Sold: Pair of Swedish Painted Commodes 19th Century

Name: Pair of Swedish Painted Commodes
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1089767
Price: 4500 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

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A pair of antique Swedish commodes in a faded blue painted finish featuring three drawers and brass ring pulls.

Pair of Swedish Painted Commodes

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ObjectChests of Drawers
Period19th century
StyleGustavian
MaterialPine, Brass
ColourBlue
MotifsFluted pilasters, Dentil moulding, Tapered feet, Brass ring pulls
SizeH 81 cm (32 in) x W 88 cm (35 in) x D 47 cm (19 in)

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Gustavian style emerged in Sweden during the late 18th century, drawing inspiration from French neoclassical design but reinterpreting it with a lighter, more restrained Nordic aesthetic characterised by pale paintwork and subtle carvings.

These pieces were typically constructed from local softwoods like pine or denser hardwoods such as birch, assembled using traditional joinery techniques like dovetailing and mortise and tenon joints, finished with hand-mixed milk paints or distemper.

Authentic pieces show age-appropriate wear, hand-forged iron or brass hardware, period-specific tool marks on the interior secondary woods, and layers of historic paint rather than modern distressed finishes.

A painted chest of drawers serves as a functional focal point in contemporary spaces, providing a pop of colour and historical contrast when paired with clean-lined modern upholstery and minimalist lighting.

Dust surfaces regularly with a soft, dry cloth and avoid chemical cleaning agents, abrasive materials, or direct sunlight to protect the fragile historic painted finish from fading and degradation.

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Pair of Swedish Painted Commodes