Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Cabinets, circa 1850
Elegant pair of Swedish Gustavian style cabinets, dating to circa 1850 and retaining a beautifully aged grey-white painted finish.
The restrained form is enriched with characteristic Gustavian-inspired carved detailing, including a molded upper edge, decorative carving to the drawer front and door, and tapered pyramidal feet. A single upper drawer provides practical storage, while the lower cabinet door opens to reveal interior shelving.
The softly distressed grey-white paint highlights the carved ornament and gives the piece the understated character associated with 19th-century Swedish painted furniture. Decorative metal knobs provide a subtle period accent.
With its relatively compact proportions, this versatile Swedish commode would work particularly well as a bedside table, nightstand, side cabinet, or occasional storage piece in both traditional and contemporary interiors.
The piece shows expected signs of age and use consistent with an antique of this period, including wear and marks to the painted surfaces and interior. It has been treated against woodworm and is structurally sound.
Details
Origin: Sweden
Date: Circa 1850
Style: Gustavian
Materials: Painted wood, metal hardware
Finish: Distressed grey-white paint
Dimensions:
Height: 29.1 in (74 cm)
Width: 35.6 in (90.3 cm)
Depth: 17.7 in (45 cm)

















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