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Gustavian Furniture

GUSTAVIAN STYLE

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.

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Style: Gustavian
Two-door painted wardrobe, dated 1804 - Folk art furniture
Two-door painted wardrobe, dated 1804 - Folk art furniture

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 ...

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Early 1800s German Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Fir

Swedish Gustavian style cupboard, 19th century, painted, brass fittings
Swedish Gustavian style cupboard, 19th century, painted, brass fittings

Swedish Gustavian style cupboard, 19th century, painted, brass fittings

Located in Kvidinge, SE

​Bring a touch of classic Scandinavian into your home with this stunning, vintage Gustavian-style cupboard. Perfectly balancing rustic charm with refined architectural details, this ...

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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Breakfront Chests of Drawers, Circa 1840–1860
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Breakfront Chests of Drawers, Circa 1840–1860

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Breakfront Chests of Drawers, Circa 1840–1860

Located in Kastrup, DK

A decorative pair of Swedish chests of drawers crafted in pine and executed in the Gustavian style. The softly weathered paintwork displays a delicate blend of celadon green and fade...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Brass

Gustavian Style Cerused Dining Chairs In New Blue & White Linen Set Of 8
Gustavian Style Cerused Dining Chairs In New Blue & White Linen Set Of 8

Gustavian Style Cerused Dining Chairs In New Blue & White Linen Set Of 8

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is such a lovely set! The eight chairs have been newly upholstered in a blue and white medallion print. The cerused / whitewashed frames are in very good condition. They are unm...

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Late 20th Century American Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Antique Mid 19th C Swedish Crystal & Tole Chandelier
Antique Mid 19th C Swedish Crystal & Tole Chandelier

Antique Mid 19th C Swedish Crystal & Tole Chandelier

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Antique Mid 19th C Swedish Crystal & Tole Chandelier

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1850s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Swedish 19th Century Black Painted Gustavian 3 Drawer Chest
Swedish 19th Century Black Painted Gustavian 3 Drawer Chest

Swedish 19th Century Black Painted Gustavian 3 Drawer Chest

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Swedish 18th Century chest of drawers painted a later Gustavian black paint and patina. This classic commode is a very versatile piece that works well in a foyer, living room or bedr...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Brass

Harlequin Set of 6 Antique Gustavian Style Urn Back Dining Chairs.English C.1920
Harlequin Set of 6 Antique Gustavian Style Urn Back Dining Chairs.English C.1920

Harlequin Set of 6 Antique Gustavian Style Urn Back Dining Chairs.English C.1920

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

A wonderful set of six English limed oak chairs. Not quite matching. They are actually 2 different models ( 3 + 3 ). The chairs have the same basic characteristics. Firstly, the de...

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Early 20th Century English Gustavian Furniture

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Oak

Late Gustavian Chest of Drawers in Blue-Green Finish, Sweden Circa 1790–1800
Late Gustavian Chest of Drawers in Blue-Green Finish, Sweden Circa 1790–1800

Late Gustavian Chest of Drawers in Blue-Green Finish, Sweden Circa 1790–1800

Located in Kastrup, DK

Elegant Gustavian chest of drawers in a beautiful blue-green finish with a simple and harmonious expression, crafted with refined classical details. The chest features three spaciou...

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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mora Clock 1812
Mora Clock 1812

Mora Clock 1812

Located in Crowthorne, Surrey

Antique Swedish Mora clock dated 1812 with folk art decorations from Halsingland. Wood carved decorations and decorations of flower branches against a blue background. Dial eith Arab...

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1810s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood

19th C. Swedish Gustavian Cartel Giltwood Clock with Eagle & Angles By Cederlund
19th C. Swedish Gustavian Cartel Giltwood Clock with Eagle & Angles By Cederlund

19th C. Swedish Gustavian Cartel Giltwood Clock with Eagle & Angles By Cederlund

Located in Round Top, TX

This early 19th Century Gustavian cartel wall clock was crafted by Cederlund of Stockholm with both gilded and painted wood. It features an eagle crest, fluted fan motif around a cir...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

19th Century Swedish White Gustavian Cabinet Sideboard
19th Century Swedish White Gustavian Cabinet Sideboard

19th Century Swedish White Gustavian Cabinet Sideboard

Located in Round Top, TX

Gustavian white painted pine sideboard or server cabinet with traditional decorative fluted carved diamond panels topped by egg and dart carving. Restored, later professionally paint...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine, Paint

19th Century Swedish Pair of Blue Chest of Three Drawers or Nightstands
19th Century Swedish Pair of Blue Chest of Three Drawers or Nightstands

19th Century Swedish Pair of Blue Chest of Three Drawers or Nightstands

Located in Round Top, TX

A pair of elegant Gustavian oak chests of three drawers painted in soft shades of blue. Canted fluted side posts with upper carved dentil molding, decorative carved panels on each of...

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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mora Clock 19th Century
Mora Clock 19th Century

Mora Clock 19th Century

Located in Crowthorne, Surrey

Swedish Mora clock dated 1883 with hand painted Swedish floral details. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour. Width: 62cm / 24.4" ...

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Early 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Century Large White Danish Bookcase Display Cabinet
19th Century Large White Danish Bookcase Display Cabinet

19th Century Large White Danish Bookcase Display Cabinet

Located in Round Top, TX

19th century large Danish bookcase, crafted in pine. This large display cabinet features removable shelves and offers substantial storage and display space. The newer layered white p...

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Late 19th Century Danish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th-Century Swedish Mora Longcase Clock, Pine, Folk Art, Circa 1800
19th-Century Swedish Mora Longcase Clock, Pine, Folk Art, Circa 1800

19th-Century Swedish Mora Longcase Clock, Pine, Folk Art, Circa 1800

Located in Mckinney, TX

Handcrafted in the early 19th-century, this longcase clock embodies the rural craftsmanship and folk traditions of central Sweden. The pine case features the classic Mora silhouette ...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine

Gustavian chest of drawers, circa 1870
Gustavian chest of drawers, circa 1870

Gustavian chest of drawers, circa 1870

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

This piece of furniture is a 19th-century chest of drawers with Gustavian influences, a Swedish neoclassical style that was popular from the late 18th to the mid-19th century. Crafte...

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1870s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

Smal Swedish Side table in Gustavian style (19th century, Elegant, Painted)
Smal Swedish Side table in Gustavian style (19th century, Elegant, Painted)

Smal Swedish Side table in Gustavian style (19th century, Elegant, Painted)

Located in Kvidinge, SE

This Gustavian Style side table is a refined example of Swedish neoclassical design, characterized by its elegant proportions and artisanal details. The table is painted in a tradit...

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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine

Late 18th Century Swedish White Gustavian Wedding Cabinet
Late 18th Century Swedish White Gustavian Wedding Cabinet

Late 18th Century Swedish White Gustavian Wedding Cabinet

Located in Round Top, TX

Late 18th century Swedish wedding cabinet crafted in pine. The cabinet features a white painted finish that was applied later in its life but has aged over time and is lightly scrape...

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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Brass

Small Antique Swedish Country House Table in Original Condition with a Drawer
Small Antique Swedish Country House Table in Original Condition with a Drawer

Small Antique Swedish Country House Table in Original Condition with a Drawer

Located in Kramfors, SE

Small antique Swedish country house table in gustavian style with a drawer. The drawer has the original drawer pull in brass and the table has straight tapered legs characteristic to...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine

19th Century Large White Swedish Gustavian Pine Cabinet Cupboard
19th Century Large White Swedish Gustavian Pine Cabinet Cupboard

19th Century Large White Swedish Gustavian Pine Cabinet Cupboard

Located in Round Top, TX

19th century large Swedish Gustavian cabinet, crafted in pine. The upper and lower cabinet doors are detailed with vertical fluted carved panels, while the middle section includes th...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Armchairs in Painted Birch 1780 -1790
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Armchairs in Painted Birch 1780 -1790

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Armchairs in Painted Birch 1780 -1790

Located in Kastrup, DK

Pair of Gustavian armchairs made in Sweden in the late 18th century. Crafted in solid birch with a light-painted finish and natural age-related patina. The frame features classic Gu...

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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Gustavian Secretaire / Bureau 1780 - 1790
Gustavian Secretaire / Bureau 1780 - 1790

Gustavian Secretaire / Bureau 1780 - 1790

Located in Kastrup, DK

Gustavian secrétaire in two parts, crafted in oak with a grey-white finish and a beautiful patina. The piece is constructed in two sections, featuring a classic upper cabinet with d...

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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Brass, Iron

Late 18th-Century Swedish Secretary, c. 1780-90
Late 18th-Century Swedish Secretary, c. 1780-90

Late 18th-Century Swedish Secretary, c. 1780-90

Located in Kastrup, DK

Beautiful Gustavian secrétaire desk / bureau crafted in oak and finished in a decorative light blue hue with an attractive patina. The piece is constructed in two sections, with an ...

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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th Century Swedish folk art Gustavian buffet dated 1848 original paint
19th Century Swedish folk art Gustavian buffet dated 1848 original paint

19th Century Swedish folk art Gustavian buffet dated 1848 original paint

Located in Boden, SE

The Swedish Gustavian 19th-century Wedding Buffet is a stunning piece of furniture that epitomizes the grace and elegance of Swedish design. Painted in a beautiful color with marbe...

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1840s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine

Mora Clock 19th Century
Mora Clock 19th Century

Mora Clock 19th Century

Located in Crowthorne, Surrey

Swedish Mora clock dated 1843 with hand painted Swedish floral details. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour. Width:55cm / 21.7" D...

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Early 1800s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Painted Swedish Demilune Console Tables - Pair
Late 19th Century Painted Swedish Demilune Console Tables - Pair

Late 19th Century Painted Swedish Demilune Console Tables - Pair

Located in Troy, MI

Found in Sweden, this pair of painted demilune console tables dates from the 1880s. The softly worn, creamy white bases are adorned with faux-painted dentil molding along the aprons....

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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine, Paint

Late 18th Century Painted Narrow Swedish Corner Cupboard with Niche
Late 18th Century Painted Narrow Swedish Corner Cupboard with Niche

Late 18th Century Painted Narrow Swedish Corner Cupboard with Niche

Located in Mckinney, TX

Swedish corner cupboard in a tall, narrow two-piece form with an open display niche and heart-shaped cutout. Dry-scraped to reveal layers of historic paint and wear, the surface car...

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Late 18th Century French Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine, Paint

Swedish Gustavian-Inspired Chest of Drawers with Greek Key Motif
Swedish Gustavian-Inspired Chest of Drawers with Greek Key Motif

Swedish Gustavian-Inspired Chest of Drawers with Greek Key Motif

Located in Atlanta, GA

A handsome Swedish Gustavian-inspired chest of drawers, crafted with the clean symmetry and restrained ornamentation associated with late 18th-century Scandinavian design. The rectan...

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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Cream Painted Chest of Drawers Bureau
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Cream Painted Chest of Drawers Bureau

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Cream Painted Chest of Drawers Bureau

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Painted Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest or Commode, a pair. This set of three drawer bureaus are based on 18th Century Gustavian antique chests. They have been hand painted in...

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Early 2000s European Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Brass

A classic pair of 19th-century Gustavian chests of drawers
A classic pair of 19th-century Gustavian chests of drawers

A classic pair of 19th-century Gustavian chests of drawers

Located in Charleston, SC

A pair of 19th-century classic Gustavian chests of drawers with dentil molding beneath the tops and decorative charming carvings on both drawer fronts. locks are functional, with tw...

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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Smal Swedish Chest of Drawers (19th Century, Gustavian-Style, Painted)
Smal Swedish Chest of Drawers (19th Century, Gustavian-Style, Painted)

Smal Swedish Chest of Drawers (19th Century, Gustavian-Style, Painted)

Located in Kvidinge, SE

Breathe timeless European charm into your home with this stunning Gustavian-style three-drawer chest. Painted in a beige color featuring a beautifully weathered, distressed finish. ...

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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Brass

Restored Swedish Gustavian Commodes, Painted Pinewood, Circa 1920-1940
Restored Swedish Gustavian Commodes, Painted Pinewood, Circa 1920-1940

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...

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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine

Late 19th Century Swedish Black Gustavian Sideboard Buffet
Late 19th Century Swedish Black Gustavian Sideboard Buffet

Late 19th Century Swedish Black Gustavian Sideboard Buffet

Located in Round Top, TX

Swedish Gustavian black painted pine sideboard or console with upper carved dentil molding and three upper drawers over two large cabinet doors. Traditional diamonds accent the three...

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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Brass

Small Antique Bleached Gustavian Style Round Side Table. English, Circa 1850
Small Antique Bleached Gustavian Style Round Side Table. English, Circa 1850

Small Antique Bleached Gustavian Style Round Side Table. English, Circa 1850

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Lovely small round table. Made from fruitwood Recenly bleached and then finished with a gentle lime wash I particularly like its simplicity. I have chosen not to lacquer or wax...

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1850s English Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Fruitwood

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Writing Bureau in Dry-Scraped Pine
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Writing Bureau in Dry-Scraped Pine

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Writing Bureau in Dry-Scraped Pine

Located in Mckinney, TX

18th-century Swedish bureau crafted in pine with a fixed, writing-height top and original dry-scraped surface. Multiple small drawers over deeper storage below, finished with simple ...

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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine, Paint

Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Style Four-Door Demi Lune Buffet, c. 1880
Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Style Four-Door Demi Lune Buffet, c. 1880

Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Style Four-Door Demi Lune Buffet, c. 1880

Located in Atlanta, GA

A beautifully proportioned Swedish Gustavian style demi lune buffet from the late 19th century, circa 1880. Crafted in pine, the case features an elegant half-round form with softly ...

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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Buffet (Pine, Elegant Design)
19th Century Swedish Buffet (Pine, Elegant Design)

19th Century Swedish Buffet (Pine, Elegant Design)

Located in Kvidinge, SE

A simple and elegant light grey Swedish antique buffet. A decorative strip with serrated edges sits beneath the top. Two columns run along each side. Each door is adorned with a wrea...

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1880s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Stools
Pair of 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Stools

Pair of 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Stools

Located in Atlanta, GA

A refined pair of Swedish stools dating to the 18th century, executed in the elegant Gustavian style. Their clean rectangular forms are elevated by finely carved seat rails with repe...

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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine

Small Rustic Antique Country House Black Table in Gustavian Style with a Drawer
Small Rustic Antique Country House Black Table in Gustavian Style with a Drawer

Small Rustic Antique Country House Black Table in Gustavian Style with a Drawer

Located in Kramfors, SE

Small rustic country table in gustavian style from northern Sweden. This antique table is made around 1810 by hand in solid pine. The legs are decorated with flutes and the table has...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine

Swedish Gustavian Secretary Desk, Solid Pine, Antique, Circa 1850
Swedish Gustavian Secretary Desk, Solid Pine, Antique, Circa 1850

Swedish Gustavian Secretary Desk, Solid Pine, Antique, Circa 1850

Located in Kramfors, SE

Swedish country secretary desk in gustavian style from around 1850. Beautiful and genuine country furniture made by hand in solid pine in northern Sweden. The piece is made in a clas...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Console Tables
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Console Tables

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Console Tables

Located in Atlanta, GA

A refined pair of 19th-century Swedish Gustavian console tables, distinguished by their elegant proportions and restrained neoclassical detailing. The tops are beautifully painted in...

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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine

Genuine Swedish Antique Sideboard with Original Light Paint and Genuine Distress
Genuine Swedish Antique Sideboard with Original Light Paint and Genuine Distress

Genuine Swedish Antique Sideboard with Original Light Paint and Genuine Distress

Located in Kramfors, SE

Genuine Swedish gustavian sideboard from the gustavian period around 1810. Made by hand with a unique frame in solid pine. A classic Swedish country furniture from northern Sweden. O...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine

A Pair of Gustavian-Style Painted Doors by Paul Gauguin
A Pair of Gustavian-Style Painted Doors by Paul Gauguin

A Pair of Gustavian-Style Painted Doors by Paul Gauguin

By Paul Gauguin

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Swedish Gustavian-Style pine cabinet doors hand-painted by Paul Gaugin (1883 - 1961).

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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine

Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Faux Tiled Stove Corner Cabinet
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Faux Tiled Stove Corner Cabinet

Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Faux Tiled Stove Corner Cabinet

Located in Kastrup, DK

A rare and highly charming Gustavian corner cabinet designed as an imitation faience tiled stove — a distinctive furniture type rooted in late 18th-century Swedish interior tradition. Crafted in pine and constructed in two sections with a gracefully curved front, the surface is painted to simulate tiled panels in a soft grey-white tone, delicately decorated with hand-painted blue floral bouquets and scrolling foliage. A moulded cornice with a wave frieze crowns the piece, reinforcing its architectural presence. The lower section features a trompe-l’œil painted iron firebox door, completing the illusion of a traditional Swedish stove...

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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine

Danish Gustavian Green Secretary Cabinet, 1780s.
Danish Gustavian Green Secretary Cabinet, 1780s.

Danish Gustavian Green Secretary Cabinet, 1780s.

Located in Asaa, DK

Danish Gustavian Green Secretary, 1780s. Extremely rare of the period Gustavian two-part secretaire cabinet made by master carpenter in southern Denmark circa 1780. This genuine an...

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Late 18th Century Danish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

19th - 20th Century Grey Swedish Gustavian Set of Ten Pinewood Dining Chairs
19th - 20th Century Grey Swedish Gustavian Set of Ten Pinewood Dining Chairs

19th - 20th Century Grey Swedish Gustavian Set of Ten Pinewood Dining Chairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A 19th–20th Century, light-grey antique Swedish Gustavian set of ten dining chairs, handcrafted in painted Pinewood and in good structural condition. The curved shield-back design ex...

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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine

Swedish Gustavian Painted Small Commode Chest of Drawers Nightstand
Swedish Gustavian Painted Small Commode Chest of Drawers Nightstand

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...

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Early 2000s European Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Brass

Chelsea Textiles Gustavian Style Black Caned Wood Headboard
Chelsea Textiles Gustavian Style Black Caned Wood Headboard

Chelsea Textiles Gustavian Style Black Caned Wood Headboard

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Fabulous Chelsea Textiles hand painted king size wood canned bed. The bed is painted in black. Wonderful addition to formal or informal room.

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Early 2000s Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Cane, Wood

Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Gray Painted Bench Settee
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Gray Painted Bench Settee

Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Gray Painted Bench Settee

Located in Round Top, TX

Early 19th century Swedish Gustavian bench or settee crafted in pine. The bench retains an original blue-gray painted finish that has been lightly scraped, revealing natural wood ben...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Linen, Pine, Paint

Swedish Neoclassical Mirror, Circa 1810
Swedish Neoclassical Mirror, Circa 1810

Swedish Neoclassical Mirror, Circa 1810

Located in Atlanta, GA

This elegant Swedish mirror dates to the early nineteenth century and reflects the refined neoclassical aesthetic associated with the Gustavian period. Crafted with balanced proporti...

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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Glass

19th Century Danish Gray Painted Oak Cabinet on Legs with Interior Drawers
19th Century Danish Gray Painted Oak Cabinet on Legs with Interior Drawers

19th Century Danish Gray Painted Oak Cabinet on Legs with Interior Drawers

Located in Round Top, TX

19th century Danish cabinet crafted in oak and raised on tapered fluted legs with a curved stretcher base. Decorative details include dentil carved molding along the upper crown and ...

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Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Oak, Paint

Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Tub Chair with Carved Campanula Friezes
Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Tub Chair with Carved Campanula Friezes

Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Tub Chair with Carved Campanula Friezes

Located in Atlanta, GA

This Swedish Gustavian-style painted wood tub chair dates to the late 19th century and showcases curving lines, carved campanula friezes, and waterleaf motifs. Crafted in Sweden during the final decade of the 1800s, the chair features Neoclassical elegance with delicately carved details. Its curving back and rectangular seat are designed for reupholstery, while the apron is adorned with a delicate campanula frieze running on three sides. The chair is raised on two cylindrical, tapering front legs carved with waterleaves, paired with two saber legs in the back. Accented with carved rosettes on the knees, the piece is painted in a soft, muted color typical of Swedish taste—light palettes that brighten rooms during the region’s dark winters. The Gustavian style draws inspiration from the Louis XVI era. In 1771, Swedish King Gustav III visited Paris during the early stages of the Louis XVI movement and was captivated by French art and fashion. Upon returning to Sweden, he sought to introduce a similar aesthetic, leveraging the country’s skilled craftsmen to create a refined, harmonious style. The result was the Gustavian style, which remains beloved for its elegance and simplicity—especially in England, France, and the USA. With its graceful lines and intricate carvings, this Gustavian tub chair...

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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Deep Seated Bench Settee with Back
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Deep Seated Bench Settee with Back

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Deep Seated Bench Settee with Back

Located in Round Top, TX

19th century Swedish Gustavian deep seated bench with back, crafted in pine. The bench features simple curved arms and four front cabriolet feet with carved detail along the scallope...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Linen, Pine, Paint

Swedish Gustavian Style Dining Table
Swedish Gustavian Style Dining Table

Swedish Gustavian Style Dining Table

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a unique Swedish Gustavian style oval dining Table. it was restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White" from the floor to the bottom of the skirt is 25.75 inches

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1940s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Wood

20th Century Black Painted Display Bookcase Glazed Cabinet
20th Century Black Painted Display Bookcase Glazed Cabinet

20th Century Black Painted Display Bookcase Glazed Cabinet

Located in Kvidinge, SE

A gorgeous Bookcase Display with two glazed cabinet doors Painted and refinished in a black with a delicate hint of red under and distress for an authentic antique feel The inside i...

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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Brass

Gustavian Period 18th Century Swedish Painted Center Table
Gustavian Period 18th Century Swedish Painted Center Table

Gustavian Period 18th Century Swedish Painted Center Table

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

An exceptional Swedish Gustavian period painted pine center table from circa 1790. There are many layers of paint washing the frame, blending ethereal aquamarine over red in that tac...

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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine, Paint

Pair of Blue Gustavian Chests of Drawers, Gustavian Style, Sweden
Pair of Blue Gustavian Chests of Drawers, Gustavian Style, Sweden

Pair of Blue Gustavian Chests of Drawers, Gustavian Style, Sweden

Located in Kastrup, DK

A refined and elegant pair of chests of drawers executed in the Gustavian style and painted in nuanced shades of blue with geometric ornamentation. Each chest features a moulded top...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Limed Oak Gustavian Style Urn Back Carver or Armchair. C.1920
Antique Limed Oak Gustavian Style Urn Back Carver or Armchair. C.1920

Antique Limed Oak Gustavian Style Urn Back Carver or Armchair. C.1920

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

An elegant Gustavian style carver or armchair A lovely shell inspired carved detail on the top rail It has been recently limed to enhance the beautiful grain in the wood. The seat...

Category

1920s English Vintage Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Burlap, Oak

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