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.
Find a collection of antique Gustavian seating, tables, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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Style: Gustavian
Antique Blue Painted Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock, circa 1820-1840
Located in Round Top, TX
Graceful curves create the attractive silhouette of this Swedish mora grandfather clock.
Newer professionally applied blue layered finish (with slight white and green undertones), l...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Paint
Swedish Antique Mora Clock White Paint 1800s 203cm Crowned
Located in LONDON, GB
203cm v rare early 1800s antique Swedish mora clock with finely carved detail on the body and hood and detailed face in a later white painted finish.
Measures: 203cm.
The clock ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
Gustavian white painted Longcase Clock Mathias Kullberg Stockholm 18th century
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
Very decorative Swedish longcase clock from the Gustavian period painted in a cream white with giltwood decoration. The dial is signed by the Stockholm clockmaker Mathias Kullberg (1...
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1770s Swedish Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Swedish Antique Mora Clock Folk Art Paint 1800s 230cm C Palmlöf Sala
Located in LONDON, GB
230cm rare early 1800s antique Swedish mora clock with carved detail in a folk art finish and detailed face with the makers name C Palmlöf of Sala marked on it and hand painted de...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
Swedish Gustavian Period 1810s Gray Painted Mora Clock with Brown Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period painted wood Mora clock from circa 1810 with round head, gray painted finish with green and brown accents, carved waterleaf motifs and rustic character. Th...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Antique Swedish Mora clock from the 18th Century with Chinoiserie hand painted details. The dial of this clock carries the name of its maker 'Peter Englund'.
Width: 58.5cm / 23""
D...
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Early 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paint
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Mora Clock with Original Paint
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A Swedish antique Mora clock dating with its original paint.
The original mechanism, pendulum and weights are included. We do not guarantee functionality. This Grand-father clock has...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Paint
C19th Century Swedish Long Case Clock with Gilded Decoration & Original Paint
Located in London, GB
Wonderful early C19th Swedish long case clock from Kougsta in the Jamtland region in an area of natural beauty of central Sweden.
The painted face is numbered simply and framed with ...
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Early 1800s Swedish Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects
Materials
Giltwood
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
Materials
Wood
18th century Swedish turret clock face and movement Rosendal palace
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Here we offer you the chance to own a unique piece of history circa 1787.
Here is a turret clock face and most of the movement reclaimed from rosendal palace in sweden.
'rosendal p...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron, Lead
Mid 19th century Swedish decorative column long case clock
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century swedish decorative column long case clock circa 1850.
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
Materials
Pine
Early 19th Century Swedish Wooden Clock
Located in High Point, NC
This antique wooden clock combines a striking silhouette with a muted patina. Built in Sweden in the early 1800s, the elegant simplicity of the d...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Swedish Antique Mora Clock Green Early 1800s 210m Åman Arboga
Located in LONDON, GB
210cm early 1800s antique Swedish mora clock with carved detail on the hood in a green paint finish and detailed face and hand painted detailing. Maker Named Åman, Arboga on face
...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
19th century Swedish birch mora clock
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Swedish Mora longcase clock, circa 1850.
Presented in its original birch finish which has taken on a good patina. Naive hand painted enamel clock face with expected min...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects
Materials
Birch
19th Century White-Grey Scandinavian Set of Two Gustavian Pinewood Candlesticks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique set of two Gustavian candle holders with palm décor foliage ornaments, in good condition. The hand carved Pinewood candle stick is patinated in ecru and grey and is accent...
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Early 19th Century European Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Swedish Antique Mora Clock Green Early 1800s 192cm
Located in LONDON, GB
192cm early 1800s antique Swedish mora clock with carved detail on the hood in a green paint finish and detailed face and hand painted detailing.
Measures: 192cm.
The clock body ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
Swedish Antique Mora Clock White Early 1800s Sven Sunesson Loushult
Located in LONDON, GB
Elegant tall 220cm early 1800s antique Swedish mora clock with carved detail on the hood in a white paint finish and detailed face and the markings of the maker Sven Sunesson Lous...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
19th century painted Swedish desktop box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century painted Swedish desktop box circa 1840.
Good quality Scandinavian box in original paint. Hand painted in a blue/green colour scheme. Further painted with a red cartou...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine, Paint
Pair of 18th Century Swedish Candlesticks
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good pair of 18th Century Swedish baroque hand hammered brass candlesticks with removable drip pan over barleytwist shafts with central drip collar, standing on bulbous bases having ...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Swedish Antique Mora Clock White Early 1800s Doves Detail 235cm Kruko
Located in LONDON, GB
Stunning and rare one of a kind very tall 235cm C.1830 antique Swedish mora clock with elaborate carved detail on the hood with curlicues and 2 dove figures in a white paint finish ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
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
Materials
Pine
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
Materials
Wood
Elegant pair of Gustavian Carrara marble and Gilt brass Candlesticks from 1790s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Elegant pair of Gustavian Carrara marble and Gilt brass Candlesticks from the 1790s. Simple beauty with some charming patina.
Wear consistent with age and use
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1790s Swedish Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
Pair of Gustavian Pewter Candlesticks from the late 18th or early 19th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Beautiful Pair of Gustavian Pewter Candlesticks from the late 18th or early 19th Century. Period Gustavian design.
Wear consistent with age and use
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
Antique Mora Clock Swedish 1800s Blue Gold
Located in LONDON, GB
Antique Swedish mora clock from early 1800s in lovely later deep blue finish with ditressed gold detailing dated 1829 and csimple country style hood decoration and a wide belly body ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects
Materials
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
Materials
Metal
Swedish Antique Mora Clock White Early 1800s Carved Detail 218cm handpainted
Located in LONDON, GB
Very decorative early 1800s antique Swedish mora clock with elaborate handpainted detail on the hood and body in a white paint finish with floral wreaths and flowers
Measures: 218c...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
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
Materials
Pine
Antique Frame Lacquered in Imitation Marble
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/6349 - Sober and elegant large frame since the end of eighteenth century, simply lacquered in imitation marble.
Perfect for a beautiful picture.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects
Materials
Fruitwood
Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
1800's Swedish Mora clock with hand painted floral details against a white painted background (original paintwork). Carved detailing of crown. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pe...
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Early 18th Century European Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects
Materials
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
Materials
Pine
Original Blue Painted Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock, circa 1800-20
Located in Round Top, TX
Hand painted Swedish Mora grandfather clock with original soft blue painted finish distressed through years of use with pine wood revealed below.
Note the gentle curves in the base a...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Pine, Paint
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
18th Century Sunray Fragment on Selenite
Located in Austin, TX
18th Century Water Gilt sunray fragment reimagined as an objet d'art. Sunray would have been part of a full sunburst that would have been installed in a church or other holy building...
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18th Century French Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects
Materials
Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf
Swedish Style Gilt Edge Metal Wastebasket
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
Materials
Tin
Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock, circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
Graceful curves and unique lines create the attractive silhouette of this Swedish mora grandfather clock.
Newer professionally applied painted finish with layers of plum, white and g...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Paint
Swedish Gustavian Period Carved and Polychrome Painted Signed Mora Clock
By Mora
Located in Wiscasset, ME
One of the finest signed examples of a late 18th century Swedish Mora long case clock that we have seen. The decorative carving is exquisite and the paint is early and probably original. The movement does function, but would have to be set after delivery. A top respected clock conservator did go over the movement to assure functionality.
The original weights and pendulum are included, as well as a key.
Gustavian Mora clocks are a type of long case clock which were made in, and derived their name from, the town of Mora in Dalarna province, Sweden. Production began in the late 18th century and continued through most of the 19th century.
Mora clock faces...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
18th Century Swedish Mora Clock
Located in Houston, TX
An 18th century Swedish Mora clock is a tall, freestanding clock that originated in the Mora region of Sweden. It typically features a...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
1851 Swedish Mora clock with hand painted floral details against a white painted background (original paintwork). Carved detailing of crown. Dial details include the name of the cloc...
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1850s European Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
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
Materials
Wood
Antique Iron, Wicker Swedish Gustavian Style 4 Tiered Basket Topiary 3 Available
Located in Atlanta, GA
American or Continental, early 20th century.
These topiary baskets are absolutely stunning in person, standing at nearly 70” tall they make a true statement to any entryway once fil...
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Early 20th Century American Gustavian Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Gustavian Brass Candlesticks, Sweden 18th century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Gustavian Brass Candlesticks. Made in Sweden during the reign of Gustav III.
The brass used in these candlesticks have high levels of copper, giving ...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Wood
19th Century Swedish Painted Dugout Bowl
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good 19th Century trencher, an oblong dugout bowl of rectangular form in original white paint.
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects
Materials
Birch
Late 18th Century Scandinavian Metal Bound Box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Late 18th century scandinavian metal bound box circa 1790.
Rare baroque inspired strong box with 3 locks on the front. Quite likely to have been a box of some importance during i...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
18th Century Swedish Marriage Box
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine 18th century Swedish painted oval pantry box made to celebrate a wedding, depicting a loving couple in their period finery, surrounded by border of fruits and flowers, the ...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects
Materials
Beech, Paint
100% Original Finish Gustavian Style Wall Clock
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique 100% Original Finish Gustavian Style Wall Clock.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Small Pair of Gustavian Night Candlesticks from the, Late 18th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
A small and charming pair of Gustavian night Candlesticks from the late 18th Century. Made in Sweden in gilted bronze during the 1780-1790s.
Wear consistent with age and use.
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1790s Swedish Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Plate, Bronze
Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
This mora clock is a replica of an antique 1700s Swedish Mora clock. Hand painted distressed grey finish to reflect the age look. Quartz movement. Please c...
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Early 2000s British Gustavian Decorative Objects
Materials
Birch
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
Materials
Wood
Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Antique Swedish Mora Clock date 1827 with decorative painted floral details. Face detailed with clockmakers initials AAL and Mora. Iriginal mechanism with weights and pendulum. Not f...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects
Materials
Birch
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
Materials
Crystal, Marble, Brass
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
Materials
Birch
20th Century Gold Swedish Gustavian Similar Set of Eleven Brass Candle Holders
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gold, vintage Swedish Gustavian similar set of eleven candle holders made of hand crafted brass, in good condition. The Scandinavian candlesticks, stands are enhanced by derail cra...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique Mora Clock Swedish 1800s Antique Folk Art Kurbits Hand Painted
Located in LONDON, GB
Antique Swedish mora clock from the 1800s in lovely Kurbits Folk Art finish with a country style body and a good face. Measures: 105 cm.
It has the Classic extended belly of a tradi...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Tri-Handle Large White Ceramic Jug / Vase / Pottery
Located in Stamford, CT
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
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Early 2000s American Gustavian Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
Materials
Pine
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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