$2,438
H 36.62 in W 25.2 in D 29.53 in
Swedish Gustavian Arm Chair Circa Early 1900's Painted Warm White
Located in London, Park Royal
A Swedish, Gustavian style arm chair from the early 1900's, carved in solid beech wood and hand
Upholstery, Wood
$4,800
H 39.5 in W 51.25 in D 17.75 in
Antique Swedish Buffet late 1800's Original White Paint with (3) Drawers
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique Swedish Buffet from the late 1800's in Original White Paint with (3) Drawers located inside
Wood, Pine
$1,554
H 34.65 in W 74.02 in D 22.45 in
Swedish Bench in Pine wood with a grey painted coloring of Antique period 1860's
Located in Lejre, DK
Swedish bench from the 1860s, made in pine and later painted grey. A classic Scandinavian piece
Pine
Mora Clock 1800's
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Swedish Mora clock with hand painted decorative floral details and carving detail. Working Longcase
Wood
$6,200
H 76 in W 22 in D 60 in
Dated 1831 Scandinavian Painted Step-Back Pine Cupboard with Initials R.K.S.
Located in New York, NY
This is a antique Scandinavian cupboard made in 1831 from pine wood. This cupboard has a step-back design where the upper section is set back from the lower section. It has a robust,...
Pine, Paint
Gustavian Sofa from Sweden 1700-1800's
Located in Copenhagen, DK
I'm selling this stunning sofa from a costumer.
Harewood
Pair of Upholstered Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Armchairs from 1800's. Wood frame of each chair is hand carved bad grey
Wood, Upholstery
A Pair of 1850's Swedish Gustavian Benches
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Swedish Gustavian benches, the X-form frame with handles having turned elements. The grey
Upholstery
Late Gustavian Chair with original paint, Sweden 1850’s.
Located in Valby, 84
Original painted chair in a classic late gustavian style by a Swedish cabinetmaker in the 1850’s
Wool, Wood, Paint
Gustavian 1790s Swedish Blueish Dresser
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Gustavian 1790's Swedish blueish dresser original lock and hardware. Complimentary delivery
Antique Gustavian Style Large Gray Painted Mirror, Sweden circa 1800's
Located in Round Top, TX
Large Swedish Gustavian style mirror. Newer professionally applied gray and white layered painted
Glass, Wood, Paint
Pair of Period Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs, Stockholm 1820's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Very charming pair of early 19th C. Gustavian barrel back chairs. Partly retained original paint.
Wood
Gustavian Gilt Wall Clock, Early 1800's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian period gilded wall clock of large dimension. This richly
Pine
Sold
H 30.5 in W 119 in D 47 in
Swedish Gustavian Style Extension Dining Table with Three Leaves 1850's
Located in Charleston, SC
Mid 19th century later painted Gustavian style extending table with three leaves, Beautifully
Wood, Paint
Antique Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock, circa 1840's
Located in Round Top, TX
Lovely curves define this grandfather clock from the famous Mora region of Sweden. Gentle carving
Wood, Paint
Pair, White Painted Swedish Stools, circa 1900's
Located in Round Top, TX
This pair of Swedish Gustavian style stools or tabourets have graceful saber legs while the
Muslin, Wood, Paint
White Painted Pine Sideboard, Sweden circa 1900's
Located in Round Top, TX
Swedish pine sideboard/buffet with traditional diamond motif carved in drawers and door panels
Pine, Paint
Antique Swedish White Bow Front Corner Cabinet, circa 1900's
Located in Round Top, TX
, adding a Gustavian look and feel to its Swedish country charm. Note in the close up photos the slightly
Wood, Paint
Pair of Gustavian chests
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Pair of gray painted chest of drawers. Late Gustavian period. Sweden 1850's.
Pine
Pair of Swedish window seats
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Pair of Gustavian window seats, Sweden, 1820's
Wood, Fabric
Sold
H 98.5 in W 68 in D 24 in
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted, Scraped Solid Pine Armoire, Circa 1840's
Located in Dallas, TX
Completely handcrafted during a bygone era by talented Swedish artisans, this early 19th century
Wood
Swedish Painted Oak Secretary Bureau circa 1800's
Located in Round Top, TX
This oak secretary reflects the refined grace, functionality and style of early 1800's Sweden. Note
Brass
Small White Swedish Stool or Footrest, circa 1900's
Located in Round Top, TX
This petite Swedish stool or tabouret has a yoke shaped base with applied carved flower medallion
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Gustavian Clock, 1860's Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Grey painted carved wood, working mechanics
Sold
H 29.5 in W 42.75 in D 21.5 in
Pair of Neoclassical Gustavian Demilune Consoles, Sweden circa 1840
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1700's and early 1800's, Swedish Gustavian influenced furniture became a mainstay in European
Wood
A Pair of Gustavian Style Cut Glass Chandeliers Circa 1920's
Located in London, GB
A pair of Gustavian style three light chandeliers
Sold
H 27.5 in W 31 in D 19 in
1900's Marquetry Style W/ Inlay Design, Village Scene, Side Table with Drawers
Located in Pasadena, CA
antique handmade wooden marquetry piece. It is completely crafted by hand out an assortment of hand cut pieces of natural wooden veneer.
Wood
$6,874 / set
H 31.7 in W 35.83 in D 17.52 in
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Blue Painted Breakfront Commodes
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant pair of Gustavian-style breakfront commodes from Sweden, circa 1840–1860. Each is painted in a light blue tone with a charming patina. Below the top runs a finely carved à l...
Pine
19th Century Swedish Case Clock
Located in Huntington, NY
A tall Swedish case clock from Smaland with traditional wood carvings and unique plaster decor. Scraped to original green, gold, salmon and white paint. Clock is sold as a decorative...
Iron, Brass
$5,951 / item
H 14.57 in W 10.63 in D 15.36 in
Josef Hoffmann/ Wiener Werkstätte Jugendstil Silk/Brass Wall Lamp Re-Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
For the residence of the Banker Dr Dietrich Moldauer Material: Patinated brass, silk, all other colors are possible Most components according to the UL regulations, with an addition...
Brass
Northern 18th Century Baroque Commode Galbée in Bleached Oak
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Beautiful very charming Swedish Baroque commode Galbée in oak. Soft, undulating lines to the front. Stunning, authentic piece, proudly showing marks and repairs. A piece of great ele...
Oak
18th Century Antique Swedish Red Painted Baroque Secretary
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A two-tiered wooden cabinet from the 18th century Swedish Gustavian period. The top door opens to reveal a decorative top shelf and three other shelves. The top of the bottom shelf c...
Wood
$7,450
H 29.5 in W 79.5 in D 32.5 in
Antique French Desk or Dining Table Collection of Noted Interior Designer c1800s
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique Country French Desk or Dining Room Table from the 1800's. We acquired our Antique Desk from a noted Interior Designer so we unfortunately do not know much of the Antique Fren...
Cherry
Spanish 19th Century Oak Extending Dining Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A large oak dining/center table from 19th century Spain that extends to over twelve feet long. This refectory-style table has a simple plank top bearing a hammered texture (whether b...
Iron
Country French Farmhouse Bleached Oak Trestle Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic country French farmhouse trestle dining table featuring a soft bleached oak finish. Crafted with 2 inch thick oak boards on top supported by a trestle base. The table has a sm...
Oak
Minimalist Painted French Sideboard, circa 20th Century
Located in San Angelo, TX
Here is a beautiful imported Swedish 3 door, 3 drawer sideboard that is dry scraped and painted to a beautiful neutral tone with whites/creams. This is a fantastic minimalist piece t...
Wood, Paint
19th Century Swedish Case Clock
Located in Huntington, NY
A unique Swedish case clock in original blue and salmon color. The year 1837 can faintly be seen above the clock face. Remnants of 18th century color animations are affixed to the in...
Brass, Iron
$5,830
H 32.68 in W 42.13 in D 20.08 in
Antique Genuine Swedish Original Gustavian Period Handmade Chest of Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish chest of drawers from the 1700s in gustavian style. The chest is a genuine Swedish gustavian furniture with four drawers made by hand in solid pine around 1790. Class...
Pine
$6,300
H 43.25 in W 59.5 in D 20.5 in
Early 19th Century Swedish Gray Painted Sideboard Buffet Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
The attractive soft color pallet of this Swedish pine cabinet or sideboard comes from the original hand-painted light gray finish which has been gently scraped and softly distressed ...
Pine
$47,500 / set
H 22 in W 12 in D 12 in
Fantastic 19th Century Empire Style Gilt Bronze and Marble 3 Piece Garniture
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Fantastic Late 19th Century Empire Style Gilt Bronze and Fleur De Pecher Marble 3 Piece Garniture The tazza modeled with three classical muses supporting ionic capitals and a fla...
Marble, Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
$9,656
H 43.71 in W 53.94 in D 19.89 in
Antique Swedish Country Sideboard from the Gustavian Period with Blue Paint
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish country sideboard from the gustavian period during the late 1700s. Made in northern Sweden with a classic, straight shape. Original unusual blue paint from the late 1...
Pine
Swedish Mora Clock Norrland Model 100% Original Paint
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Mora Clock Norrlands model 100% Original paint. I found this clock at an auction in Ljusdal, Sweden.
Wood
Cherub Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large decorative faux alabaster and faux bronze plafonnier featuring cherubs and garlands supported by four bronze chains, has six internal lights.
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.
Find a collection of antique Gustavian seating, tables, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.