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

19th century
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Fine pair of 19th century swedish commodes circa 1880.

Presented in a powder blue colour scheme this pair of chests would work in many rooms around the home, such as the living room or bedroom.

Canted and stepped shaped moulded edge around the top, further fluting to the canted front edges. Latice design to each of the top drawers, with 2 flat surfaced drawers below of equal proportions. Each drawer fitted with later cast brass handles featuring an urn and oval ringed handle. Each raised on 4 short tapered legs.

Later applied paint over the original surface, which has since faded and taken on a desirable faded appearance. Minor surface marks to woodwork, 1 small loss to bottom of drawer edge which has been photographed. Drawers run correct and true, ready for everyday use.

Physical Dimensions
Height
84.5cm (33.27")
Width
85cm (33.46")
Depth
45.7cm (17.99")
Declaration

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Gustavian Chest of Drawers to the 19th Century.

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SA1188788
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EA3842
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Fine pair of 19th century swedish commodes circa 1880.
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Presented in a powder blue colour scheme this pair of chests would work in many rooms around the home, such as the living room or bedroom.
Debenham Antiques Ltd

Canted and stepped shaped moulded edge around the top, further fluting to the canted front edges. Latice design to each of the top drawers, with 2 flat surfaced drawers below of equal proportions. Each drawer fitted with later cast brass handles featuring an urn and oval ringed handle. Each raised on 4 short tapered legs.

fig 1. A pair of 19th-century Swedish Gustavian influenced three-drawer chests of drawers with a muted grey-blue painted finish and brass ring handles.
fig 1. Swedish Pair of 19th Century Gustavian Influenced Chest of Drawers

Later applied paint over the original surface, which has since faded and taken on a desirable faded appearance. Minor surface marks to woodwork, 1 small loss to bottom of drawer edge which has been photographed. Drawers run correct and true, ready for everyday use.

Height
84.5cm (33.27")
Width
85cm (33.46")
Depth
45.7cm (17.99")
Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Gustavian Chest of Drawers to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1188788
Dealers Internal Ref
EA3842
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Debenham Antiques Ltd
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We are a leading antique furniture dealer in the UK with over 60 years of experience.

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A pair of 19th-century Swedish Gustavian influenced three-drawer chests of drawers with a muted grey-blue painted finish and brass ring handles.
SWEDISH PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY GUSTAVIAN INFLUENCED CHEST OF DRAWERS
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Gustavian style emerged in Sweden during the late 18th century, heavily influenced by French Neoclassicism. It is characterised by symmetrical lines, tapered fluted legs, geometric motifs, and light or muted painted finishes designed to maximise natural indoor light.

Pieces from this era were primarily constructed from native Scandinavian softwoods such as pine. Surfaces were finished with mineral-based distress paints or distemper washes, while drawer handles and escutcheons were typically cast in brass or iron.

Authentic period examples display hand-cut dovetail joints, hand-planed back panels, and wear consistent with age along painted surfaces and drawer runners. Multiple historical layers of paint or original distemper finishes are also common indicators.

The understated geometry and neutral palette of Gustavian furniture allow it to blend seamlessly into contemporary, minimalist, or classic schemes. Placing a pair on either side of a bed or aligning a single chest in a hallway creates structured balance.

Dust painted surfaces gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth. Avoid chemical polishers, water, or abrasive cleaners that could strip historic paint layers, and position the furniture away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber movement.
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