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

Early 19th Century Original Painted Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock

$4,150

Early 19th Century Original Painted Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock

Located in Round Top, TX

Early 19th-century Swedish Mora clock crafted in pine with an original brick-red-brown painted finish. The long case features hand-carved details, especially around the opening refer...

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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Clocks

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Pine

Unique 100% Original Finished Swedish Gustavian Wall Clock
Unique 100% Original Finished Swedish Gustavian Wall Clock

Unique 100% Original Finished Swedish Gustavian Wall Clock

$2,495

Unique 100% Original Finished Swedish Gustavian Wall Clock

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a Unique 100% Original Finished Swedish Gustavian Wall Clock.

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1930s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Clocks

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Wood

Swedish Mora Clock Flowers and Wreath Painted Detail Antique, Early 1800s
Swedish Mora Clock Flowers and Wreath Painted Detail Antique, Early 1800s

Swedish Mora Clock Flowers and Wreath Painted Detail Antique, Early 1800s

$3,194Sale Price|20% Off

Swedish Mora Clock Flowers and Wreath Painted Detail Antique, Early 1800s

Located in Lewes, England

Early 1800s Mora clock with stunning hand painted trompe l'oeil flower wreathes and patterns with sumptuous carved detail on the hood and plinth. This mora clock is a unique find, g...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Clocks

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Pine

Early 20th Century Swedish Painted Grandfather Clock
Early 20th Century Swedish Painted Grandfather Clock

Early 20th Century Swedish Painted Grandfather Clock

$14,000

Early 20th Century Swedish Painted Grandfather Clock

Located in Houston, TX

The Early 20th Century Swedish Painted Grandfather Clock stands as a testament to the exquisite craftsmanship and timeless beauty of its era. Gilded and intricately carved around its...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Clocks

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Glass, Wood, Paint

Antique Mora Clock Swedish 1800s White Hand Painted Roses
Antique Mora Clock Swedish 1800s White Hand Painted Roses

Antique Mora Clock Swedish 1800s White Hand Painted Roses

$2,707Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Mora Clock Swedish 1800s White Hand Painted Roses

Located in Lewes, England

Antique Swedish mora clock from early 1800s in lovely white finish with polychromatic hand painted roses and flower detailing dated 1829 and carved roses detailing on the hood deco...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Clocks

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Wood

Antique Swedish Mora Clock, Black and Gold, Folk Art, Circa 1830-50
Antique Swedish Mora Clock, Black and Gold, Folk Art, Circa 1830-50

Antique Swedish Mora Clock, Black and Gold, Folk Art, Circa 1830-50

$3,654

Antique Swedish Mora Clock, Black and Gold, Folk Art, Circa 1830-50

Located in Lewes, England

203cm rare early 1800s antique Swedish mora clock with carved detail in a black and gold finish with fine folk art feather motifs and detailed face with the makers name AAS Mora ...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Clocks

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Pine

Antique Mora Clock Swedish 1800s Antique Tall J. Svensson Svenstad A
Antique Mora Clock Swedish 1800s Antique Tall J. Svensson Svenstad A

Antique Mora Clock Swedish 1800s Antique Tall J. Svensson Svenstad A

$3,384

Antique Mora Clock Swedish 1800s Antique Tall J. Svensson Svenstad A

Located in Lewes, England

Shipping special update - We have negotiated a special flat rate shipping cost to the USA with our main US shipping partner for our 1st dibs clients of only £995 export crated by ai...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Clocks

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Wood

19th Century Gustavian Longcase Clock
19th Century Gustavian Longcase Clock

19th Century Gustavian Longcase Clock

$3,993

19th Century Gustavian Longcase Clock

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Period Swedish Gustavian longcase clock from Malmo. This striking clock has been scraped back to its original dark grey paint which is beautifully distressed. Featuring neoclassical...

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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Clocks

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Column Clock
19th Century Swedish Column Clock

19th Century Swedish Column Clock

$7,797

19th Century Swedish Column Clock

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Swedish early 19th Century column clock with original painted decoration. This clock has a lovely elegant shape, with unusual scrolled decoration to the neck. It has been dry-scraped to its original paint that is rich in patina and graining. A unique and beautiful clock, that will have a powerful presence in any interior. This clock is not in working order. PLEASE NOTE: The clocks we sell are decorative and are not guaranteed to be in working order. If you require the clock to be in working order, we can recommend an antique clock...

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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Clocks

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Pine, Paint

Antique Swedish Mora Clock, White Wood, Gustavian Style, Circa 1820
Antique Swedish Mora Clock, White Wood, Gustavian Style, Circa 1820

Antique Swedish Mora Clock, White Wood, Gustavian Style, Circa 1820

$3,384

Antique Swedish Mora Clock, White Wood, Gustavian Style, Circa 1820

Located in Lewes, England

Antique Swedish mora clock from the early 1800s in white paint finish and simple detailing with an extended belly shape body and a rclean face in good condition. Measures: 206 cm. ...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Clocks

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Wood

Antique Swedish Mora Clock, Burgundy Finish, Circa 1850-1890
Antique Swedish Mora Clock, Burgundy Finish, Circa 1850-1890

Antique Swedish Mora Clock, Burgundy Finish, Circa 1850-1890

$2,869Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Swedish Mora Clock, Burgundy Finish, Circa 1850-1890

Located in Lewes, England

Antique Swedish mora clock from the 1800s in lovely rich burgundy finish with a wide belly body and a good face with unusual small second hand dial. Measures: 207 cm. It has the Cla...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Clocks

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Wood

Swedish Mora Clock White Castle Crown Carved Detail Early 1800 Frkysdall Antique
Swedish Mora Clock White Castle Crown Carved Detail Early 1800 Frkysdall Antique

Swedish Mora Clock White Castle Crown Carved Detail Early 1800 Frkysdall Antique

$4,277Sale Price|20% Off

Swedish Mora Clock White Castle Crown Carved Detail Early 1800 Frkysdall Antique

Located in Lewes, England

Antique Swedish mora clock in white paint and gold detailing with very unusual and rare hood ornamentation and highly decorative face, lovely star round motif on the hood front too. ...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Clocks

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Pine

White Mora Clock Swedish Early 1800s Antique Gold Carved Crown
White Mora Clock Swedish Early 1800s Antique Gold Carved Crown

White Mora Clock Swedish Early 1800s Antique Gold Carved Crown

$3,790Sale Price|20% Off

White Mora Clock Swedish Early 1800s Antique Gold Carved Crown

Located in Lewes, England

Antique Swedish Mora clock early 1800s in lovely white paint finish with a delicate shape body with lots of gold detailing and intricately carved and detailed hood in generally good ...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Clocks

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Wood

Mora Clock Swedish 1800s Antique white 202cm tall star motif
Mora Clock Swedish 1800s Antique white 202cm tall star motif

Mora Clock Swedish 1800s Antique white 202cm tall star motif

$3,519

Mora Clock Swedish 1800s Antique white 202cm tall star motif

Located in Lewes, England

Antique Swedish mora clock from the 1800s in lovely white finish with a star motif on the main body and a superb detailed roman numeral face in good condition. Measures: 202 cm. It...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Clocks

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Wood

Swedish Painted Tall Case Column Clock from the Late 18th Century
Swedish Painted Tall Case Column Clock from the Late 18th Century

Swedish Painted Tall Case Column Clock from the Late 18th Century

$16,535

Swedish Painted Tall Case Column Clock from the Late 18th Century

Located in Washington, DC

A Swedish painted tall case column clock from the late 18th century. There are two decorative brass clock hands. The face is secured behind a single hinged glass door. The top of the clock has a carved ionic column and carved dental molding...

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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Clocks

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Metal

Swedish Mora Clock White Gold Paint, Early 1800s Carved Detail Antique Gustavian
Swedish Mora Clock White Gold Paint, Early 1800s Carved Detail Antique Gustavian

Swedish Mora Clock White Gold Paint, Early 1800s Carved Detail Antique Gustavian

$2,707Sale Price|20% Off

Swedish Mora Clock White Gold Paint, Early 1800s Carved Detail Antique Gustavian

Located in Lewes, England

Very tall decorative, 1800s antique Swedish Mora clock with unusual body shape and crown stunning hand painted gold detailing to the body and plinth. This original 1800s Mora clock ...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Clocks

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Pine

Wood Mantle Clock
Wood Mantle Clock

Wood Mantle Clock

$4,850

Wood Mantle Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

Very ornate white washed wood mantle clock with gold details. The face is behind a functional glass door with latch. The top is crowned by an urn with a cascading laurel garland that...

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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Clocks

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Wood

19th Century Swedish Painted Wood Floor Clock, Soft with Minimal Embellishments
19th Century Swedish Painted Wood Floor Clock, Soft with Minimal Embellishments

19th Century Swedish Painted Wood Floor Clock, Soft with Minimal Embellishments

$5,620

19th Century Swedish Painted Wood Floor Clock, Soft with Minimal Embellishments

Located in Atlanta, GA

A 19th century Swedish floor clock. This antique clock from Sweden is simple and unassuming with it's round-shaped head, minimally adorn with a curved top crest, an elongated neck mo...

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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Clocks

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Metal

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Grandfather Clock
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Grandfather Clock

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Grandfather Clock

$6,500

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Grandfather Clock

Located in Dallas, TX

This product is a Swedish Gustavian painted grandfather clock from the 19th century. It is a stylish and elegant piece of home decor that would make a statement in any room. The intr...

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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Clocks

Materials

Wood

Unusual Pair of Gustavian Corner Clock Cabinets, Origin Mora, Sweden, Circa 1780
Unusual Pair of Gustavian Corner Clock Cabinets, Origin Mora, Sweden, Circa 1780

Unusual Pair of Gustavian Corner Clock Cabinets, Origin Mora, Sweden, Circa 1780

Price Upon Request

Unusual Pair of Gustavian Corner Clock Cabinets, Origin Mora, Sweden, Circa 1780

Located in New York, NY

Unusual pair of Gustavian corner clock cabinets, origin: Mora, Sweden, circa 1780 Each cabinet with matching working, tall case clocks decorated with four fluted diamond patterns an...

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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Clocks

Materials

Wood, Paint

Gustavian clocks for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Gustavian clocks 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 clocks created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, folk art, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, pine and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Gustavian clocks 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 clocks, popular names associated with this style include Henrik Beurling, Josua Lanner, and Mora Clocks. 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 clocks differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,400 and tops out at $35,000 while the average work can sell for $3,000.

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