Swedish Gustavian Arm Chair Circa Early 1900's Painted Warm White
Located in London, Park Royal
A Swedish, Gustavian style arm chair from the early 1900's, carved in solid beech wood and hand painted in a warm white which has naturally aged to reveal some of the wood beneath.
Upholstery, Wood
Swedish Painted Armoire dating from the late 1700’s and remaining Unrestored
Located in Highwood, IL
Swedish Painted Armoire dating from the 1700’s and for the vast part remaining unrestored. Strangely enough our Swedish Armoire was removed from a Grade II Historic property in Wend...
Pine
Swedish Bench in Pine wood with a grey painted coloring of Antique period 1860's
Located in Lejre, DK
Swedish bench from the 1860s, made in pine and later painted grey. A classic Scandinavian piece with decorative painted details and practical storage beneath the seat. Well-preserved...
Pine
Dated 1831 Scandinavian Painted Step-Back Pine Cupboard with Initials R.K.S.
Located in New York, NY
This is a antique Scandinavian cupboard made in 1831 from pine wood. This cupboard has a step-back design where the upper section is set back from the lower section. It has a robust,...
Pine, Paint
Gustavian Sofa from Sweden 1700-1800's
Located in Copenhagen, DK
I'm selling this stunning sofa from a costumer.
Harewood
Pair of Upholstered Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Armchairs from 1800's. Wood frame of each chair is hand carved bad grey washed.
Wood, Upholstery
A Pair of 1850's Swedish Gustavian Benches
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Swedish Gustavian benches, the X-form frame with handles having turned elements.
Upholstery
Gustavian 1790s Swedish Blueish Dresser
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Gustavian 1790's Swedish blueish dresser original lock and hardware.
Antique Gustavian Style Large Gray Painted Mirror, Sweden circa 1800's
Located in Round Top, TX
Large Swedish Gustavian style mirror. Newer professionally applied gray and white layered painted finish with gold accent.
Glass, Wood, Paint
Pair of Period Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs, Stockholm 1820's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Very charming pair of early 19th C. Gustavian barrel back chairs. Partly retained original paint.
Wood
Gustavian Gilt Wall Clock, Early 1800's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian period gilded wall clock of large dimension.
Pine
Sold
H 30.5 in W 119 in D 47 in
Swedish Gustavian Style Extension Dining Table with Three Leaves 1850's
Located in Charleston, SC
Mid 19th century later painted Gustavian style extending table with three leaves, Beautifully carved apron around and rosettes on each leg post on long, slender tapered legs.
Wood, Paint
Antique Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock, circa 1840's
Located in Round Top, TX
The clock case maintains its original soft grey painted finish within the Gustavian style. Clock face and hands are original.
Wood, Paint
Pair, White Painted Swedish Stools, circa 1900's
Located in Round Top, TX
This pair of Swedish Gustavian style stools or tabourets have graceful saber legs while the upturned hand rests provide stability as well as balanced beauty to the pair.
Muslin, Wood, Paint
White Painted Pine Sideboard, Sweden circa 1900's
Located in Round Top, TX
Swedish pine sideboard/buffet with traditional diamond motif carved in drawers and door panels. Four drawers over four cabinet doors, one long interior shelf. Restored, later profes...
Pine, Paint
Antique Swedish White Bow Front Corner Cabinet, circa 1900's
Located in Round Top, TX
We recently gave this piece a white painted finish, adding a Gustavian look and feel to its Swedish country charm.
Wood, Paint
Pair of Gustavian chests
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Pair of gray painted chest of drawers. Late Gustavian period. Sweden 1850's.
Pine
Sold
H 39.5 in W 51.25 in D 17.75 in
Antique Swedish Buffet late 1800's Original White Paint with (3) Drawers
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique Swedish Buffet from the late 1800's in Original White Paint with (3) Drawers located inside the cabinet. If ever there was a perfect distressed white painted finish to copy, ...
Wood, Pine
Mora Clock 1800's
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Swedish Mora clock with hand painted decorative floral details and carving detail. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour. Width: 64...
Wood
Pair of Swedish window seats
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Pair of Gustavian window seats, Sweden, 1820's
Wood, Fabric
Sold
H 98.5 in W 68 in D 24 in
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted, Scraped Solid Pine Armoire, Circa 1840's
Located in Dallas, TX
Completely handcrafted during a bygone era by talented Swedish artisans, this early 19th century Gustavian painted and Scraped Armoire features a distressed stripped painted finish t...
Wood
Swedish Painted Oak Secretary Bureau circa 1800's
Located in Round Top, TX
This oak secretary reflects the refined grace, functionality and style of early 1800's Sweden. Note the unique newer, professionally applied steel blue painted finish with blue inter...
Brass
Small White Swedish Stool or Footrest, circa 1900's
Located in Round Top, TX
This petite Swedish stool or tabouret has a yoke shaped base with applied carved flower medallion. The distressed patina of the later antique white painted finish adds to the charm. ...
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Gustavian Clock, 1860's Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Grey painted carved wood, working mechanics
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H 29.5 in W 42.75 in D 21.5 in
Pair of Neoclassical Gustavian Demilune Consoles, Sweden circa 1840
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
As Swedish furniture makers evolved throughout the late 1700's and early 1800's, Swedish Gustavian influenced furniture became a mainstay in European Neoclassical period collections.
Wood
A Pair of Gustavian Style Cut Glass Chandeliers Circa 1920's
Located in London, GB
A pair of Gustavian style three light chandeliers
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H 27.5 in W 31 in D 19 in
1900's Marquetry Style W/ Inlay Design, Village Scene, Side Table with Drawers
Located in Pasadena, CA
antique handmade wooden marquetry piece. It is completely crafted by hand out an assortment of hand cut pieces of natural wooden veneer.
Wood
Stockholm, Gustavian Style Armchair
Located in Allerum, SE
Limited edition reproductions by D. Larsson, inspired by the finest 18th - 19th-century Swedish furniture. STOCKHOLM, This Gustavian style armchair is inspired by one of the finest ...
Beech
Swedish 19th century painted pine cupboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish 19th century painted cupboard circa 1890. Good quality sideboard/cabinet which would be ideal as a linen cupboard or the kitchen. Double door cupboard with channeled detail...
Pine, Paint
19th Century Swedish Painted Hall Bench, Trundle Bed
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Swedish painted hall bench ~ trundle bed is the perfect selection for the active family! By day, a handsome, country style hall bench ~ by night, pullout / pull-out the ...
Wood
$6,926
H 55.12 in W 50.79 in D 22.05 in
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinet, Wood, Reeded Design, 1842
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
$3,950
H 61.5 in W 41.75 in D 16 in
Original Hand Painted Swedish Pine Two Door Cupboard Cabinet Dated 1771
Located in Round Top, TX
Original hand painted Swedish two door cabinet dated 1771, crafted in pine with a dark aged patina. The original painted finish features yellow flowers and green vines set against a ...
Pine, Paint
Haga, Gustavian Style Armchair
By Ephraim Stahl
Located in Allerum, SE
Limited edition reproductions by D. Larsson, inspired by the finest 18th - 19th-century Swedish furniture. HAGA, a fine reproduction Gustavian barrel back armchair is influenced by ...
Beech
19th century original scraped paint Swedish cupboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century original scraped paint Swedish cupboard circa 1850. Here we have a fine piece of Swedish rustic furniture, presented in it's original paint which has been partially scr...
Pine, Paint
Pair, 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Armchairs
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair, attractive Swedish country Gustavian style painted arm chairs with distinctive round back topped by carved rosettes. Turned, fluted legs and carved accents along the skirt add ...
Linen, Wood, Paint
Swedish Gustavian Cabinet, circa 1780
Located in Huntington, NY
A Swedish Rococo-Gustavian transitional cabinet. The bonnet top consists of an impressive overhanging arched pediment cornice. Upper section has two shelves, a spoon shelf and three ...
Brass, Iron
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Cabinet
Located in Charleston, SC
A painted Swedish Gustavian Cabinet from the late 1700’s. This solid pine cabinet has its original worn layered-blue paint finish. Under the flat cornice are two tall doors with the...
Iron
Antique Northern Swedish Painted Gustavian Sideboard
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish gustavian sideboard from Northern Sweden. The sideboard is a genuine antique country house furniture that was made around 1820. The frame is solid pine and it has old...
Pine
Swedish Gustavian Bench in Original Paint
Located in Kastrup, DK
Swedish Gustavian bench, circa 1780–1800. Crafted in birch with its original grey-white painted finish, beautifully preserved with a naturally developed patina. The gently curved b...
Textile, Birch
Two-door painted wardrobe, dated 1804 - Folk art furniture
Located in Vo', Veneto
Two-door painted wardrobe, dated 1804 A refined example of continental cabinet making and decoration: this unique two-door wardrobe from 1804 represents a precious luxury testament ...
Fir
19th century Scandinavian painted pine double door cupboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Scandinavian painted small sideboard circa 1870. Good example of a practical antique providing many uses around the home, being shallow in depth it lends itself perfect...
Pine, Paint
$5,245
H 32.09 in W 72.84 in D 22.84 in
Antique Swedish Sofa Bench in Gustavian Style, Solid Pine with Blue Paint
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish sofa bench in gustavian style. The sofa is a genuine country house furniture from northern Sweden made around 1820 to 1840. The frame is made in solid pine and it has...
Pine
Early 19th Century Original Painted Swedish Tall Pine Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
Early 19th-century Swedish tall pine cabinet built in two sections with original painted finish. Blue painted panels remain visible throughout, with much of the surface worn down to ...
Pine, Paint
$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
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
$2,800 / set
H 17.5 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Smoked Glass Wall Sconces, Italy Contemporary
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano smoked glass wall lights, contemporary Smoked / fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finial and brass accents Art Deco inspired de...
Brass
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
Louis XVI Style Sofa
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XVI style canape made by La Maison London. Hand carved in solid wood, painted in an ecru white with gold highlights. Upholstered in a fabric of your choice Please note: 11m of...
Giltwood
$3,990 / item
H 34 in W 31 in D 40 in
Custom Made to Order Belgian Linen Slip Cover Club Chair with Down Cushion
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This White Linen Slip-Covered Lounge Chair fits as the perfect accent to any room. It's the perfect chair to have adjacent to a sofa, and can make every pillow look delightful in the...
Cotton, Linen, Wood, Down
The Howard, 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
Large Teardrop Vaseline Opaline Glass Pendants
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
The size and the color of this glass shade is amazing. It's one of the largest handblown teardrop shades of this type that we have ever offered. The shape has the look of an early Ed...
Art Glass
$3,650 / set
H 20.5 in W 30.5 in D 32 in
Distressed French Bergere Chairs with Custom Floral Upholstery
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of very well made and solid French Bergeres custom upholstered in rose, green, gold and tan floral and foliate fabric. The chairs with carved and scrolled frames, intricately ca...
Fabric, Hardwood
$4,550
H 71 in W 61.25 in D 21.5 in
Early 19th Century Antique Original Painted Break Down Armoire from Germany
Located in Round Top, TX
This impressive original painted large armoire or "German Shrunk" was built in the traditional manner to "break down" into 2 sections, making it easier to transport and install, all ...
Wood, Paint
"Marchand" Scalloped Walnut Oak Dresser by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Marchand 6-drawer dresser showcases elegantly scalloped edge detailing and textural drawer fronts, making it a distinctive piece in any bedroom. It sits on minimal turned legs, b...
Oak
$1,748 / item
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 9.06 in
Murano Art Glass and Brass Pink Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
This charming wall lamp is entirely handmade in Murano. Each single leaf is handcrafted in high quality Murano blown glass; that's why each leaf is slightly different from the other....
Brass
French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
French inspired upholstered linen bergère chairs These French inspired chair are based on an original Napoleon III style pair of chairs. Napoleon III was the nephew of the Napoleon t...
Linen
$5,385 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Mid-century style Vintage N.4 ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish. This piece is part of our original and fully customisabl...
Brass, Bronze
French Alpine Rustic Folk Art Cabinet, France 19th Century
Located in Aartselaar, BE
This 19th-century French Alpine rustic folk art cabinet embodies the charm and authenticity of traditional mountain craftsmanship. Handcrafted from solid oak wood, its surface bears ...
Wood, Oak
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.