Swedish Gustavian Style Sideboard
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian Style Sideboard, its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints
Vintage 1940s Swedish Gustavian Sideboards
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Style Sideboard
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian Style Sideboard, its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints
Wood
Gustavian-Style Sideboard, Sweden, Early 19th Century
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Gustavian-Style Sideboard, Sweden, Early 19th Century This elegant Gustavian-style sideboard
Oak, Walnut
$4,150
H 39.25 in W 45.75 in D 19 in
Late 19th Century Swedish Gray Painted Gustavian Style Sideboard Buffet
Located in Round Top, TX
Late 19th century Swedish Gustavian style sideboard or buffet crafted in pine with two drawers over
Pine, Paint
Sideboard Swedish Gustavian Style
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian style Sideboard. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints
Wood
Sideboard Swedish Gustavian
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian style Sideboard. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Style Unique 2 Door Sideboard
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique 2 door Swedish Gustavian style sideboard. its been restored and repainted with
Wood
$7,960Sale Price|20% Off
H 36.25 in W 40 in D 16.5 in
Swedish 1880s Gustavian Style Painted Wood Sideboard with Carved Diamond Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood sideboard from the late 19th century, with diamond motifs
Wood
$4,400
H 33.25 in W 62.25 in D 22.25 in
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Gray Painted Sideboard Buffet
Located in Round Top, TX
Early 20th-century Swedish Gustavian style sideboard buffet crafted in pine with a three-drawer
Brass
Gustavian Style 3 Door Sideboard
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Gustavian Style 3 Door Sideboard, its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints
Maple
Swedish Gustavian Style 2 Door Sideboard
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian Style 2 door Sideboard. Its been restored and repainted with
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Door Sideboard
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian Style 3 door sideboard. its been restored and repainted with
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Style Rare 4 Door Sideboard
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a very unique and Rare Swedish Gustavian Style 4 Door Sideboard. its been restored and
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Style Rare 3 Door Sideboard
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a very unique and Rear Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Door Sideboard. its been restored and
Wood
Gustavian Style 3 Drawer 2 Door Sideboard
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Gustavian Style 3 drawer 2 door sideboard, its been restored and repainted with milk
Wood
Gustavian Style Unique 4 Door 5 Drawer Sideboard
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Gustavian style 4 door sideboard with 5 drawers inside. It has been restored and
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Style 4 Drawer 2 Door Sideboard
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a very unique Swedish Gustavian Style 4 Drawer 2 Door Sideboard . its been fully
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Style 4 Drawer 2 Door Sideboard
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a very Rare 4 drawer 2 door Swedish Gustavian Sideboard. its been restored and repainted
Wood
Swedish Gustavian 4 door Sideboard
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a very unique Swedish Gustavian Style 4 Door Sideboard. its been restored and repainted
Wood
$5,979
H 42.13 in W 48.82 in D 19.89 in
Antique Genuine Northern Swedish Gustavian Style Country Pine Sideboard
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique genuine Swedish sideboard in gustavian style. The sideboard is a country house furniture
Pine
$3,950
H 29.75 in W 38.25 in D 25 in
Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Sideboard with Reeded Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted sideboard from the 19th century, with reeded motifs, single
Wood
$5,797
H 28.94 in W 38.59 in D 22.84 in
Antique Rare Swedish Sideboard, Unusually Low Gustavian Style Original Paint
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare antique Swedish sideboard. The sideboard is unusually low and made in gustavian style. It is
Pine
$7,549
H 44.49 in W 53.15 in D 23.63 in
Antique Swedish Country House Sideboard in Gustavian Style Made by Hand
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish country sideboard in gustavian style. This country house furniture is made by hand
Pine
$4,167
H 49.22 in W 48.23 in D 20.48 in
Antique Northern Swedish Rustic Sideboard in Gustavian Style with Natural Patina
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish rustic sideboard from northern Sweden. The sideboard is an authentic country house
Pine
$3,696
H 46.46 in W 46.86 in D 19.3 in
Early 19th Century Sideboard in Gustavian Style from Sweden with Rustic Patina
Located in Kramfors, SE
Early 19th century sideboard in gustavian style. Made in northern Sweden from solid pine around
Pine
$8,273
H 50.79 in W 48.43 in D 20.08 in
Rare Antique Genuine Swedish Sideboard in Gustavian Style Made by Hand in Pine
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare antique genuine sideboard from Sweden. The sideboard is a country house furniture in gustavian
Pine
Sideboard Swedish Gustavianj Style
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian Sideboard, its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster
Wood
Bespoke Swedish Style Painted Sideboard
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Custom built Swedish style enfilade. This can be made to your specific size and color
Pine
Bespoke Swedish Style Serpentine Front Sideboard
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Bespoke four door serpentine front sideboard with ribbed doors and standing on bun feet. - This
Pine
Swedish Style Sideboard with Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Custom made Swedish style enfilade with 3 drawers and canted cupboards. This can be made to your
Pine
Small Gustavian Style Sideboard
Located in Sheffield, MA
Gustavian style sideboard, Sweden circa 1890, with dentil molding, reeded door panels, apron and
Wood
Antique Gustavian Style Sideboard, 1860s
Located in Helsingborg, SE
This is a beautiful Gustavian style sideboard features two doors and is colored antique white. The
Brass
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 66.93 in D 16.93 in
Gustavian Style Sideboard, Beautiful Curved Doors, circa 100 Years Old
Located in Helsingborg, SE
Beautiful Gustavian style sideboard, with two curved doors and four drawers, circa 100 years old
Swedish Cool Gray Painted Gustavian Style Sideboard
Located in Memphis, TN
Swedish cool gray painted Gustavian style sideboard. Showcases fluted facing on cabinet doors and
Wood
Antique Gustavian Style Sideboard, Mid-19th Century
Located in Helsingborg, SE
This Gustavian sideboard features one drawer and two doors. On the drawers there are delicate
Brass
Early 19th Century Swedish Sideboard
Located in Encinitas, CA
Early 19th century Swedish Gustavian style painted three door sideboard. Beautiful curved sides
Gustavian Style Sideboard
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Gustavian style sideboard. Its been restored and repainted in milk paints "Oyster White".
Wood
Gustavian Style Sideboard
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Gustavian Style Sideboard, its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
Berlin Iron
Swedish Gustavian Style Sideboard
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian style sideboard, its been restored and repainted in Milk Paints "Oyster
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Style Sideboard
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian Style Sideboard. its been restored and repainted with Milk
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Style Sideboard
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Unique Swedish Gustavian Style Sideboard. Its been restored and repainted with Milk Paint
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Style Sideboard
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Unique Swedish Gustavian Style Sideboard , its been restored and repainted in Milk Paints
Wood, Birch
Swedish Gustavian Style Sideboard
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique 4 door Swedish Gustavian style sideboard. its been restored and repainted with
Wood
2 Door Gustavian Style Sideboard
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a very unique 2 door Gustavian style sideboard. It has been restored and repainted with
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Style Sideboard 4 Door
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian Style Sideboard 4 Door. its been restored and repainted with Milk
Wood
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Sideboard with Gallery Top
Located in Charleston, SC
Gustavian style sideboard, circa 1850, Sweden with wonderful original found worn reddish patina
Pine, Paint
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H 40.5 in W 90 in L 40.5 in
Swedish 1880s Gustavian Style Sideboard with Diamond Motifs, Doors and Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted sideboard from the late 19th century, with carved diamond
Wood
Antique Swedish Authentic Gustavian Style Sideboard
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish country sideboard in gustavian style made around 1810 in Dalarna Sweden. The
Pine
Sold
H 44.89 in W 36.62 in D 15.75 in
Small Northern Swedish Antique Hand-Crafted Gustavian Style Sideboard
Located in Kramfors, SE
Small antique sideboard in gustavian style from northern Sweden. The sideboard is made by hand
Pine
Sold
H 35 in W 78.75 in D 10.25 in
Gray Painted Gustavian Style Sideboard Console, Sweden circa 1900's
Located in Round Top, TX
Elegant antique sideboard from Sweden with six elongated tapered legs, in the Gustavian style and
Wood, Paint
Sold
H 36.75 in W 63.25 in D 21.75 in
Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Style Sideboard with Three Drawers and Two Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood sideboard from the 19th century with three drawers flanked
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Sideboard
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique 2 door Swedish Gustavian style sideboard, its been restored and repainted with
Wood
Unique Swedish Gustavian Style 4 Door Sideboard
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a very unique 4 door Swedish Gustavian Style sideboard. it was just restored and repainted
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Style 4 Drawer Bench
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian Style Sideboard , its been restored and repainted with Milk
Wood
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H 37 in W 53 in D 16 in
Swedish 20th Century Gustavian Style Painted Sideboard with Reeded Diamonds
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood sideboard from the 19th century, with diamond and reeded
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Style Reeded Sideboard Cabinet
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
White Painted Gustavian 3 Drawer Painted Commode Cabinet with Doors Hand painted Gustavian style
Wood, Paint
19th Century Swedish Sideboard
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century painted Gustavian Style sideboard. Please note this item is an antique and is one of a
Sold
H 34 in W 61 in D 20 in
19th Century Gustavian Style Swedish Gray Painted Sideboard with Reeded Panels
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style sideboard from the 19th century with antique light gray finish, three
Wood
Antique Swedish Gustavian Sideboard Painted White
Located in Round Top, TX
Gustavian style sideboard from Sweden. The new white paint has been lightly scraped exposing the natural
Sold
H 33.75 in W 60.25 in D 18 in
Scandinavian Late Gustavian Style Painted Wood Sideboard with Diamond Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Scandinavian late Gustavian style painted wood sideboard from the 20th century, with three
Wood
Sold
H 36.5 in W 60.5 in D 17.75 in
Swedish Gustavian Style 1890s Painted Sideboard with Doors and Diamond Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood sideboard from the late 19th century, with three doors and
Wood
Sold
H 38.5 in W 46.5 in D 19.5 in
Swedish 1880s Gustavian Style Painted Sideboard with Carved Urns in Diamonds
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted and carved wooden sideboard from the late 19th century, with two
Wood
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H 37.5 in W 43.25 in D 20 in
Swedish 1880s Gustavian Style Painted Sideboard with Two Drawers over Two Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood sideboard from the late 19th century, with two drawers over
Wood
Sold
H 43.25 in W 40 in D 17.25 in
Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Style Painted and Carved Sideboard Diamond Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style sideboard from the 19th century with off white / light gray painted
Wood
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H 35.5 in W 62 in D 22.5 in
Swedish 1890s Gustavian Style Painted Wood Sideboard with Diamond Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood sideboard from the late 19th century, with dentil molding
Wood
Gustavian Style Painted Sideboard with Reeded Doors, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stately Gustavian-style sideboard from Sweden, likely dating to the early 20th century. This
Pine
Antique Gustavian White Painted Sideboard from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
This Swedish gustavian style sideboard has a (newer) soft white painted finish which compliments
Wood, Paint
Sold
H 38.2 in W 53.5 in D 18.5 in
Swedish 1860s Creamy Gray Painted Sideboard with Reeded Doors and Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style sideboard from circa 1860 with light creamy gray painted finish, three
Wood
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H 39.75 in W 63.25 in D 18.25 in
Swedish 1900s Gustavian Style Painted Sideboard with Three Drawers over Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood sideboard from the early 20th century, with three drawers
Wood
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H 32 in W 63 in D 19.5 in
Swedish Gustavian Style 1900s Sideboard or Desk with Single Drawer and Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style bow front painted wood sideboard or desk from the early 20th century
Brass
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian White Painted Sideboard Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
Mid-19th-century Swedish Gustavian-style sideboard cabinet crafted from oak and pine. The newer
Oak, Pine
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H 40.75 in W 58.5 in D 21 in
Swedish Gustavian Style 1870s Painted Wood Sideboard with Doors and Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian Style painted wood sideboard circa 1870 with carved dentil molding, three
Brass
Gray Painted Swedish Gustavian Sideboard Cabinet, circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
This Swedish Gustavian style sideboard has a (newer) soft gray painted finish (with white
Wood, Paint
Gustavian Style Five Drawer Sideboard
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Gustavian Style Five Drawer Sideboard. Its been restored and repainted with Milk
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Style 4 Door Sideboard
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian Style 4 Door Sideboard. its been restored and repainted with
Wood
Sideboard, Gustavian Style, Sweden, 1840-1860
Located in Kastrup, DK
Sideboard, Gustavian style, in light gray color. Top plate with profiled moldings. Top 2 drawers
Brass
Gustavian Style 2 Drawer 2 Door Sideboard
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Gustavian style 2 drawer 2 door sideboard, its been restored and repainted with Milk
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer 3 Door Sideboard
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer 3 Door Sideboard.
Wood
Gustavian Style French Sideboard or Sofa Back Console
Located in Hopewell, NJ
and silver highlights to give it a Gustavian feel. Top is stripped to the raw wood with intentional
Wood
Gustavian Style Distressed Painted Sideboard
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Distressed cream painted frame with blue highlighted frame. Chrome hardware.
Walnut
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Country Sideboard
Located in Kramfors, SE
antique country furniture in gustavian style from Northern Sweden. It is made in pine and has a classic
Pine
Sold
H 35.75 in W 46.5 in L 35.75 in
Swedish Gustavian Style 1850s Painted Demilune Sideboard with Reeded Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted demilune sideboard from the mid-19th century, with three drawers
Wood
Sold
H 35 in W 67.25 in D 15.75 in
Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Sideboard with Diamond Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted sideboard from the 19th century, with diamond motifs. Created in
Wood
Antique Swedish Gustavian Genuine Sideboard
Located in Kramfors, SE
Genuine Swedish antique sideboard in gustavian style made during the last years of the 18th century
Pine
Sold
H 37.25 in W 54.5 in D 20.25 in
Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Sideboard with Carved Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood sideboard from the 19th century with three drawers, two
Wood
Sold
H 38 in W 65.75 in D 23.75 in
Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Breakfront Sideboard with Fluted Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood breakfront sideboard from the 19th century, with dentil
Wood
Sold
H 34.5 in W 61 in D 21.5 in
19th Century Gray Swedish Gustavian Style Pine Sideboard Buffet Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
Gustavian pale gray painted pine sideboard or server cabinet with large doors and interior single
Pine, Paint
Classic Acorn Prismatic Sconces
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
This acorn shaped shade is a favorite. The style was mainly used as lighting for dentists. The shape is very pleasing and makes a perfect simple sconce. The thick prismatic glass giv...
Glass
$6,643
H 53.15 in W 53.15 in D 7.09 in
Murano Art Glass and Brass Midcentury Chandelier / Wall Light, 2000
Located in Roma, Lazio
Wonderful piece of Murano that can be mounted both as a wall lamp and as a ceiling chandelier. Particular and original applique from the Murano glass factory. The wall light/chandel...
Brass
Pair of Gustavian-Style Painted Commodes
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of commodes in Gustavian style, painted in a light grey-white shade with a beautiful patina. Beneath the top runs a carved dentil frieze. The body features three drawers with ar...
Brass
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. Dagmar in collaboration with the estate of Arnold Madsen is proud to re-launch the Clam Chair - one of the most cheris...
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
$6,836 / set
H 31.7 in W 35.83 in D 17.52 in
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Blue Painted Breakfront Commodes
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant pair of Gustavian-style breakfront commodes from Sweden, circa 1840–1860. Each is painted in a light blue tone with a charming patina. Below the top runs a finely carved à l...
Pine
19th Century Swedish Trestle Table
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century Swedish trestle table in style in “Allmogestil," country folk customs and traditions cherished of the native traditions and folk culture. A rustic family table in gray/b...
Pine, Paint
19th Century White Painted Swedish Cabinet Sideboard
Located in Round Top, TX
Gustavian pine sideboard or buffet with traditional decorative fluted diamond panels on cabinet doors. Later professionally painted in layered shades of antique white and lightly di...
Brass
$1,691 / set
H 7.49 in W 14.18 in D 6.7 in
Two Art Deco Wall Wardrobe with Umbrella Holder for Wall Mount, circa 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Two Art Deco wall wardrobe with umbrella holder for wall mount, circa 1920s 2 sets like the picture (4 parts) Measures: Upper part: H 19cm, W 36cm, D 17cm Lower part: H 4cm, W 39c...
Brass
Carl Auböck Vice Versa Floor Lamp
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck vice versa floor lamp. These iconic and Minimalist Viennese floor lamps are executed in brass, wicker and cast iron designed by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria, circa 195...
Brass, Iron
$2,070 / set
H 33.25 in W 35 in D 18.25 in
Pair of Gustavian Style Blue Painted Chest of Drawers Commodes
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish Gustavian Style Blue Painted Chest of Drawers Commodes, A Pair Classic Pair Swedish Style Painted Chest of Drawers. Two drawer chests based on an 18th Century Gustavian anti...
Brass, Bronze
Pine Trunk or Blanket Chest in Decorative Paint
Located in Baltimore, MD
We love these extra long blanket chests. Placed against the wall it has as many uses as the variety of things you can put in it, or it can make a particular statement in front of th...
Pine
Swedish Gustavian Painted Small Commode Chest of Drawers Nightstand
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Hand painted, in a wonderful Scandinavian neutral green color, Gustavian style chest of drawers or nightstand. This piece has been constructed from solid wood with a hand-applied dis...
Brass
Dudouyt - Inspired - Bleached Oak Credenza - 1940s - France
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Step back in time to the enchanting world of 1940s France with this exquisite French Provincial oak credenza. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this compact piece captures...
Oak
18th century Italian Tuscan Credenza
Located in Charleston, SC
Original hand painted 18th century Italian Credenza /Sideboard from Tuscan region -with carved, shapely curved open, hinged top. There are two center doors with original hardwares, w...
Iron
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinet
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
19th Century Swedish Gustavian cabinet. Manufactured around 1800 with two doors featuring decorative reeded design opening to useful storage. Repainted exterior with original dry scr...
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.
An antique or vintage sideboard today is a sophisticated and stylish component in sumptuous dining rooms of every shape, size and decor scheme, as well as a statement of its own, showcased in art galleries and museums.
Once simply boards made of wood that were used to support ceremonial dining, sideboards have taken on much greater importance as case pieces since their modest first appearance. In Italy, the sideboard was basically a credenza, a solid furnishing with cabinet doors. It was initially intended as an integral piece of any dining room where the wealthy gathered for meals in the southern European country.
Later, in England and France, sideboards retained their utilitarian purpose — a place to keep hot water for rinsing silverware and from which to serve cold drinking water — but would evolve into double-bodied structures that allowed for the display of serveware and utensils on open shelves. We would likely call these buffets, as they’re taller than a sideboard. (Trust us — there is an order to all of this!)
The sideboard is often deemed a buffet in the United States, from the French buffet à deux corps, which referred to a storage and display case. However, a buffet technically possesses a tiered or shelved superstructure for displaying attractive kitchenware and certainly makes more sense in the context of buffet dining — abundant meals served for crowds of people.
Every imaginable iteration of the sideboard has taken shape over the years. Furniture maker and artist Paul Evans, whose work has been the subject of various celebrated museum exhibitions, created ornamented, welded and patinated sideboards for Directional Furniture, collections such as the Cityscape series that speak to his place in revolutionary brutalist furniture design as much as they echo the origins of these sturdy, functional structures centuries ago.
If mid-century modern sideboards or vintage Danish sideboards are more to your liking than an 18th-century mahogany sideboard with decorative inlays in the Hepplewhite style, the particularly elegant pieces crafted by designers Hans Wegner, Edward Wormley or Florence Knoll are often sought by today’s collectors.
Whether you have a specific era or style in mind or you’re open to browsing a vast collection to find the right fit, 1stDibs has a variety of antique and vintage sideboards to choose from.