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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
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

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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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Late 19th Century Gustavian Swedish Sideboard
Located in Kvidinge, SE
Swedish Gustavian sideboard The sideboard is painted in pink and the inside in antique white, Both in an old traditional scandinavian way with fantastic patina. The sideboard has tr...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Brass

Late 19th Century Gustavian Swedish Sideboard
Late 19th Century Gustavian Swedish Sideboard

Late 19th Century Gustavian Swedish Sideboard

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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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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Wood

Mora Clock
Mora Clock

Mora Clock

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

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

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Wood

Mora Clock
Mora Clock

Mora Clock

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

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

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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

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

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 c. Swedish Gustavian Period Demilune Buffet in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A rare Swedish buffet from the Gustavian period with demilune sides and original paint inside and outside, circa 1780. This special piece came from a manor house in Uppland, Sweden. ...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood, Paint

18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Demilune Buffet in Original Paint
18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Demilune Buffet in Original Paint

18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Demilune Buffet in Original Paint

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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

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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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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

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Pine

Gustavian Bench
Gustavian Bench

Gustavian Bench

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

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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

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

Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Swedish Mora clock from the 1960's in original colour and gold detailing. Hand carved detail ad hand painted floral decoration. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 wei...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood

Mora Clock
Mora Clock

Mora Clock

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Tall Case Closk
Located in Mckinney, TX
An exquisite Swedish tall case clock boasting a rounded crown and clean lines, complemented by a dry-scraped finish. The clock retains its original blue-green and alabaster paint wit...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Iron

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Tall Case Closk
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Tall Case Closk

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Tall Case Closk

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

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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

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

Pair of 19th century painted Swedish chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of 19th century painted Swedish commodes circa 1870. Good quality pair of Gustavian influenced chest of drawers. Rectangular tops with canted corners and moulded edging.  Each...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine, Paint

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

Pair of 19th century painted Swedish chest of drawers

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

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

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

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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

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19th C. Gustavian Style Swedish Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1890 Gustavian Style Swedish painted distressed Dresser-Nightstand. Original brass hardware.
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1850s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Brass

19th C. Gustavian Style Swedish Painted Chest of Drawers
19th C. Gustavian Style Swedish Painted Chest of Drawers

19th C. Gustavian Style Swedish Painted Chest of Drawers

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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...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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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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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

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

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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

Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Swedish Mora clock dated 1844 with traditional Swedish painted details. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour. Width: 44cm / 17.3" ...
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1840s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood

Mora Clock
Mora Clock

Mora Clock

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

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

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

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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

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Antique Scandinavian Oakwood Credenzas
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 19th Century, antique pair of Swedish Gustavian credenzas made of hand crafted painted Oakwood, in good condition. Each of the large Scandinavian cabinets are composed with ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Metal

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Antique Scandinavian Oakwood Credenzas
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Antique Scandinavian Oakwood Credenzas

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Antique Scandinavian Oakwood Credenzas

19th Century Narrow White Chest of Three Drawers, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
Decorative pine Gustavian chest of drawers with traditional carved dentil molding, canted fluted side posts, decorative upper drawer all raised on four tapered fluted feet. Restored,...
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Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Brass

19th Century Narrow White Chest of Three Drawers, Denmark
19th Century Narrow White Chest of Three Drawers, Denmark

19th Century Narrow White Chest of Three Drawers, Denmark

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

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 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

Mid 19th Century Swedish Gray Pine Partner's Desk Writing Table
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique Swedish Gustavian gray painted pine "partner's desk" with two drawers on each side of the table and traditional tapered fluted legs. The painted finish shows layers of light ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine, Paint

Mid 19th Century Swedish Gray Pine Partner's Desk Writing Table
Mid 19th Century Swedish Gray Pine Partner's Desk Writing Table

Mid 19th Century Swedish Gray Pine Partner's Desk Writing Table

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

Pair 1930s Swedish Chairs With Black Frames and New Upholstery
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this pair of Swedish armchairs date from the 1930s. Streamlined hardwood frames with a black painted finish and brass casters on the front legs. Chairs have tight ba...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture

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Brass

Pair 1930s Swedish Chairs With Black Frames and New Upholstery
Pair 1930s Swedish Chairs With Black Frames and New Upholstery

Pair 1930s Swedish Chairs With Black Frames and New Upholstery

19th Century Gustavian Style Commode
Located in Kvidinge, SE
Beautiful chest of drawers in Gustavian style with two drawers Original fittings and lock box, key included, Classic tapered legs and brass details on the corners Glued wreath deta...
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1830s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Brass

19th Century Gustavian Style Commode
19th Century Gustavian Style Commode

19th Century Gustavian Style Commode

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Swedish Desk in Gustavian Style
Located in Kvidinge, SE
Nice desk in antique Gustavian style Fits perfectly in any home, modern or old style The table has straight tapered legs, 3 drawers and brass handles in typical gustavian style . Ma...
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Early 1900s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Brass

Swedish Desk in Gustavian Style
Swedish Desk in Gustavian Style

Swedish Desk in Gustavian Style

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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

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Pair of Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Side Tables
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of side tables in Gustavian style, crafted from pine and painted in light grey. The tabletops have a profiled edge, and the apron features decorative carvings, including flora...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

Pair of Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Side Tables
Pair of Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Side Tables

Pair of Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Side Tables

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

19th Century Continental Painted Pine Trunk
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Continental probably Swedish painted pine trunk, 19th century. With original paint, front and sides with dovetail construction.
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19th Century European Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine, Paint

19th Century Continental Painted Pine Trunk
19th Century Continental Painted Pine Trunk

19th Century Continental Painted Pine Trunk

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

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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

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

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Pine

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

18th Century Blue Painted Gustavian Sideboard, Sweden

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

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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

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Oval Dining Table
Located in Astoria, NY
An exquisite late 19th-century dining table made in the Swedish Gustavian style, sourced from Provence, France. Beautifully hand-crafted from solid wood, it features a 48" long oval ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Gold Leaf

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Oval Dining Table
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Oval Dining Table

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Oval Dining Table

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

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...
Category

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

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...
Category

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

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...
Category

20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine

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

20th Century Swedish Extension Table

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...
Category

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

Bonnin Ashley Custom Made 11' Gustavian Table Shown with Painted Trestle Base
By Bonnin Ashley
Located in Miami, FL
Inspired by an 18th century Swedish-Gustavian country dining table in our inventory, this very handsome and solidly-built table was fabricated in our workshop. The top as shown is ma...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Maple, Poplar

Bonnin Ashley Custom Made 11' Gustavian Table Shown with Painted Trestle Base
Bonnin Ashley Custom Made 11' Gustavian Table Shown with Painted Trestle Base

Bonnin Ashley Custom Made 11' Gustavian Table Shown with Painted Trestle Base

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Gustavian brass box with perpetual calender based on the rune staff
Located in Knivsta, SE
Gustavian brass box with perpetual calender based on the rune staff. The box is from the late 18th Century and was used as a perpetual calendar and...
Category

Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Brass

Gustavian brass box with perpetual calender based on the rune staff
Gustavian brass box with perpetual calender based on the rune staff

Gustavian brass box with perpetual calender based on the rune staff

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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Minimalist Buffet
Located in San Angelo, TX
A beautiful minimalist 19th Century Swedish Gustavian painted buffet. This unique piece features 3 drawers and 3 doors. One of a kind and is a total st...
Category

1840s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Minimalist Buffet
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Minimalist Buffet

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Minimalist Buffet

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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 ...
Category

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

19th Century Swedish Original Painted Mora Clock
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish 19th Century original painted long case clock or Grandfather clock dated 1850. This Scandinavian folk art clock from the town of Mora, famous for clock mechanism production i...
Category

Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine, Paint

19th Century Swedish Original Painted Mora Clock
19th Century Swedish Original Painted Mora Clock

19th Century Swedish Original Painted Mora Clock

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...
Category

Early 2000s European Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

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...
Category

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

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chair with Originalpaint Swedish Antiques
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish Gustavian chair from Umea Vasterbotten, Northern Sweden Nice unusual model with ribs in the back & hand carved flowers & leaves. Has style features of English ...
Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chair with Originalpaint Swedish Antiques
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chair with Originalpaint Swedish Antiques

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chair with Originalpaint Swedish Antiques

20th Century Large Black Bookcase Display Cabinet from Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
Dramatic black painted pine bookcase with dentil molding along crown and a meandering Greek key motif along the skirt, resting on tapered fluted feet. Lower drawers and attractive fe...
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Brass

20th Century Large Black Bookcase Display Cabinet from Denmark
20th Century Large Black Bookcase Display Cabinet from Denmark

20th Century Large Black Bookcase Display Cabinet from Denmark

20th Century Swedish Oval Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
This charming oval-shaped Swedish dining table showcases classic Gustavian design elements, combining elegance and functionality. It features four solid, tapered beech wood legs, eac...
Category

20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Beech, Pine, Paint

20th Century Swedish Oval Table
20th Century Swedish Oval Table

20th Century Swedish Oval Table

Swedish Gustavian Open Arm Chair Upholstered in Linen
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
20th century Gustavian style chair crafted from solid fruitwood and painted in a charming oyster white finish. This chair is not only visually stunning but also robust and dependable...
Category

20th Century European Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Linen, Fruitwood

Swedish Gustavian Open Arm Chair Upholstered in Linen
Swedish Gustavian Open Arm Chair Upholstered in Linen

Swedish Gustavian Open Arm Chair Upholstered in Linen

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 ...
Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

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

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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