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Gustavian Decorative Objects

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.

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Style: Gustavian
Antique Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Antique Swedish Mora clock in blue with hand painted details. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour. Width: 60cm / 23.6" Depth: 23c...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects

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Wood

Antique Mora Clock 1848
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Antique Swedish Mora clock in green with hand painted floral details and clockmakers initials on face AAL and twon where the clock was made 'Mora'. Working Longcase clock mechanism o...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects

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Wood

Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Swedish Mora clock dated 1845 with hand painted Swedish floral details and clock maker initials on face 'AAJ' and 'Mora'. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights a...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects

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Wood

Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Swedish Mora clock dated 1870 with hand painted Swedish floral details. Inscription inside the clock and initial of clock maker: APL and vilage of Mora. Working Longcase clock mechan...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects

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Wood

Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Swedish Mora clock from the second half of the 20th Century. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour. Width: 60cm / 23.6" Depth: 15cm...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Decorative Objects

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Wood

Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Swedish Mora clock from the 1960's in original colour. Cream with gold carved detailing. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour. Wid...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Decorative Objects

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Wood

Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Swedish Mora clock dated 1883 with hand painted Swedish floral details. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour. Width: 62cm / 24.4" ...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects

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Wood

Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Antique Swedish Mora clock from the 1800's. Original paint; grey with gold detailing. Not function tested. Measures: Width:58cm / 22.8" Depth: 20cm / 7.8" Height: 215cm / 84.6".
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects

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Birch

Antique 1904 Swedish Large Chocolate Tin
Located in Centennial, CO
A charming antique 1904 Swedish large dome top trunk shaped chocolate tin would add a beautiful Scandinavian accent to most anywhere in your house. The exterior is a stunning turquoi...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Decorative Objects

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Tin

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 Decorative Objects

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Wood

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 Decorative Objects

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Wood

Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Swedish Mora clock with hand painted decorative floral details and clockmakers initials BEOS. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour....
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects

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Wood

Gustavian Tallcase Clock
Located in Greenwich, CT
An elegant tall-case Gustavian clock having an imposing bonnet with an three-finial arched cornice on a sinuous bombe body with shaped door and narrow waist over a curved plinth, all...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects

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Wood

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 Decorative Objects

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Iron

Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Swedish Mora clock with hand painted decorative floral details and carving detail. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour. Width:54cm...
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Early 1800s European Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects

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Wood

Antique Bridal Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Rare bridal mora clock (Angermanlandsbrud) from the 1800s. The body of the clock with carving details was made to resemble a brides dress. Original mechani...
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Early 1800s Swedish Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects

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Birch

Mid 19th century Swedish pine long case mora clock
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century Swedish pine long case mora clock circa 1850. Large Swedish long case mora clock, presented in scraped back paint. Scraped back down to reveal a partial colour of ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects

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Metal

Original Painted Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock, circa 1840
Located in Round Top, TX
Swedish mora grandfather clocks are noted by their gentle curves and classic style as seen in this tall and slender long case clock with simple lines and curvaceous skirt. The origin...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects

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Pine, Paint

Rococo Style Mora Clock 1700's
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Rococo longcase Mora Clock dated 1777 by Anders Swensson with original decorative paint detailing. Carved detailing to crown. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weigh...
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Early 18th Century European Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects

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Wood

Swedish Gustavian Mora Clock in Original Green Orange Colors, Early 19th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish antique mora clock dating from early/ 1800s featuring green paint with orange details that is painted on the body. The clockwork is sold 'as is' and should be considered as...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects

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Pine

Gustavian Style Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Patinated brass and brass details copied from the pre-electricity Gustavian period, featuring six faux candles hanging on three decorative brass chains,...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Decorative Objects

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Brass

Swedish Antique Mora Clock White Early 1800s Sven Sunesson Loushult A
Located in Lewes, England
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects

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Pine

Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Swedish Mora clock from the 1960's in original colour and carved detailing. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour. Width:60cm / 23....
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects

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Wood

Handblown Green Glass Storage Jar or Vase, Gustavian Period
Located in Knivsta, SE
Handblown Green Glass Storage Jar or Vase, Gustavian Period A wonderfully characterful green glass vessel, likely dating from the late 18th to earl...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects

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Glass

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 Decorative Objects

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Wood

Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Swedish Mora clock from the 1800's with dial signed by E. Bergquist and inside the clock the date 1856 and village Aata. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights an...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects

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Wood

Antique Swedish Gustavian Longcase Clock
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique gustavian long case clock in painted pine from Sweden. The clock has a hand carved decor in wood with older paint from the late 1800s. The paint has become slightly distresse...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects

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Pine

Swedish Painted Longcase Clock
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century painted pine tall clock by Mogens Peter Westh. Painted brass face. Clock face contains the designer's name and is dated 1879. Intricate details were created by a true cr...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects

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Wood

Mora Clock Swedish 1800s Antique Folk Art 200cm Faux Wood Grain 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish mora clock from C. 1844 in rare faux wood grain Kurbitz folk art finish finish and a superb rare detailed metal face roman numeral face in generally good condition fo...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects

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Wood

Exquisite Swedish 19th Century Clock with Carved Crest and Volutes on the Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite Swedish 19th century floor clock with carved crest topped with a ball. This clock retains it's original metal face, hands and movement. This Swedish clock has very sub...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects

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Glass, Wood

Antique Original Blue Painted Grandfather Clock, Sweden Dated 1844
Located in Round Top, TX
Hand painted grandfather clock with exceptional original soft blue painted finish accented in red trim. Panel details, curved bonnet, slender case with lovely balance to face and bas...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects

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Metal

Mid 19th century Swedish painted long case clock
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century Swedish decorative column long case clock circa 1837. Beautiful long case clock from Sweden. Made with a decorative fluted column which forms a demi lune shape. Clo...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects

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Enamel

18th Century Swedish Antique Trumeau
Located in New Orleans, LA
This elegant 18th-century Swedish trumeau captures the refined elegance spirit of the Gustavian period, with its light-colored frame and gilded accents. The upper panel features deli...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects

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Wood

Pair Of Cobalt Blue Swedish Girandoles
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of elegant Girandoles of Gustavian style, 19th century. Cobalt blue ovoid shafts resting on a white marble base. Each has two brass candleholders with delicate brass stems holdi...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Marble, Brass

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 Decorative Objects

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Pine

Swedish Gustavian Grey Painted Tall Case Clock
Located in Bradenton, FL
Incredibly rare Swedish Gustavian Neoclassical grey painted pine tall case clock, late 18th or early 19th century, having a circular hood surmounted by a cartouche, the face with Rom...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects

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Wood

Original Blue Painted Tall Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock, circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
Exceptional hand painted mora grandfather clock with original light blue painted finish accented in soft red and white trim. The warm aged patina on this 8' tall clock is what collec...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects

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Glass, Wood, Paint

19th - 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Oval Gilded Wood Glass Mirrors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A late 19th Century, antique pair of Swedish Gustavian style oval shaped wall mirrors made of hand crafted gilded Pinewood, bronze with its original mirrored glass, in good condition. Each of the Scandinavian wall décor...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects

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Metal, Bronze

Swedish Gustavian Longcase Clock
Located in Ljungby, SE
Fantastic Swedish Gustavian longcase clock. The case is a Stockholm work from around 1770/1780. It is lacquered and gilded with rich wood-carved details of, among other things, garla...
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1770s Swedish Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects

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Brass, Iron

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 Decorative Objects

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Wood

Tall White Swedish Pine Mora Grandfather Clock, circa 1840
Located in Round Top, TX
Swedish mora grandfather clocks are identified by their gentle curves and classic style as seen in this exceptional longcase clock that stands just over 7.5' tall. Restored, later pr...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects

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Pine, Paint

Mid 19th century painted Swedish water canteen
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century painted Swedish water carrier circa 1860. Although we have seen many of these on our travels this one without doubt is the best.  In original blue/green paint, clea...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects

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Pine, Paint

Swedish White Painted Cutlery Tray
Located in Greenwich, CT
A 19th century Swedish wooden cutlery tray with a curved slotted central handle and divider between two compartments, one with a notch for long utensils. Retains old painted finish.
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1840s Swedish Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects

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Spruce

Swedish Black Lacquered and Gilt Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock, Lanner, Circa 1775
By Josua Lanner
Located in Charleston, SC
Swedish black lacquered and gilt Chinoiserie tall case clock with arched decorative floral hood, flanking finials, turned bulbous columns, ormolu and steel engraved face, figural flo...
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1770s Swedish Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects

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Ormolu, Steel

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 Decorative Objects

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Wood

Mid 19th century Swedish painted table top writing desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century Swedish painted table top writing desk circa 1850. Good quality table top bureau, presented in original scraped back paint.  Made from solid pine and scraped back t...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects

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Pine, Paint

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Pinewood Candle Holders - Antique Sticks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Swedish pair of mid 19th Century Gustavian candle holders made of hand crafted Pinewood, in good condition. The sticks are patinated in...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects

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Pine

Swedish Antique Mora Clock Fryksdall Green Gold 1800s Gustavian Ekerstrom A
Located in Lewes, England
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects

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Wood

Mora Clock 1800s Swedish Green Gold Antique Swedish Painted Gustavian A
Located in Lewes, England
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects

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Pine

Antique Mora Clock Swedish 1800s Blue Gold
Located in Lewes, England
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects

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Wood

A Swedish 19th C. Long-Case or Floor Clock w/ Beautifully Exaggerated Crown
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th century Northern Swedish painted wood clock. This Swedish clock from Norrbotten County, Sweden (Northern region) features a nicely carved, exaggerated and raised crest adorned...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects

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Glass, Wood

Swedish Antique Mora Clock Green Early 1800s 210m Åman Arboga A
Located in Lewes, England
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects

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Pine

Swedish Dugout Burl Bowl
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine Swedish dugout root burl bowl with tab handle, with owner's initials, rune mark and dated 1700 on the underside, the whole with good dry untouched ...
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Early 1700s Swedish Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects

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Wood

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 Decorative Objects

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Wood

Hollywood Regency Style Metal Waste Basket with Gilt Accent
Located in Sheffield, MA
Rustic and elegant at the same time, add a neoclassical country touch to your bedroom, bathroom or office. The gold gilt edging gives it a Classic vintage/antique feel. Suitable for ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Gustavian Decorative Objects

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Metal

Mora Clock Swedish 1800s Antique white 202cm tall star motif
Located in Lewes, England
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects

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Wood

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 Decorative Objects

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Metal

Antique Mora Clock Swedish 1800s Folk Art Brown
Located in Lewes, England
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects

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Wood

Tri-Handle Large White Ceramic Jug / Vase / Pottery
Located in Manhasset, NY
Tri-Handle Large White Ceramic Jug / Vase / Pottery A large and impressive decorative glazed pottery jug or vase having twin handles depicting lion maned busts. 20 H x 15 DIA hxa
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Early 2000s American Gustavian Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Candlesticks Pair of English Mahogany, 18th Century, England
Located in New York, NY
Candlesticks pair of English mahogany, 18th century, England. A pair of candlesticks made during the 18th century in England. Made from mahogany with candleholders in brass.   
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Late 18th Century English Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects

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Mahogany

Gustavian decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Gustavian decorative objects 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 decorative objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, folk art, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Gustavian decorative objects 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 decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Carl A. Carlsson, Eric Ernander, Helle Allpass, and Henrik Beurling. 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 decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $275 and tops out at $35,000 while the average work can sell for $2,891.

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