Sold: Pair of Painted Swedish Commodes 19th Century

Name: Pair of Painted Swedish Commodes
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1136480
Price: 4750 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

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A pair of antique Swedish commodes featuring three drawers each, detailed with fluted pilasters, tapered feet, and a distressed off-white and pale blue painted finish.

Pair of Painted Swedish Commodes

Ref: SA1136480

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ObjectChests of Drawers
Period19th century
StyleGustavian
MaterialPine, Birch, Brass
ColourOff-White
MotifsFluted pilasters, Tapered legs, Keyhole escutcheons, Raised panel drawer fronts
SizeH 81 cm (32 in) x W 83 cm (33 in) x D 43 cm (17 in)

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Gustavian furniture emerged in late 18th-century Sweden during the reign of King Gustav III, heavily influenced by French neoclassical styles observed at Versailles but adapted with a simpler, lighter, and more restrained Nordic sensibility.

These pieces are typically constructed from native European hardwoods and softwoods such as pine, birch, or oak, featuring traditional hand-cut dovetail joints, pegged framing, and layered distemper or oil-based paint finishes.

Authentic pieces exhibit historical tool marks such as pit-sawing or hand-planing, forged iron or brass hardware appropriate to the period, natural wear patterns within the drawer runners, and age-appropriate oxidisation beneath the layered paintwork.

A painted commode provides a soft, textural contrast in contemporary settings, functioning effectively as a bedside table, hallway storage, or a living room focal point when paired with minimalist accessories to highlight its aged patina.

Preserve the fragile painted surface by avoiding harsh chemical cleaners, keeping the item away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity sources, and applying only occasional light dusting with a dry, soft cloth.

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Pair of Painted Swedish Commodes