Original Painted Swedish Gustavian Sofa
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Original Painted Swedish Gustavian Sofa. the seating has been restored and covered in
Antique 1820s Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Berlin Iron
Original Painted Swedish Gustavian Sofa
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Original Painted Swedish Gustavian Sofa. the seating has been restored and covered in
Berlin Iron
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian sofa or bench in old paint. Recently upholstered seat and
Pine
Original Painted Swedish Gustavian Sofa
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a 100% original painted Swedish Gustavian sofa. it has new cushion seating covered in
Pine
Original Painted Swedish Gustavian Sofa
Located in Hollywood, FL
This Original Painted Swedish Gustavian sofa was found at an Estate Auction in Stockholm Sweden
Wood
100% Original Painted Swedish Gustavian Sofa
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a 100% original painted Swedish Gustavian sofa. the seating has been restored and covered
Birch
100% Original Painted Swedish Gustavian Sofa
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a 100% original painted Swedish Gustavian sofa. the seating has been restored and covered
Birch
Swedish Gustavian Sofa/Bed Natural Finish
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is an incredibly Unique Swedish Gustavian Sofa bed, the seating was just restored. when
Wood
Early 19th century painted Swedish Gustavian sofa
Located in London, GB
A nice painted Swedish Gustavian sofa with a typical high back from the early 1800s. classic
Oak
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa by Ephraim Stahl
By Ephraim Stahl
Located in Huntington, NY
A sizable Swedish Gustavian sofa made in Stockholm by master furniture maker Ephraim Stahl (active
Wood
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa Circa 1820
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 19th-century Swedish Gustavian sofa, circa 1820, is a striking example of the timeless
Pine
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish Gustavian sofa from Skellefteå Västerbotten, Northern Sweden. Scraped by hand
Pine
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa, c. 1815
Located in Houston, TX
This elegant Swedish Gustavian sofa, circa 1815, reflects the refined neoclassical aesthetic that
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
19th Century Large Swedish Gustavian Sofa with New Cushions
Located in San Angelo, TX
A beautiful, large and very rare large Swedish Gustavian sofa with new upholstered seat cushions
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A very beautiful early 19th Century Swedish period Gustavian sofa in original paint. Richly carved
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa
Located in Bozeman, MT
Fine early 19th century Swedish Gustavian period sofa or daybed in Its original finish. circa 1810
Pine
Fine 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa
Located in Bozeman, MT
Fine 19th century Swedish sofa from the Gustavian period in its original colour newly upholstered
Pine
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
A lovely small Gustavian sofa from Ersnäs Luleå, Northern Sweden . The sofa has untouched blue
Pine
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa Recovered in Contemporary Velvet
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Late 19th Century Swedish distressed painted Gustavian sofa. Circa 1880. The loose cushions re
Pine, Paint
Antique Swedish Gustavian Sofa Bench Tragsofa, Linen Upholstery, Circa 1790
Located in Wichita, KS
This is a stunning 18th c. Swedish trag sofa bench Tragsofa / Trägsoffa (sofa bed) from the
Linen, Wood, Paint
18th-Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa with Original Scraped Paint, Circa 1780
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine period Gustavian sofa dating to circa 1780, retaining its original painted surface
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Sofa Couch Loveseat White Carved, Late 19th Century 3-Seat
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish antique Gustavian sofa in classic white finish with delicately carved detailing decorative
Birch
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Gustavian Sofa with Original paint
Located in Boden, SE
Early 19th Century Antique Rustic Swedish Gustavian Provincial Sofa from Råneå Norrbotten
Pine
$3,372
Gustavian Swedish Sofa
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Stunning 18th century Swedish sofa with original paint, 1810. Seat height: 20" (51cm
Oak
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian style pine sofa of bench from Hälsingland. An extendable sofa
Pine, Paint
$4,948 / item
Swedish early 19th century Gustavian painted sofa
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish early 19th century Gustavian painted sofa circa 1810. Stunning sofa in original paint
Pine, Paint
Antique Genuine Swedish Gustavian Pine Provincial Sofa Bench
Located in Kramfors, SE
Northern Swedish Gustavian provincial sofa crafted in pine, showcasing its original scraped paint
Pine
$11,500
Early Gustavian Sofa
Located in Hudson, NY
Early Gustavian (Swedish Rococo) sofa with two bolsters and seat cushion.
Wood
$13,500
18th Century Gustavian Sofa
Located in Allerum, SE
Fine and unusually long late 18th century Gustavian sofa in it's original finish. ca 1790 Sweden.
Pine
Swedish Gustavian Carved-Wood and Upholstered Tub Sofa, Early 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish period Gustavian upholstered and carved-wood sofa from the early 19th century. This
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Gustavian Sofa / Bench, By a Swedish Cabinetmaker
Located in Odense, DK
A stunning antique late Gustavian sofa/bench, skillfully crafted by a talented Swedish cabinetmaker
Pine
$10,599
18th Century Gustavian Sofa
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
18th Century Gustavian sofa. Scraped to original paint with exquisite carving and recently
Linen, Wood
20th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Pinewood Coffee Table - Antique Sofa Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Swedish Gustavian coffee, sofa table made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good
Pine
19th Century Gustavian Style Swedish Sofa Bench
Located in Round Top, TX
This is a beautiful simple Gustavian style Swedish sofa bench from the 18th century originally
Pine
Good 19th Century Gustavian Sofa
Located in Bozeman, MT
Good early 19th century Gustavian sofa in Its original colour and newly upholstered. Ca 1810 Sweden.
Pine
Exceptional 19th Century Gustavian Sofa
By Ephraim Stahl
Located in Allerum, SE
Exceptional, elegant and unusually long 19th century Gustavian sofa in it's original condition
Wood
Gustavian Sofa, Early 19th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an exceptional Early 19th Century Gustavian Sofa, c. 1800-1810. The sofa is in very good
Upholstery, Oak
Late 18th Century Gustavian Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Fantastic late 18th century Gustavian sofa. This lovely sofa has a great carved form which has
Fabric, Wood
19th c. Swedish Gustavian Painted Barrel Back Sofa Bench with Splayed Legs
Located in Wichita, KS
A beautiful 19th c. Swedish sofa bench from the Gustavian period, newly upholstered in linen fabric
Linen, Wood, Paint
Gray-Green Painted Gustavian Sofa
Located in Chireno, TX
Gray-green painted Gustavian sofa circa 1790-1809, Sweden. Neoclassical style Swedish sofa, hand
Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Pine
Antique Swedish Sofa from the Gustavian Period, Hand-Made during the Late 1700s
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish antique sofa from the gustavian period around the late 1700s. The sofa has a hand-made
Pine
Antique Swedish Sofa Bench Settee in Original Paint, Gustavian Period, 18th c.
Located in Wichita, KS
A beautiful antique Swedish sofa bench from the Gustavian period dry scraped to its original patina
Linen, Wood, Paint
19th Century Gustavian Stick Back Sofa
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century Gustavian stick back sofa is a stunning example of Swedish neoclassical design
Upholstery, Pine, Paint
18/19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Sofa by Ephraim Stahl Stockholm Gilded
By Ephraim Stahl
Located in Epfach, DE
Swedish Late Gustavian Sofa by Ephraim Stahl, Stockholm circa 1800 This exquisite piece, a small
Bronze
20th Century Swedish Sofa
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 20th-century Swedish sofa is a stunning example of Gustavian Revival design, blending timeless
Pine
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Tragsofa
Located in Huntington, NY
An intricately carved Swedish Gustavian tragsofa featuring a decorative hand carved Guilloché
Wood, Paint
Swedish 18th Century Gustavian Painted Banquette
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A Swedish 18th century Gustavian banquette with its original hand-scraped, painted finish. The
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Swedish Classical Sofa
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
An unusual period Gustavian sofa with classical plaster decoration. With rare lions paw feet and
Linen, Wood
Extraordinary 19th Century Gustavian Paint Decorated And Gilt Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine and elegant example of the type of 19th century neoclassical Gustavian paint decorated
Wood
19th Century Swedish Sofa Circa 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
for a living room, entryway, or bedroom, this Swedish Gustavian-style sofa embodies both functionality
Pine
18th Century Swedish Trag Sofa with Cushions
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite 18th Century Swedish Trag sofa is a beautiful blend of comfort and historical
Canvas, Wood
Antique Gustavian Sofa by Johan Lindgren, Hand-Scraped Original Paint, 1780
By Johan Lindgren
Located in Wichita, KS
A fine, period Gustavian sofa or settee from Stockholm, hand-scraped to the original paint, and
Linen, Wood, Paint
19th Century Swedish Grey Painted Settee/ Sofa with original Neoclassical Fabric
Located in Essex, MA
Swedish Gustavian Neoclassical Grey Painted Settee Of classic rounded form with a carved and
Fabric, Wood, Paint
18th Century Rococo Sofa Circa 1760
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Swedish 18th-century Rococo sofa, circa 1760, epitomizes the elegance and artistry of the
Pine
Gustavian Style Painted Trågsofa with Carved Base, circa 1920
Located in Atlanta, GA
A graceful Gustavian style trågsofa from Sweden, dating to circa 1920. This piece features a
Pine
Swedish Gustavian Loveseat Sofa
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian loveseat sofa. it has been restored and repainted with milk paints
Birch
Swedish Painted Gustavian Sofa / Daybed
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1800 Swedish painted Gustavian sofa / daybed Arcaded top over slatted & reeded frame
Upholstery, Reed
Neoclassical Style Swedish Grey Gustavian Storage Sofa Hand Carved
Located in Essex, MA
Classic Swedish Gustavian grey-painted hand-carved bench/ sofa with storage. One missing ball
Fabric, Wood
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus.
The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.
In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness.
Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.
With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.
Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.