Gustavian, Dining Chairs, Spindle Back, White Paint, Giltwood, Blue Fabric
Located in Manhasset, NY
Gustavian, Dining Chairs, Spindle Back, White Paint, Giltwood, Blue Fabric Set of 5 white
Early 20th Century Argentine Gustavian Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Gustavian, Dining Chairs, Spindle Back, White Paint, Giltwood, Blue Fabric
Located in Manhasset, NY
Gustavian, Dining Chairs, Spindle Back, White Paint, Giltwood, Blue Fabric Set of 5 white
Wood, Fabric
Pair of Gustavian Style Armchairs Newly Upholstered in Christopher Farr Fabric
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Gustavian Style Armchairs Newly Upholstered in Christopher Farr "Carnival in Green" Fabric
Fabric, Wood
Louis XVI, Gustavian, Armchairs, White Painted Wood, Scalamandre Fabric, 1890s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of 19th-20th century armchairs in a Scalamandre upholstery having a Swedish Finish. These French Louis XVI style chairs are wonderfully painted having fine carvings and are all ...
Wood
Late 18th Century Gustavian Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Fantastic late 18th century Gustavian sofa. This lovely sofa has a great carved form which has
Fabric, Wood
$8,895 / set
Swedish Gustavian Style Barrel Chairs Set Of 4
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Rare and unique set of 4 Swedish Gustavian style Barrel chairs. they have been restored
Fabric, Wood
$9,100 / set
Swedish Gustavian Chairs, circa 1800
Located in Huntington, NY
A set of four 19th century Swedish Gustavian Ax (also known as Vase) chairs from Lindome featuring
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Gustavian Sofa Made In Oak From 1840s
Located in Lejre, DK
Crafted from oak in the Gustavian style, this sofa from the 1840s exudes timeless elegance and
Fabric, Oak
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Gray Painted Bench Settee
Located in Round Top, TX
19th century Swedish Gustavian bench crafted in pine. Decorative hand-carved Greek key meander
Fabric, Pine, Paint
19th Century Swedish Gustavian White Backless Bench Settee
Located in Round Top, TX
This backless sofa or settee is from the Swedish Gustavian period with carved details and fluted
Fabric, Wood, Paint
$11,995 / set
Swedish Set of Five Gustavian Dining Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A set of five (5) Gustavian style dining chairs, circa 1810, with fantastic potential in any space
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Set of Twelve Louis XVI Gustavian Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Glorious set of twelve Swedish dining chairs crafted in the Louis XVI Gustavian taste. The chairs
Fabric, Beech
19th Century Swedish Gustavian White Square Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
A 19th century Gustavian footstool having ornate carvings along the wooden base. The border having
Fabric, Birch
Set of Four Louis XVI Gustavian Style Painted Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
and featuring a Swedish Gustavian style white painted finish with a desirable aged, distressed patina
Fabric, Beech
Neoclassical Style Swedish Grey Gustavian Storage Sofa Hand Carved
Located in Essex, MA
Classic Swedish Gustavian grey-painted hand-carved bench/ sofa with storage. One missing ball
Fabric, Wood
Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Wooden Sofa Bench with Striped Upholstery
Located in Karis, Nyland
A beautifully aged 19th-century Swedish Gustavian wooden sofa bench, showcasing the handcrafted
Fabric, Wood, Pine
$7,120Sale Price|20% Off
Swedish Gustavian Méridienne / Chaise in Original Paint, 18th c.
Located in Wichita, KS
A rare Swedish chaise from the Gustavian period with beautifully shaped seat in original paint. Egg
Fabric, Wood, Paint
1960s, Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Armchairs Newly Upholstered
Located in London, GB
reupholstered in a light cream bouclé fabric and the walnut frames have been lacquered to a black semi-gloss
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Gustavian-style medallion chairs, late 19th century
Located in Greding, DE
have been newly upholstered with an antique white linen fabric with studded decoration.
Wood, Fabric
Set of Four Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Dining Chairs, Late 20th Century
Located in Brentwood, TN
Swedish Gustavian style painted dining chairs, late 20th century, crafted in painted wood with
Fabric, Wood, Paint
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
Fabric, Cotton, Linen, Upholstery, Pine
Antique Gustavian Armchairs by Ephraim Ståhl, Birchwood, Circa 1800
By Ephraim Stahl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A grey, antique Swedish Gustavian set of similar armchairs made of hand crafted painted Birchwood
Fabric, Birch, Velvet, Upholstery
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Antique Painted Pinewood Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Swedish Gustavian pair of armchairs with a loose seat cushion, made of hand crafted
Fabric, Pine, Upholstery, Cotton
Swedish Gustavian Footstools in Ephraim Ståhl Style, circa 1830
By Ephraim Stahl
Located in Huntington, NY
A beautiful pair of Gustavian footstools. In the style of Ephraim Ståhl. Rectangular frame with
Linen, Wood, Paint, Fabric
Set of Eight 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Neoclassical Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of Eight 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Neoclassical Dining Chairs were very recently
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Late18th century Swedish Period Gustavian Chairs 'The Swedish Model"
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of late 18th century Swedish period Gustavian chairs with hand scraped to its most original
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Antique Gustavian Armchairs by Ephraim Ståhl, Birchwood, Circa 1800
By Ephraim Stahl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A grey, antique Swedish Gustavian pair of armchairs made of hand crafted painted Birchwood
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Birch
Set of Four 18th c. Swedish Gustavian 'Model' Chairs in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
inside setup with debris removal. Please inquire for more information. The Gustavian style, named after
Fabric, Wood, Paint
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
Fabric, Upholstery, Pine
19th Century Swedish Grey Painted Settee/ Sofa with original Neoclassical Fabric
Located in Essex, MA
Swedish Gustavian Neoclassical Grey Painted Settee Of classic rounded form with a carved and
Fabric, Wood, Paint
$2,268Sale Price / set|21% Off
Set of Two Gustavian Armchairs from circa 1810
Located in Lejre, DK
The set of two Gustavian armchairs from circa 1810 appear with a beautiful patina that adds
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Armchairs with Original Paint, circa 1820
Located in Atlanta, GA
Refined pair of Swedish Gustavian armchairs, circa 1820, retaining their original pale painted
Fabric, Pine
Pair of Swedish Gustavian-Style Chairs with Dark Blue Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A refined pair of Swedish Gustavian-style chairs, distinguished by their neoclassical form and
Fabric, Wood
Antique Swedish Painted Long Bench newly upholstered in Chelsea Textiles Fabric
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Swedish Painted Long Bench newly upholstered in Chelsea Textiles Fabric Purchased in the
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Mid-Century Italian Side Chairs W/ Swedish Gustavian Styling Faux Chintz - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of mid-century carved Italian side chairs that have Swedish / Gustavian styling. The
Upholstery, Poplar
Set of Six Gustavian Chairs by Jacob Malmsten, Stockholm, circa 1780
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptional set of six Swedish Gustavian chairs attributed to Jacob Malmsten of Stockholm
Fabric, Wood
Maison Jansen Style, Gustavian, Louis XVI, Armchairs, Gray Distressed Paint
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Maison Jansen Style, Gustavian, Louis XVI, Armchairs, Gray Distressed Paint, Pink Scalamandré
Fabric, Wood
Set of Six Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Cane Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exquisite set of six Swedish painted dining chairs crafted in the Gustavian Louis XVI taste. The
Fabric, Cane, Beech
Set of Six Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Cane Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exquisite set of six Swedish painted dining chairs crafted in the Gustavian Louis XVI taste. The
Fabric, Cane, Beech
$1,396Sale Price|60% Off
1930s Vintage Gustavian Style Swedish Empire Upholstered Armchairs, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Fabulous vintage pair of Gustavian style Swedish Empire armChairs with true gustavian carvings
Fabric, Hardwood
$6,278 / set
Pair of Antique Swedish Neoclassical Armchairs
Located in London, GB
the Gustavian style, they were recently imported from Sweden and date from around the 1890-1900 period
Fabric, Wood
Vintage French Regency Fauteuils With Embroidered Jacquard Uoholdtery - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
a distressed grey-wash paint, evoking a sophisticated Gustavian or French Country aesthetic. They
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Rustic Patinated Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
inspiration from the timeless Gustavian and French Country traditions. Each chair is masterfully crafted from
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
$1,122Sale Price|20% Off
Unique Antique Sofa Newly Upholstered and with Cut Decor
Located in Budapest, Budapest
This late Gustavian-style sofa is painted with bronzed accents and decorated with carved details
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Hendrix Allardyce Key West Caned Bergere Armchairs
By HENDRIX ALLARDYCE
Located in Rio Vista, CA
" chairs (model #HA-123) made in the Gustavian style with a grey painted frame. The painted finish is
Fabric, Cane, Beech
Pair of Swedish 1910s Painted Wood Armchairs with Carved Splats and Stretchers
Located in Atlanta, GA
, serpentine arms and black fabric. Created in Sweden during the early years of the 20th century, each of this
Wood, Fabric
Pair of Hendrix Allardyce Key West Caned Bergère Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
) with a Gustavian style distressed robin's egg painted finish having subtle parcel gilt accents on the
Fabric, Cane, Beech
Antique Danish Set of Six Pinewood Side Chairs, Floral Design, 1880
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
cotton fabric with a Vichy checker pattern combining dark blue grey and light grey. Wear consistent with
Fabric, Upholstery, Pine
Set of six 19th Century Grey Danish Antique Pine Dining Room Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A white-grey, antique Danish Gustavian set of six dining room chairs made of hand crafted painted
Cotton, Fabric, Pine, Upholstery
Pair of 19th century Swedish carved gilt armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
in original condition with wear and losses. Fabric in good order with minor fading. Seat height: 18
Fabric, Giltwood
Unavailable|$1,730
Gustavian Swedish Chair from 1850 with Antique Suzani Fabric
By Momiq Design
Located in Haarlem, Noord Holland
This is a Gustavian Swedish chair from the first half of 1800. It has a curved back with vertical
Cotton
Unavailable|$11,500 / set
Chairs, Gustavian, Lindome, circa 1800
Located in Malmo, SE
Gustavian chairs, Lindome, circa 1800. Dry scraped to original color and retouched.
Fabric, Wood
Unavailable|$6,000
Pair of Gustavian Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
This pair of 19th Century Gustavian chairs have great detail to the wood frame, with a distressed
Fabric, Wood
Unavailable|$6,995 / set
A Pair of Armchairs, Gustavian, Sweden, circa 1790
Located in Malmo, SE
Armchairs, a pair, Gustavian, circa 1790. Sweden Dry scraped to original color and retouched
Fabric, Wood
Unavailable|$4,995 / set
A Pair of Late Gustavian Chairs, Hallmarked circa 1810, Stockholm
Located in Malmo, SE
A pair of late Gustavian chairs, circa 1810, Stockholm. Dry scraped to original color and retouched.
Fabric, Wood
Unavailable|$9,500 / set
Set of Three Late Gustavian Stools, Stockholm, 1820
Located in Malmo, SE
Set of three late Gustavian stools, Stockholm, circa 1820.
Fabric, Wood
Unavailable|$5,200
Gustavian Settee/ Sofa
Located in US
Wonderful Substantial Swedish Settee In Greyish White Milk Paint. Original Brocade Upholstery. Beautiful Carved Wood Details. Back Unpainted.
Wood, Paint, Fabric
Large Painted Gustavian Periode Armchair, Stockholm, Sweden, Late 18th Century
Located in Basel, BS
A large period Gustavian armchair with wood carved decor. The chair is unmarked, but is a typical
Fabric, Wood
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.
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.