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Small 18thc Swedish Chest of Drawers
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Small 18thc Swedish Chest of Drawers

18th century
For Sale by Millers Antiques
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A small sized walnut 18th century chest of drawers made in Sweden around 1760-1780, two deep drawers, well shaped front, good original handles. The chest is in good condition, lovely figuring to the walnut, with smooth running drawers, working key for the top drawer only, all ready to use.

Depth at centre 49.5cm

Currently free UK mainland delivery available.

Date of Manufacture

Millers Antiques has dated this 18th Century Swedish Commode to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09589434
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques Date18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 235-280 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 18TH CENTURY:
Wide vertical pine backboards: hand-worked secondary timber typical of 18th-century joinery.
Thick hand-cut walnut veneers: early sawing methods before modern machine slicing.
Cast brass rococo handles: period casting with natural handling wear on the grip.
Shrinkage gap between the backboards: natural timber movement over two centuries.
Cross-grained walnut moulding around the top: classic continental cabinet-making practice.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
85.5cm (33.66")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
49.5cm (19.49")
Reference Numbers
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SA1227062
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Millers Antiques 1-5 Church Street, Wooler. Northumberland NE716BZ.

Telephone 01668282308 or 07714332441

All measurements taken at the widest point.

Shop open 10-4.30 weekdays Winter hours may vary please call 01668282308 in advance.

Description
A small sized walnut 18th century chest of drawers made in Sweden around 1760-1780, two deep drawers, well shaped front, good original handles.
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The chest is in good condition, lovely figuring to the walnut, with smooth running drawers, working key for the top drawer only, all ready to use.
Millers Antiques

Depth at centre 49.5cm

Currently free UK mainland delivery available.

Date of Manufacture

Millers Antiques has dated this 18th Century Swedish Commode to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09589434
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques dating18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 235-280 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 18th Century:
Wide vertical pine backboards: hand-worked secondary timber typical of 18th-century joinery.
Thick hand-cut walnut veneers: early sawing methods before modern machine slicing.
Cast brass rococo handles: period casting with natural handling wear on the grip.
Shrinkage gap between the backboards: natural timber movement over two centuries.
Cross-grained walnut moulding around the top: classic continental cabinet-making practice.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
85.5cm (33.66")
Width
66cm (25.98")
Depth
49.5cm (19.49")
Reference Numbers
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SA1227062
Millers Antiques
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Antiques since 1947.

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An 18th-century Swedish wooden commode featuring two bow-fronted drawers, ornamental brass handles, escutcheons, and curved lower legs.
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Archive I An 18th-century Swedish wooden commode featuring two bow-fronted drawers, ornamental brass handles, escutcheons, and curved lower legs.

Small 18thc Swedish Chest of Drawers

Archive II An 18th-century Swedish wooden commode featuring two bow-fronted drawers, ornamental brass handles, escutcheons, and curved lower legs. View II
Archive III An 18th-century Swedish wooden commode featuring two bow-fronted drawers, ornamental brass handles, escutcheons, and curved lower legs. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century Swedish wooden commode featuring two bow-fronted drawers, ornamental brass handles, escutcheons, and curved lower legs. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century Swedish wooden commode featuring two bow-fronted drawers, ornamental brass handles, escutcheons, and curved lower legs. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century Swedish wooden commode featuring two bow-fronted drawers, ornamental brass handles, escutcheons, and curved lower legs. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century Swedish wooden commode featuring two bow-fronted drawers, ornamental brass handles, escutcheons, and curved lower legs. View VII
Archive VIII An 18th-century Swedish wooden commode featuring two bow-fronted drawers, ornamental brass handles, escutcheons, and curved lower legs. View VIII
Archive IX An 18th-century Swedish wooden commode featuring two bow-fronted drawers, ornamental brass handles, escutcheons, and curved lower legs. View IX
Archive X An 18th-century Swedish wooden commode featuring two bow-fronted drawers, ornamental brass handles, escutcheons, and curved lower legs. View X
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Telephone 01668 282 308 or 07714 332 441
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1-5 Church Street
Wooler
Northumberland
NE71 6BZ
United Kingdom
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An 18th-century Swedish wooden commode featuring two bow-fronted drawers, ornamental brass handles, escutcheons, and curved lower legs.
Small 18thC Swedish Chest of Drawers
Ref: SA1227062
An 18th-century Swedish wooden commode featuring two bow-fronted drawers, ornamental brass handles, escutcheons, and curved lower legs.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleSwedish Rococo
  • MaterialBirch, Pine, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBow front, Cabriole legs, Brass escutcheons, Shaped apron
  • SizeH 85.5 cm (34 in) x W 66 cm (26 in) x D 49.5 cm (19 in)

This small Swedish Rococo chest of drawers from the eighteenth century is made from walnut with pine, birch, and brass, rendered in a warm brown colour with distinctive figuring across the timber surfaces. The piece features a bow front with two deep drawers fitted with ornamental brass handles, pierced brass escutcheons, and a working key for the top drawer only, all supported by curved cabriole legs and a shaped apron at the base. Measuring 85.5 cm high, 66 cm wide, and 49.5 cm deep, this commode functions practically as a bedside table or a compact storage unit in a bedroom, hallway, or living space today. The drawers run smoothly and the entire piece arrives ready for domestic use.

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During the 18th century, Swedish cabinetmakers adapted European Rococo and neoclassical styles, creating streamlined pieces with elegant curves, balanced proportions, and functional craftsmanship suited to Nordic interiors.

Craftsmen typically utilised local softwoods such as pine for the internal frame, veneered with native hardwoods like birch or fruitwood, featuring hand-dovetailed drawer joinery and hand-cast brass hardware.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-sawn timber marks on back panels, irregular hand-cut dovetails, historic oxidisation around drawer linings, and original cast brass handles with age-consistent wear.

A small two-drawer commode functions effectively as a bedside table, hallway accent, or living room side cabinet, introducing natural timber warmth and historical texture into contemporary spaces.

Maintain the surface by dusting with a dry microfiber cloth, applying a thin coat of natural beeswax polish annually, and positioning the item away from direct heat sources to prevent wood shrinkage or veneer movement.
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