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Description

Good pair of 19th century Swedish three drawer painted pine commodes. These would be ideal for bedside chests. 1860.

Code: 8535

Dimensions:

W: 31.5" (80 cm)

H: 32" (81.3 cm)

D: 18.5" (47 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Swedish Painted Commode to the 1860s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

81cm (31.89")

Width

80cm (31.50")

Depth

47cm (18.50")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1089765

Dealers Internal Reference

8535

Description

Good pair of 19th century Swedish three drawer painted pine commodes. These would be ideal for bedside chests. 1860.

Code: 8535

Dimensions:

W: 31.5" (80 cm)

H: 32" (81.3 cm)

D: 18.5" (47 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Swedish Painted Commode to the 1860s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

81cm (31.89")

Width

80cm (31.50")

Depth

47cm (18.50")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1089765

Dealers Internal Ref

8535

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Location

Westfields Farm
Fosse Way
Radford Semele
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV31 1XL

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ObjectChests of Drawers
Period19th century
StyleGustavian
MaterialPine, Brass
ColourPale Grey
MotifsFluted pilasters, Brass ring pulls, Tapered fluted legs, Dentil moulding
SizeH 81 cm (32 in) x W 80 cm (31 in) x D 47 cm (19 in)

FAQs

Gustavian style is Swedens interpretation of French Rococo and Neoclassical design, characterised by lighter colours, cleaner lines, and restrained ornamentation popularised during the reign of King Gustav III in the late eighteenth century.

These pieces were typically constructed from native softwoods or hardwoods such as pine and birch, assembled using traditional joinery techniques, and finished with layered chalk or milk paints.

Authenticity is determined by examining hand-cut dovetail joints, period-appropriate hand-forged or brass hardware, tool marks, and the natural patination and craquelure of historic paint layers.

They serve as versatile statement pieces that add historic character and soft colour to contemporary bedrooms, living rooms, or hallways, contrasting effectively with minimalist decor.

Preserve the fragile historic surface finishes by avoiding modern chemical cleaners, keeping the wood away from direct sunlight and heat sources, and applying occasional light applications of microcrystalline wax.