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Description

Pair of late 19th century Swedish pine commodes with Greek key decoration. 1890.

Code: 8664

Dimensions:

W: 39.5" (100.3 cm)

H: 30" (76.2 cm)

D: 19" (48.3 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated these Swedish Painted Commodes to the 1890s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

76cm (29.92")

Width

100cm (39.37")

Depth

48cm (18.90")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1112530

Dealers Internal Reference

8664

Description

Pair of late 19th century Swedish pine commodes with Greek key decoration. 1890.

Code: 8664

Dimensions:

W: 39.5" (100.3 cm)

H: 30" (76.2 cm)

D: 19" (48.3 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated these Swedish Painted Commodes to the 1890s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

76cm (29.92")

Width

100cm (39.37")

Depth

48cm (18.90")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1112530

Dealers Internal Ref

8664

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A pair of antique Swedish painted commodes featuring off-white surfaces with blue-grey Greek key border motifs, fluted pilasters, and brass ring pulls.

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

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ObjectChests of Drawers
Period19th century
StyleGustavian
MaterialPine, Gilt Brass
ColourOff-White and Blue-Grey
MotifsGreek key border, Fluted pilasters, Tapered legs, Brass ring pulls
SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 100 cm (39 in) x D 48 cm (19 in)

FAQs

Gustavian style emerged in Sweden during the late 18th century, inspired by King Gustav IIIs visits to Versailles, blending French neoclassical elegance with a lighter, restrained Scandinavian aesthetic.

These pieces are typically constructed from native softwoods such as pine or birch, featuring hand-carved details, pegged joinery, and layered hand-applied distemper or oil-based paints.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-planed surfaces, historical tool marks, period-appropriate hardware such as brass ring pulls, and natural crackling or oxidisation in the painted finish consistent with age.

They can be used as bedside tables or accent chests in a neutral interior, pairing their weathered painted surfaces with modern minimalist lamps or organic textures to create visual contrast.

Preserve the finish by keeping the pieces away from direct sunlight and excessive humidity, dusting gently with a dry, soft cloth, and avoiding chemical polishes that can damage aged painted surfaces.