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19th Century Gustavian Chest of Drawers
19th Century Gustavian Chest of Drawers

19th Century Gustavian Chest of Drawers

Located in Copenhagen, K

Charming chest of 3 drawers in a light blue and grayish Gustavian paint. From the later part of the

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair, Blue Painted Gustavian Chest of Drawers with Greek Key Design, circa 1880
Pair, Blue Painted Gustavian Chest of Drawers with Greek Key Design, circa 1880

Pair, Blue Painted Gustavian Chest of Drawers with Greek Key Design, circa 1880

Located in Round Top, TX

A pair of elegant Gustavian chest of drawers painted in shades of blue, fitting their Swedish

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Wood Chest in Pale Blue Hues, Mid-20th Century
Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Wood Chest in Pale Blue Hues, Mid-20th Century

Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Wood Chest in Pale Blue Hues, Mid-20th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

blue tones. This Swedish Gustavian style chest would work perfectly in a bedroom, or perhaps a powder

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Swedish Gustavian Mirror, Giltwood and Blue Paint, Origin: Sweden, circa 1790
Swedish Gustavian Mirror, Giltwood and Blue Paint, Origin: Sweden, circa 1790

Swedish Gustavian Mirror, Giltwood and Blue Paint, Origin: Sweden, circa 1790

Located in New York, NY

Swedish neoclassical Gustavian mirror, giltwood and original blue paint and plates, Origin: Sweden

Category

Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Painted Swedish Gustavian Style Secretary
Painted Swedish Gustavian Style Secretary

Painted Swedish Gustavian Style Secretary

Located in Houston, US

in a pleasing soft blue. Swedish with Gustavian influences and a peppering of English, the piece is

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Brass

19th Century Blue-Grey Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Drop Leaf Table, Small Table
19th Century Blue-Grey Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Drop Leaf Table, Small Table

19th Century Blue-Grey Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Drop Leaf Table, Small Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An antique Swedish Gustavian dropped table with tapered legs and a blue-grey finish. The small

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

Materials

Pine

Gustavian Commode
Gustavian Commode

Gustavian Commode

Located in Washington, DC

Pale Blue painted Gustavian Commode with a hint of grey

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Paint, Wood

Pair Blue Painted Gustavian Chest of Drawers With Black Top Sweden circa 1860-80
Pair Blue Painted Gustavian Chest of Drawers With Black Top Sweden circa 1860-80

Pair Blue Painted Gustavian Chest of Drawers With Black Top Sweden circa 1860-80

Located in Round Top, TX

A pair of decorative Gustavian pine chest of drawers with canted fluted side posts with upper

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Chest of Drawers
Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Chest of Drawers

Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Chest of Drawers

Located in Atlanta, GA

restrained elegance and timeless appeal. Painted in a soft Gustavian light blue with a beautifully aged

Category

20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Pair of Painted Gustavian Chest of Drawers
Pair of Painted Gustavian Chest of Drawers

Pair of Painted Gustavian Chest of Drawers

Located in South Salem, NY

Pair of pale blue painted Swedish Gustavian style chest of drawers with faux marble top and

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Gustavian Bufet - Łatę 18th Century/Early 19th Century
Gustavian Bufet - Łatę 18th Century/Early 19th Century

Gustavian Bufet - Łatę 18th Century/Early 19th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

painted in a soft, muted blue reflecting the Gustavian preference for lightness and serenity in interior

Category

Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Buffets

Materials

Wood

A Gustavian Style Chests Painted in a Blue/Grey
A Gustavian Style Chests Painted in a Blue/Grey

A Gustavian Style Chests Painted in a Blue/Grey

Located in New York, NY

A painted Swedish-style dressers with four spacious drawers each and brass pulls. Perfect for bringing both elegance and functionality to your home.

Category

20th Century Unknown Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Gustavian-Style Painted Chest of Drawers, 19th Century
Gustavian-Style Painted Chest of Drawers, 19th Century

Gustavian-Style Painted Chest of Drawers, 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

blue Gustavian-style paint was done after historical designs and has a distressed patina. Monogrammed P

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Antique 19th Century German Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Painted Gustavian Secretaire
Painted Gustavian Secretaire

Painted Gustavian Secretaire

Located in Washington, DC

Greyish-Blue Painted Gustavian Secretaire in two parts. Lovely Patina.

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Gustavian Style Painted Bureau in Blue, circa 1840–1850
Antique Gustavian Style Painted Bureau in Blue, circa 1840–1850

Antique Gustavian Style Painted Bureau in Blue, circa 1840–1850

Located in Atlanta, GA

An elegant mid-19th century Gustavian style bureau, circa 1840–1850, painted in a soft blue with

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Secretaires

Materials

Pine

19th Century Blue-Grey Swedish Gustavian Chest, Neoclassical Pinewood Commode
19th Century Blue-Grey Swedish Gustavian Chest, Neoclassical Pinewood Commode

19th Century Blue-Grey Swedish Gustavian Chest, Neoclassical Pinewood Commode

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A light-blue, grey antique Swedish Gustavian commode made of hand carved painted Pinewood, in good

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid 19th Century Swedish Blue Folk Art Gustavian Style Chair
Mid 19th Century Swedish Blue Folk Art Gustavian Style Chair

Mid 19th Century Swedish Blue Folk Art Gustavian Style Chair

Located in Kramfors, SE

Blue Folk Art chair in Gustavian style from the mid 1800s. The chair is from Northern Sweden and

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Pine

Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers, Late 18th Century
Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers, Late 18th Century

Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers, Late 18th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Blue Gustavian Style chest of drawers on tapered legs. The streamlined body has three drawers and a

Category

Antique Late 18th Century European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Chest of Drawers Bureau
Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Chest of Drawers Bureau

Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Chest of Drawers Bureau

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Blue Painted Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Bureau. This three drawer bureau is based on

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Early 2000s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Swedish Gustavian Neoclassical Armchairs
Swedish Gustavian Neoclassical Armchairs

Swedish Gustavian Neoclassical Armchairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gustavian Neoclassical Painted Armchairs with Blue & White Fabric Upholstery

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Chest of Drawers
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Chest of Drawers

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Chest of Drawers

Located in Kastrup, DK

A pair of Swedish Gustavian style blue painted breakfront chest of three drawers, dating from the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Antique Pair of Blue Painted Gustavian Chest of Drawers Nightstands from Sweden
Antique Pair of Blue Painted Gustavian Chest of Drawers Nightstands from Sweden

Antique Pair of Blue Painted Gustavian Chest of Drawers Nightstands from Sweden

Located in Round Top, TX

delicate blue painted finish contrasts beautifully with the traditional faux marble painted top. This newer

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Light Blue Oushak Rug with Soft Colors, Swedish Gustavian Meets Modern Style
Light Blue Oushak Rug with Soft Colors, Swedish Gustavian Meets Modern Style

Light Blue Oushak Rug with Soft Colors, Swedish Gustavian Meets Modern Style

Located in Dallas, TX

Provincial, Traditional, Abstract Expressionism, Bohemian, boho chic, English, Georgian, Gustavian, Swedish

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Small 19th Century Swedish Blue Commode Chest of Drawers
Small 19th Century Swedish Blue Commode Chest of Drawers

Small 19th Century Swedish Blue Commode Chest of Drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Swedish painted blue and grey commode, circa 1890. Three drawers opening with ringlet handles, one

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Blue Painted Commode
Blue Painted Commode

Blue Painted Commode

Located in Chireno, TX

Blue painted commode: 19th century Swedish three-drawer commode with scrubbed top.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Blue Chest of Drawers, 19th Century
Blue Chest of Drawers, 19th Century

Blue Chest of Drawers, 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Blue and white painted chest of drawers with four drawers and small pilasters on the sides. The

Category

Antique 19th Century Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Painted Blue 19th C. Swedish Chests
Pair of Painted Blue 19th C. Swedish Chests

Pair of Painted Blue 19th C. Swedish Chests

Located in Atlanta, GA

chest of drawers. Painted in a soft, serene blue with a contrasting whitish-grey top, these chests blend

Category

Antique 19th Century European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Blue Painted Armoire Cabinet from Sweden, circa 1820
Blue Painted Armoire Cabinet from Sweden, circa 1820

Blue Painted Armoire Cabinet from Sweden, circa 1820

Located in Round Top, TX

Original blue painted Gustavian armoire or large cupboard from Sweden, early 1800's. Two cabinet

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Pine, Paint

19th Century Baltic Neoclassical Chandelier with Cobalt Blue Glass Plates
19th Century Baltic Neoclassical Chandelier with Cobalt Blue Glass Plates

19th Century Baltic Neoclassical Chandelier with Cobalt Blue Glass Plates

Located in Essex, MA

crystals and blue glass plates. Can be French wired for electricity at client's request (no additional

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Antique 19th Century Baltic Gustavian Chandeliers and Pendants

19th Century Swedish Painted Blue Velvet Armchair
19th Century Swedish Painted Blue Velvet Armchair

19th Century Swedish Painted Blue Velvet Armchair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

in blue velvet with loose seat cushion. Finished with antique brass nailhead trim over self-welt

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Late 18th Century Swedish Blue Painted Buffet
Late 18th Century Swedish Blue Painted Buffet

Late 18th Century Swedish Blue Painted Buffet

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Fabulous Swedish Rococo buffet in original paint, circa 1780.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Buffets

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swedish Blue Pedestal Side Table
19th Century Swedish Blue Pedestal Side Table

19th Century Swedish Blue Pedestal Side Table

Located in Round Top, TX

painted in layered shades of blue with white undertones, all lightly distressed to fit the age and grace

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Side Tables

Materials

Pine, Paint

19th Century Swedish Blue Chest of Three Drawers
19th Century Swedish Blue Chest of Three Drawers

19th Century Swedish Blue Chest of Three Drawers

Located in Round Top, TX

A decorative Gustavian style pine chest of three drawers with canted sides raised on four tapered

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine, Paint

Blue-Painted Swedish Tall Case Clock
Blue-Painted Swedish Tall Case Clock

Blue-Painted Swedish Tall Case Clock

Located in Chireno, TX

Blue-painted Swedish tall case clock, circa 1775. Swedish Gustavian tall case clock dating to late

Category

Antique 1770s Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

Blue Painted Tall Sideboard Buffet, Sweden circa 1880
Blue Painted Tall Sideboard Buffet, Sweden circa 1880

Blue Painted Tall Sideboard Buffet, Sweden circa 1880

Located in Round Top, TX

Gustavian tall pine sideboard or buffet with traditional decorative diamond panels on cabinet doors

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sideboards

Materials

Pine, Paint

19th Century Dutch Blue Chest of Drawers
19th Century Dutch Blue Chest of Drawers

19th Century Dutch Blue Chest of Drawers

Located in Carmine, TX

Chest of drawers hand-made in The Netherlands in the early 1800s using oak and with beautiful blue

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Swedish Painted Blue Mirror, C. 1900
Swedish Painted Blue Mirror, C. 1900

Swedish Painted Blue Mirror, C. 1900

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Swedish blue painted framed mirror. The paint is beautifully distressed as depicted in photos. It

Category

Antique Early 1900s Swedish Gustavian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Pair, 19th Century Swedish Blue Pine Chest of Drawers
Pair, 19th Century Swedish Blue Pine Chest of Drawers

Pair, 19th Century Swedish Blue Pine Chest of Drawers

Located in Round Top, TX

A pair of elegant Gustavian pine chests of three drawers painted in soft shades of blue. Canted

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique Mora Clock Swedish 1800s Blue Gold
Antique Mora Clock Swedish 1800s Blue Gold

Antique Mora Clock Swedish 1800s Blue Gold

Located in Lewes, England

. Antique Swedish mora clock from early 1800s in lovely later deep blue finish with ditressed gold detailing

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Long...

Materials

Wood

Blue Painted Oak Secretary, Sweden circa 1770-1800
Blue Painted Oak Secretary, Sweden circa 1770-1800

Blue Painted Oak Secretary, Sweden circa 1770-1800

Located in Round Top, TX

three drawers. The entire secretary has been given a professional custom layered blue painted finish

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Brass

19th Century Swedish Blue Painted Longcase Mora Clock
19th Century Swedish Blue Painted Longcase Mora Clock

19th Century Swedish Blue Painted Longcase Mora Clock

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

hood. Later blue paint. A catch will be added to hold the door closed as the lock is no longer

Category

Antique Early 19th Century European Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Lon...

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Pale Blue Wood Cabinet with Plentiful Shelving
19th Century Swedish Pale Blue Wood Cabinet with Plentiful Shelving

19th Century Swedish Pale Blue Wood Cabinet with Plentiful Shelving

Located in Atlanta, GA

from Sweden features a simple design of clean lines and has a lovely blue scraped finish, with much of

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Blue Painted Small Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1860-80
Blue Painted Small Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1860-80

Blue Painted Small Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1860-80

Located in Round Top, TX

This lovely Gustavian pine chest of drawers has the simple yet elegant lines that reveal its

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century Swedish Gold Gilt and Blue Trumeau Mirror
19th Century Swedish Gold Gilt and Blue Trumeau Mirror

19th Century Swedish Gold Gilt and Blue Trumeau Mirror

Located in Round Top, TX

19th-century Swedish trumeau mirror crafted in wood with a gold gilt finish set against a blue

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Trumeau Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Paint

Blue and Cream Carved and Painted Club Chairs with Swedish Styling, Pair
Blue and Cream Carved and Painted Club Chairs with Swedish Styling, Pair

Blue and Cream Carved and Painted Club Chairs with Swedish Styling, Pair

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a lovely pair of blue and cream carved and painted club chairs with Gustavian / Swedish

Category

Vintage 1950s American Gustavian Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Down

Italian Hand Painted Blue And White Italian Commode / Chest Att. Niermann Weeks
Italian Hand Painted Blue And White Italian Commode / Chest Att. Niermann Weeks

Italian Hand Painted Blue And White Italian Commode / Chest Att. Niermann Weeks

By Niermann Weeks

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a hand painted Italian commode with lovely Gustavian styling. It is intentionally and

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Blue Painted Swedish Oak Secretary, circa 1800-20
Blue Painted Swedish Oak Secretary, circa 1800-20

Blue Painted Swedish Oak Secretary, circa 1800-20

Located in Round Top, TX

dentil molding. The entire secretary has been given a professional custom layered blue painted finish

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Brass, Iron

Tall Blue Painted Secretary from Sweden, circa 1800-20
Tall Blue Painted Secretary from Sweden, circa 1800-20

Tall Blue Painted Secretary from Sweden, circa 1800-20

Located in Round Top, TX

bonnet and finials. The entire secretary has been given a professional custom layered blue painted finish

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Wrought Iron

Tall Blue Painted Swedish Secretary Bureau, circa 1800-20
Tall Blue Painted Swedish Secretary Bureau, circa 1800-20

Tall Blue Painted Swedish Secretary Bureau, circa 1800-20

Located in Round Top, TX

. The entire secretary has been given a professional custom layered blue painted finish which has been

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks

Materials

Brass

19th Century Italian Blue Lacquered Wood Chest of Drawers
19th Century Italian Blue Lacquered Wood Chest of Drawers

19th Century Italian Blue Lacquered Wood Chest of Drawers

Located in Catania, Sicilia

A gorgeous lacquered blue chest of drawers in original conditions. A black lacquered top gives it a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Fruitwood

Light Blue Orange Vintage Inspired Oushak Rug
Light Blue Orange Vintage Inspired Oushak Rug

Light Blue Orange Vintage Inspired Oushak Rug

Located in New York, NY

vintage feel. This piece is part of a unique collection of vintage inspired rugs created in Turkey. Blue

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Gustavian Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pair, Blue Painted Demilune Side Tables, New from Sweden
Pair, Blue Painted Demilune Side Tables, New from Sweden

Pair, Blue Painted Demilune Side Tables, New from Sweden

Located in Round Top, TX

, professionally applied layered blue paint and contrasting white painted top which creates a romantic appeal to

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Gustavian Demi-lune Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

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Gustavian Blue For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal gustavian blue for your home. Each gustavian blue for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, softwood and pine. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer gustavian blue, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A gustavian blue, designed in the Folk Art, Mid-Century Modern or Neoclassical style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Carl Malmsten each produced at least one beautiful gustavian blue that is worth considering.

How Much is a Gustavian Blue?

Prices for a gustavian blue start at $499 and top out at $25,000 with the average selling for $4,452.

A Close Look at Gustavian Furniture

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.