Pair of Swedish Gustavian Painted Four-Drawer Chests of Drawers

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A handsome and well-matched pair of late 19th century Swedish Gustavian chests of drawers, crafted in pine and retaining their … Read more A handsome and well-matched pair of late 19th century Swedish Gustavian chests of drawers, crafted in pine and retaining their original painted surfaces with exceptional, naturally aged patina. Each chest is finely proportioned with a rectilinear case resting on tapering block feet, reflecting the restrained neoclassical ideals that define the Gustavian period.

The drawer fronts are richly carved with delicate linear moldings, scrolling foliate swags, and centered circular rosette medallions—classical motifs inspired by French Louis XVI design but interpreted with the quieter, architectural elegance characteristic of Swedish work. Original brass pulls punctuate the façade and sit harmoniously within the carved decoration. See less