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Gustavian Benches

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
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Deep Seated Bench Settee with Back
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Deep Seated Bench Settee with Back

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Deep Seated Bench Settee with Back

$7,500

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Deep Seated Bench Settee with Back

Located in Round Top, TX

19th century Swedish Gustavian deep seated bench with back, crafted in pine. The bench features simple curved arms and four front cabriolet feet with carved detail along the scallope...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Benches

Materials

Linen, Pine, Paint

Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Gray Painted Bench Settee
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Gray Painted Bench Settee

Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Gray Painted Bench Settee

$9,200

Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Gray Painted Bench Settee

Located in Round Top, TX

Early 19th century Swedish Gustavian bench or settee crafted in pine. The bench retains an original blue-gray painted finish that has been lightly scraped, revealing natural wood ben...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Benches

Materials

Linen, Pine, Paint

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Upholstered Carved Pine Bench Settee
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Upholstered Carved Pine Bench Settee

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Upholstered Carved Pine Bench Settee

$5,100

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Upholstered Carved Pine Bench Settee

Located in Round Top, TX

19th century Swedish carved Gustavian bench or settee, crafted in dark pine. Beautiful carved details are the highlight of this deep seated bench, including egg and dart carving alon...

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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Benches

Materials

Linen, Pine

Antique Storage Bench With Carvings Grey Painted In Pine Wood From 1860s
Antique Storage Bench With Carvings Grey Painted In Pine Wood From 1860s

Antique Storage Bench With Carvings Grey Painted In Pine Wood From 1860s

$1,305

Antique Storage Bench With Carvings Grey Painted In Pine Wood From 1860s

Located in Lejre, DK

Antique storage bench from the 1860s in grey-painted pine wood with carved details and storage. Antique storage bench from the 19th century. — Type: Storage bench — Material: Pine w...

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1860s Swedish Antique Gustavian Benches

Materials

Pine, Paint

19th Century Period Gustavian Pair of Benches Carved Rams Head and Hoof
19th Century Period Gustavian Pair of Benches Carved Rams Head and Hoof

19th Century Period Gustavian Pair of Benches Carved Rams Head and Hoof

$2,850 / set

19th Century Period Gustavian Pair of Benches Carved Rams Head and Hoof

Located in Miami, FL

19th century period Gustavian pair of benches, Savonarolas, carved rams head and hoof with original leather seat.

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Late 19th Century European Antique Gustavian Benches

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Gray Painted Bench
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Gray Painted Bench

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Gray Painted Bench

$5,100

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Gray Painted Bench

Located in Round Top, TX

This lovely bench is a wonderful example of Swedish Gustavian craftsmanship with turned finials and legs, slat back and egg and dart carving adding to its timeless appeal. The gray p...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Benches

Materials

Linen, Pine, Paint

Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pine Bench Settee
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pine Bench Settee

Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pine Bench Settee

$8,700

Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pine Bench Settee

Located in Round Top, TX

Early 19th century Swedish Gustavian bench or settee crafted in pine. The top rail features egg-and-dart molding and is crowned with four carved finials. The upper back is decorated ...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Benches

Materials

Linen, Pine, Paint

Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian White Small Bench
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian White Small Bench

Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian White Small Bench

$2,400

Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian White Small Bench

Located in Round Top, TX

Early 19th century Swedish Gustavian small bench, crafted in pine. The bench features a decorative carved skirt and fluted tapered legs, giving the piece a graceful and classic form....

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Benches

Materials

Linen, Pine, Paint

Antique Swedish Painted Long Bench newly upholstered in Chelsea Textiles Fabric
Antique Swedish Painted Long Bench newly upholstered in Chelsea Textiles Fabric

Antique Swedish Painted Long Bench newly upholstered in Chelsea Textiles Fabric

$2,390

Antique Swedish Painted Long Bench newly upholstered in Chelsea Textiles Fabric

Located in Atlanta, GA

Antique Swedish Painted Long Bench newly upholstered in Chelsea Textiles Fabric Purchased in the South of France 2025 Very Sturdy and Strong Just upholstered with all new insides....

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1920s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Benches

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Style Painted Bench
Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Style Painted Bench

Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Style Painted Bench

$3,200

Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Style Painted Bench

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A delightful Swedish bench from the early 19th century, this petite settee in the classic Gustavian taste for lightness and simplicity features a chalk-white painted frame. The bench...

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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Benches

Materials

Muslin, Wood, Paint

Gustavian inspired 19th century Swedish pine bench
Gustavian inspired 19th century Swedish pine bench

Gustavian inspired 19th century Swedish pine bench

$2,653

Gustavian inspired 19th century Swedish pine bench

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Gustavian inspired 19th century Swedish pine bench circa 1890. Elegant painted pine bench from the late 19th century, very much in the taste of the gustavian period. Upright back w...

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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Benches

Materials

Pine, Paint

19th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Footstool or Bench in Original Paint
19th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Footstool or Bench in Original Paint

19th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Footstool or Bench in Original Paint

$10,300

19th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Footstool or Bench in Original Paint

Located in Wichita, KS

This is a richly carved 19th century Swedish Gustavian period bench, newly upholstered with a hand-stitched, tufted linen seat with nail head trim. The paint has been hand-scraped to...

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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Benches

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

Antique Genuine Swedish Gustavian Pine Provincial Sofa Bench
Antique Genuine Swedish Gustavian Pine Provincial Sofa Bench

Antique Genuine Swedish Gustavian Pine Provincial Sofa Bench

$4,117

Antique Genuine Swedish Gustavian Pine Provincial Sofa Bench

Located in Kramfors, SE

Northern Swedish Gustavian provincial sofa crafted in pine, showcasing its original scraped paint. This sofa, dating back to the early 19th century, around 1800 to 1810, exemplifies ...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Benches

Materials

Pine

Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Sofa and Two Chairs, Neoclassical Upholstery Set
Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Sofa and Two Chairs, Neoclassical Upholstery Set

Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Sofa and Two Chairs, Neoclassical Upholstery Set

$2,880Sale Price / set|46% Off

Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Sofa and Two Chairs, Neoclassical Upholstery Set

Located in Brentwood, TN

Swedish Gustavian style painted sofa and matching pair of side chairs, mid-20th century, featuring classic neoclassical lines and period-inspired upholstery. This elegant three-piec...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Pine Hall Bench - Antique Scandinavian Wood Sofa
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Pine Hall Bench - Antique Scandinavian Wood Sofa

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Pine Hall Bench - Antique Scandinavian Wood Sofa

$8,400

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Pine Hall Bench - Antique Scandinavian Wood Sofa

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A 18th Century, antique Swedish Gustavian Fållbänk, hall bench made of hand crafted Pinewood, in good condition. The Scandinavian three seater pull-out wood sofa has a tall curved ba...

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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Benches

Materials

Metal

19th Century Swedish Gustavian White Painted Pine Bench Settee with Slat Back
19th Century Swedish Gustavian White Painted Pine Bench Settee with Slat Back

19th Century Swedish Gustavian White Painted Pine Bench Settee with Slat Back

$5,600

19th Century Swedish Gustavian White Painted Pine Bench Settee with Slat Back

Located in Round Top, TX

19th century Swedish Gustavian bench settee crafted in pine. The bench features slat back, and side panels topped with a repeating carved circle and diamond pattern. The side rails a...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Benches

Materials

Muslin, Foam, Pine, Paint

Large Swedish Tragsofa Bench, 18th Century
Large Swedish Tragsofa Bench, 18th Century

Large Swedish Tragsofa Bench, 18th Century

$9,350

Large Swedish Tragsofa Bench, 18th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

Long trag bench from Sweden. Beautiful finish in shades of blue, nicely distressed. Upholstered in flax linen .All items offered are antique, vintage, or mid-century and sold as-is....

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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Benches

Materials

Wood

Swedish Gustavian Style Gray Painted Sofa Bench with Raised Diamond Motifs
Swedish Gustavian Style Gray Painted Sofa Bench with Raised Diamond Motifs

Swedish Gustavian Style Gray Painted Sofa Bench with Raised Diamond Motifs

$5,950

Swedish Gustavian Style Gray Painted Sofa Bench with Raised Diamond Motifs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish Gustavian style gray painted sofa bench from the 20th century with high back, raised diamond motifs and linen upholstery. This Swedish Gustavian style sofa bench captivates...

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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1930s Swedish Painted Rocking Stool with Linen Upholstery & Brass Trim
1930s Swedish Painted Rocking Stool with Linen Upholstery & Brass Trim

1930s Swedish Painted Rocking Stool with Linen Upholstery & Brass Trim

$275

1930s Swedish Painted Rocking Stool with Linen Upholstery & Brass Trim

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Swedish painted rocking stool that is newly upholstered in washed Belgium linen and finished with antique brass nailhead trim detail.

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1930s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Benches

Materials

Brass

19th Century Large Swedish Gustavian Sofa with New Cushions
19th Century Large Swedish Gustavian Sofa with New Cushions

19th Century Large Swedish Gustavian Sofa with New Cushions

$7,900

19th Century Large Swedish Gustavian Sofa with New Cushions

Located in San Angelo, TX

A beautiful, large and very rare large Swedish Gustavian sofa with new upholstered seat cushions added. This piece is very unique and rare with the grande scale and featuring side cu...

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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Swedish Gustavian Style Bench.
Swedish Gustavian Style Bench.

Swedish Gustavian Style Bench.

$3,495

Swedish Gustavian Style Bench.

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a Very Unique heavily carved Swedish Gustavian style bench, it was just restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White" the seating is also restored and covered in M...

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1930s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Benches

Materials

Muslin, Wood

Antique Storage Bench Grey Painted In Pine Wood From 1890s
Antique Storage Bench Grey Painted In Pine Wood From 1890s

Antique Storage Bench Grey Painted In Pine Wood From 1890s

$1,305

Antique Storage Bench Grey Painted In Pine Wood From 1890s

Located in Lejre, DK

Antique storage bench from the 1890s in grey-painted pine wood. Antique storage bench from the 19th century. — Type: Storage bench — Material: Pine wood — Finish: Grey painted — Per...

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1890s Swedish Antique Gustavian Benches

Materials

Pine, Paint

Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Wooden Sofa Bench with Striped Upholstery
Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Wooden Sofa Bench with Striped Upholstery

Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Wooden Sofa Bench with Striped Upholstery

$4,705

Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Wooden Sofa Bench with Striped Upholstery

Located in Karis, Nyland

A beautifully aged 19th-century Swedish Gustavian wooden sofa bench, showcasing the handcrafted character and rustic charm typical of rural furniture of the period. The frame is cons...

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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Benches

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Pine

Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian White Painted Long Bench
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian White Painted Long Bench

Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian White Painted Long Bench

$5,100

Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian White Painted Long Bench

Located in Round Top, TX

Early 19th century Swedish Gustavian long bench crafted in pine. Turned and carved spindles form the sides and back, with this pattern echoed in the turned front legs. Four finials a...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Pine, Paint

Antique Storage Bench Grey Painted In Pine Wood From 1860s
Antique Storage Bench Grey Painted In Pine Wood From 1860s

Antique Storage Bench Grey Painted In Pine Wood From 1860s

$1,305

Antique Storage Bench Grey Painted In Pine Wood From 1860s

Located in Lejre, DK

Antique storage bench from the 1860s in grey-painted pine wood. Antique storage bench from the 19th century. — Type: Storage bench — Material: Pine wood — Finish: Grey painted — Per...

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1860s Swedish Antique Gustavian Benches

Materials

Pine, Paint

Early 19th Century White Swedish Gustavian Bench Settee with Egg & Dart Carving
Early 19th Century White Swedish Gustavian Bench Settee with Egg & Dart Carving

Early 19th Century White Swedish Gustavian Bench Settee with Egg & Dart Carving

$9,200

Early 19th Century White Swedish Gustavian Bench Settee with Egg & Dart Carving

Located in Round Top, TX

Early 19th century Swedish Gustavian bench crafted in pine. Detailed egg and dart carving embellishes both the upper rail and the lower skirt. Turned side columns are topped with car...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Pine, Paint

Swedish Gustavian Style Bench Unique
Swedish Gustavian Style Bench Unique

Swedish Gustavian Style Bench Unique

$2,295

Swedish Gustavian Style Bench Unique

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a Very Rare and unique Swedish Gustavian style bench, it was just restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"

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1910s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Benches

Materials

Wood

Swedish Bench in pinewood and grey painted period 1860s
Swedish Bench in pinewood and grey painted period 1860s

Swedish Bench in pinewood and grey painted period 1860s

$1,505

Swedish Bench in pinewood and grey painted period 1860s

Located in Lejre, DK

Swedish bench from the 1860s, made in pine and later painted in grey. A classic Scandinavian piece with decorative painted details and practical seating and storage function. Solid a...

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1860s Swedish Antique Gustavian Benches

Materials

Pine, Paint

19th Century Gustavian Period Swedish Pine Bench with Storage
19th Century Gustavian Period Swedish Pine Bench with Storage

19th Century Gustavian Period Swedish Pine Bench with Storage

$6,319Sale Price|28% Off

19th Century Gustavian Period Swedish Pine Bench with Storage

Located in Pasadena, TX

19th century Gustavian period Swedish pine bench with storage This bench is a nice example of Gustavian furniture, the Swedish interpretation of French neoclassical design. Decor...

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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Benches

Materials

Pine

Swedish Gustavian Giltwood Long Bench, circa 1805
Swedish Gustavian Giltwood Long Bench, circa 1805

Swedish Gustavian Giltwood Long Bench, circa 1805

$6,875 / item

Swedish Gustavian Giltwood Long Bench, circa 1805

Located in Kinderhook, NY

A rare and elegant circa 1805 Swedish late Gustavian period neoclassical long bench, the upholstered seat atop carved giltwood frame having tripartite curule leg supports connected b...

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Early 1800s Swedish Antique Gustavian Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Swedish Gustavian-Style Painted Daybed, c. 1910
Swedish Gustavian-Style Painted Daybed, c. 1910

Swedish Gustavian-Style Painted Daybed, c. 1910

$5,000

Swedish Gustavian-Style Painted Daybed, c. 1910

Located in New Orleans, LA

A beautifully proportioned Swedish daybed with brass accents in the Gustavian style, showcasing the restrained elegance and neoclassical refinement that defines the Gustavian aesthet...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches

Materials

Brass

Celine Bench - Swedish Scraped White
Celine Bench - Swedish Scraped White

Celine Bench - Swedish Scraped White

$3,735

Celine Bench - Swedish Scraped White

By Tara Shaw, Century Furniture

Located in New Orleans, LA

The Swedish hand-carved bench with neoclassical carvings reflects the neoclassical movement's influence on Scandinavian furniture design, which flourished in the late 18th and early ...

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2010s Gustavian Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Swedish Gustavian Bench
Swedish Gustavian Bench

Swedish Gustavian Bench

$2,895

Swedish Gustavian Bench

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a unique Swedish Gustavian Style bench. it was just restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White" The seating has also been restored and covered in Muslin.

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1940s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Benches

Materials

Wood

Swedish Gustavian Bench with Painted Finish, Neoclassical Settee, Daybed
Swedish Gustavian Bench with Painted Finish, Neoclassical Settee, Daybed

Swedish Gustavian Bench with Painted Finish, Neoclassical Settee, Daybed

$4,600

Swedish Gustavian Bench with Painted Finish, Neoclassical Settee, Daybed

Located in Essex, MA

A refined example of Swedish Gustavian design, this elegant bench embodies the understated neoclassical aesthetic that defines late 18th-century Scandinavian furniture. Crafted in wo...

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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Benches

Materials

Wood, Fabric

19th Century Swedish Gustavian White Backless Bench Settee
19th Century Swedish Gustavian White Backless Bench Settee

19th Century Swedish Gustavian White Backless Bench Settee

$5,350

19th Century Swedish Gustavian White Backless Bench Settee

Located in Round Top, TX

This backless sofa or settee is from the Swedish Gustavian period with carved details and fluted tapered feet. Please enlarge and examine the close up photos to appreciate the carved...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Benches

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

Pair of Antique Swedish Carved and Painted Gustavian Benches
Pair of Antique Swedish Carved and Painted Gustavian Benches

Pair of Antique Swedish Carved and Painted Gustavian Benches

$4,500 / set

Pair of Antique Swedish Carved and Painted Gustavian Benches

Located in Dallas, TX

This pair of antique Swedish Gustavian benches features intricate carvings and painted details, adding a touch of elegance and history to any room. The benches are made of high-quali...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swedish Painted Hall Bench, Trundle Bed
19th Century Swedish Painted Hall Bench, Trundle Bed

19th Century Swedish Painted Hall Bench, Trundle Bed

$2,850

19th Century Swedish Painted Hall Bench, Trundle Bed

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century Swedish painted hall bench ~ trundle bed is the perfect selection for the active family! By day, a handsome, country style hall bench ~ by nig...

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1880s Swedish Antique Gustavian Benches

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Wood

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Carved and Whitewashed Bench
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Carved and Whitewashed Bench

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Carved and Whitewashed Bench

$5,900

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Carved and Whitewashed Bench

Located in Dallas, TX

This 19th century Swedish Gustavian carved and whitewashed bench exudes a sense of vintage charm and elegance. With intricate carvings and a classic whitewashed finish, it is a timel...

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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Swedish Gustavian Bench by Johan Lindgren, circa 1780
Swedish Gustavian Bench by Johan Lindgren, circa 1780

Swedish Gustavian Bench by Johan Lindgren, circa 1780

$16,000

Swedish Gustavian Bench by Johan Lindgren, circa 1780

By Johan Lindgren

Located in Huntington, NY

A unique hourglass shaped Swedish Gustavian bench made by Stockholm master furniture maker, Johan Lindgren (active 1770-1800). His initials, ILG, can be found underneath. Frame is de...

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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Benches

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

19th Century Gustavian Sofa Bench
19th Century Gustavian Sofa Bench

19th Century Gustavian Sofa Bench

$12,000

19th Century Gustavian Sofa Bench

Located in Houston, TX

19th century Gustavian sofa bench with original paint. Exquisite carving on the front and side panels and along the perimeter of the upholstered a...

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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Benches

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Painted Bench ~ Trunk
19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Painted Bench ~ Trunk

19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Painted Bench ~ Trunk

$3,984Sale Price|20% Off

19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Painted Bench ~ Trunk

Located in Dallas, TX

19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Painted Bench captures the enduring appeal of Swedish design, light, elegant, and timelessly fresh for today’s interiors. Its classical form brings...

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1870s Swedish Antique Gustavian Benches

Materials

Pine

Swedish Unique Gustavian Style Bench
Swedish Unique Gustavian Style Bench

Swedish Unique Gustavian Style Bench

$2,295

Swedish Unique Gustavian Style Bench

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a very Unique Swedish Gustavian style bench, its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White" the seating has been covered in a tan linen

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1910s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Benches

Materials

Wood

Early Gustavian Bench with beautiful carved decoration all around.
Early Gustavian Bench with beautiful carved decoration all around.

Early Gustavian Bench with beautiful carved decoration all around.

$10,500

Early Gustavian Bench with beautiful carved decoration all around.

Located in Washington, DC

A very early Gustavian Bench, scraped to its original color, with beautiful carved decoration all around. The bench lift up to underneath storage: 20 ...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Benches

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Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Bench, Swedish with Griffons, 19th Century
Bench, Swedish with Griffons, 19th Century

Bench, Swedish with Griffons, 19th Century

$6,298

Bench, Swedish with Griffons, 19th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

With significant size and presence, this armed bench has a long single seat and three separate upholstered back rests and upholstered arm rests. The elaborately carved wood is painte...

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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Bench Swedish Gustavian Style
Bench Swedish Gustavian Style

Bench Swedish Gustavian Style

$2,895

Bench Swedish Gustavian Style

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a Swedish Gustavian style bench, The seating has been restored and covered in Muslin. and its been painted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"

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1880s Swedish Antique Gustavian Benches

Materials

Wood

Bespoke Gustavian Style Bench
Bespoke Gustavian Style Bench

Bespoke Gustavian Style Bench

$5,103

Bespoke Gustavian Style Bench

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Stunning bespoke Swedish Gustavian style painted bench with reeded panels and decoration. Seat height - 17" This bench has been painted in an F&B Old White No.4 Reference: 8339 D...

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21st Century and Contemporary English Gustavian Benches

Materials

Pine

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Painted Benches
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Painted Benches

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Painted Benches

$4,800 / set

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Painted Benches

Located in Dallas, TX

This product is a pair of Swedish Gustavian painted benches. They have classic and elegant design typical of the Gustavian style, featuring nice carvings and a lovely patina. Perfec...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches

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Upholstery, Wood

18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Bench
18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Bench

18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Bench

$14,480

18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Bench

Located in New Orleans, LA

This piece depicts cherubs holding torches on the backs of lions. All items offered are antique, vintage, or mid-century and sold as-is. Expect natural wear, patina, and imperfecti...

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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique Beating Bench In Grey Painted Pine From 1860s
Antique Beating Bench In Grey Painted Pine From 1860s

Antique Beating Bench In Grey Painted Pine From 1860s

$1,305

Antique Beating Bench In Grey Painted Pine From 1860s

Located in Lejre, DK

Antique beater bench from the 1860s in gray painted pine. Classic folk design with seating and storage. Historical and functional furniture. — Origin: Denmark / Scandinavia — Period...

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1860s Danish Antique Gustavian Benches

Materials

Pine, Paint

Fine 19th Century Swedish Bench
Fine 19th Century Swedish Bench

Fine 19th Century Swedish Bench

$5,200

Fine 19th Century Swedish Bench

Located in Allerum, SE

Fine 19th century Swedish bench From The Gustavian period in it's original finish. Can be used as a corner bench, long strait bench or two separate benches. Ca 1810 Sweden.

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Benches

Materials

Pine

Antique Storage Bench With High Back Grey Painted In Pine Wood From 1860s
Antique Storage Bench With High Back Grey Painted In Pine Wood From 1860s

Antique Storage Bench With High Back Grey Painted In Pine Wood From 1860s

$1,623

Antique Storage Bench With High Back Grey Painted In Pine Wood From 1860s

Located in Lejre, DK

Antique storage bench from the 1860s in grey-painted pine wood with high back and storage. Antique storage bench from the 19th century. — Type: Storage bench — Material: Pine wood —...

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1860s Swedish Antique Gustavian Benches

Materials

Pine, Paint

Swedish Bench in Pine wood with a grey painted coloring of Antique period 1860's
Swedish Bench in Pine wood with a grey painted coloring of Antique period 1860's

Swedish Bench in Pine wood with a grey painted coloring of Antique period 1860's

$1,505

Swedish Bench in Pine wood with a grey painted coloring of Antique period 1860's

Located in Lejre, DK

Swedish bench from the 1860s, made in pine and later painted grey. A classic Scandinavian piece with decorative painted details and practical storage beneath the seat. Well-preserved...

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1860s Swedish Antique Gustavian Benches

Materials

Pine

Swedish Gustavian Style Bench
Swedish Gustavian Style Bench

Swedish Gustavian Style Bench

$3,295

Swedish Gustavian Style Bench

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a unique Swedish Gustavian Style Bench. it was just restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White" the seating has also been restored and covered with Musln.

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1840s Swedish Antique Gustavian Benches

Materials

Muslin, Pine

Sophisticated Swedish Style Bench with Lovely Splayed Legs and New Upholstery
Sophisticated Swedish Style Bench with Lovely Splayed Legs and New Upholstery

Sophisticated Swedish Style Bench with Lovely Splayed Legs and New Upholstery

$1,160Sale Price|20% Off

Sophisticated Swedish Style Bench with Lovely Splayed Legs and New Upholstery

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Lovely Swedish style bench having beautifully sculpted shape, upholstered in a soothing greyish blue fabric, having elegant off white antiqued bleached splayed legs.

Category

1980s American Vintage Gustavian Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Elisabet Bench - Brass & Iron Knot
Elisabet Bench - Brass & Iron Knot

Elisabet Bench - Brass & Iron Knot

$3,660

Elisabet Bench - Brass & Iron Knot

By Century Furniture, Tara Shaw

Located in New Orleans, LA

The Swedish two-seater bench with its iron frame and gilded wrap details represents a blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern minimalism, reflecting the enduring influence of S...

Category

2010s Gustavian Benches

Materials

Metal

Gustavian benches for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Gustavian benches 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 benches created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Gustavian benches 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 benches, popular names associated with this style include and Johan Lindgren. 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 benches differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $575 and tops out at $17,999 while the average work can sell for $5,372.

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