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Swedish Pair of 19th Century Painted Serpentine Shaped Chest of Drawers
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Swedish Pair of 19th Century Painted Serpentine Shaped Chest of Drawers

19th century
Sold 29 June 2026 · Debenham Antiques Ltd
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Description

Pair of 19th century scandinavian commodes circa 1880.

Good quality pair of chests presented in faded light blue paint scheme. Serpentine shaped top with a complimenting moulded edge.  fitted with 3 oak lined drawers of equal proportions and later ornate brass ring handles and key plates.  standing on turned front feet and block feet to the reverse.

Ideal for use in multiple rooms around the home, such as the hallway, lounge or bedroom.

Original paint would have been scraped back and later re-painted into this colour scheme, which allows the grain of the wood to show through.  very minor small losses to drawer front edges, fading to paintwork.

Strong robust design, ready for everyday use.

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
73.6cm (28.98")
Width
98cm (38.58")
Depth
50.8cm (20.00")
Reference Numbers
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SA1188863
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EA3845
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Description
Pair of 19th century scandinavian commodes circa 1880.

Good quality pair of chests presented in faded light blue paint scheme. Serpentine shaped top with a complimenting moulded edge.

“
  fitted with 3 oak lined drawers of equal proportions and later ornate brass ring handles and key plates.
Debenham Antiques Ltd

  standing on turned front feet and block feet to the reverse.

fig 1. A matching pair of 19th-century Swedish serpentine chests of drawers finished in a distressed blue paint with round brass ring pulls and bun feet.
fig 1. Swedish Pair of 19th Century Painted Serpentine Shaped Chest of Drawers

Ideal for use in multiple rooms around the home, such as the hallway, lounge or bedroom.

Original paint would have been scraped back and later re-painted into this colour scheme, which allows the grain of the wood to show through.  very minor small losses to drawer front edges, fading to paintwork.

Strong robust design, ready for everyday use.

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
73.6cm (28.98")
Width
98cm (38.58")
Depth
50.8cm (20.00")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1188863
Dealers Internal Ref
EA3845
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2012

We are a leading antique furniture dealer in the UK with over 60 years of experience.

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Archive I A matching pair of 19th-century Swedish serpentine chests of drawers finished in a distressed blue paint with round brass ring pulls and bun feet. SOLD29 JUN 26

Swedish Pair of 19th Century Painted Serpentine Shaped Chest of Drawers

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A matching pair of 19th-century Swedish serpentine chests of drawers finished in a distressed blue paint with round brass ring pulls and bun feet.
SWEDISH PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY PAINTED SERPENTINE SHAPED CHEST OF DRAWERS
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A matching pair of 19th-century Swedish serpentine chests of drawers finished in a distressed blue paint with round brass ring pulls and bun feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGustavian Country
  • MaterialPine, Brass
  • ColourBlue Grey
  • MotifsSerpentine curved front, Bun feet, Circular brass ring pulls, Keyhole escutcheons
  • SizeH 73.6 cm (29 in) x W 98 cm (39 in) x D 50.8 cm (20 in)

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Nineteenth-century Swedish painted furniture often draws inspiration from Gustavian and neoclassical design, characterised by light colour palettes, subtle distressing, and elegant, restrained proportions designed to maximise natural light in Nordic interiors.

These pieces are typically constructed from native softwoods or hardwoods such as pine or birch, assembled with traditional joinery techniques like dovetailing for drawers, and finished with layered hand-mixed paint.

Authenticity is assessed by examining hand-cut dovetails, hand-forged iron or brass hardware, timber shrinkage patterns, and the natural patina and wear of the original or early layered paint surfaces.

This item provides functional storage while adding texture and heritage character, working effectively as a bedside table or accent piece in minimalist, transitional, or eclectic modern schemes.

Preservation involves keeping the piece away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity, dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth, and avoiding chemical cleaners that can degrade historic paint finishes.
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