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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 Swedish Country Sideboard from the Gustavian Period with Blue Paint
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish country sideboard from the gustavian period during the late 1700s. Made in northern Sweden with a classic, straight shape. Original unusual blue paint from the late 1...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretary in Blue Painted Pine
Located in Kastrup, DK
Gustavian secretary crafted in pine, finished in a charming blue tone with an elegant patina. The piece is composed of two sections with refined detailing throughout. The upper cabi...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Brass

Early 19th Century Danish Gustavian Chest of Drawers, 1803
Located in Kastrup, DK
Danish Gustavian chest of drawers from 1803, crafted in black-painted wood with original brass fittings and locks. Profiled top above a carved dentil frieze. The front has five drawe...
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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Brass

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Daybed - Antique Scandinavian Sofa Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A late 19th Century, antique Swedish Gustavian pull-out daybed made from hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. This freestanding Scandinavian wood bench...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Fabric, Cotton, Linen, Upholstery, Pine

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Pine Bench - Antique Daybed Attributed to Lindome
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A late 18th Century, antique freestanding Swedish Gustavian daybed attributed to Lindome school, in good condition. This Scandinavian sofa bench is hand crafted from solid Pinewood a...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Fabric, Upholstery, Pine

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Gray Sideboard Buffet Console
Located in Round Top, TX
Swedish Gustavian gray painted pine sideboard or buffet console resting on tapered fee. Traditional diamonds accent the three drawers and three doors. Keys and locks still function o...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine, Paint

Small Antique Gustavian Style Bleached Side Table. English C.1800
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Elegant bleached tropical hardwood table Lovely colour Recently bleached With 2 drawers Original brass hardware Free Uk shipping
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Early 1800s English Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood

Harlequin Set of 10 Antique Gustavian Style Urn Back Dining Chairs
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
A wonderful set of ten English limed oak chairs. Not quite matching. There are actually 3 different models ( 4 + 3 + 3 ). Each chair has a variation of the same basic characteristi...
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Early 20th Century English Gustavian Furniture

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Oak

Pair of Swedish Rococo-Style Console Cabinets or Nightstands
Located in Kastrup, DK
A pair of Swedish Rococo-style console cabinets or nightstands, circa 1900. The top features a molded edge with a raised gallery at the back and partially along the sides. Each cabin...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Gustavian Style Black Painted Commodes, Sweden
Located in Kastrup, DK
A pair of Swedish commodes in Gustavian style, dating from circa 1840–1860. Executed in black painted pine and mounted with patinated brass fittings, the commodes feature a profiled...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

Set of 4 Antique Gustavian Style Urn Back Dining Chairs.English C.1920
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
A delightful matching set of 4 English limed oak chairs. They have been recently limed to enhance the beautiful grain in the wood. The seats have been re-upholstered in hessian or...
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Early 20th Century English Gustavian Furniture

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Oak

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 Furniture

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Tin

Set of 6 Antique 18 C Gustavian Dining Chairs W Carolina Irving Andaluz Linen
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Set of 6 Antique 18 C Gustavian Dining Chairs W Carolina Irving Andaluz Linen Fabric
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood

Rare 18th Century Danish Gustavian 'Wellington' Chest of Drawers in Black-Painte
Located in Kastrup, DK
A distinctive and rare model of a Gustavian 'Wellington' chest, elegantly black-painted and displaying a beautifully aged patina. It features a finely profiled top, eight drawers wi...
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Late 18th Century Danish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Brass

Danish Gustavian Blue Painted Two-Part Pine Vitrine Cabinet
Located in Kastrup, DK
A beautiful two-part Gustavian display cabinet, crafted in pine and painted in an elegant blue tone with a light grey interior. The upper section features a moulded cornice and two ...
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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Brass

Swedish Gustavian Period Buffet in Original Yellow Paint, Late 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare Swedish Gustavian period buffet, late 18th century, retaining its original yellow-painted surface with beautifully aged patina. The warm ochre tone, scraped back to its authen...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood

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

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Gustavian-Style Blue Wellington Chest
Located in Kastrup, DK
Wellington chest in Gustavian style, crafted from blue-painted pine. The front is fitted with six drawers featuring brass handles, a profiled top edge, and canted corners adorned wit...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Painted Bedside Chests Commodes
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PAIR OF SWEDISH PAINTED BEDSIDE CHESTS IN GUSTAVIAN TASTE Northern European, circa 20th century 30 5/8" H x 18 3/4" D x 32 1/8" W A fine pair of diminutive bedside commodes in the ...
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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Console Tables
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Console Tables, circa 1880–1900 Pair of Swedish console tables in classic Gustavian style. The tables feature black-painted tops with a profiled edg...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

Antique Swedish Genuine Gustavian Period Decorated Foot Stool with Original Seat
Located in Kramfors, SE
Genuine antique foot stool from the Swedish gustavian period around 1770 to 1780. This Swedish antique has classic carved wooden decor on the legs and sides. Original paint from the ...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

19th Cent Gustavian Style Pine Chest of Drawers in Dark Grey with Marbleized Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A refined Gustavian style chest of drawers from Sweden, dating circa 1880–1890, crafted in pine wood and finished in a sophisticated palette of soft grey with a darker, marbleized to...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

Antique Swedish Chest of Drawers in Gustavian Style Made by Hand in Pine
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish chest of drawers in gustavian style made around 1820. The chest is made by hand with a frame in solid pine. Four functional drawers with original locks, keys and hard...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Gray Painted Greek Key Chests of Drawers
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PAIR OF GUSTAVIAN STYLE CHESTS OF DRAWERS Probably Northern or Eastern Europe ca. 20th/21st century 35 3/8" H x 18 1/2" D x 35 1/8" W A matched pair of Gustavian style commodes, ea...
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20th Century European Gustavian Furniture

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Brass

Gustavian Style Painted Chest of Drawers with Brass Handles
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Gustavian-style chest of drawers is a refined example of Swedish neoclassical design, crafted in pine and finished in a soft gray paint that enhances its timeless appeal. The ch...
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19th Century Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Period Gustavian Table
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
19th Century Swedish period Gustavian table with decorations on all four sides, repainted in soft grey. Circa 1840.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood

Pair of Chelsea Textiles Gustavian Chest of Drawers Nightstands
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Hand painted, in a wonderful Scandinavian neutral creamy gray color, Gustavian style chest of drawers or nightstand. This piece has been constructed from solid wood with a hand-appli...
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Early 2000s European Gustavian Furniture

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Brass

Gustavian Period 1810s Swedish Gray Painted Console Table with Carved Garlands
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period console table from circa 1810 with light gray painted finish, carved garlands and diamond motifs, and tapered fluted legs. This Swedish Gustavian period c...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood

Pair, 19th Century White Swedish Gustavian Bookcases Display Cabinets
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair of tall Gustavian style white painted pine bookcases standing just under 8' tall. Dentil molding along crown and traditional fluted carving along cabinet door panels. Two interi...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Glass, Pine, Paint

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

Gustavian style Chest of Drawers from the Late 18th Century
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Gustavian-style Chest of Drawers from the Late 18th Century This exquisite chest of drawers dates back to around 1790, representing the elegance of the Gustavian style. Crafted fro...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Walnut

Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers in Distressed Blue Paint, circa 1920
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare and beautifully patinated Gustavian-style chest of drawers, crafted in Sweden around 1920. This three-drawer chest stands on tapered legs and features classic neoclassical det...
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1920s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture

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Wood, Pine

Pair, 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Nightstands Small Cabinets
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair, small Swedish country Gustavian style painted nightstands or small cabinets standing on tapered feet. Two doors over one drawer; key and lock function in one, key used only as ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Brass

Set of 8 - Ralph Lauren Style Barley Twist Leather Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Fantastic set of eight dining chairs with oak barley twist frame and tastefully aged brown leather seat and back cushions. This is a high-quality chair that combines traditional and...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Leather

An Early 19th Century Blue Painted Gustavian Mirror
Located in London, GB
Sweden, circa 1860 An early nineteenth century painted Gustavian pier mirror with traces of blue paint, foliate cresting and bevelled mirror plate. Height 118.00cm Width 67....
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Mirror, Wood

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Corner Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking late 18th-century Gustavian period corner cabinet from Sweden, featuring the classic neoclassical elegance of the era. Crafted in two parts, the cabinet showcases paneled ...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

18th Century Gustavian Period Commode in Black Paint, circa 1780
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic late 18th-century Swedish Gustavian period commode, circa 1780, featuring its original structure with a later black-painted finish. This striking piece showcases the ele...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

Swedish hand painted 19th century pine cupboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish hand painted 19th century pine cupboard circa 1788. We are pleased to offer this fine piece of traditional hand painted scandinavian furniture, in the form of a double door ...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine, Paint

Pair of Period Gustavian Chairs in Original Paint, Sweden, Late 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A charming pair of Swedish Gustavian side chairs from the late 18th century, each scraped back to reveal traces of their original soft grayish-white paint, now beautifully timeworn a...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

A period gustavian wall cabinet with glossed doors scraped to original paint
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic Gustavian period wall cabinet from Sweden, late 18th century, retaining its remarkable original surface and timeworn patina. The cabinet features a simple rectangular form with two glazed doors, each framed with wooden mullions that divide the glass into panels, creating a refined balance of proportion and symmetry. The paint has been carefully scraped back to its original layers both inside and out, revealing a soft, warm ochre tone with subtle variations that speak to centuries of age and use. The interior provides practical storage while maintaining the cabinet’s understated neoclassical elegance, typical of the Gustavian era. With its versatile scale, this piece may be mounted on a wall or used as a countertop cabinet...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

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

Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Swedish Mora clock dated 1854 with hand painted floral details. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour. Width:51cm / 20.1" Depth: 21...
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1850s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Gray Pine Sideboard Buffet Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
This Swedish Gustavian style sideboard has a soft gray painted finish which complements the traditional fluted carving along the paneled doors and tapered feet. The three functioning...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine, Paint

Rare Swedish Antique Cabinet, Genuine Country Furniture in Gustavian Style
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare Swedish antique cabinet, a genuine country house furniture in gustavian style from northern Sweden. The cabinet is made by hand in solid p...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

A pair of gilt brass and crystal Gustavian style antique chandeliers
Located in SON EN BREUGEL, NL
An elegant pair Gustavian style chandeliers. Each with 7 lights: 5 lights around the chandelier and 2 small lights inside. Beautiful quality in gilt brass. Decorated with cut crystal...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture

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Crystal, Brass

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 Pair of Pinewood Chests - Antique Commodes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century, antique pair of light-grey Swedish Gustavian chests made of hand crafted painted Pinewood with two large drawers and one small one, in good condition. The Scandinavia...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Metal, Bronze

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

Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Gray Settee Bench
Located in Round Top, TX
This exceptional Swedish Gustavian sofa or settee has exquisitely carved details along back and skirt, all raised on six turned feet. Please enlarge and examine the close up photos t...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Fabric, Foam, Pine, Paint

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

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Metal

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

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Brass

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

Gustavian Painted Dining Table Circa 1810
Located in Houston, TX
Gustavian painted dining table circa 1810. Racetrack shaped top Swedish dining table in light gray and white painted finish.
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1810s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

French 19th Century Painted Bibliotheque / Armoire
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French 19th century bibliotheque converted to an armoire with three-dimensional, geometric details and original paint in soft patina. Dentil molding in two scales lifts the narrow ...
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19th Century French Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Glass, Wood, Paint

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

Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Sweden, 19th Century
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Sweden, 19th Century A beautifully proportioned Gustavian chest of drawers from 19th-century Sweden, showcasing the hallmark simplicity and lightness of...
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1840s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Softwood

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

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

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers
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

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

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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