Late 19th Century Swedish Period Gustavian Day Bed
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
A rare to source late 19th Century Swedish period freestanding Gustavian day bed repainted in soft blue. This model is normally is decorated on just three sides to go against a wall.
Wood
Antique Swedish Gustavian Day Bed in Painted Pine, Late 19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Swedish Gustavian-style day bed/ Sofa bench in painted pinewood, in good condition.
Pine
Unavailable
H 30.5 in W 54.75 in D 15.25 in
Very Small Late 18th Century Swedish Scraped Gustavian Daybed
Located in Richmond, VA
Very Small Late 18th Century Swedish Scraped Gustavian Day Bed/Bench
A Gilt & Painted Gustavian Day Bed
Located in Washington, DC
A spectacular gilt and painted gustavian day bed. seat depth is 31"
Paint, Upholstery, Wood
18th century Swedish Gustavian Day Bed.
Located in Charleston, SC
Simple, elegant late 18th century Swedish Gustavian day bed with sides detailed egg-and-dart carvings, gadrooned finials and turned and tapered legs.
Linen
Gustavian Day Bed
Located in Washington, DC
High Back Gustavian Sofa/Day Bed with beautiful carving all around.
Wood
Early 19th Century Gustavian Day Bed / Bench
Located in Southampton, GB
A Swedish pine day bed / bench. Original scraped blue / burgundy paint. Detailed reeded woodwork all around. We can support with a upholstering a cushion if required. The front of th...
Oak, Pine
Sold
H 34.65 in W 77.56 in D 29.53 in
Period 18th Century Gustavian Reupholstered Day Bed in Original Paint
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
A period 18th century Gustavian day bed with carved wood and plaster decoration, scraped to original pale paint and new upholstery in linen.
Linen, Wood
Sold
H 34 in W 73 in D 27 in
18th Century Lit Du Jour, Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Day Bed, Antique Wood Sofa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Lit Du Jour, Swedish Gustavian daybed made of hand carved pinewood and fabric. This charming wood sofa was scraped to its original finish. Hand carved Greek key ornaments ...
Fabric, Upholstery, Pine
Swedish Gustavian Style Day Bed
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian Style Day Bed, its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White".
Wood
19th Century Gustavian Style Swedish Day Bed
Located in Stamford, CT
Gorgeous Swedish daybed, overall polychromed in the style of Gustavian, later seat cushion over original storage space.
Wood
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Day Bed Sofa
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Swedish sofa day bed from the Gustavian period hand scraped to original paint with a nicely upholstered seat.
Textile, Wood
19th Century Swedish Day-Bed
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Swedish 19th century daybed with carved decorative detailing throughout. This elegant daybed has the refined neoclassical style that defined the Gustavian era. The carved wood frame ...
Wood
19th Century Painted Swedish Day Bed Sofa
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
A fine period Swedish early 19th century daybed or sofa. Upholstery will need replacing. We can change the fabric for you at a cost of £550 plus cost of fabric
Swedish Gustavian Chaise, 1890s
Located in Bellport, NY
A Swedish Gustavian chaise/day bed. The painted frame is in a soft blue grey, all new upholstery in foam and down, covered in the finest soft oatmeal (shade) linen.
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Scandinavian Antique Long Gustavian Daybed in Grey Patina
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Swedish Gustavian-style day bed/ Sofa bench in painted pinewood, in good condition.
Wood, Pine
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Day Bed, Hall Bench, circa 1790
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century Swedish Gustavian period daybed - hall bench circa 1790 features tailored, neoclassical lines that are definitive of the era, with slat backs surrounding the seating are...
Pine
19th Century Swedish Painted Day Bed, Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Swedish painted daybed ~ bench is a jewel of a find, with a high gallery rail on three sides perfect for bunching up pillows. Use it for a sofa during the day, and for e...
Fabric, Wood
gustavian day bed
Located in Houston, TX
A beautiful 19th century gustavian day bed, scraped to the original paint.
19th Century Gustavian Day Bed, Aileen Getty Collection
Located in San Francisco, CA
A supremely comfortable 19th Century Gustavian day bed from the Aileen Getty collection.
Gustavian Day Bed
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th Century Swedish Neoclassical day bed
Wood, Paint
Gustavian Day Bed
Located in San Francisco, CA
An early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian gray painted daybed
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Daybed
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful Swedish Gustavian Day bed c. 1810-15, scraped finish.
Beautifully Carved Gustavian Sofa
Located in Sheffield, MA
Period Gustavian day bed, Sweden circa, 1770, with carved frame and upholstered seat.
Wood, Upholstery
Swedish 18th Century Louis XVI Style Painted Daybed
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An impressive, elongated Swedish 18th century daybed perfect for bedrooms or living spaces as the arms of this daybed are symmetrical in height, carved with iconic Louis XVI style mo...
Velvet, Wood
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 bolster cushions in linen. Circa 1810.
Pine
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 beauty and functionality of Scandinavian design. Crafted from pine, the sofa featu...
Pine
$22,400
H 35.5 in W 77.25 in D 23.75 in
Antique Swedish Gustavian Daybed, Handcrafted Pinewood, Circa 1870
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A late 19th Century, antique Swedish Gustavian pull-out daybed made from hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. This freestanding Scandinavian wood bench features a tall s...
Fabric, Cotton, Linen, Upholstery, 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 to its original color. The sofa has some retouches. The kitchen sofa is a hallmar...
Pine
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Gray Painted Bench
Located in Round Top, TX
This lovely bench is a wonderful example of Swedish Gustavian craftsmanship with turned finials and legs, slat back and egg and dart carving adding to its timeless appeal. The gray p...
Linen, Pine, Paint
Swedish Gustavian 18th Century Painted Pine Settee with Storage
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Swedish 18th century Gustavian style settee/banquette with its original hand-scraped & painted finish over the carved pine frame. The solid construction makes for a sheltering so...
Muslin, Pine, Paint
Antique Swedish Gustavian Daybed, Handcrafted Pinewood, Circa 1790
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-grey, antique Swedish Gustavian daybed made of hand crafted painted Pinewood with two round pillows, in good condition. The sides of the Scandinavian wood sofa are spindled, ...
Cotton, Damask, Linen, Pine
$16,400
H 36.75 in W 81.25 in D 21.75 in
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Pine Bench - Antique Daybed Attributed to Lindome
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A late 18th Century, antique freestanding Swedish Gustavian daybed attributed to Lindome school, in good condition. This Scandinavian sofa bench is hand crafted from solid Pinewood a...
Fabric, Upholstery, Pine
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Gray Painted Bench Settee
Located in Round Top, TX
Early 19th century Swedish Gustavian bench or settee crafted in pine. The bench retains an original blue-gray painted finish that has been lightly scraped, revealing natural wood ben...
Linen, Pine, Paint
Swedish Gustavian Sofa, circa 1790
Located in Huntington, NY
A stunning Swedish Gustavian sofa. A rectangular frame with decorative hand-carved Guilloché scroll along the top of the back and sides. Detailed finials sit atop fleurons and an ele...
Wood, Paint
$12,500
H 36.5 in W 70.88 in D 22.25 in
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Banquette, Hand-Carved Sofa
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A Swedish 18th century Gustavian banquette with its original hand-scraped, painted finish. The solidly constructed frame makes for a sheltering sofa as well, with a removable bench s...
Upholstery, Wood
$12,500
H 32.5 in W 77.19 in D 29.13 in
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 with nail head trim. Circa 1800. Beautiful front and back splayed legs. Finished ...
Linen, Wood, Paint
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian White Painted Long Bench
Located in Round Top, TX
Early 19th century Swedish Gustavian long bench crafted in pine. Turned and carved spindles form the sides and back, with this pattern echoed in the turned front legs. Four finials a...
Upholstery, Pine, Paint
$12,500
H 38.25 in W 84.88 in D 28.25 in
Gustavian Daybed, Hand-Carved Wood, Painted Blue, Sweden, Circa 1790s
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An impressive (and long) Swedish Gustavian daybed from the 1790s. The bed frame is all hand carved with bell flower motifs and guilloche patterned carvings defining the graceful curv...
Muslin, Upholstery, Wood, Paint
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Original Gray Painted Pine Bench
Located in Round Top, TX
19th century Swedish Gustavian bench, crafted in pine with a heavily distressed original painted finish. The overall appearance is light gray with antique white undertones, along wit...
Metal
Sold|$6,551
H 29.53 in W 38.59 in D 18.71 in
Pair of Blue Gustavian Chests of Drawers, Gustavian Style, Sweden
Located in Kastrup, DK
A refined and elegant pair of chests of drawers executed in the Gustavian style and painted in nuanced shades of blue with geometric ornamentation. Each chest features a moulded top...
Brass
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$2,330
H 31.11 in W 31.7 in D 18.51 in
Smal Swedish Chest of Drawers (19th Century, Gustavian-Style, Painted)
Located in Kvidinge, SE
Breathe timeless European charm into your home with this stunning Gustavian-style three-drawer chest. Painted in a beige color featuring a beautifully weathered, distressed finish. ...
Brass
Mid-19th Century Swedish Console Table
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
A mid-19th Century console table from Sweden. The top with scalloped edge and below one single drawer. On cabriolet legs with carved decoration. Re-painted in soft grey. Circa 1860.
Wood
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Console Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Charming early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian period console table. In original paint with carved detail to all four sides. This table has multiple uses. Circa 1800. With restoration.
Pine, Paint
Pair Of Hand Painted Gustavian Accent Chairs
Located in Bruton, GB
A delightful pair of painted wooden side chairs in the Swedish tradition, featuring softly shaped crest backs with elegant scroll detailing and turned legs. Finished in a serene pale...
Hardwood
$16,900 / set
H 30 in W 38.75 in D 19.25 in
Antique Swedish Gustavian Pine Chests, Circa 1870-1890, Neoclassical
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century, antique pair of light-grey Swedish Gustavian chests made of hand crafted painted Pinewood with two large drawers and one small one, in good condition. The Scandinavia...
Metal, Bronze
$6,354
H 37.41 in W 88.19 in D 31.5 in
Louis XV Daybed In Beech Carved On All 4 Sides, France, 18th Century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV daybed in beech carved on all 4 sides, velvet in good condition but it is preferable to replace it. the furniture deserves a high quality fabric
Wood, Beech
$9,500
H 30.25 in W 37.5 in D 19.25 in
Restored Swedish Gustavian Commodes, Painted Pinewood, Circa 1920-1940
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautifully restored pair of early to mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian commodes, meticulously hand-crafted in painted Pinewood. These refined Scandinavian chests are characterist...
Pine
Fine Antique Louis XV Style Upholstered Bergere
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine Louis XV style upholstered bergere with deep seating and carved fruitwood frame, floral cresting rail and resting upon carved cabriole legs. The chair is upholstered in a patt...
Fabric, Wood
$2,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.5 in W 27.5 in D 20 in
Swedish Gustavian Blue Painted Hall Console Table with Carving
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Painted Hand Carved Entry Hall Console Table Hand painted and hand distressed in authentic Scandinavian colors. This table has been painted in blue with a green undertone. Clean lin...
Wood, Paint
Louis XV Style Daybed With Bolsters & Accent Pillows
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Louis XV style daybed lavishly upholstered with gold damask fabric with gimp and tassels. The head and footboard with scrolling top-rail carved with sweeping acanthus leaves. The sid...
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Stools
Located in Atlanta, GA
A refined pair of Swedish stools dating to the 18th century, executed in the elegant Gustavian style. Their clean rectangular forms are elevated by finely carved seat rails with repe...
Pine
$13,700 / set
H 29.75 in W 23.25 in D 14 in
Antique Swedish Gustavian Bedside Tables, Pinewood, Circa 1860-1880
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A late 19th Century, antique Swedish Gustavian pair of bed side tables made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. Each of the detailed Scandinavian nightstands are com...
Metal
French Récamier Style Daybed, Circa 1920's
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Récamier style carved-wood daybed from the early 20th century. This antique backless sofa bench from France is flanked within two highly raised arm rests, of equal heights, ...
Fabric, Wood
Maison Jansen Stamped Sofa, Louis XV Style, France
By Maison Jansen
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Rare Maison Jansen stamped French Louis XV style sofa with original grey patina, and clean lined cream upholstery. Lovely classical Louis XV shape, good width, seats three comfortabl...
Wood
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