Gustavian Cabinets
GUSTAVIAN STYLE
With clean lines and muted colors, antique Gustavian furniture is understated and elegant. It represents a more restrained version of the transition from Rococo to neoclassicism that was happening in France under Louis XVI. The style developed under Swedish King Gustav III, who reigned from 1771 until his assassination in 1792, and his son Gustav IV, who ruled until 1809. Although Gustavian furniture is mostly used to refer to pale painted cabinets, commodes, armchairs and other items, it involved a range of influences.
Gustavian-style furniture was inspired by discoveries at Pompeii and Herculaneum as well as the grandeur of European palaces like Versailles, with local softwoods such as pine and birch. There was also an emphasis on natural light; crystal chandeliers and large mirrors played a role in radiating the fleeting daylight of winter, giving it a distinctive aesthetic.
Where earlier furniture was curvy and florid, this new era was more architectural, with tapered and fluted legs and rectangular and oval shapes. Luminous gilt contrasted with the palette of soft blues on upholstery and painted surfaces. Leading furniture builders included Gottlieb Iwersson, Louis Masreliez and Erik Öhrmark. The latter, a French-born Swedish decorator, designed the Sulla chair, a seat that was demonstrative of technical skill and precise craftsmanship and drew on Greek klismos chairs. Masreliez’s Sulla chair was made by Öhrmark and featured decorative ornamentation produced by Jean-Baptiste Masreliez, Louis’s younger brother.
While the wealthy had furniture carved with neoclassical details like scallops and rosettes, more affordable options were adorned with faux finishes that mimicked marble and stenciled patterns. The simple elegance of Gustavian furniture would have a long impact on Swedish design, informing the 20th-century appreciation for function and form. In the 1950s, IKEA mass-produced copies of a Gustavian commode designed by cabinetmaker Georg Haupt, who created pieces for the Royal Palace, making the furniture a fixture of everyday Swedish life.
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Style: Gustavian
Swedish Gustavian Style Glass Top Hutch
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian Style Glass Top Hutch. the bottom cabinet is circa 1950 the upper glass top is New made using Antique windows found at an Estate Auction in Sweden. the gl...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Cabinets
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Wood
Swedish Gustavian Style Glass Top Hutch
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian Style Glass Top Hutch. the bottom cabinet is circa 1950 the upper glass top is New made using Antique windows found at an Estate Auction in Sweden. the g...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Cabinets
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Wood
Swedish Vintage Gustavian Ribbed Corner Cabinet Rosette Storage Mid-20th Century
Located in LONDON, GB
Mid-20th century Swedish vintage Gustavian style ribbed corner cabinet with upper and lower shelf storage.
The cabinet is decorated with Gustavian rosettes and has the classic rib...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinets
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Birch
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Country Folk Art Cabinet dated 1830 originalpaint
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish antique Jämtskåp from Jämtland .The beautifully marbled crown in the lovely blue shade.The upper cabinet has reeded doors, and the lower part with the imitation ...
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1830s Antique Gustavian Cabinets
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Pine
Gustavian Antique Painted Desk on Cabinet, Swedish or Danish circa 1820-40
Located in Shippensburg, PA
FINE GUSTAVIAN SECRETARY DESK OVER CABINET IN EARLY RUST AND BLUE PAINT
Probably Swedish or Danish, circa first half of the 19th century
Item # 403BAS18Q
An very cool and quite rare...
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19th Century European Antique Gustavian Cabinets
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Pine, Paint
19th Century Rare antique Northern Swedish pine Secretary clock desk country
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish Antique clock cabinet from Umeå Västerbotten ,Northern Sweden. . A good example of old ingenuity and compact living this piece combines three functions in one –...
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Early 1800s Swedish Antique Gustavian Cabinets
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Pine
Early 20th Century Swedish Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
The Early 20th Century Swedish Cabinet epitomizes the grace and sophistication of Swedish craftsmanship during this period. Its distinguished features include intricate dental moldin...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinets
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Wood
Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Light Painted Two-part Vitrine Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style two-part vitrine cabinet from the 19th century with light gray / cream painted finish, glass doors, carved reeded panels and tapered feet. Immerse yourself ...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Cabinets
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Glass, Wood
Swedish Gustavian Style 1 Door Cabinet
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian Style 1 Door Cabinet. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1910s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Cabinets
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Wood
Pair of Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Swedish Side Cabinets
Located in Kastrup, DK
A pair of Swedish Gustavian style painted wood side cabinets / bedside cabinets from the mid 19th century.
These soft blue green painted cabinets feature a rectangular top with three...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Cabinets
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Pine
Early 19th century original painted tuna region Swedish cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
We are pleased to offer this rare piece of traditional furniture circa 1801.
This piece was made and painted in a village called tuna (tuna måleri), close to dalarna and hälsingland...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Cabinets
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Pine, Paint
Turn of the Century Scandinavian Wooden Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
This vintage wooden cabinet embodies the subdued elegance of Gustavian style. Built in Scandinavia at the turn of the century, delicate Neoclassical elements give the case an air of ...
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Early 1900s Scandinavian Antique Gustavian Cabinets
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Wood
20th Century Gustavian Style Glazed Display Cabinet / Bookcase
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
20th Century Gustavian Style Glazed Display Cabinet / Bookcase
An early 20th century display painted in the Gustavian style. The Cabinet consi...
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20th Century German Gustavian Cabinets
Materials
Oak
1930’s kingwood inlaid Swedish marble top secretaire
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality inlaid secretaire circa 1930.
Over-sailing grey marble top with canted corners. Single drawer below the top surface cross banded and with ormolu mounts. Profusely inl...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinets
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Kingwood, Walnut
Gray Painted Small Gustavian Cabinet Nightstand, Sweden circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
Small Swedish country pine cabinet standing on tapered legs; may serve also as a nightstand or side table.
Small drawers with traditional fluted diamond accent sits above and below t...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Cabinets
Materials
Brass
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinet
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
19th Century Swedish Gustavian cabinet.
Manufactured around 1800 with two doors featuring decorative reeded design opening to useful storage.
Repainted exterior with original dry scr...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Cabinets
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Wood
Swedish Gustavian Style 4 Door Hutch
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian style 4 door cabinet. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White".
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1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Hand-painted Provincial Cabinet with two Doors, South Germany around 1700
Located in Greding, DE
The painting in light blue and dark gray is new and was designed according to antique models.
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Early 1700s German Antique Gustavian Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Antique Swedish Gustavian Style Secretary Cabinet
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish secretary cabinet in gustavian style. The cabinet is made in northern Sweden around the 1820s. The cabinet is a well ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Gustavian Style 1880s Light Gray Painted Vitrine Cabinet with Glass Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood vitrine cabinet from circa 1880 with light gray painted finish, glass doors and carved diamond motifs. This Swedish Gustavian style vitrine cabinet, hailing from the late 19th century, effortlessly marries classic elegance with practical functionality. Its light Gustavian gray painted finish with some wood showing, bathes the piece in a soft and timeless aura.
At the top, a gracefully molded cornice with dentil molding exudes sophistication while providing a stately frame for the twin glass doors below. These doors, a key feature, not only allow for a glimpse into the treasures within but also invite ambient light to dance upon your cherished objects.
Inside, three shelves offer versatility, catering to your unique display needs. Whether it's heirloom china, collectibles, or books, this vitrine provides the perfect stage for showcasing your most cherished possessions.
The lower section boasts two wooden doors adorned with carved reeded diamond motifs, adding a touch of depth and texture to the piece. The short tapered feet lend a sense of balance and proportion, while maintaining a light and airy feel.
In your home, this vitrine cabinet becomes a multifunctional masterpiece. Place it in your dining room to showcase fine china, silverware, and glassware, elevating your dinner parties to a new level of sophistication. Alternatively, use it in your living room as an artful display for books, objets d'art, or family photos, infusing your space with refined charm.
This Swedish Gustavian vitrine...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
1800s Swedish Wooden Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden cabinet created in 1800s Sweden. Quiet and mysterious, this wooden cabinet communicates a sense of rich history and old-world artisanry. Carefully lathed and joined legs und...
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Early 1800s Swedish Antique Gustavian Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Style Cabinet or Buffet, late 19th Century
Located in South Salem, NY
Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian style with this exquisite cabinet. Crafted from painted pine wood, it exudes understated sophisticati...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Cabinets
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Pine
Gustavian Swedish Cabinet / Buffet with a Scraped Painted Finish
Located in Houston, TX
The Swedish Painted Buffet is a charming and distinctive piece of furniture that captures the essence of Swedish craftsmanship and design. Its simple yet captivating aesthetics make ...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Paint
Blue Painted Gustavian Style Buffet, Late 19th Century
Located in South Salem, NY
Emanating the grace of late 19th-century Gustavian style, this captivating blue-painted buffet evokes a sense of timeless sophistication. The buffet's two doors over a two-door cabin...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Cabinets
Materials
Pine
19th C. Painted Swedish Cabinet w/ Metal Inset Doors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental sized painted Swedish cabinet with metal panels on doors. Great weathered finish.
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1930s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Cabinets
Materials
Metal
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Neoclassical Corner Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Neoclassical Corner Cabinet is an exceptionally well-crafted piece, designed to make the maximum use of your floor plan, especially since corners are u...
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1870s Swedish Antique Gustavian Cabinets
Materials
Oak
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Armoire Cupboard Cabinet
Located in San Angelo, TX
A beautiful Swedish Gustavian cabinet that has been painted and dry scrapped over its lifetime. It dissembles into two parts. This beautiful piece shows the original paint job with p...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Cabinets
Materials
Pine, Paint
Antique Scandinavian Wooden Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden cabinet made in 20th century Scandinavia. With a sturdy, wide stance, rounded feet, and top resembling a castle wall, this curious cabinet ...
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20th Century Scandinavian Gustavian Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Early 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinet
Located in San Angelo, TX
A stunning and unique baroque early 18th century Swedish Gustavian cabinet that features two doors with shelving inside and sets on ball feet. This piece completely breaks down to he...
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Early 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Paint
18th/19th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Painted Pine Kitchen Cupboard
Located in Forney, TX
A classic Gustavian Period (1772-1809) Swedish painted pine two door kitchen cupboard sideboard.
Handcrafted in Sweden around the turn of the late 18t...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Cabinets
Materials
Pine, Paint
20th Century Swedish Religious Base
Located in Houston, TX
20th Century Swedish Religious Base. One door with a functional lock and key mechanism. Comes with a key.
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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Style 4 Door Cabinet
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian Style 4 Door Cabinet. Its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White".
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1940s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Cabinets
Materials
Wood
19th Century Grey Swedish Gustavian Pair of Antique Pinewood Pedestal Cabinets
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-grey, antique Swedish Gustavian pair of pedestal cabinets with four shelfs made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, standing on a round...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Swedish Gustavian Style Corner Cabinet
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian style Corner cabinet. There Great to use as a bar. its been restored and repainted in Milk Paints "Oyster White".
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1940s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Cabinets
Materials
Wood
18th Century Swedish Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Swedish two part wood cabinet from the 18th century with original paint and hardware. The top section features two doors with decorative carved detailing, opening to shelving and six...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Paint
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Gray Painted Cabinet
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Two Part Gustavian Cabinet With Five Drawers and Two Top Cabinet Doors, Sweden circa 1770.
18th Century Cabinet in two pieces with wonderful arched cornice and original hardware. ...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Cabinets
Materials
Brass
19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Cabinet with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish antique Gustavian corner cabinet from Umeå Västerbotten, Northern Sweden.
Beautifully reeded doors.
Scraped by gentle hand to its well preserved original color...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Cabinets
Materials
Pine
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Corner Cabinet
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish Gustavian corner cabinet from Piteå Norrbotten, Northern Sweden.
Highly stately Corner Cabinet with reeded doors at the ...
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Early 1800s Swedish Antique Gustavian Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Pair, Antique Gustavian Gray Painted Narrow Cabinets, Sweden circa 1840
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair, gray painted Gustavian narrow cabinets or "pedestal cabinet" from Sweden. Rare to find a pair in this fine condition.
Lovely lines with applied wreath or ribbon motif on front ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Cabinets
Materials
Pine, Paint
Swedish 18th Century Gustavian Grey and Blue Display Cabinet
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Antique Swedish Glass-Top Cabinet Made in Two-parts.
The base has a set of 4 drawers and the top display cabinet has two glass doors that is pati...
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1770s Swedish Antique Gustavian Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Swedish Gustavian Style 1880s Painted Cabinet with Carved Diamond and Rosettes
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood cabinet from the late 19th century, with single door, carved rosettes, diamond motifs and dentil molding. Created in Sweden during the last qua...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Swedish Early 19th Century Painted Cupboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish early 19th century painted cupboard circa 1820.
Fine quality 2 part cupboard, ideal for kitchen or multiple rooms around the house. Top section with architectural cornice...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Cabinets
Materials
Pine, Paint
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Three Part Pine Bureau, Scandinavian Secretaire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 18th century, dark-grey antique Swedish Gustavian three part bureau, secretaire made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. The arched upper section of the Scandinavi...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Brass
Late 18th Century Classical Parcel Gilt Bremen Sonnenschrank or Sun Armoire
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An exceptional "sun armoire" from the north German free Hanse city of Bremen, this schrank is one of the finest examples of its kind in existence. This princely armoire stylistically...
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Late 18th Century German Antique Gustavian Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Rustic Antique Country Swedish Gustavian Distressed Painted Pine Stand
Located in Forney, TX
A most distinctive Swedish Country hand painted wooden stand. Hand-crafted of solid pine, most likely Gustavian Period (1772–1809), finished on all sides, showcasing layers of the or...
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19th Century Antique Gustavian Cabinets
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Pine, Paint
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Lime Washed Buffet / Server
Located in Essex, MA
Gustavian-style buffet cupboard with original paint, 19th century, Sweden, circa 1840. Beige Lime Washed Cabinet, 3/4 gallery top above two frieze drawers...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Cabinets
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Wood
18th Century Swedish Bow Fronted Painted Buffet Pink Interior & Original Keys
Located in London, GB
Late 18th century painted Swedish buffet, with central door with a triangular reeded design, sitting below three drawers of similar decoration.
The exterior has been hand scraped to ...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Cabinets
Materials
Oak
18th Century Grey Danish Oak Pedestal Attributed to Caspar Frederik Harsdorff
By Caspar Frederik Harsdorff
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-grey, antique Danish Gustavian single pedestal cabinet made of hand crafted painted oakwood, most likely produced and designed by Caspar Freder...
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Mid-18th Century Danish Antique Gustavian Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Gustavian 19th Century Cabinet with Original Paint
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A Swedish Gustavian cabinet from the 19th century or earlier with its original vibrant paint, reeded doors, and an open shelf. The top portion is removable and features a sharply mol...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Cabinets
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Metal
Gustavian Style 9 Drawer Dresser
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is an unusual Gustavian style 9 drawer dresser. Its been restored and repainted with milk paints "Oyster White".
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1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Swedish 1800s Gustavian Painted Two-Part Cabinet with Carved Diamond Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period two-part wooden cabinet from the early 19th century, with diamond motifs, four doors, carved open shelf and distressed patina. Created in Sweden during the...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Cabinets
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Wood
Swedish 1780s Gustavian Period Two-Part Tall Cabinet with Original Paint
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish early Gustavian period two-part wooden cabinet from the late 18th century, with original paint, carved accents, dentil molding, four doors and distressed patina. Created in...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Cabinets
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Wood
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Corner Hanging Cabinet with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century swedish Gustavian Hanging corner cabinet from Råneå Norrbotten, Northern Sweden.
A beautiful cabinet scraped by hand to its well preserved original paint.
Stunning blu...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Cabinets
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Pine
Cabinet Gustavian Swedish Original Paint Greenish Yellow, 18th Century, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Cabinet Gustavian Swedish original paint greenish yellow 18th century Sweden. A cabinet made during the 18th century in Sweden. Glassed doors ...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Cabinets
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Wood
Antique Gustavian Secretary Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Gustavian drop-front secretary cabinet, hand-crafted in the early 19th Century in Sweden. It has a warm, light gray painted exterior with hi...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Cabinets
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Wood
18th Century Swedish Painted Pine Two-Tiered Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Swedish Painted Pine Two-Tiered Cabinet is ideal for the casual decor, providing both visual impact and abundant storage in one! The top ti...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Cabinets
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Pine
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Corner Cabinet with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish Gustavian Corner Cabinet from Boden Norrbotten, Northern Sweden.
Note!!! See the correct dimensions of the Corner Cabinet below in the text!!!!
Fantastic fine Corner Cabinet...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Cabinets
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Pine
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Corner Cabinet with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish Gustavian corner cabinet from Umea Vasterbotten, Northern Sweden.
Scraped by gentle hand to its well preserved original color.
The cabinet is divisible into tw...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Gustavian cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Gustavian cabinets for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage cabinets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, softwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Gustavian cabinets made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Sweden pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original cabinets, popular names associated with this style include Bertil Fridhagen, Bodafors, and André-Charles Boulle. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for cabinets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,948 and tops out at $48,000 while the average work can sell for $6,158.
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