Antique Display Cabinet, Gustavian Style, Sweden, C. 1840
Located in Kastrup, DK
color. Below top list with tooth cut. Lower part drawer with diamond-shaped fillings. Gustavian
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Vitrines
Glass, Pine
Antique Display Cabinet, Gustavian Style, Sweden, C. 1840
Located in Kastrup, DK
color. Below top list with tooth cut. Lower part drawer with diamond-shaped fillings. Gustavian
Glass, Pine
$8,950
H 84 in W 38 in D 18.5 in
Swedish 19th Century Painted Wood Vitrine Cabinet with Glass Door and Rosettes
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood vitrine from the 19th century, with carved rosettes. Created
Glass, Wood
$11,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 85 in W 58 in D 17 in
Early 19th Century Swedish Vitrine White Painted Pine
Located in South Salem, NY
An antique Swedish vitrine in the Gustavian style painted in an ivory color. The top features
Pine
$3,920Sale Price|20% Off
H 82.88 in W 50 in D 22 in
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
Wood, Paint
SALE!-Gustavian 1920 Bowfront Buffet Cupboard Vitrine
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Exceptional Gustavian 1920 buffet cupboard, vitrine. The large buffet/cupboard is built of three
Antique Swedish Gustavian Vitrine, C. 1840
Located in Kastrup, DK
Swedish Gustavian style vitrine/display cabinet. Pine wood later professional painted blue with
Pine, Glass
Swedish Painted Vitrine Cabinet, 19th c. Late Gustavian
Located in Wichita, KS
A beautiful two-part late Gustavian vitrine with original glass. Beaded molding wraps around the
Glass, Wood, Paint
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H 94.5 in W 58.25 in D 18.13 in
19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Three-Door Painted Vitrine Cabinet
Located in Wichita, KS
A late Swedish Gustavian three-door vitrine cabinet from the 19th century. This classically
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H 91.7 in W 47.6 in D 16.1 in
Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Vitrine with Glass Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood vitrine cabinet from the 19th century with glass doors
Glass, Wood
Gustavian Style 2 door display cabinet / Vitrine
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Unique Gustavian Style 2 door display cabinet / Vitrine. the shelves are removable, and
Pine
Gustavian Style 2 Door Display Cabinet / Vitrine
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Unique Gustavian Style 2 door display cabinet / Vitrine. the shelves are removable, and
Pine
19th Century Swedish Vitrine
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exceptional Swedish vitrine cupboard, dating back to around 1850, is a remarkable example of
Glass, Pine
19th Century Swedish Vitrine
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning blue-painted Swedish vitrine cupboard, dating back to the early 1800s or earlier, is
Glass, Pine
Large Vitrine in the Style Gustavian from circa 1810s
Located in Lejre, DK
Large vitrine in the style Gustavian from circa 1810s. The cabinet is gray painted and in great
Glass, Wood
Antique White Gustavian Style Vitrine with Glass Panel Doors
Located in South Salem, NY
Classic Swedish Country cabinet with glass panel display case, circa mid 19th century. Elegant in
Wood
Showcase, Gustavian Style, Sweden, circa 1860
Located in Kastrup, DK
Showcase, Gustavian style, in grey white colour. Top with pair of glass doors, base with pair of
Swedish Gustavian Style Cabinet, 1850-1860
Located in Kastrup, DK
Swedish Gustavian style cabinet with a pair of paned glass doors. Cornice accented with dentil
Pine
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H 74.81 in W 27.17 in D 14.97 in
Gustavian Rococo Painted Display Cabinet Glass Vitrine Early 20th Century
Located in Lewes, England
Unusual early 20th century highly carved Gustavian style display cabinet with two internal glass
Glass
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H 94.1 in W 43.3 in D 16.1 in
Gustavian Style 1880s Light Gray Painted Vitrine Cabinet with Glass Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood vitrine cabinet from circa 1880 with light gray painted
Glass, Wood
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H 79.5 in W 49 in D 27 in
Shabby Chippy White Painted Antique 1840s Era Gustavian Swedish China Cabinet
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a great piece for the right person. If you are looking for a shabby chic primitive cabinet that is antique. This is for you. Look at the chipping white antique paint! Great c...
Walnut
Showcase in Gustavian style
Located in Kastrup, DK
Showcase in Gustavian style. Upper part with a pair of doors with glass, base with a pair of doors
Large Gustavian Glass Cabinet from circa 1790s
Located in Lejre, DK
condition. It originates from the time period of the Gustavian era In Sweden.
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Period Vitrine Cabinet
Located in Wichita, KS
Exceptional, rare period Gustavian vitrine cabinet with three shelves in the upper section behind
Period Gustavian Swedish Secretaire with Vitrine Cabinet
Located in Charleston, SC
A very fine example of 18th century large secretaire cabinet of transition from Rococo to Gustavian
Pine
19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Period Vitrine Cabinet
Located in Wichita, KS
A gorgeous 19th century Swedish late Gustavian period painted vitrine in two parts. This vitrine
Period Gustavian Swedish Secretaire with Vitrine Cabinet
Located in Charleston, SC
A very fine example of early 19th century large secretaire cabinet from Gustavian period with a
19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Period Vitrine Cabinet
Located in Wichita, KS
A two-part late Gustavian period vitrine with original glass. Dentil molding wraps around the
Large Painted Antique Glazed Display Cabinet
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant and large Swedish Gustavian style glazed vitrine or bookcase cabinet. Professional painted
Pine
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Vitrine or Display Cabinet
Located in Kastrup, DK
Swedish Gustavian style cabinet with a pair of paned glass doors resting on four fluted tapering
Wood
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H 88.5 in W 41.75 in D 17.75 in
Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Light Painted Two-part Vitrine Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style two-part vitrine cabinet from the 19th century with light gray / cream
Glass, Wood
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H 80 in W 34 in D 11.5 in
Swedish Gustavian 1810s Painted Vitrine Cabinet with Glass Door and Drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period painted wood two-part vitrine cabinet from the early 19th century, with
Wood, Glass
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H 90.5 in W 41.75 in D 17.5 in
Swedish 1810s Gustavian Period Painted Two-Part Vitrine Cabinet with Glass Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish 19th century two-part vitrine cabinet Circa 1810 A Swedish Gustavian period two-part
Glass, Wood
18th Century Swedish Secretary Vitrine Cabinet
Located in Allerum, SE
Elegant provincial 18th century Swedish secretary vitrine cabinet from the Gustavian period, circa
Pine
Oustanding Pair of 19th Century Swedish Vitrine Bookcases
Located in Round Top, TX
An outstanding pair of 19th century Gustavian style Vitrine Bookcases from Sweden. Beautifully
Wood
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H 81.25 in W 44 in D 22.5 in
Swedish 1790s Painted Vitrine Secretaire with Slant Front Desk and Glass Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish two-part Gustavian period painted vitrine secretaire from the late 18th century, with
Glass, Wood
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H 89 in W 44 in D 20.5 in
Swedish 1820s Painted Vitrine Secretaire with Slant Front Desk and Glass Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish painted vitrine secretaire from the early 19th century, with slant front desk and
Glass, Wood
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H 85.04 in W 40.95 in D 18.51 in
Antique Swedish Gustavian Vitrine Cabinet, Solid pine with Grey Paint 1850s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Large grey antique Swedish Gustavian vitrine cabinet with delicate details and brass fittings
Brass
Swedish Gustavian Style Vitrine Cabinet, C. 1840
Located in Kastrup, DK
Swedish Gustavian style vitrine/display cabinet. Pair of paned glass doors, the inside with
Pine
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H 94.07 in W 102.38 in D 16.13 in
Swedish Gustavian Style Four-Door Glass Vitrine Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Wichita, KS
A beautiful Swedish Gustavian Style four-door painted vitrine cabinet. This bookcase is made in two
Pine, Paint
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H 92.75 in W 81.5 in D 17.5 in
Swedish Late Gustavian Antique Four-Door Glass Vitrine Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in Wichita, KS
A Swedish late Gustavian four-door painted vitrine cabinet from the 19th century. This classically
Glass, Pine
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H 98.44 in W 85.82 in D 21.25 in
19th C. Swedish Gustavian Four-Door Painted Glass Vitrine Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Wichita, KS
A Swedish Gustavian four-door painted vitrine cabinet from the 19th century. This classically
Glass, Wood, Paint
Bureau, Gustavian Style, Sweden 1820-1830
Located in Kastrup, DK
Bureau made in pine. Upper part with a pair of glass doors. Gustavian style. Black outside and
19th Century Gustavian Book Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Two part 19th century Gustavian style richly carved book cabinet. Upper part has a bookcase with
Pine
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H 89.77 in W 58.67 in D 19.69 in
Glass Cabinet in Gustavian Style with a Pair of Doors with Transoms, Good Patina
Located in Kastrup, DK
Glass cabinet in Gustavian Style with a pair of doors with transoms. Black painted outside, red
swedish 19th Century Cabinet with Glass Fronted Doors
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century Swedish cabinet with glass fronted doors in late Gustavian style. Upper library
Glass
Period Gustavian Swedish Secretaire with Vitrine Cabinet
Located in Charleston, SC
A very fine example of 18th century large secretaire cabinet from Gustavian period with a high
Blown Glass, Pine
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H 90.5 in W 70.25 in D 18 in
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Three-Door Glass Vitrine Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Wichita, KS
A beautiful Swedish Gustavian style three-door painted vitrine cabinet from the 19th century. The
Pine
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H 90.5 in W 80.75 in D 17.25 in
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Four-Door Glass Vitrine Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Wichita, KS
A beautiful Swedish Gustavian style four-door painted vitrine cabinet from the 19th century. This
Wood, Paint
Blue Painted Two-Part Pine Vitrine & Secretary in Blue Painted
Located in Kastrup, DK
Gustavian secretary crafted in pine, finished in a charming blue tone with an elegant patina
Brass
Swedish, Gustavian Vitrine
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish, Gustavian vitrine, green painting, shelfs behind doors, two parts. Keys and locks working.
Pine
Swedish Vitrine Cabinet, Gustavian Style
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish vitrine cabinet, Gustavian style, 19th-20th century, later gray painting.
Blown Glass, Pine
Gustavian Style Vitrine
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Swedish cabinet, circa 1890, with double glass doors and glass sides at the top and a pair of
Glass, Wood
Two Part Gustavian Style Vitrine, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
A fine and richly carved two part Swedish Gustavian style vitrine cabinet from the 19th century
Wood
19th Century, Swedish Vitrine
Located in Stockholm, SE
19th century, Swedish Vitrine, Gustavian style, two parts. Old glass. Very nice inside with shelfs
Pine
19th Century Swedish Vitrine
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vitrine, 19th century second half, gray or blue painting. One parts. Five removable shelves.
Blown Glass, Pine
Late Gustavian Library
Located in Sheffield, MA
Late period Gustavian library with original glass, Sweden circa 1830. Top section has three shelves
Wood
Gustavian Glass Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two part Gustavian Glass Cabinet in a worn yellow patina.
Wood
Swedish Step-Back Library Cabinet
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Two-part vitrine, Sweden circa 1880, in the Gustavian style. The upper section has canted corners
Glass, Wood
Gustavian Style Swedish Vitrine
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Swedish cabinet with glass doors in the late Gustavian Style, circa 1850. The upper section has two
Glass, Wood
19th Century Swedish Painted Vitrine
Located in Houston, TX
Handsome Swedish dry scraped glazed top cabinet. Upper cabinet with shelves and two hidden drawers
Pine
Swedish Vitrine in the Gustavian Style
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Gustavian Style Vitrine, Sweden, circa 1910. The single door has two glass panels separated by a
Glass, Bentwood
$10,080 / item
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Custom Oak & Cream Bouclé Daybed by Fosfeen Handcrafted, Made to Order
Located in Plymouth, GB
A handcrafted oak and cream bouclé daybed from Fosfeen’s Sunday Collection. Made to order with full customisation available, including COM, finishes, and dimensions. The Sunday Dayb...
Hardwood, Wood, Upholstery, Textile, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak
19th century French Bookcase Mahogany
Located in MILL, NL
Insanely beautiful Louis Philippe bookcase / sideboard / display cabinet. Mahogany veneer over oak. Dates from the late 19th century. Condition is exceptionally good. All locks func...
Mahogany, Oak
$2,950
H 30.7 in Dm 34.4 in
1860s Swedish Light Grey Painted Tilt-Top Table with Round Top and Carved Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish light grey painted tilt-top table from circa 1860 with circular top and turned pedestal mounted on four carved scrolling legs. Heralding from circa 1860, this Swedish tilt-...
Wood
$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
$3,950
H 30.6 in W 32.7 in D 15.75 in
Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Chest with Five Drawers and Fluted Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted chestwith five drawers, discreetly marbleized top, carved fluted accents, tapered feet and fluted side posts. Experience the quiet elegance of Scand...
Wood
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
$1,675 / item
H 13.78 in Dm 9.45 in
Murano Round Green Glass and Brass Modern Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
Very special Murano glass wall light, stylish and elegant, their design truly unique in their kind. Beautiful coloring. The wall light is composed of a brass stem where a system for...
Brass
19thC English Glazed Oak Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1870 19thC English Glazed Oak Bookcase Cabinet Adjustable Shelves and original hardware with good form and colour. With original Key for top cabinet Excellent quality (2 p...
Oak
$2,950
H 36 in W 37 in D 23 in
Swedish Gustavian Period 1790s Blue Painted Wall Hanging Corner Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period painted wood wall hanging corner cabinet from the late 18th century, with blue paint, single door and weathered appearance. Created in Sweden during the la...
Wood
$4,500
H 32 in W 32.75 in D 17.5 in
Swedish Gustavian-Style Blue Chest of Drawers with Faux Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A refined Swedish Gustavian-style chest of drawers. Crafted in pine, this piece is painted in a soft blue tone, a color popular beginning with late 19th-century Scandinavian interpre...
Wood
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
Linen
The Salon, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
$6,800 / item
H 48 in W 33 in D 2.75 in
Bespoke Octagonal Pink Murano Glass and Brass Mirror, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Bespoke octagonal pink Murano glass and bras mirror, in stock Vivid and intense pink glass block with naturally occurring air inclusions throughout, highly polished faceted pattern c...
Brass
$8,243
H 95.67 in W 50.01 in D 19.69 in
Stylish Black Painted Edwardian Glazed Bookcase or Buffet with Original Glass
Located in Jesteburg, DE
A statement piece that will make an impact in most settings. Beautiful old glass doors.
Softwood
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.
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.