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Antique Swedish Gustavian Bureau, Handcrafted Oakwood, Circa 1790
Antique Swedish Gustavian Bureau, Handcrafted Oakwood, Circa 1790

Antique Swedish Gustavian Bureau, Handcrafted Oakwood, Circa 1790

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An antique Swedish Gustavian bureau made of hand crafted painted Oakwood, in good condition.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Swedish Gustavian Bureau, Painted Pinewood, Circa 1780-1800
Antique Swedish Gustavian Bureau, Painted Pinewood, Circa 1780-1800

Antique Swedish Gustavian Bureau, Painted Pinewood, Circa 1780-1800

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A late 18th-century, antique Swedish Gustavian two-part bureau, meticulously handcrafted in painted pinewood, in good condition.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Gustavian Fall-Front Bureau in Original Paint, Sweden, Circa 1800
Gustavian Fall-Front Bureau in Original Paint, Sweden, Circa 1800

Gustavian Fall-Front Bureau in Original Paint, Sweden, Circa 1800

Located in Kastrup, DK

Gustavian bureau in exceptionally well-preserved original condition Crafted in pine and finished in a warm reddish-brown tone, with decorative blue faux marbled panels to both the f...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Pine

Gustavian Secretaire / Bureau 1780 - 1790
Gustavian Secretaire / Bureau 1780 - 1790

Gustavian Secretaire / Bureau 1780 - 1790

$7,273

H 83.47 in W 46.46 in D 22.05 in

Gustavian Secretaire / Bureau 1780 - 1790

Located in Kastrup, DK

Gustavian secrétaire in two parts, crafted in oak with a grey-white finish and a beautiful patina. The piece is constructed in two sections, featuring a classic upper cabinet with d...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Brass, Iron

Gustavian Black-Painted Bureau Cabinet, Sweden
Gustavian Black-Painted Bureau Cabinet, Sweden

Gustavian Black-Painted Bureau Cabinet, Sweden

$9,074

H 90.16 in W 46.46 in D 22.84 in

Gustavian Black-Painted Bureau Cabinet, Sweden

Located in Kastrup, DK

Elegant Gustavian black-painted bureau cabinet in three sections, crafted with fine classical detailing and beautiful patina.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Brass

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Bureau Secretaire
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Bureau Secretaire

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Bureau Secretaire

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A late 18th Century, antique Swedish Gustavian one part bureau made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Metal

Gustavian Two-Part Bureau, Handcrafted Pinewood, Neoclassical, 1790
Gustavian Two-Part Bureau, Handcrafted Pinewood, Neoclassical, 1790

Gustavian Two-Part Bureau, Handcrafted Pinewood, Neoclassical, 1790

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A light-grey, white antique Sweden Gustavian two part bureau with a writing flap made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Metal, Brass

Large Swedish Gustavian Dry Scraped Bureau
Large Swedish Gustavian Dry Scraped Bureau

Large Swedish Gustavian Dry Scraped Bureau

$16,144Sale Price|20% Off

H 85.83 in W 47.25 in D 20.87 in

Large Swedish Gustavian Dry Scraped Bureau

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1800 Large Swedish Gustavian dry scraped bureau (vat qualifying) Measures: W 120 x D 53 x H 218cm Base W 112 x D 53 x H 98cm Top W 120 x D 37 x H 120cm.     

Category

Antique 19th Century Cabinets

Materials

Pine

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Writing Bureau in Dry-Scraped Pine
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Writing Bureau in Dry-Scraped Pine

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Writing Bureau in Dry-Scraped Pine

Located in Mckinney, TX

Found in Sweden, circa 1760 - 1790 Gustavian period writing bureau. Pine construction.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Pine, Paint

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Two Part Pine Bureau, Scandinavian Secretaire
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Two Part Pine Bureau, Scandinavian Secretaire

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Two Part Pine Bureau, Scandinavian Secretaire

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A 19th Century, dark-grey antique Swedish Gustavian two part bureau with a writing flap made of hand crafted painted pinewood, in good condition.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Metal, Bronze

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

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Cream Painted Chest of Drawers Bureau

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

This set of three drawer bureaus are based on 18th Century Gustavian antique chests.

Category

Early 2000s European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century Grey Swedish Gustavian Pine Two Part Bureau - Antique Secretaire
19th Century Grey Swedish Gustavian Pine Two Part Bureau - Antique Secretaire

19th Century Grey Swedish Gustavian Pine Two Part Bureau - Antique Secretaire

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A 19th Century, light-grey, white antique Swedish Gustavian two part bureau made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition.

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Metal

18th–19th Century Swedish Gustavian Two-Part Pinewood Bureau in Grey
18th–19th Century Swedish Gustavian Two-Part Pinewood Bureau in Grey

18th–19th Century Swedish Gustavian Two-Part Pinewood Bureau in Grey

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A 18th-19th century, light-grey, white antique Swedish Gustavian two part bureau made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition.

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Bronze

18th Century Black Swedish Gustavian One Part Pine Bureau - Antique Secretary
18th Century Black Swedish Gustavian One Part Pine Bureau - Antique Secretary

18th Century Black Swedish Gustavian One Part Pine Bureau - Antique Secretary

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A black, antique Swedish Gustavian one part bureau, secretaire made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Gustavian Neoclassical Mahogany Writing Chest / Bureau on High Stand, 1800s
Gustavian Neoclassical Mahogany Writing Chest / Bureau on High Stand, 1800s

Gustavian Neoclassical Mahogany Writing Chest / Bureau on High Stand, 1800s

$6,178Sale Price|40% Off

H 48.43 in W 34.26 in D 19.3 in

Gustavian Neoclassical Mahogany Writing Chest / Bureau on High Stand, 1800s

Located in Lucenec, SK

Swedish Gustavian mahogany writing cabinet. The writing part is covered with a black patent leather, with visible traces of use. The inner drawers have bone handles. The upper part i...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Swedish Secretary Bureau
Swedish Secretary Bureau

Swedish Secretary Bureau

$4,400

H 43 in W 43 in D 21 in

Swedish Secretary Bureau

Located in South Salem, NY

A late 19th century Swedish secretary bureau with a drop front writing surface. Two over three drawers sits atop ogee bracket feet. Later paint.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Wood

19th-century Scandinavian bureau with exquisite carved detailing
19th-century Scandinavian bureau with exquisite carved detailing

19th-century Scandinavian bureau with exquisite carved detailing

Located in Atlanta, GA

This 19th-century Scandinavian bureau exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and decorative restraint characteristic of Northern European furniture of the period. Originating from Sca...

Category

Antique 19th Century Scandinavian Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swedish Blue Oak Secretary Bureau
19th Century Swedish Blue Oak Secretary Bureau

19th Century Swedish Blue Oak Secretary Bureau

Located in Round Top, TX

This oak secretary is a striking statement piece with panel doors, dramatic bonnet, and traditional lower three large drawers. The entire secretary has been given a professional cust...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Swedish Gustavian Style Green Painted Chest of Drawers Dresser
Swedish Gustavian Style Green Painted Chest of Drawers Dresser

Swedish Gustavian Style Green Painted Chest of Drawers Dresser

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Green Painted Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Bureau. This three drawer bureau is based on an 18th Century Gustavian antique chest of drawers.

Category

Early 2000s European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century Swedish Vitrine Secretary Bureau with Original Paint
19th Century Swedish Vitrine Secretary Bureau with Original Paint

19th Century Swedish Vitrine Secretary Bureau with Original Paint

Located in Wichita, KS

A charming Swedish vitrine bureau secreatry made in two parts from the 19th century. Original paint on the exterior and later interior paint. The glass was replaced some time ago. Th...

Category

Antique 19th Century Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century Handcrafted Pine Swedish Writing Bureau with Dragged Paint
19th Century Handcrafted Pine Swedish Writing Bureau with Dragged Paint

19th Century Handcrafted Pine Swedish Writing Bureau with Dragged Paint

Located in Mckinney, TX

Classic Swedish provincial form with a beautifully timeworn presence. This slant-top bureau retains its dry-scraped white paint across the front, revealing soft undertones of earlier...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Pine, Paint

19th-Century Swedish Bureau With Carved Columns And Blue-Painted Interior
19th-Century Swedish Bureau With Carved Columns And Blue-Painted Interior

19th-Century Swedish Bureau With Carved Columns And Blue-Painted Interior

Located in Atlanta, GA

This refined 19th-century Swedish bureau is distinguished by its architectural presence, elegant carvings, and beautifully preserved blue-painted interior. The exterior presents a so...

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Fine Swedish three-part bureau with charming carvings and marble-painted columns
Fine Swedish three-part bureau with charming carvings and marble-painted columns

Fine Swedish three-part bureau with charming carvings and marble-painted columns

Located in Atlanta, GA

This fine Swedish three-part bureau, dating to circa 1790, is an elegant example of late 18th-century Scandinavian case furniture.

Category

Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Pine

Antique Swedish Gustavian Secretary Desk, Pinewood, Circa 1840-1860
Antique Swedish Gustavian Secretary Desk, Pinewood, Circa 1840-1860

Antique Swedish Gustavian Secretary Desk, Pinewood, Circa 1840-1860

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A 19th Century, antique Swedish Gustavian one part bureau, secretary made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Metal

Tall Oak Secretary Bureau from Sweden, circa 1800-20
Tall Oak Secretary Bureau from Sweden, circa 1800-20

Tall Oak Secretary Bureau from Sweden, circa 1800-20

$10,650

H 84.25 in W 45 in D 21.5 in

Tall Oak Secretary Bureau from Sweden, circa 1800-20

Located in Round Top, TX

This 7' tall oak secretary is an elegant statement piece crowned with an elaborate carved pediment over paneled cabinet doors. The secretary has been given a professional custom laye...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Late 18th-Century Swedish Secretary, c. 1780-90
Late 18th-Century Swedish Secretary, c. 1780-90

Late 18th-Century Swedish Secretary, c. 1780-90

$7,933

H 83.08 in W 44.89 in D 22.45 in

Late 18th-Century Swedish Secretary, c. 1780-90

Located in Kastrup, DK

Beautiful Gustavian secrétaire desk / bureau crafted in oak and finished in a decorative light blue hue with an attractive patina.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Brass, Iron

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Grey Painted Gustavian Bureau with Three Drawers, Carved Legs & Brass Hardware
Grey Painted Gustavian Bureau with Three Drawers, Carved Legs & Brass Hardware

Grey Painted Gustavian Bureau with Three Drawers, Carved Legs & Brass Hardware

Located in Memphis, TN

1900s grey painted Gustavian bureau with three drawers, carved legs & original brass hardware.

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Swedish Gustavian Bureau, circa 1760
Swedish Gustavian Bureau, circa 1760

Swedish Gustavian Bureau, circa 1760

Unavailable

H 42.5 in W 46.3 in D 25.5 in

Swedish Gustavian Bureau, circa 1760

Located in Charlotte, NC

Swedish Gustavian beautifully shaped block front desk. Light blue paint has had some touch up. The interior drawers are original in color. Ormolu pulls add decoration to this distinc...

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Antique Swedish Gustavian Bureau 19th Century Painted Writing Desk Serpentine
Antique Swedish Gustavian Bureau 19th Century Painted Writing Desk Serpentine

Antique Swedish Gustavian Bureau 19th Century Painted Writing Desk Serpentine

Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

Large 19th century Swedish painted and carved bureau in the Gustavian manner. The carved fall flap enclosed a fitted interior comprising four columns of miniature drawers and stor...

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Desks

Materials

Paint

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Secretaire Bureau
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Secretaire Bureau

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Secretaire Bureau

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H 86.62 in W 44.69 in D 22.05 in

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Secretaire Bureau

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

An exceptional, richly carved 18th century Gustavian period two-part secretaire bureau with original locks and key.

Category

Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Distressed White Painted Gustavian Style Bureau, Secretaire
Distressed White Painted Gustavian Style Bureau, Secretaire

Distressed White Painted Gustavian Style Bureau, Secretaire

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Distressed white painted Gustavian style bureau - secretaire. Hand carved and hand painted adds warmth to any room with it's great dimensions and country style coloring.

Category

2010s Unknown Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Paint

Scandinavian Bureau
Scandinavian Bureau

Scandinavian Bureau

Unavailable

H 82.7 in W 39.8 in D 15.7 in

Scandinavian Bureau

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Original blue paint interior. Exterior repainted at a later date.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Scandinavian Gustavian Secretaires

1800s Walnut-Veneered Bureau
1800s Walnut-Veneered Bureau

1800s Walnut-Veneered Bureau

Unavailable

H 44 in W 33.5 in D 17 in

1800s Walnut-Veneered Bureau

Located in Memphis, TN

Late 19th century bureau veneered in walnut. Turned and carved decor details and original brass hardware. Five drawers. Some scratches and marks. H 44" W 33.5" D 17"

Category

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

Materials

Brass

18th Century Fruitwood Bureau Cabinet Cartonnier Dating from circa 1750
18th Century Fruitwood Bureau Cabinet Cartonnier Dating from circa 1750

18th Century Fruitwood Bureau Cabinet Cartonnier Dating from circa 1750

Located in East Sussex, GB

A Northern European mid-18th century fruitwood bureau cabinet (Cartonnier) dating from circa 1750. The top with arched cornice above a central arched crossbanded and ebony strung doo...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Gustavian Cabinets

Materials

Leather, Ebony, Fruitwood

Small 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Bureau or Nightstand
Small 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Bureau or Nightstand

Small 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Bureau or Nightstand

Located in Kramfors, SE

Small gustavian bureau or nightstand from Sweden made during the last years of the 18th century, 1790 to 1800.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Side Tables

Materials

Pine

Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Bureau or 'Drag Kista'
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Bureau or 'Drag Kista'

Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Bureau or 'Drag Kista'

Located in Kramfors, SE

Gustavian bureau or 'drag kista' as it's called in Swedish.

Category

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

Materials

Pine

Gustavian bureau-plat
Gustavian bureau-plat

Gustavian bureau-plat

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H 31 in W 59 in D 31.5 in

Gustavian bureau-plat

Located in New York, NY

A Swedish late Gustavian style brass-mounted mahogany bureau-plat with cartonnier, Second Half 19th Century, the paneled rectangular cartonnier with canted fluted corners and tambour...

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Light-Blue Swedish Gustavian Bureau, Pinewood Writing Table, Desk
19th Century Light-Blue Swedish Gustavian Bureau, Pinewood Writing Table, Desk

19th Century Light-Blue Swedish Gustavian Bureau, Pinewood Writing Table, Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A light-blue, antique Swedish Gustavian bureau, table made of light grey painted Pinewood with a beautiful brass and bronze decoration.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Bureau
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Bureau

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Bureau

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H 43 in W 44.25 in D 21.5 in

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Bureau

Located in New Orleans, LA

This lovely 19th century Gustavian slant front bureau features a painted lid with sleek paneling that encloses a fitted interior.

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks

Materials

Wood

Swedish Late Gustavian Bureau Plat
Swedish Late Gustavian Bureau Plat

Swedish Late Gustavian Bureau Plat

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H 29.9 in W 59.1 in D 29 in

Swedish Late Gustavian Bureau Plat

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful mahogany desk made during the late Gustavian period in Sweden. Decorated with brass details and has three drawers. Leather inlay on top

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Patinated 18th Century Gustavian Bureau
Patinated 18th Century Gustavian Bureau

Patinated 18th Century Gustavian Bureau

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H 40.5 in W 38.4 in L 40.5 in

Patinated 18th Century Gustavian Bureau

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Painted rustic Swedish chest of drawers. Made in Sweden circa late 18th century.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

18th Century Swedish Bureau
18th Century Swedish Bureau

18th Century Swedish Bureau

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H 45.28 in W 48.04 in D 21.26 in

18th Century Swedish Bureau

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Late 18th century Gustavian bureau.

Category

Antique 18th Century Swedish Desks

Gustavian Light Gray Painted Bureau / Secretary 1780 - 80
Gustavian Light Gray Painted Bureau / Secretary 1780 - 80

Gustavian Light Gray Painted Bureau / Secretary 1780 - 80

Located in Kastrup, DK

Elegant and architectural Gustavian bureau / secrétaire in oak with light gray paint.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Danish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Brass, Iron

Gustavian Period Bureau Cabinet
Gustavian Period Bureau Cabinet

Gustavian Period Bureau Cabinet

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H 94.49 in W 44.89 in D 21.66 in

Gustavian Period Bureau Cabinet

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Stunning early 19th century Swedish bureau cabinet in gorgeous early painted decoration. Featuring a decorative fall front that opens to reveal a well-fitted interior with drawers b...

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Swedish Gustavian Style Bureau Bookcase
Swedish Gustavian Style Bureau Bookcase

Swedish Gustavian Style Bureau Bookcase

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H 87.5 in W 49 in D 23 in

Swedish Gustavian Style Bureau Bookcase

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Good quality Swedish style painted bureau bookcase constructed from old timber. Brilliant presence in situ. Dimensions 49 inches (124 cms) wide 23 inches (58 cms) deep 87.5 inc...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Gustavian Bookcases

Materials

Teak

18th Century Gustavian Mora Clock Bureau
18th Century Gustavian Mora Clock Bureau

18th Century Gustavian Mora Clock Bureau

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H 90 in W 47.5 in D 19 in

18th Century Gustavian Mora Clock Bureau

Located in Mckinney, TX

Crafted in pine and reflecting the understated elegance of the Gustavian style, the piece embodies both utility and refinement.

Category

Antique Late 17th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Pine

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Writing Bureau
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Writing Bureau

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Writing Bureau

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H 38.88 in W 39 in D 17.25 in

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Writing Bureau

Located in Mckinney, TX

This antique 18th-century Swedish Gustavian writing bureau is a rare and handsome piece, crafted from solid pine.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Pine

Antique Gustavian Mahogany Bureau with Marble Top
Antique Gustavian Mahogany Bureau with Marble Top

Antique Gustavian Mahogany Bureau with Marble Top

Located in Round Top, TX

Bureau, Gustavian style, early 20th century. Mahogany with inlay and marquetry in assorted wood types and mother of pearl.

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

19th Century White Swedish Gustavian Secretary Bureau
19th Century White Swedish Gustavian Secretary Bureau

19th Century White Swedish Gustavian Secretary Bureau

Located in Round Top, TX

Elegant yet compact white Gustavian style secretary also known as a bureau, with dentil molding, fluted sides and tapered fluted feet.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Pine, Paint

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 an 18th Century Gustavian antique chest.

Category

Early 2000s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Year 1800 Swedish Gustavian Clock Cabinet and Bureau
Year 1800 Swedish Gustavian Clock Cabinet and Bureau

Year 1800 Swedish Gustavian Clock Cabinet and Bureau

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H 91.74 in W 40.16 in D 18.9 in

Year 1800 Swedish Gustavian Clock Cabinet and Bureau

Located in Kramfors, SE

Swedish clock cabinet and bureau in Gustavian style. Manufactured in northern Sweden, circa 1800.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longc...

Materials

Pine

Swedish Gustavian Green Dry Scraped Bureau
Swedish Gustavian Green Dry Scraped Bureau

Swedish Gustavian Green Dry Scraped Bureau

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H 38.59 in W 44.89 in D 22.45 in

Swedish Gustavian Green Dry Scraped Bureau

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1800 Swedish Gustavian green dry scraped Bureau (vat qualifying) Measures: W 114 x D 57 x H 98cm.   

Category

Antique 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Swedish Late Gustavian Style Bureau -Plat

Swedish Late Gustavian Style Bureau -Plat

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H 30.75 in W 41.75 in D 23.75 in

Swedish Late Gustavian Style Bureau -Plat

Located in New York, NY

A Swedish Late Gustavian style brass-mounted mahogany bureau-plat, Late 19th Century, the rectangular top with an inset tooled black leather writing surface above three frieze drawer...

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique White Painted Gustavian Secretary Bureau, Sweden
Antique White Painted Gustavian Secretary Bureau, Sweden

Antique White Painted Gustavian Secretary Bureau, Sweden

Located in Round Top, TX

Stately and elegant, this tall white gustavian pine secretary shows off with the distinctive shape of the top bonnet or crown.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Secretaires

Materials

Wood

18th Century Light-White Swedish Gustavian Pine Bureau - Scandinavian Secretary
18th Century Light-White Swedish Gustavian Pine Bureau - Scandinavian Secretary

18th Century Light-White Swedish Gustavian Pine Bureau - Scandinavian Secretary

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A very fine late 18th Century Scandinavian drop front secretary desk bureau with four drawers and delightful secret spaces, enhanced by wood carvings.

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass, Chrome

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Three Part Pine Bureau, Scandinavian Secretaire
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Three Part Pine Bureau, Scandinavian Secretaire

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.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Brass

20th Century Swedish Gustavian Two Part Pinewood Bureau - Scandinavian Secretary
20th Century Swedish Gustavian Two Part Pinewood Bureau - Scandinavian Secretary

20th Century Swedish Gustavian Two Part Pinewood Bureau - Scandinavian Secretary

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A light-grey, white antique Swedish Gustavian two part bureau with a writing flap made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition.

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Beautiful Grey Painted Antique Gustavian Writing Bureau, 1860
Beautiful Grey Painted Antique Gustavian Writing Bureau, 1860

Beautiful Grey Painted Antique Gustavian Writing Bureau, 1860

Located in Lejre, DK

Beautiful grey painted antique Gustavian writing bureau from Sweden, circa 1820 made by an unknown cabinetmaker.

Category

Antique 1820s Swedish Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Swedish late Gustavian slant-front bureau, c. 1800
Swedish late Gustavian slant-front bureau, c. 1800

Swedish late Gustavian slant-front bureau, c. 1800

Located in Chireno, TX

Swedish late Gustavian slant-front bureau, c. 1800, the case paint scraped back to the first two finishes consisting of four graduated drawers behind the fall front and resting on sh...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Secretaires

18th Century Gustavian Painted Four-Drawer Commode with a Concealed Bureau
18th Century Gustavian Painted Four-Drawer Commode with a Concealed Bureau

18th Century Gustavian Painted Four-Drawer Commode with a Concealed Bureau

Located in London, England

An interesting 18th century compact four-drawer commode. The top drawer contains a feature fall front pull-out writing desk or bureau. It’s interior has a lovely well-worn appearance...

Category

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

Materials

Pine

Bureau / Secretary Gustavian in Blue Painted In Pine. 18th Ctr. Swedish
Bureau / Secretary Gustavian in Blue Painted In Pine. 18th Ctr. Swedish

Bureau / Secretary Gustavian in Blue Painted In Pine. 18th Ctr. Swedish

Located in Kastrup, DK

Gustavian secretary crafted in pine, finished in a charming blue tone with an elegant patina. The piece is composed of two sections with refined detailing throughout. The upper cabi...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Brass

19th Century Grey Swedish Gustavian One Part Pine Bureau, Chrome Writing Table
19th Century Grey Swedish Gustavian One Part Pine Bureau, Chrome Writing Table

19th Century Grey Swedish Gustavian One Part Pine Bureau, Chrome Writing Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A light-grey, white antique Swedish Gustavian one part bureau, secretaire made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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 interior details in antique white.

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Secretaires

Materials

Pine

Swedish Bureau Bookcase
Swedish Bureau Bookcase

Swedish Bureau Bookcase

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H 80.5 in W 45 in D 19.5 in

Swedish Bureau Bookcase

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Good 19th century Swedish painted bureau bookcase, 1820   Dimensions: 45 inches (114 cms) wide 19.5 inches (50 cms) deep 80.5 inches (204 cms) high.

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks

Materials

Oak, Pine

19th Century Swedish Bureau
19th Century Swedish Bureau

19th Century Swedish Bureau

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H 47 in W 27.25 in D 17.5 in

19th Century Swedish Bureau

Located in Charleston, SC

Charming small Swedish Gustavian ladies Bureau with marble top and drop-down desk surface with banks of small drawers and compartment on two standard drawers with long slender tapere...

Category

Antique 19th Century Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

Northern Swedish Original Painted Bureau
Northern Swedish Original Painted Bureau

Northern Swedish Original Painted Bureau

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H 84.85 in W 42.52 in D 18.51 in

Northern Swedish Original Painted Bureau

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A mid 19th century original painted bureau cabinet from Jamtland in Northern Sweden. A striking and charming cottage piece in original condition.

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cupboards

Materials

Wood

19th Century Painted Swedish Bureau
19th Century Painted Swedish Bureau

19th Century Painted Swedish Bureau

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H 83.5 in W 21 in D 51 in

19th Century Painted Swedish Bureau

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Early 19th century Swedish painted bureau. Top cabinet has two paneled doors below a carved arched cornice. Internal shelf depth of 7"(18 cm). Fall front desk lid with 12 drawers ins...

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cupboards

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Gustavian Bleached Oak Secretaire
Gustavian Bleached Oak Secretaire

Gustavian Bleached Oak Secretaire

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H 82.68 in W 46.46 in D 20.87 in

Gustavian Bleached Oak Secretaire

Located in London, GB

This magnificent Swedish Gustavian period secretaire/ bureau bookcase is a testament to timeless elegance and exceptional craftsmanship.

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Oak

Early 19th Century Swedish Bureau
Early 19th Century Swedish Bureau

Early 19th Century Swedish Bureau

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H 79.93 in W 43.71 in D 21.26 in

Early 19th Century Swedish Bureau

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

Swedish early 19th century Swedish secretaire with two parts - the top half opens with two doors decorated with oval reeded fronts. The inside is scraped original paint with two shel...

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Wood

19th Century Gustavian Writing Desk
19th Century Gustavian Writing Desk

19th Century Gustavian Writing Desk

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H 30 in W 53.5 in D 29.5 in

19th Century Gustavian Writing Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A Gustavian writing desk, bureau plat with original bronze mounts, inset tooled leather, and painted wood with three drawers, in very good condition.

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Antique Early 1800s Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swedish Bureau Bookcase
19th Century Swedish Bureau Bookcase

19th Century Swedish Bureau Bookcase

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H 77.5 in W 48 in D 20 in

19th Century Swedish Bureau Bookcase

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Early 19th century Swedish painted bureau bookcase with original locks and keys, 1820. Dimensions: 48 inches (122 cms) wide 20 inches (51 cms) deep 77.5 inches (197 cms) high.

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks

Materials

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19th Century Painted Swedish Bureau
19th Century Painted Swedish Bureau

19th Century Painted Swedish Bureau

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H 42.75 in W 43.5 in D 21.75 in

19th Century Painted Swedish Bureau

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century painted Swedish bureau desk, circa 1860. Single drawer above 3 large drawers with working locks and key. Fall drops down to a writing height of 30 1/4". Inside is ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Bureau Secretary in Original Black Paint
19th Century Swedish Bureau Secretary in Original Black Paint

19th Century Swedish Bureau Secretary in Original Black Paint

Located in Atlanta, GA

The black paint, original to the period, lends a bold presence that sets this bureau apart from the more commonly seen pale Gustavian palette, while the proportions and construction ...

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Antique 19th Century Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Pine

18th Century Danish White Painted Oak Secretary Bureau
18th Century Danish White Painted Oak Secretary Bureau

18th Century Danish White Painted Oak Secretary Bureau

Located in Round Top, TX

This oak secretary or "bureau" reflects the grace and class of Scandinavian styling from the late 1700's. The serpentine drawers and carved outer panel of the drop down desk add a ro...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Gustavian Secretaires

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Tall Swedish Oak Secretary Bureau, circa 1780-1800
Tall Swedish Oak Secretary Bureau, circa 1780-1800

Tall Swedish Oak Secretary Bureau, circa 1780-1800

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H 91.25 in W 50.25 in D 22.5 in

Tall Swedish Oak Secretary Bureau, circa 1780-1800

Located in Round Top, TX

This striking oak secretary is an elegant statement piece crowned with an elaborate carved pediment and decorative skirt. The secretary has been given a professional custom teal gree...

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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

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Gray Painted Swedish 18th Century Oak Secretary Bureau
Gray Painted Swedish 18th Century Oak Secretary Bureau

Gray Painted Swedish 18th Century Oak Secretary Bureau

Located in Round Top, TX

This striking oak secretary is an elegant statement piece crowned with a lovely carved bonnet. The secretary has been given a professional custom layered gray painted finish which ha...

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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Writing Bureau or Secretaire
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Writing Bureau or Secretaire

Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Writing Bureau or Secretaire

Located in Kramfors, SE

The bureau is a folk art furniture from the area Hälsingland in Sweden and is made in gustavian style.

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

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19th-Century Swedish Painted Bureau In White With Original Interior
19th-Century Swedish Painted Bureau In White With Original Interior

19th-Century Swedish Painted Bureau In White With Original Interior

Located in Atlanta, GA

This elegant Swedish bureau dates to the mid-19th century and retains its original painted surface in a soft white tone, beautifully aged with an authentic patina. The façade is dist...

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Late 18th century Swedish oak painted bureau bookcase
Late 18th century Swedish oak painted bureau bookcase

Late 18th century Swedish oak painted bureau bookcase

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Stunning baroque Swedish painted bureau bookcase circa 1780. Comprising of 2 parts.  Top section with a beautiful deep scrolling cornice, below which the double doors open to 3 shel...

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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Bookcases

Materials

Oak, Paint

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

This striking oak secretary is an elegant statement piece crowned with an elaborate carved pediment. The entire secretary has been given a professional custom layered blue painted fi...

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks

Materials

Brass

Green Painted Oak Secretary Bureau from Sweden, circa 1760-1800
Green Painted Oak Secretary Bureau from Sweden, circa 1760-1800

Green Painted Oak Secretary Bureau from Sweden, circa 1760-1800

Located in Round Top, TX

This oak secretary or "bureau" reflects the grace and class of Swedish styling, resting on attractive carved feet. The serpentine drawers and carved outer panel of the drop down desk...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Tall Green Painted Oak Secretary Bureau from Sweden, Circa 1800-20
Tall Green Painted Oak Secretary Bureau from Sweden, Circa 1800-20

Tall Green Painted Oak Secretary Bureau from Sweden, Circa 1800-20

Located in Round Top, TX

This striking oak secretary is an elegant statement piece crowned with an elaborate carved pediment. The secretary has been given a professional custom teal green layered/striated pa...

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Swedish Painted Secretary
Swedish Painted Secretary

Swedish Painted Secretary

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H 41 in W 41 in D 17.5 in

Swedish Painted Secretary

Located in Chireno, TX

Late Gustavian slant-front bureau. Painted pine with original hardware and scraped finish. circa 1840

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Secretaires

Materials

Pine

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Gustavian Bureau For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal gustavian bureau for your home. Frequently made of wood, pine and softwood, every gustavian bureau was constructed with great care. There are 41 variations of the antique or vintage gustavian bureau you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect gustavian bureau — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A gustavian bureau, designed in the style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Gustavian Bureau?

Prices for a gustavian bureau start at $1,107 and top out at $19,500 with the average selling for $4,422.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.