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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
Exceptional 18th Century Gustavian Architects Desk
Located in Bozeman, MT
Exceptional and rare 18th century Gustavian centre architects desk in it's original colour with great patination to the surface. The desk is carved on all four sides (works as a cent...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood

Exceptional 18th Century Gustavian Architects Desk
Exceptional 18th Century Gustavian Architects Desk

Exceptional 18th Century Gustavian Architects Desk

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Good 19th Century Swedish Provincial Chest of Drawers
Located in Bozeman, MT
Good 19th century Swedish provincial chest of drawers combined with a table in it's original finish from the Gustavian period. Ca 1800 Sweden.
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

Good 19th Century Swedish Provincial Chest of Drawers
Good 19th Century Swedish Provincial Chest of Drawers

Good 19th Century Swedish Provincial Chest of Drawers

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Pair of 19th Century Swedish Chests of Drawers Circa 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
A classic pair of 19th-century Gustavian-style chests of drawers, circa 1880-1890, crafted from solid pine and featuring a distinctive broken-front design. These elegant pieces are p...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Chests of Drawers Circa 1880
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Chests of Drawers Circa 1880

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Chests of Drawers Circa 1880

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Swedish mid 19th century alder root occasional table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish mid 19th century alder root occasional table circa 1850. Elegant piece of mid 19th century furniture from sweden.  Over sailing top with alder root outer edge and alder cros...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Birch

Swedish mid 19th century alder root occasional table
Swedish mid 19th century alder root occasional table

Swedish mid 19th century alder root occasional table

Vintage large Scandinavian commode in pine from the 19 century
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Antique 19th century Scandinavian chest of drawers in solid pine opening to 5 drawers. The top drawer is thinner and has compartments. The whole structure is divided into two parts a...
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1850s Danish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

Vintage large Scandinavian commode in pine from the 19 century
Vintage large Scandinavian commode in pine from the 19 century

Vintage large Scandinavian commode in pine from the 19 century

Antique Genuine Swedish Original Gustavian Period Handmade Chest of Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish chest of drawers from the 1700s in gustavian style. The chest is a genuine Swedish gustavian furniture with four drawers made by hand in solid pine around 1790. Class...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

Antique Genuine Swedish Original Gustavian Period Handmade Chest of Drawers
Antique Genuine Swedish Original Gustavian Period Handmade Chest of Drawers

Antique Genuine Swedish Original Gustavian Period Handmade Chest of Drawers

19th century Swedish painted pine chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Swedish painted pine chest of drawers circa 1880. Good quality 3 drawer chest of drawers painted in a light coral paint effect.  2 plank top surface, with 3 drawers of ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine, Paint

19th century Swedish painted pine chest of drawers
19th century Swedish painted pine chest of drawers

19th century Swedish painted pine chest of drawers

Antique Northern Swedish Gustavian Period Handmade Rustic Pine Sideboard
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish rustic sideboard from the gustavian period, made around 1810. The sideboard is made in northern Sweden by hand from solid pine. It has a straight shape with two doors...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

Antique Northern Swedish Gustavian Period Handmade Rustic Pine Sideboard
Antique Northern Swedish Gustavian Period Handmade Rustic Pine Sideboard

Antique Northern Swedish Gustavian Period Handmade Rustic Pine Sideboard

Antique 18th C. Gustavian Swedish EmpireLinen Press Cabinet
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 18th C. Gustavian Swedish EmpireLinen Press Cabinet
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood

Antique 18th C. Gustavian Swedish EmpireLinen Press Cabinet
Antique 18th C. Gustavian Swedish EmpireLinen Press Cabinet

Antique 18th C. Gustavian Swedish EmpireLinen Press Cabinet

Antique Genuine Swedish Gustavian Period Sideboard in Original Condition
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish antique sideboard from the gustavian period. The sideboard is a genuine antique from around 1820 made by hand in solid pine in northern Sweden. Classic gustavian straight sha...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

Antique Genuine Swedish Gustavian Period Sideboard in Original Condition
Antique Genuine Swedish Gustavian Period Sideboard in Original Condition

Antique Genuine Swedish Gustavian Period Sideboard in Original Condition

18th Century Large Blue Painted Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
Large pine chest of four drawers flanked with turned columns and decorative carving along top and skirt. The newer, professionally applied blue layered painted finish with white und...
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Mid-18th Century Danish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Brass

18th Century Large Blue Painted Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark
18th Century Large Blue Painted Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark

18th Century Large Blue Painted Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark

Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Swedish Mora clock from the 1960's in original wood. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour. Width: 56cm / 22.0" Depth: 16.5cm / 6.5...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood

Mora Clock
Mora Clock

Mora Clock

Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Swedish Mora clock from 1830 in original colour. Cream with hand painted floral detailing. Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime. This Mora clock conta...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood

Mora Clock
Mora Clock

Mora Clock

Swedish Gustavian Style Breakfront Cabinet with Glass Doors, circa 1860
Located in Kastrup, DK
A highly decorative and elegant Gustavian breakfront display cabinet or bookcase, crafted with exceptional quality and fine architectural detailing. The cabinet is composed of two s...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Glass, Pine

Swedish Gustavian Style Breakfront Cabinet with Glass Doors, circa 1860
Swedish Gustavian Style Breakfront Cabinet with Glass Doors, circa 1860

Swedish Gustavian Style Breakfront Cabinet with Glass Doors, circa 1860

19th Century Swedish genuine Gustavian Column Cabinet from Northern Sweden
Located in Boden, SE
A rare Gustavian Column Cabinet from the early to mid 19th century, 1820 to 1840. The cabinet is from Umeå Västerbotten Northern Sweden and made in the shape of a round pillar with ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

19th Century Swedish genuine Gustavian Column Cabinet from Northern Sweden
19th Century Swedish genuine Gustavian Column Cabinet from Northern Sweden

19th Century Swedish genuine Gustavian Column Cabinet from Northern Sweden

18th Century Antique Swedish Red Painted Baroque Secretary
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A two-tiered wooden cabinet from the 18th century Swedish Gustavian period. The top door opens to reveal a decorative top shelf and three other shelves. The top of the bottom shelf c...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood

18th Century Antique Swedish Red Painted Baroque Secretary
18th Century Antique Swedish Red Painted Baroque Secretary

18th Century Antique Swedish Red Painted Baroque Secretary

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18th Century Gustavian Sideboard Circa 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 18th-century Gustavian sideboard, circa 1790, is a remarkable example of Swedish neoclassical design, blending functionality with timeless elegance. Constructed from pine, the s...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

18th Century Gustavian Sideboard Circa 1790
18th Century Gustavian Sideboard Circa 1790

18th Century Gustavian Sideboard Circa 1790

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Neoclassical Swedish Gustavian Style Lacquered Cabriole Sofa Settee
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Sublime bespoke cabriole sofa, settee, or canapé made in the neoclassical Swedish Gustavian style. The sofa feature a gracefully curved cabriole style ha...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Gustavian Furniture

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Brass

Neoclassical Swedish Gustavian Style Lacquered Cabriole Sofa Settee
Neoclassical Swedish Gustavian Style Lacquered Cabriole Sofa Settee

Neoclassical Swedish Gustavian Style Lacquered Cabriole Sofa Settee

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19th Century Swedish Gustavian White Painted Narrow Display Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Round Top, TX
This narrow Swedish display cabinet may also be used as a bookcase. Fluted panel doors and decorative carving along the crown add to the Gusta...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Glass, Pine, Paint

19th Century Swedish Gustavian White Painted Narrow Display Cabinet Bookcase
19th Century Swedish Gustavian White Painted Narrow Display Cabinet Bookcase

19th Century Swedish Gustavian White Painted Narrow Display Cabinet Bookcase

19th century Swedish birch fitted cupboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Swedish birch fitted cupboard circa 1880. Beautifully fully restored Swedish birch sideboard / cupboard which could serve for mul...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Birch

19th century Swedish birch fitted cupboard
19th century Swedish birch fitted cupboard

19th century Swedish birch fitted cupboard

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Arched Console Table
Located in Mckinney, TX
This Gustavian-period Swedish console table features a distinctive arched design that reflects the elegant yet understated style of the era. Crafted from solid wood, the table has it...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Arched Console Table
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Arched Console Table

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Arched Console Table

18th Century Danish White Painted Oak Secretary Bureau
Located in Round Top, TX
This oak secretary or "bureau" reflects the grace and class of Scandinavian styling from the late 1700's. The serpentine drawers and carved outer panel of the drop down desk add a ro...
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Mid-18th Century Danish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Brass

18th Century Danish White Painted Oak Secretary Bureau
18th Century Danish White Painted Oak Secretary Bureau

18th Century Danish White Painted Oak Secretary Bureau

19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers Style in Gustavian
Located in Houston, TX
The commode features three nice sized drawers with sufficient storage. Solid wood painted in a soft white, brass handles and keyholes. This piece is a wonderful storage solution wit...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Brass

19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers Style in Gustavian
19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers Style in Gustavian

19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers Style in Gustavian

Swedish early 19th century Gustavian painted sofa
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish early 19th century Gustavian painted sofa circa 1810. Stunning sofa in original paint.  This would have been a day bed with a pull out section to the front, but it has since...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine, Paint

Swedish early 19th century Gustavian painted sofa
Swedish early 19th century Gustavian painted sofa

Swedish early 19th century Gustavian painted sofa

Gustavian Bench
Located in Cirencester, GB
This beautiful antique Swedish bench is early 19th century from Northern Sweden. The layers of paint have been dry scraped revealing the original colours and beautiful carved deta...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine

Gustavian Bench
Gustavian Bench

Gustavian Bench

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Gilt and Painted Wood Armchairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
Beautiful Rare Pair of Swedish Gilt and Painted Wooden Armchairs, ca. 1790. Exquisitely carved scrolled and curved frame with distal part of each arm terminating into gilt eagle head...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Textile, Wood

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Gilt and Painted Wood Armchairs
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Gilt and Painted Wood Armchairs

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Gilt and Painted Wood Armchairs

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Two Part Painted Secretary
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand late 18th century Swedish gustavian period two-part secretaire cabinet or bookcase crafted from pine and beech. The substantial case has a gracefully curved or arched pediment ...
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18th Century European Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Iron

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Two Part Painted Secretary
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Two Part Painted Secretary

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Two Part Painted Secretary

Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Swedish Mora clock from the 1960's in original colour with painted floral decoration. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour. Width:...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Wood

Mora Clock
Mora Clock

Mora Clock

19th century hand painted Swedish side table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century hand painted Swedish pine side table circa 1880. Lovely traditional Swedish side table in original striking blue paintwork. Rectangular slightly over-sailing top with ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine, Paint

19th century hand painted Swedish side table
19th century hand painted Swedish side table

19th century hand painted Swedish side table

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Demi Lunes
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant pair of 19th-century Swedish demi-lune tables showcases the timeless beauty of Gustavian design, blending neoclassical sophistication with understated simplicity. Crafte...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine, Paint

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Demi Lunes
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Demi Lunes

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Demi Lunes

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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa
Located in Bozeman, MT
Fine early 19th century Swedish Gustavian period sofa or daybed in Its original finish. circa 1810, Sweden.
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa

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19th Century Swedish Folk Art Cabinet Circa 1810
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century Swedish Folk Art cabinet, circa 1810, is an exquisite example of rustic craftsmanship blended with functional design. Made from solid wood, it features a beautifull...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Cabinet Circa 1810
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Cabinet Circa 1810

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Cabinet Circa 1810

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Swedish Antique Bureau in Gustavian Style, Made By Hand in Solid Pine Circa 1820
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish antique bureau in gustavian style from around 1820. The bureau has three drawers and is made by hand with a frame in solid pine. Classic shape with straight corners and edges...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

Swedish Antique Bureau in Gustavian Style, Made By Hand in Solid Pine Circa 1820
Swedish Antique Bureau in Gustavian Style, Made By Hand in Solid Pine Circa 1820

Swedish Antique Bureau in Gustavian Style, Made By Hand in Solid Pine Circa 1820

Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Side Occasional Bedside Table
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This Swedish style hand painted, in a Scandinavian neutral green color, table has been constructed from solid wood. Classic details on this table including a hand-applied finish and ...
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Early 2000s European Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Brass

Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Side Occasional Bedside Table
Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Side Occasional Bedside Table

Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Side Occasional Bedside Table

Set of Six Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Axet Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous set of six Swedish axet dining chairs crafted in the Gustavian taste. The chairs feature carved beech frames with a gracefully curved back. The back is decorated with wheat ...
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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Set of Six Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Axet Dining Chairs
Set of Six Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Axet Dining Chairs

Set of Six Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Axet Dining Chairs

19th - 20th Century Swedish Mahogany Chest of Drawers - Antique Stone Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A late 19th Century, antique Swedish Gustavian chest, commode with three drawers made of hand crafted polished, partly veneered Mahogany, in good condition. The rectangular Scandinav...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Stone, Metal, Brass

19th - 20th Century Swedish Mahogany Chest of Drawers - Antique Stone Cabinet
19th - 20th Century Swedish Mahogany Chest of Drawers - Antique Stone Cabinet

19th - 20th Century Swedish Mahogany Chest of Drawers - Antique Stone Cabinet

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pine Living Room Cabinet - Scandinavian Cupboard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 19th Century, white-grey antique Swedish Gustavian living room cabinet made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. The upper part of the Scandinavian buffet is...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Metal

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pine Living Room Cabinet - Scandinavian Cupboard
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pine Living Room Cabinet - Scandinavian Cupboard

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pine Living Room Cabinet - Scandinavian Cupboard

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Antique Scandinavian Pinewood Nightstands
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A late 19th Century, antique pair of Swedish Gustavian nightstands made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. Each of the detailed bed side tables are composed with tw...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Metal, Brass

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Antique Scandinavian Pinewood Nightstands
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Antique Scandinavian Pinewood Nightstands

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Antique Scandinavian Pinewood Nightstands

Antique Genuine Gustavian Style Sideboard, Authentic Swedish Country Furniture
Located in Kramfors, SE
Genuine antique Swedish sideboard in gustavian style. The sideboard is a genuine country house furniture from northern Sweden made around 1820, making it 200 years since it was made....
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

Antique Genuine Gustavian Style Sideboard, Authentic Swedish Country Furniture
Antique Genuine Gustavian Style Sideboard, Authentic Swedish Country Furniture

Antique Genuine Gustavian Style Sideboard, Authentic Swedish Country Furniture

18th Ctr. Gustavian Black-Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Gustavian chest of drawers in black-painted wood with beautiful patina. An elegant chest of drawers with four drawers – one upper, smaller drawer featureing fine fluting, while the t...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Oak

18th Ctr. Gustavian Black-Painted Chest of Drawers
18th Ctr. Gustavian Black-Painted Chest of Drawers

18th Ctr. Gustavian Black-Painted Chest of Drawers

Unusual 18th Century Swedish Provincial Gustavian Chest of Drawers
Located in Bozeman, MT
Unusual 18th century Swedish provincial Gustavian period bachelor Chest of Drawers with an fold out writing desk containing five drawers and one compartment. Original colour with fan...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood

Unusual 18th Century Swedish Provincial Gustavian Chest of Drawers
Unusual 18th Century Swedish Provincial Gustavian Chest of Drawers

Unusual 18th Century Swedish Provincial Gustavian Chest of Drawers

Exceptional 18th Century Gustavian Architects Desk
Located in Bozeman, MT
Exceptional and rare 18th century Gustavian centre architects desk in it's original colour with great patination to the surface. The desk is carved on all four sides (works as a cent...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood

Exceptional 18th Century Gustavian Architects Desk
Exceptional 18th Century Gustavian Architects Desk

Exceptional 18th Century Gustavian Architects Desk

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 style from northern Sweden. Made by hand in solid pine with double doors with clas...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

Rare Antique Genuine Swedish Sideboard in Gustavian Style Made by Hand in Pine
Rare Antique Genuine Swedish Sideboard in Gustavian Style Made by Hand in Pine

Rare Antique Genuine Swedish Sideboard in Gustavian Style Made by Hand in Pine

19th Century Scandinavian Faux Marble Wooden Pedestal
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large 19th Century Gustavian pedestal with original faux marbled paint and patina. The stately pedestal is a wonderful addition to a hallway, foyer, or anywhere you need to display a...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood, Paint

19th Century Scandinavian Faux Marble Wooden Pedestal
19th Century Scandinavian Faux Marble Wooden Pedestal

19th Century Scandinavian Faux Marble Wooden Pedestal

Swedish Gustavian Tall Painted Wood Column Stand
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Bring a touch of Scandinavian classical architecture into your home with this impressive vintage Column Pedestal. Certainly makes a wonderful addition to any home seeking a display p...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood, Paint

Swedish Gustavian Tall Painted Wood Column Stand
Swedish Gustavian Tall Painted Wood Column Stand

Swedish Gustavian Tall Painted Wood Column Stand

20th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Antique Painted Walnut Console Tables
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 20th Century, antique pair of Swedish Gustavian freestanding console tables made of hand crafted painted Walnut, in good condition. The detailed Scandinavian end tables are ...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture

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Walnut

20th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Antique Painted Walnut Console Tables
20th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Antique Painted Walnut Console Tables

20th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Antique Painted Walnut Console Tables

Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Swedish Mora clock from 1830 in original colour. Cream with hand painted floral detailing. Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime. This Mora clock conta...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Wood

Mora Clock
Mora Clock

Mora Clock

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19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A classic 19th-century Swedish Gustavian-style chest of drawers, exuding understated elegance and timeless craftsmanship. This three-drawer chest is painted in a soft, muted white wi...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers
19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers

19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers

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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Writing Desk Circa 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 18th-century Swedish Gustavian writing desk, circa 1790, embodies the clean lines and restrained elegance characteristic of the Gustavian style, which was inspired by the neocla...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Brass

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Writing Desk Circa 1790
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Writing Desk Circa 1790

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Writing Desk Circa 1790

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19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers Circa 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 19th-century Swedish chest of drawers, crafted circa 1880, embodies the timeless simplicity and charm of the Gustavian style. Featuring a light gray painted finish with ...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers Circa 1880
19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers Circa 1880

19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers Circa 1880

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Chests of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite pair of 19th century Gustavian-style chests of drawers showcases the elegance and craftsmanship characteristic of Swedish furniture design. Constructed from pine wood,...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine, Paint

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Chests of Drawers
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Chests of Drawers

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Chests of Drawers

18th Century Blue Painted Gustavian Sideboard, Sweden
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A custom-made Swedish blue and grey painted Gustavian antique cupboard, circa 1780-1820. The clean and useful interior has three drawers that were used for cutlery tools. This Scandi...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine

18th Century Blue Painted Gustavian Sideboard, Sweden
18th Century Blue Painted Gustavian Sideboard, Sweden

18th Century Blue Painted Gustavian Sideboard, Sweden

18th Century Gustavian Sideboard Circa 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 18th-century Gustavian sideboard, circa 1790, is a remarkable example of Swedish neoclassical design, blending functionality with timeless elegance. Constructed from pine, the s...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine

18th Century Gustavian Sideboard Circa 1790
18th Century Gustavian Sideboard Circa 1790

18th Century Gustavian Sideboard Circa 1790

Gustavian Sofa from Hälsingland, Sweden, circa 1800-1830
Located in Farsta, SE
Gustavian Sofa ca 1800-1830 from Hälsingland, Sweden An extendable sofa 'daybed' featuring a stylish sunburst-patterned backrest, exemplifying elegant Gustavian design. Retains its...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

Gustavian Sofa from Hälsingland, Sweden, circa 1800-1830
Gustavian Sofa from Hälsingland, Sweden, circa 1800-1830

Gustavian Sofa from Hälsingland, Sweden, circa 1800-1830

Large Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Chest of Drawers Bureau
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Gray Painted Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Bureau. This three drawer bureau is based on an 18th Century Gustavian antique chest of drawers. The chest is handmade and hand pa...
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Early 2000s European Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Brass

Large Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Chest of Drawers Bureau
Large Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Chest of Drawers Bureau

Large Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Chest of Drawers Bureau

18th Century Antique Swedish Red Painted Baroque Secretary
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A two-tiered wooden cabinet from the 18th century Swedish Gustavian period. The top door opens to reveal a decorative top shelf and three other shelves. The top of the bottom shelf c...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Wood

18th Century Antique Swedish Red Painted Baroque Secretary
18th Century Antique Swedish Red Painted Baroque Secretary

18th Century Antique Swedish Red Painted Baroque Secretary

20th Century Swedish Extension Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 20th-century Swedish extension table exemplifies the Gustavian tradition with its timeless design and functionality. The table features an oval shape that can be extende...
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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine

20th Century Swedish Extension Table
20th Century Swedish Extension Table

20th Century Swedish Extension Table

18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Linen Press Cabinet
Located in Wichita, KS
A Swedish black painted two-part linen press from the Gustavian period, circa 1780. This piece is made in two parts for easy of transport (lower dresser base and upper cabinet). This...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Iron

18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Linen Press Cabinet
18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Linen Press Cabinet

18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Linen Press Cabinet

19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Gustavian Drop Leaf Table Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
Small, pretty, easily placed antique Drop leaf table from Boden Norrbotten, Northern Sweden. Nice untouched original paint in beautiful Englis...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Gustavian Drop Leaf Table Original Paint
19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Gustavian Drop Leaf Table Original Paint

19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Gustavian Drop Leaf Table Original Paint

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 an authentic country house furniture from 1834 made in Hälsingland. The frame is mad...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine

Antique Rare Swedish Sideboard, Unusually Low Gustavian Style Original Paint
Antique Rare Swedish Sideboard, Unusually Low Gustavian Style Original Paint

Antique Rare Swedish Sideboard, Unusually Low Gustavian Style Original Paint

Pair of Swedish Gustavian marble top pier tables, c. 1790
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Pair of unusually small pair of carved & painted Gustavian hardwood console tables with original gray and white Saint Anne marble tops. The marble tops rest on a guilloché carved apr...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Marble

Pair of Swedish Gustavian marble top pier tables, c. 1790
Pair of Swedish Gustavian marble top pier tables, c. 1790

Pair of Swedish Gustavian marble top pier tables, c. 1790

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Pine Demilune Consoles
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dreamy pair of late 19th/early 20th century Swedish painted pine demilune console tables or round center table. Crafted in the Gustavian taste with whimsical trompe l'oeil carved tas...
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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Pine Demilune Consoles
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Pine Demilune Consoles

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Pine Demilune Consoles

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18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Linen Press Cabinet
Located in Wichita, KS
A Swedish black painted two-part linen press from the Gustavian period, circa 1780. This piece is made in two parts for easy of transport (lower dresser base and upper cabinet). This...
Category

18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Iron

18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Linen Press Cabinet
18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Linen Press Cabinet

18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Linen Press Cabinet

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20th Century Swedish Extension Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 20th-century Swedish extension table exemplifies the Gustavian tradition with its timeless design and functionality. The table features an oval shape that can be extende...
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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine

20th Century Swedish Extension Table
20th Century Swedish Extension Table

20th Century Swedish Extension Table

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Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Chest of Drawers Bureau
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Blue Painted Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Bureau, A Pair This pair of three drawer bureaus are based on an 18th Century Gustavian antique chest. They are handmade and hand...
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Early 2000s European Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Chest of Drawers Bureau

Antique Genuine Swedish Gustavian Style Country House Bench or Sofa
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish sofa in gustavian style. The sofa is a genuine country house furniture made by hand around 1820 in northern Sweden. The frame is m...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine

Antique Genuine Swedish Gustavian Style Country House Bench or Sofa
Antique Genuine Swedish Gustavian Style Country House Bench or Sofa

Antique Genuine Swedish Gustavian Style Country House Bench or Sofa

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Secretary / Writing Desk - Painted
Located in Kvidinge, SE
Swedish Gustavian Secretary / Writing Desk from early 19th century A rectangular top sitting above a slant front desk opening to reveal a light blue painted interior and multiple sma...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Secretary / Writing Desk - Painted
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Secretary / Writing Desk - Painted

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Secretary / Writing Desk - Painted

Swedish Gustavian Blue Painted Hall Console Table with Carving
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Painted Hand Carved Entry Hall Console Table Hand painted and hand distressed in authentic Scandinavian colors. This table has been painted in blue with ...
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Early 2000s Swedish Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Paint, Wood

Swedish Gustavian Blue Painted Hall Console Table with Carving
Swedish Gustavian Blue Painted Hall Console Table with Carving

Swedish Gustavian Blue Painted Hall Console Table with Carving

Antique Swedish Gustavian Period Rustic Country Farmhouse Pine Cradle Bin
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce Gustavian Period (1772-1809) country Swedish farmhouse hand carved pine rocking cradle / bassinet for decorative use only (today, it could be repurposed as a wonderful firew...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine

Antique Swedish Gustavian Period Rustic Country Farmhouse Pine Cradle Bin
Antique Swedish Gustavian Period Rustic Country Farmhouse Pine Cradle Bin

Antique Swedish Gustavian Period Rustic Country Farmhouse Pine Cradle Bin

Pair, 19th Century Gustavian White Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair of decorative Gustavian pine chest of drawers painted in shades of white, fitting their Swedish origin. Canted fluted side posts with upper carved diamond medallion, carved flu...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair, 19th Century Gustavian White Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden
Pair, 19th Century Gustavian White Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden

Pair, 19th Century Gustavian White Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden

Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Swedish Mora clock from the 1960's in original colour with painted floral decoration. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour. Width:...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Wood

Mora Clock
Mora Clock

Mora Clock

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Armoire - Antique Scandinavian Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century, antique Swedish Gustavian armoire, wardrobe made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. The tall blue-grey Scan...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Metal

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Armoire - Antique Scandinavian Cabinet
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Armoire - Antique Scandinavian Cabinet

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Armoire - Antique Scandinavian Cabinet

Early 19th Century Swedish Two-part Secretary
Located in Atlanta, GA
This early 19th-century Swedish two-part secretary is a truly unique piece, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship and artistry. The upper section features a beautifully carved cornice...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine

Early 19th Century Swedish Two-part Secretary
Early 19th Century Swedish Two-part Secretary

Early 19th Century Swedish Two-part Secretary

Gustavian furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Gustavian furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, seating, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, softwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Gustavian furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Sweden pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Ephraim Stahl, Hendrix Allardyce, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, and Jonas Frisk. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $50 and tops out at $49,500 while the average work can sell for $4,473.

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