavian period commode with reeded drawer fronts and canted and fluted corner

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine, Paint

Midnight Black Gustavian Style Chest
Midnight Black Gustavian Style Chest

Midnight Black Gustavian Style Chest

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H 34 in W 46 in L 34 in

Midnight Black Gustavian Style Chest

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a midnight black Gustavian Style chest, it has been restored and repainted with milk paints

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Gustavian Dressers

Materials

Wood

2 Midnight Black Gustavian Style Chest
2 Midnight Black Gustavian Style Chest

2 Midnight Black Gustavian Style Chest

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H 40 in W 38 in D 20 in

2 Midnight Black Gustavian Style Chest

Located in Hollywood, FL

Set of 2 Midnight Black Gustavian Style Chest, they have been restored and repainted with Milk

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Gustavian Dressers

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Pine Large Black Chest of Five Drawers
Early 19th Century Pine Large Black Chest of Five Drawers

Early 19th Century Pine Large Black Chest of Five Drawers

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H 50.75 in W 51.25 in D 24 in

Early 19th Century Pine Large Black Chest of Five Drawers

Located in Round Top, TX

Large black pine chest of five drawers with dentil molding and carved fluted details along top

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Antique Early 19th Century Danish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Chest of Drawers Writing Desk Top Black English 18th Century England
Chest of Drawers Writing Desk Top Black English 18th Century England

Chest of Drawers Writing Desk Top Black English 18th Century England

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H 39 in W 41.7 in L 39 in

Chest of Drawers Writing Desk Top Black English 18th Century England

Located in New York, NY

Chest of drawers writing desk top black English 18th century England. A chest of drawers with the

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swedish Painted Chest-on-Chest
19th Century Swedish Painted Chest-on-Chest

19th Century Swedish Painted Chest-on-Chest

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H 38 in W 45.5 in D 22.25 in

19th Century Swedish Painted Chest-on-Chest

Located in Chireno, TX

19th century painted Swedish chest-on-chest, with four drawers.

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid 19th Century Swedish Stone Top Black Chest of Three Drawers
Mid 19th Century Swedish Stone Top Black Chest of Three Drawers

Mid 19th Century Swedish Stone Top Black Chest of Three Drawers

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H 31.5 in W 35.5 in D 19.5 in

Mid 19th Century Swedish Stone Top Black Chest of Three Drawers

Located in Round Top, TX

It is the original stone top that makes this small chest of three drawers a special find while the

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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19th Century Swedish Black Painted Chest of Three Drawers with Greek Key Motif
19th Century Swedish Black Painted Chest of Three Drawers with Greek Key Motif

19th Century Swedish Black Painted Chest of Three Drawers with Greek Key Motif

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H 31.75 in W 43 in D 18.25 in

19th Century Swedish Black Painted Chest of Three Drawers with Greek Key Motif

Located in Round Top, TX

A large decorative Gustavian style pine chest of drawers with dramatic painted "à La Grecque" or

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Black Painted Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1800-20
Black Painted Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1800-20

Black Painted Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1800-20

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H 31.25 in W 41.25 in D 23 in

Black Painted Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1800-20

Located in Round Top, TX

This impressive chest of drawers is quite dramatic thanks to the (newer) black painted finish that

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Pair of Black Pine Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1860-80
Pair of Black Pine Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1860-80

Pair of Black Pine Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1860-80

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H 29.75 in W 32.25 in D 16.5 in

Pair of Black Pine Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1860-80

Located in Round Top, TX

Pair, Gustavian pine chest of drawers with fluted canted sides and tapered feet, additional

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pair, Black Painted Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1860-90
Pair, Black Painted Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1860-90

Pair, Black Painted Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1860-90

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H 31 in W 35 in D 19.5 in

Pair, Black Painted Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1860-90

Located in Round Top, TX

A pair of Gustavian pine chest of drawers with canted fluted side posts with upper carved diamond

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

19th Century Swedish Black Bow Front Small Chest of Three Drawers or Nightstand
19th Century Swedish Black Bow Front Small Chest of Three Drawers or Nightstand

19th Century Swedish Black Bow Front Small Chest of Three Drawers or Nightstand

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H 31 in W 25.75 in D 21 in

19th Century Swedish Black Bow Front Small Chest of Three Drawers or Nightstand

Located in Round Top, TX

Pine chest of three drawers with bow front, upper dentil molding resting on tapered feet, two brass

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Pair, Black Painted Pine Chest of Drawers or Nightstands, Sweden circa 1940-60
Pair, Black Painted Pine Chest of Drawers or Nightstands, Sweden circa 1940-60

Pair, Black Painted Pine Chest of Drawers or Nightstands, Sweden circa 1940-60

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H 26 in W 20.25 in D 15.25 in

Pair, Black Painted Pine Chest of Drawers or Nightstands, Sweden circa 1940-60

Located in Round Top, TX

A pair of small Gustavian style pine chest of three drawers with clean tapered lines. The newer

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Large Black Chest of Drawers with Griffins in Gold, Sweden, circa 1840-60
Large Black Chest of Drawers with Griffins in Gold, Sweden, circa 1840-60

Large Black Chest of Drawers with Griffins in Gold, Sweden, circa 1840-60

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H 31.5 in W 48 in D 22.75 in

Large Black Chest of Drawers with Griffins in Gold, Sweden, circa 1840-60

Located in Round Top, TX

A large decorative Gustavian style pine chest of drawers with dramatic "à La Grecque" or Greek key

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19th Century Gustavian Style Swedish Painted Black Secretary Chest
19th Century Gustavian Style Swedish Painted Black Secretary Chest

19th Century Gustavian Style Swedish Painted Black Secretary Chest

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H 29 in W 38 in D 19.75 in

19th Century Gustavian Style Swedish Painted Black Secretary Chest

Located in Round Top, TX

Adorable black painted chest that has a drop front top drawer to become a secretary with gold brass

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Swedish 19th Century Black Painted Four Drawer Dresser
Swedish 19th Century Black Painted Four Drawer Dresser

Swedish 19th Century Black Painted Four Drawer Dresser

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H 35.25 in W 36 in D 17 in

Swedish 19th Century Black Painted Four Drawer Dresser

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Swedish 19th century four drawer black painted chest of drawer. EUR 175 front door delivery to

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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18th Century Large Swedish Black Gustavian Chest of Drawers
18th Century Large Swedish Black Gustavian Chest of Drawers

18th Century Large Swedish Black Gustavian Chest of Drawers

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H 32.29 in W 54.73 in D 23.63 in

18th Century Large Swedish Black Gustavian Chest of Drawers

Located in Kramfors, SE

Late 18th century Swedish gustavian chest of drawers in painted pine. It is an unusually large

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Gustavian Chest of Drawers in Black
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Gustavian Chest of Drawers in Black

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H 30.25 in W 41.75 in D 20.5 in

Gustavian Chest of Drawers in Black

Located in Southampton, NY

Swedish chest of drawers, Gustavian, black painted, key included.  

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Swedish Royal Gustavian Black Chest on Chest Bureau
Swedish Royal Gustavian Black Chest on Chest Bureau

Swedish Royal Gustavian Black Chest on Chest Bureau

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H 44.89 in W 52.76 in D 22.05 in

Swedish Royal Gustavian Black Chest on Chest Bureau

Located in Kramfors, SE

Swedish gustavian chest on chest bureau with black distressed paint from around the year 1800. The

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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Black Gustavian Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the black gustavian chest you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each black gustavian chest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, pine and softwood. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer black gustavian chest, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each black gustavian chest bearing hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Black Gustavian Chest?

The average selling price for a black gustavian chest at 1stDibs is $5,000, while they’re typically $1,695 on the low end and $14,200 for the highest priced.

A Close Look at Gustavian Furniture

With clean lines and muted colors, antique Gustavian furniture is understated and elegant. It represents a more restrained version of the transition from Rococo to neoclassicism that was happening in France under Louis XVI. The style developed under Swedish King Gustav III, who reigned from 1771 until his assassination in 1792, and his son Gustav IV, who ruled until 1809. Although Gustavian furniture is mostly used to refer to pale painted cabinets, commodes, armchairs and other items, it involved a range of influences.

Gustavian-style furniture was inspired by discoveries at Pompeii and Herculaneum as well as the grandeur of European palaces like Versailles, with local softwoods such as pine and birch. There was also an emphasis on natural light; crystal chandeliers and large mirrors played a role in radiating the fleeting daylight of winter, giving it a distinctive aesthetic.

Where earlier furniture was curvy and florid, this new era was more architectural, with tapered and fluted legs and rectangular and oval shapes. Luminous gilt contrasted with the palette of soft blues on upholstery and painted surfaces. Leading furniture builders included Gottlieb Iwersson, Louis Masreliez and Erik Öhrmark. The latter, a French-born Swedish decorator, designed the Sulla chair, a seat that was demonstrative of technical skill and precise craftsmanship and drew on Greek klismos chairs. Masreliez’s Sulla chair was made by Öhrmark and featured decorative ornamentation produced by Jean-Baptiste Masreliez, Louis’s younger brother.

While the wealthy had furniture carved with neoclassical details like scallops and rosettes, more affordable options were adorned with faux finishes that mimicked marble and stenciled patterns. The simple elegance of Gustavian furniture would have a long impact on Swedish design, informing the 20th-century appreciation for function and form. In the 1950s, IKEA mass-produced copies of a Gustavian commode designed by cabinetmaker Georg Haupt, who created pieces for the Royal Palace, making the furniture a fixture of everyday Swedish life.

Find a collection of antique Gustavian seating, tables, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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.

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