Gustavian Hand Painted and Gilt Mirror
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Gustavian Style Mirror with Hand Painted and Gilt Decoration, believed to be from the
20th Century Dutch Gustavian Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Wood
Gustavian Hand Painted and Gilt Mirror
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Gustavian Style Mirror with Hand Painted and Gilt Decoration, believed to be from the
Mirror, Wood
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Gilt & Polychromed Neoclassical Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Gilt & Polychromed Neoclassical Mirror This exquisite 19th-century
Wood
Exceptional Pair of 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Gilt Wood Mirrors
Located in Allerum, SE
Exceptional, rare and unusually large pair of late Gustavian gilt wood mirrors with gouaches in
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Oval Gustavian Giltwood Wall Mirror
Located in Kastrup, DK
Classic Gustavian or Louis Seize carved giltwood wall mirror. Features an oval mirror with pearl
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Mirror, circa 1820
Located in Huntington, NY
A Swedish Gustavian mirror scraped to its original surface with remnants of original paint and gilt
Glass, Wood
Swedish Gustavian Mirror, circa 1820
Located in Huntington, NY
A Swedish Gustavian mirror scraped to its original surface with remnants of original paint and gilt
Wood, Paint
Neoclassical Oval Gilt Wood Gustavian Style Faceted Wall Mirror, Italy, 1900s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and decorative oval gilt wood wall mirror in the Neoclassical style, dating from the
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Gustavian 18th Century Giltwood Mirror with Gouaches
Located in Stockholm, SE
A fine gustavian gilt wood mirror with gouaches made in Stockholm c. 1790. Original gilding. The
Mirror, Giltwood
Gustavian Swedish Gilt Mirror, Signed by Carl Gustaf Fyrwald
Located in New York, NY
Mirror, Gustavian Stockholm work, signed by Master CGF Carl Gustaf Fyrwald (mirror manufacturer in
Giltwood
Late 18th Century Gustavian Gilt Swedish Mirror with Original Glass
Located in Essex, MA
Late 18th-century Gustavian Swedish mirror with original glass and beautiful patina on the frame
Glass, Wood, Giltwood
18th Century Gustavian Gilt Cameo Mirror with Added Later Sconce
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A lovely Gustavian Swedish Gilt cameo mirror with its original glass mirror. The mirror has an
Wood
18th Century Gustavian Mirror by Johan Åkerblad
Located in Ljungby, SE
A Gustavian mirror made in Stockholm in the 18th century, bearing the signatures of Johan Åkerblad
Giltwood
Gustavian Italian Wall, Console Mirror, Cornucopia Motif, Parcel Gilt Decorated
Located in Manhasset, NY
Antique Gustavian Italian wall, console mirror, Cornucopia Motif, Parcel Gilt Decorated A finely
Mirror, Wood
18th-Century Gustavian Giltwood Mirror with Mythological Scenes, Stockholm 1780-
Located in Kastrup, DK
A beautiful Gustavian mirror, carefully scraped to reveal its original gilding and color decoration
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Paper
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Gold Leaf Gilded Wall Mirror
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A Swedish 18th Century Gustavian gilt wall mirror with the classic festoons decorations, an urn on
Mirror, Giltwood
Swedish Gustavian Period Gilt Pier Mirror with Ribbon & Foliate Swag Decoration
Located in Milford, NH
A Swedish Gustavian Period gilt pier mirror with pierce carved ribbon and foliate crest decoration
Gesso, Glass, Wood
Exceptional Antique Gustavian Style Carved And Painted Oval Mirror
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Large and impressive time-worn Gustavian Style Mirror in a Pale Grey and Gilt Paint finish. The
Wood
18th - 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Gilded Pinewood Wall Glass Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A late 18th Century - 19th Century, antique Swedish Gustavian wall mirror made of hand crafted
Mirror, Pine, Giltwood
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Gilded Pinewood Wall Glass Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century, antique Swedish Gustavian wall mirror made of hand crafted gilded Pinewood, in good
Mirror, Pine, Giltwood
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Pine Wall Glass Mirror - Antique Wall Décor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gold, antique Swedish Gustavian wall mirror made of handcrafted gilded Pinewood with its original
Mirror, Pine, Giltwood
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Gilded Pine Wall Glass Mirror, Scandinavian Decor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gold, antique Swedish Gustavian lunette-shaped crown wall mirror made of handcrafted gilded
Mirror, Pine, Giltwood
18th - 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Gilded Pinewood Wall Glass Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gold, antique Swedish Gustavian wall mirror made of hand crafted gilded Pinewood with its
Mirror, Pine, Giltwood
$15,120Sale Price|20% Off
18th - 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Gilded Pine Wall Glass Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A late 18th Century, antique Swedish Gustavian rectangular wall mirror with its original mirrored
Mirror, Pine, Giltwood
18th Century Gustavian Mirror, Sweden 1780
Located in Belmont, MA
Exquisite 18th century Gustavian mirror, Stockholm circa 1780. Mahogany, carved and partly gilded
Mahogany
Mirrored Wall Sconces Swedish Gustavian 18th Century Signed Gilded Sweden, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A pair of mirrored wall sconces made during the early part of the Gustavian period 1775-1790. Made
Wood
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Trumeau Mirror with Swag and Roses
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish period Gustavian painted and gilt trumeau mirror from the late 18th century with original
Mercury Glass, Wood, Giltwood
18th Century Gustavian mirror signed Johan Åkerblad, Stockholm
By Johan åkerblad
Located in SE
manufacturer of mirrors. He also delivered mirrors to the Royal Castels. Gustavian style was the leading style
Pine, Giltwood
French Distressed Ivory Color Mirror with Gilt Decoration 48.5" h x 33.75" w
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Distressed Ivory Color Mirror with Gilt Decoration, France, 20th Century. It measures 48.5
Mirror, Wood
Very Fine Gustavian Period Giltwood Pier Mirror, Swedish Circa 1800
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
flanked top and bottom and both sides by narrow vertical mirrored panels. It should be noted that due to
Giltwood, Mirror
Antique Hollywood Regency Wall/Console Mirror, Parcel Gilt and Paint Decorated
Located in Manhasset, NY
Antique Gustavian wall/console mirror. This stunning, fnely carved mirror is wonderfully Parcel
Mirror, Giltwood
Swedish Carved Gilt Lion Mirror, circa 1800
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Gustavian rectangular gilt mirror with beveled cornice top, carved arch frieze and anthemion
Giltwood
$9,178 / set
Late 18th Century sconces, made in Sweden
Located in SE
A pair of gustavian sconces, made in Sweden about 1790. The sconces have gilding with much of
Giltwood
19th - 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Oval Gilded Wood Glass Mirrors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A late 19th Century, antique pair of Swedish Gustavian style oval shaped wall mirrors made of hand
Metal, Bronze
Unavailable|$5,177
Swedish Gustavian Gilt Mirror, Signed with Stockholms Hallstamp, 1776
By Carl Gustav Fyrwald
Located in Helsingborg, SE
Swedish Gustavian gilt mirror, signed with Stockholms Hallstamp, 1776 Excellent gilt work
Giltwood
Unavailable|$4,500
18th Century Gustavian Gilt Frame Mirror with Original Glass
Located in Boston, MA
Wood gilt frame mirror with original glass, carved motifs and paint.
Gold Leaf
Unavailable|$10,764
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Wall Mirror
Located in Godstone, GB
18th Century Swedish Gustavian giltwood mirror. Simple and elegant design, signed by master mirror
Wood
Unavailable|$6,500
Swedish Gustavian Style Carved Giltwood Mirror
Located in Garrison, NY
Gorgeous carved giltwood Swedish Gustavian style rectangular wall mirror circa 1880's. Lavishly
Giltwood
Unavailable|$6,824
18th Century Gustavian Baroque Mirror of Swedish Origin
Located in Santander, ES
Outstanding late 18th century Gustavian Baroque mirror of Swedish origin, parcel gilt and painted
Elm
Unavailable|$7,200
Period Gustavian Mirror by Johan Åkerblad
By Johan åkerblad
Located in Sheffield, MA
Period Gustavian mirror signed IÅ (Johan Åkerblad) and having a Stockholm hallmark from 1780
Mirror, Wood
Unavailable|$8,800
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Mirror by Nicolas Meunier
By Nicolas Meunier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Exceptional and rare Swedish Gustavian wall mirror by Nicolas Meunier; so marked "MN" at
Mirror, Wood
Unavailable|$1,200
Neoclassical Style Giltwood Mirror
Located in Stamford, CT
A Swedish style giltwood neoclassical mirror with central floral crest,scrolled cornice, and
Wood
Unavailable|$2,200
Period Swedish Mirror with Reverse Painted Glass
Located in Sheffield, MA
Small Swedish mirror, circa 1820, with applied classical detail on a brilliant blue ground. Reverse
Wood, Glass, Mirror
Early 19th Century Swedish Console and Mirror in Gold Gilt with Marble Top
Located in Houston, TX
Classic Gustavian style console and mirror in gold gilt with original mercury glass mirror, marble
Marble, Gold
Unavailable|$800
19th Century Gustavsvian Wall Mirror Gilded and Carved Wood
Located in Madrid, ES
A Gustavian period mirror, in carved and gilded wood, with acanthus leaf decoration on the sides
Glass, Wood
Circa 18th century Swedish gilt mirror with urn & swag decoration
Located in London, GB
Late circa C18th Swedish Gustavian gilt mirror with classic urn, leaf and swag detail. The glass
Giltwood
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Gilt Wall Mirror
Located in Kastrup, DK
An early 19th century Swedish Gustavian mirror with carved gilt wood, original gesso and red paint
Gesso, Mirror, Giltwood
Sold|$9,850
Swedish Gustavian Mirror
Located in Stamford, CT
A beautifully painted and parcel gilt Swedish mirror in original finish from the Gustavian period.
Paint
Early 19th Century Gustavian Parcel Gilt Pier Mirror
Located in Essex, MA
Period Early 19th Century Giltwood Gustavian Mirror. Urn top with swags of painted laurel
Giltwood
Gustavian Gilt-wood Trumeau Mirror, Sweden, c. 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
A good Gilt-wood Trumeau mirror from Sweden, dating from the reign of Gustav III, and with
Wood, Mirror
Sold|$3,900
Gustavian Mirror, Sweden
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Neoclassical mirror with original beveled mirror-glass. Gustavian grey paint, decorated Pompeii
Wood, Gesso
Sold|$3,406
Antique Swedish Gustavian Giltwood Mirror
Located in London, GB
A large and absolutely stunning, extremely impressive antique Swedish Gustavian gilt wood mirror
Mirror, Giltwood
Sold|$1,647
Gustavian Mirror with Gouaches, circa 1800
Located in Stockholm, SE
Gustavian giltwood mirror in worn original condition with gouaches made circa 1800.
Giltwood
Gustavian Late 18th Century Round Girandole Mirror
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A very fine Gustavian carved and giltwood round girandole mirror made in Stockholm, circa 1780
Wood
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Neoclassical Gilded Antique Mirror
Located in New Orleans, LA
This 18th century Swedish neoclassical mirror features a refined giltwood frame with clean lines
Mirror, Wood
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Neoclassical Gilded Antique Mirror
Located in New Orleans, LA
An elegant Gustavian neoclassical gilded mirror featuring a finely carved frame with classical
Mirror, Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Gilded Mirror
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian mirror gilt and with silver decorations, with old mirror
Pine
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Giltwood Oval Mirror Girandoles, 18th Century
By Johan åkerblad
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very fine pair of gustavian gilt wood oval mirror girandoles made in Stockholm circa 1780-90
Giltwood
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.
The road from early innovations in reflective glass to the alluring antique and vintage mirrors in trendy modern interiors has been a long one but we’re reminded of the journey everywhere we look.
In many respects, wall mirrors, floor mirrors and full-length mirrors are to interior design what jeans are to dressing. Exceedingly versatile. Universally flattering. Unobtrusively elegant. And while all mirrors are not created equal, even in their most elaborate incarnation, they're still the heavy lifters of interior design, visually enlarging and illuminating any space.
We’ve come a great distance from the polished stone that served as mirrors in Central America thousands of years ago or the copper mirrors of Mesopotamia before that. Today’s coveted glass Venetian mirrors, which should be cleaned with a solution of white vinegar and water, were likely produced in Italy beginning in the 1500s, while antique mirrors originating during the 19th century can add the rustic farmhouse feel to your mudroom that you didn’t know you needed.
By the early 20th century, experiments with various alloys allowed for mirrors to be made inexpensively. The geometric shapes and beveled edges that characterize mirrors crafted in the Art Deco style of the 1920s can bring pizzazz to your entryway, while an ornate LaBarge mirror made in the Hollywood Regency style makes a statement in any bedroom. Friedman Brothers is a particularly popular manufacturer known for decorative round and rectangular framed mirrors designed in the Rococo, Louis XVI and other styles, including dramatic wall mirrors framed in gold faux bamboo that bear the hallmarks of Asian design.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, mid-century modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary mirrors. Today’s simple yet chic mantel mirror frames, for example, often neutral in color, owe to the understated mirror designs introduced in the postwar era.
Sculptor and furniture maker Paul Evans had been making collage-style cabinets since at least the late 1950s when he designed his Patchwork mirror — part of a series that yielded expressive works of combined brass, copper and pewter — for Directional Furniture during the mid-1960s. Several books celebrating Evans’s work were published beginning in the early 2000s, as his unconventional furniture has been enjoying a moment not unlike the resurgence that the Ultrafragola mirror is seeing. Designed by the Memphis Group’s Ettore Sottsass in 1970, the Ultrafragola mirror, in all its sensuous acrylic splendor, has become somewhat of a star thanks to much-lauded appearances in shelter magazines and on social media.
On 1stDibs, we have a broad selection of vintage and antique mirrors and tips on how to style your contemporary mirror too.