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Gustavian Chairs

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
Set of Four Gustavian Chairs, Sweden beginning of 19th century
Located in Belmont, MA
Exquisite set of four Gustavian vintage chairs, Sweden around 1810. Finely carved, cream painted with gold details. Shimmering red silk fabric. In vi...
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Early 1800s Swedish Antique Gustavian Chairs

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Wood

Set of Four Gustavian Chairs, Sweden beginning of 19th century
Set of Four Gustavian Chairs, Sweden beginning of 19th century

Set of Four Gustavian Chairs, Sweden beginning of 19th century

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19th c. Swedish Gustavian Painted Barrel Back Armchair
Located in Wichita, KS
A Swedish antique armchair from the Gustavian period with a unique shaped barrel back, circa 1810. The frame features carved bell flowers with front legs adorned with lotus flowers a...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Chairs

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Linen, Wood, Paint

19th c. Swedish Gustavian Painted Barrel Back Armchair
19th c. Swedish Gustavian Painted Barrel Back Armchair

19th c. Swedish Gustavian Painted Barrel Back Armchair

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Set of Ten 19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Chairs
Located in Huntington, NY
A rare and stunning set of ten Swedish Late Gustavian chairs made in Lindome. Rectangular back with leaf cut detailing on three sides. The top has a floral motif leading to a crown o...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Chairs

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Linen, Wood, Paint

Set of Ten 19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Chairs
Set of Ten 19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Chairs

Set of Ten 19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Chairs

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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chair with Originalpaint Swedish Antiques
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish Gustavian chair from Umea Vasterbotten, Northern Sweden Nice unusual model with ribs in the back & hand carved flowers & leaves. Has style features of English ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Chairs

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chair with Originalpaint Swedish Antiques
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chair with Originalpaint Swedish Antiques

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chair with Originalpaint Swedish Antiques

18th Century Set Six Swedish Chairs Gustavian Period
By Melchior Lundberg
Located in Madrid, ES
A set of six elegant and exceptional Swedish chairs from the Gustavian period, two of which are marked by Melchior Lundberg, a chairmaker in Stockholm (1714-1816). Woodcut decoration...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Chairs

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Pine

18th Century Set Six Swedish Chairs Gustavian Period
18th Century Set Six Swedish Chairs Gustavian Period

18th Century Set Six Swedish Chairs Gustavian Period

Pair 18th Century Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair 18th Century Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs with hand carved black detailing and new upholstery
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Chairs

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Fabric, Wood, Paint

Pair 18th Century Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs
Pair 18th Century Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs

Pair 18th Century Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs

Antique 19th century Swedish Gustavian Accent Chair
Located in Leesburg, VA
Anonymous Mid-19th century; Sweden Pine, linen. Approximate size: 35 (h) x 23 (w) x 18.5 (d) in. (seat height is 16.5 in.) This beautiful period chair showcases a lovely white wa...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Chairs

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Pine

Antique 19th century Swedish Gustavian Accent Chair
Antique 19th century Swedish Gustavian Accent Chair

Antique 19th century Swedish Gustavian Accent Chair

Pair of Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs "The Swedish Model"
Located in Boden, SE
A pair of early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs " The Swedish Model." from Skelleftea Vasterbotten, Northern Sweden. Scraped by hand to the original color. Retouches are made...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Chairs

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Pine

Pair of Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs "The Swedish Model"
Pair of Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs "The Swedish Model"

Pair of Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs "The Swedish Model"

Swedish Gustavian Dining Chairs Grey Lindome Style Set of 6, Mid-20th Century A
Located in Lewes, England
Unusual set of 6 Gustavian lindome dining chairs in good structural condition with fine carved detailing in Grey with trap seats. Lovely fluted legs and Classic rose detail on the ed...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs

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Birch

Swedish Gustavian Dining Chairs Grey Lindome Style Set of 6, Mid-20th Century A
Swedish Gustavian Dining Chairs Grey Lindome Style Set of 6, Mid-20th Century A

Swedish Gustavian Dining Chairs Grey Lindome Style Set of 6, Mid-20th Century A

Set of Ten 19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Chairs
Located in Huntington, NY
A rare and stunning set of ten Swedish Late Gustavian chairs made in Lindome. Rectangular back with leaf cut detailing on three sides. The top has a floral motif leading to a crown o...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

Set of Ten 19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Chairs
Set of Ten 19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Chairs

Set of Ten 19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Chairs

Stockholm, Gustavian Style Armchair
Located in Allerum, SE
Limited edition reproductions by D. Larsson, inspired by the finest 18th - 19th-century Swedish furniture. STOCKHOLM, This Gustavian style armchair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Gustavian Chairs

Materials

Beech

Stockholm, Gustavian Style Armchair
Stockholm, Gustavian Style Armchair

Stockholm, Gustavian Style Armchair

Fine 18th Century Scandinavian Gustavian Chair
Located in Allerum, SE
Fine antique 18th century Gustavian chair in great original condition. This type of chair is called the Swedish model. This particular ex...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Chairs

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Wood

Fine 18th Century Scandinavian Gustavian Chair
Fine 18th Century Scandinavian Gustavian Chair

Fine 18th Century Scandinavian Gustavian Chair

Swedish Set of 5 Gustavian Dining Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A set of five Gustavian style dining chairs, circa 1810, with fantastic potential in any space. The curved back rests feature reeding details on the back and seem suspended by turned...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Chairs

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Fabric, Wood, Paint

Swedish Set of 5 Gustavian Dining Chairs
Swedish Set of 5 Gustavian Dining Chairs

Swedish Set of 5 Gustavian Dining Chairs

19th c. Swedish Gustavian Painted Barrel Back Armchair
Located in Wichita, KS
A Swedish antique armchair from the Gustavian period with a unique shaped barrel back, circa 1810. The frame features carved bell flowers with front legs adorned with lotus flowers a...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Chairs

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Linen, Wood, Paint

19th c. Swedish Gustavian Painted Barrel Back Armchair
19th c. Swedish Gustavian Painted Barrel Back Armchair

19th c. Swedish Gustavian Painted Barrel Back Armchair

Swedish Gustavian Bellman White Dining Chairs, Set of Six, Late 19th Century
Located in Lewes, England
Set of six late 19th century antique Swedish Gustavian Bellman dining chairs with webbed seats and lovely brass style detailing on backrest and at the top of the pyramid legs. Very h...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Chairs

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Wood

Swedish Gustavian Bellman White Dining Chairs, Set of Six, Late 19th Century
Swedish Gustavian Bellman White Dining Chairs, Set of Six, Late 19th Century

Swedish Gustavian Bellman White Dining Chairs, Set of Six, Late 19th Century

18th Century Set Six Swedish Chairs Gustavian Period
By Melchior Lundberg
Located in Madrid, ES
A set of six elegant and exceptional Swedish chairs from the Gustavian period, two of which are marked by Melchior Lundberg, a chairmaker in Stockholm (1714-1816). Woodcut decoration...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Chairs

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Pine

18th Century Set Six Swedish Chairs Gustavian Period
18th Century Set Six Swedish Chairs Gustavian Period

18th Century Set Six Swedish Chairs Gustavian Period

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19th Century Three Swedish Gustavian Chairs with Untouched Originalpaint
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century three Swedish Gustavian chairs with untouched originalpaint from Boden Norrbotten,Northern Sweden. Pleasent charming model with unusually fine hand carved urn in the ba...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Chairs

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Pine

19th Century Three Swedish Gustavian Chairs with Untouched Originalpaint
19th Century Three Swedish Gustavian Chairs with Untouched Originalpaint

19th Century Three Swedish Gustavian Chairs with Untouched Originalpaint

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Set of Four 19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Chairs
Located in Huntington, NY
A set of four 19th century Swedish Late Gustavian Ax (also known as Vase) chairs from Lindome featuring a balloon-shaped back with five vertical, interconnected slats. In the center,...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Chairs

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Fabric, Wood, Paint

Set of Four 19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Chairs
Set of Four 19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Chairs

Set of Four 19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Chairs

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6 equal chairs, early 19th Century, Late Gustavian, made by Ephraim Sthal
By Ephraim Stahl
Located in SE
6 Late Gustavavian chairs made by Ephraim Ståhl. The chairs are beautifully hand carved with nail clippers and leaf shaped decorations. The chairs are made by Ephraim Stahl, who wor...
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1790s Swedish Antique Gustavian Chairs

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Birch

6 equal chairs, early 19th Century, Late Gustavian, made by Ephraim Sthal
6 equal chairs, early 19th Century, Late Gustavian, made by Ephraim Sthal

6 equal chairs, early 19th Century, Late Gustavian, made by Ephraim Sthal

Set of Six 19th Century Swedish Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of Six 19th century Swedish dining chairs feature classic, stylish lines that are tailored, yet cleverly engineered. The curvature of the seat back with three slats conforms to your back with comfort, and the seatback crown is curved and reverse-arched to enhance your comfort as well. The seatback uprights in the back curve gracefully backwards to the floor for added stability, with sturdy tapered and fluted front legs for stylish support. Notice the pegged mortise & tenon joinery, a sign of master craftsmanship! Relatively recently upholstered in a damascene...
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1890s Swedish Antique Gustavian Chairs

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Oak

Set of Six 19th Century Swedish Dining Chairs
Set of Six 19th Century Swedish Dining Chairs

Set of Six 19th Century Swedish Dining Chairs

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs Original Painted "The Swedish model"
Located in Boden, SE
Early 19th century Swedish Gustavian chairs " The Swedish Model" A beautifully pair of Gustavian chairs scraped by hand to its well preserved...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Chairs

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs Original Painted "The Swedish model"
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs Original Painted "The Swedish model"

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs Original Painted "The Swedish model"

Pair of Late18th century Swedish Period Gustavian Chairs 'The Swedish Model"
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of late 18th century Swedish period Gustavian chairs with hand scraped to its most original finish. This type of chair is called the Swedish model, oval back frame with carved r...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Chairs

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Fabric, Wood, Paint

Pair of Late18th century Swedish Period Gustavian Chairs 'The Swedish Model"
Pair of Late18th century Swedish Period Gustavian Chairs 'The Swedish Model"

Pair of Late18th century Swedish Period Gustavian Chairs 'The Swedish Model"

Swedish Gustavian Roseback Dining Chairs White Set of 8 1940s 2 Carvers
Located in Lewes, England
Rare Set of 6 Swedish Gustavian roseback dining chairs and 2 matching Roseback Carver Chairs in good condition in white with lovely carvings C 1940. Great for every day usage with ...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Chairs

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Birch

Swedish Gustavian Roseback Dining Chairs White Set of 8 1940s 2 Carvers
Swedish Gustavian Roseback Dining Chairs White Set of 8 1940s 2 Carvers

Swedish Gustavian Roseback Dining Chairs White Set of 8 1940s 2 Carvers

Pair of 19th C. Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Swedish 19th Century Barrel Back Gustavian Chairs.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Chairs

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Wood

Pair of 19th C. Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs
Pair of 19th C. Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs

Pair of 19th C. Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Located in Huntington, NY
A pair of Swedish Gustavian chairs made in Stockholm by master craftsman Melker Falkberg (1746 - 1822). Stamped with Stockholm chairmaker's seal and maker signature. Scraped to their...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Chairs

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Linen, Wood, Paint

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs

Pair, Antique Gray Painted Gustavian Arm Chairs, Sweden, circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair, gray painted gustavian arm chairs. Turned fluted legs and decorative carving throughout, crowned with rosettes. Restored, stable. Any scrat...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Chairs

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Wood, Paint

Pair, Antique Gray Painted Gustavian Arm Chairs, Sweden, circa 1880
Pair, Antique Gray Painted Gustavian Arm Chairs, Sweden, circa 1880

Pair, Antique Gray Painted Gustavian Arm Chairs, Sweden, circa 1880

Swedish Gustavian Axet Dining Chairs Grey Green Set of 4, 20th Century
Located in Lewes, England
Unusual early second half of the 20th century set of 4 Gustavian axet dining chairs in distressed paint finish with wheatsheaf motifs. Lovely detail in the fluted legs and rosettes ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs

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Birch

Swedish Gustavian Axet Dining Chairs Grey Green Set of 4, 20th Century
Swedish Gustavian Axet Dining Chairs Grey Green Set of 4, 20th Century

Swedish Gustavian Axet Dining Chairs Grey Green Set of 4, 20th Century

Pair of 18th Century Swedish Klismos Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite pair of Klismos chairs hails from 18th-century Sweden, a period known for its emphasis on simplicity, functionality, and understated elegance in furniture design. The ...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Chairs

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Burlap, Wood

Pair of 18th Century Swedish Klismos Chairs
Pair of 18th Century Swedish Klismos Chairs

Pair of 18th Century Swedish Klismos Chairs

Fine Pair of 19th Century Gustavian Chairs
By Ephraim Stahl
Located in Allerum, SE
Rare and fine pair of early 19th century Gustavian chairs in Chinese taste signed by master chair maker Ephraim Sthal (1767-1820) Supplier to the Royal Court and one of the most soph...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Chairs

Materials

Pine

Fine Pair of 19th Century Gustavian Chairs
Fine Pair of 19th Century Gustavian Chairs

Fine Pair of 19th Century Gustavian Chairs

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chair with Originalpaint Swedish Antiques
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish Gustavian chair from Umea Vasterbotten, Northern Sweden Nice unusual model with ribs in the back & hand carved flowers & leaves. Has style features of English ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Chairs

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chair with Originalpaint Swedish Antiques
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chair with Originalpaint Swedish Antiques

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chair with Originalpaint Swedish Antiques

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Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs w/New Linen Seats, 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian pair of slatted back side chairs from the early 19th century. These antique chairs from Sweden have straight top rails and slatted backs. The lines are mostly cle...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Chairs

Materials

Wood, Linen

Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs w/New Linen Seats, 19th C.
Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs w/New Linen Seats, 19th C.

Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs w/New Linen Seats, 19th C.

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Pair of Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs "The Swedish Model"
Located in Boden, SE
A pair of early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs " The Swedish Model." from Skelleftea Vasterbotten, Northern Sweden. Scraped by hand to the original color. Retouches are made...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Chairs

Materials

Pine

Pair of Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs "The Swedish Model"
Pair of Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs "The Swedish Model"

Pair of Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs "The Swedish Model"

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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chair with Originalpaint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish Gustavian chair from Burträsk Västerbotten, Northern Sweden. The chair is scraped by hand to its well-preserved original painting. Beautifully carved pilasters ...
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1820s Swedish Antique Gustavian Chairs

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chair with Originalpaint
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chair with Originalpaint

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chair with Originalpaint

Fine Pair of Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Chairs
By Melchior Lundberg
Located in Bozeman, MT
Fine pair of Swedish early 19th century late Gustavian chairs in their original finish by master chair maker Melchior Lundberg (active in Stockholm 1795-1834) . Ca 1810 Stockholm, Sw...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Chairs

Materials

Pine

Fine Pair of Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Chairs
Fine Pair of Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Chairs

Fine Pair of Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Chairs

18th century Swedish original painted pair of Gustavian chairs
Located in London, GB
These late C18th chairs are a lovely example of Swedish Gustavian style. The oval backrest has decorative cutouts and delicate carving to the top rim and the wood is painted in a typ...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Chairs

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Pine

18th century Swedish original painted pair of Gustavian chairs
18th century Swedish original painted pair of Gustavian chairs

18th century Swedish original painted pair of Gustavian chairs

19th Century Three Swedish Gustavian Chairs with Untouched Originalpaint
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century three Swedish Gustavian chairs with untouched originalpaint from Boden Norrbotten,Northern Sweden. Pleasent charming model with unusually fine hand carved urn in the ba...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Chairs

Materials

Pine

19th Century Three Swedish Gustavian Chairs with Untouched Originalpaint
19th Century Three Swedish Gustavian Chairs with Untouched Originalpaint

19th Century Three Swedish Gustavian Chairs with Untouched Originalpaint

Swedish Gustavian Style Berger Chairs
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique set of 2 Swedish Gustavian Style Berger Chairs They have been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Swedish Gustavian Style Berger Chairs
Swedish Gustavian Style Berger Chairs

Swedish Gustavian Style Berger Chairs

Fine Pair of Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Chairs
By Melchior Lundberg
Located in Allerum, SE
Fine pair of Swedish early 19th century late Gustavian chairs in their original finish by master chair maker Melchior Lundberg (active in Stockholm 1795-1834) . Ca 1810 Stockholm, Sw...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Chairs

Materials

Pine

Fine Pair of Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Chairs
Fine Pair of Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Chairs

Fine Pair of Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Chairs

Set of 10 Late Gustavian Chairs attributed to Ephraim Ståhl
By Ephraim Stahl
Located in Ljungby, SE
Set of 10 exquisite late Gustavian Stockholm-made chairs from the early 19th century, attributed to the master chair maker Ephraim Ståhl. The front l...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Chairs

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Wood

Set of 10 Late Gustavian Chairs attributed to Ephraim Ståhl
Set of 10 Late Gustavian Chairs attributed to Ephraim Ståhl

Set of 10 Late Gustavian Chairs attributed to Ephraim Ståhl

Set of Eight Late Gustavian Lindome Chairs
Located in Ljungby, SE
Eight similar late Gustavian chairs, made around 1800 in the village of Lindome, outside Gothenburg in Sweden. The characteristic features of these chairs are the round front legs co...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Chairs

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Elm, Pine

Set of Eight Late Gustavian Lindome Chairs
Set of Eight Late Gustavian Lindome Chairs

Set of Eight Late Gustavian Lindome Chairs

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs with Original Paint Swedish Antiques
Located in Boden, SE
A pair of 19th century Swedish Gustavian chairs from Smaland, Southern Sweden. Scraped by hand to its original paint. The seats are upholstered in a linen fabric. Nice model with ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Chairs

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs with Original Paint Swedish Antiques
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs with Original Paint Swedish Antiques

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs with Original Paint Swedish Antiques

Haga, Gustavian Style Armchair
By Ephraim Stahl
Located in Allerum, SE
Limited edition reproductions by D. Larsson, inspired by the finest 18th - 19th-century Swedish furniture. HAGA, a fine reproduction Gustavian barrel back armchair is influenced by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Gustavian Chairs

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Beech

Haga, Gustavian Style Armchair
Haga, Gustavian Style Armchair

Haga, Gustavian Style Armchair

Armchairs Gustavian 1780-1800 Swedish Gray Frame Brown Leather Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Armchairs Gustavian 1780-1800 Swedish gray frame brown leather, Sweden. A pair of armchairs made during the early Gustavian period in Sweden 1780-1800. Pa...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Armchairs Gustavian 1780-1800 Swedish Gray Frame Brown Leather Sweden
Armchairs Gustavian 1780-1800 Swedish Gray Frame Brown Leather Sweden

Armchairs Gustavian 1780-1800 Swedish Gray Frame Brown Leather Sweden

Swedish Pair of Gustavian Side Chairs, Early 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian pair of slatted back side chairs from the early 19th century. These antique chairs from Sweden have a clean design with straight top rails and slatted backs. They...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Chairs

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Wood

Swedish Pair of Gustavian Side Chairs, Early 19th C.
Swedish Pair of Gustavian Side Chairs, Early 19th C.

Swedish Pair of Gustavian Side Chairs, Early 19th C.

Pair of 18th Century Gustavian chairs, made in Stockholm
By Johan Lindgren
Located in SE
A pair gustavian chairs in original color, about 1780, made in Stockholm, attributed to Johan Lindgren, who became member of Stockholms chair mak...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Chairs

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Birch

Pair of 18th Century Gustavian chairs, made in Stockholm
Pair of 18th Century Gustavian chairs, made in Stockholm

Pair of 18th Century Gustavian chairs, made in Stockholm

Fine pair of 19th Century Gustavian Chairs
Located in Allerum, SE
Fine pair of 19th century Gustavian (the Swedish Model) chairs in their original colour with great wear to the surface.
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Chairs

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Pine

Fine pair of 19th Century Gustavian Chairs
Fine pair of 19th Century Gustavian Chairs

Fine pair of 19th Century Gustavian Chairs

Swedish Pair of Gustavian Side Chairs, Early 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian pair of slatted back side chairs from the early 19th century. These antique chairs from Sweden have a clean design with straight top rails and slatted backs. They...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Swedish Pair of Gustavian Side Chairs, Early 19th C.
Swedish Pair of Gustavian Side Chairs, Early 19th C.

Swedish Pair of Gustavian Side Chairs, Early 19th C.

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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs Original Painted "The Swedish model"
Located in Boden, SE
Early 19th century Swedish Gustavian chairs " The Swedish Model" A beautifully pair of Gustavian chairs scraped by hand to its well preserved...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Chairs

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs Original Painted "The Swedish model"
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs Original Painted "The Swedish model"

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs Original Painted "The Swedish model"

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Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Located in Huntington, NY
A pair of Swedish Gustavian chairs made in Stockholm by master craftsman Melker Falkberg (1746 - 1822). Stamped with Stockholm chairmaker's seal and maker signature. Scraped to their...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs

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Set of 6 Antique Swedish Gustavian Painted Dining Chairs Includes 2 Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 6 antique Swedish Gustavian painted dining chairs includes 2 armchairs and will make a great addition to your intimate dining ac...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs

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Oak, Paint

Set of 6 Antique Swedish Gustavian Painted Dining Chairs Includes 2 Armchairs
Set of 6 Antique Swedish Gustavian Painted Dining Chairs Includes 2 Armchairs

Set of 6 Antique Swedish Gustavian Painted Dining Chairs Includes 2 Armchairs

18th Century Giltwood Gustavian Bucket Chairs, Set of 4, Sweden, Circa 1790-1800
Located in New York, NY
18th Century Gustavian bucket chairs, set of four (4), giltwood, origin: Stockholm, Sweden, circa 1790 - 1800. Elegant proportions, beautif...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Chairs

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Giltwood

18th Century Giltwood Gustavian Bucket Chairs, Set of 4, Sweden, Circa 1790-1800
18th Century Giltwood Gustavian Bucket Chairs, Set of 4, Sweden, Circa 1790-1800

18th Century Giltwood Gustavian Bucket Chairs, Set of 4, Sweden, Circa 1790-1800

Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs w/New Linen Seats, 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian pair of slatted back side chairs from the early 19th century. These antique chairs from Sweden have straight top rails and slatted backs. The lines are mostly cle...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Chairs

Materials

Wood, Linen

Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs w/New Linen Seats, 19th C.
Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs w/New Linen Seats, 19th C.

Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs w/New Linen Seats, 19th C.

Pair, Gustavian White Painted Arm Chairs from Sweden, circa 1840-1860
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair, attractive Swedish country white gustavian painted arm chairs. Turned, fluted legs and carved accents including floral motif. White painted finish distressed fitting the age ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair, Gustavian White Painted Arm Chairs from Sweden, circa 1840-1860
Pair, Gustavian White Painted Arm Chairs from Sweden, circa 1840-1860

Pair, Gustavian White Painted Arm Chairs from Sweden, circa 1840-1860

Pair of Late 18th Century Gustavian Side Chairs
By Johan Erik Hoglander
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of chairs made by master craftsman Johan Erik Hoglander in Stockholm (1750-1813). Considered to be one of Sweden's best chair makers during t...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Chairs

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Wood

Pair of Late 18th Century Gustavian Side Chairs
Pair of Late 18th Century Gustavian Side Chairs

Pair of Late 18th Century Gustavian Side Chairs

Set of 8 Late Gustavian Chairs attributed to Ephraim Ståhl
By Ephraim Stahl
Located in Ljungby, SE
Set of 8 exquisite late Gustavian Stockholm-made chairs from the early 19th century, attributed to the master chair maker Ephraim Ståhl. The front le...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Chairs

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Wood

Set of 8 Late Gustavian Chairs attributed to Ephraim Ståhl
Set of 8 Late Gustavian Chairs attributed to Ephraim Ståhl

Set of 8 Late Gustavian Chairs attributed to Ephraim Ståhl

Sturehov, Gustavian Style Armchair
Located in Allerum, SE
Limited edition reproductions by D. Larsson, inspired by the finest 18th - 19th-century Swedish furniture. STUREHOV, This fine Gustavian style armchair is inspired by a remarkable Gustavian period square back armchair from our own collection. With fine carvings thru out the entire chair. Originally designed and made by Stockholm chair master Melchior Lundberg...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Gustavian Chairs

Materials

Beech

Sturehov, Gustavian Style Armchair
Sturehov, Gustavian Style Armchair

Sturehov, Gustavian Style Armchair

Pair of 19th Century Gustavian Chairs
Located in Allerum, SE
Fine pair of 19th century Gustavian chairs in secondary historical color and it's original padding, ca 1810 Stockholm, Sweden. This ...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Chairs

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Wood

Pair of 19th Century Gustavian Chairs
Pair of 19th Century Gustavian Chairs

Pair of 19th Century Gustavian Chairs

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Neoclassical Tub Chairs by Ephraim Stahl
By Ephraim Stahl
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of Swedish neoclassical chairs attributed to Ephraim Stahl. Of typical Gustavian form with lion head arm ends and sweeping curved back. In very good structural condition. Cond...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Chairs

Materials

Birch

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Neoclassical Tub Chairs by Ephraim Stahl
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Neoclassical Tub Chairs by Ephraim Stahl

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Neoclassical Tub Chairs by Ephraim Stahl

Rare pair of 19th Century Gustavian Faux Bamboo Chairs
By Ephraim Stahl
Located in Allerum, SE
Rare pair of early 19th century Gustavian faux bamboo chairs in their original finish. Ca 1810 Stockholm, Sweden. The chairs are attributed to Ephraim Sthal. Supplier to the Royal ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Chairs

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Wood

Rare pair of 19th Century Gustavian Faux Bamboo Chairs
Rare pair of 19th Century Gustavian Faux Bamboo Chairs

Rare pair of 19th Century Gustavian Faux Bamboo Chairs

18th century Swedish pair of Gustavian side chairs with carved flowers
Located in London, GB
A nice pair of Swedish painted Gustavian late c18th side chairs. This desirable model have rounded backs with carved flower detail at the top and rosette corner decoration beneath t...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Chairs

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Oak

18th century Swedish pair of Gustavian side chairs with carved flowers
18th century Swedish pair of Gustavian side chairs with carved flowers

18th century Swedish pair of Gustavian side chairs with carved flowers

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Open Armchair
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
an 18th century Swedish open armchair displaying dry scraped paint. Featuring a pierced splat back, raised on, cabriole legs, united by a cross s...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Open Armchair
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Open Armchair

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Open Armchair

Set of Four 19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Chairs
Located in Huntington, NY
A set of four 19th century Swedish Late Gustavian Ax (also known as Vase) chairs from Lindome featuring a balloon-shaped back with five vertical, interconnected slats. In the center,...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Chairs

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Fabric, Wood, Paint

Set of Four 19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Chairs
Set of Four 19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Chairs

Set of Four 19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Chairs

Set of Four Gustavian Chairs, Sweden beginning of 19th century
Located in Belmont, MA
Exquisite set of four Gustavian vintage chairs, Sweden around 1810. Finely carved, cream painted with gold details. Shimmering red silk fabric. In vi...
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Early 1800s Swedish Antique Gustavian Chairs

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Wood

Set of Four Gustavian Chairs, Sweden beginning of 19th century
Set of Four Gustavian Chairs, Sweden beginning of 19th century

Set of Four Gustavian Chairs, Sweden beginning of 19th century

C18th century Swedish Gustavian painted & gilt chairs
Located in London, GB
From the late C18th this elegant pair of side chairs highlight Gustavian style elements. The curved backs have delicate spindles with stylised wheat motifs and their tapered legs enh...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Chairs

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Pine

C18th century Swedish Gustavian painted & gilt chairs
C18th century Swedish Gustavian painted & gilt chairs

C18th century Swedish Gustavian painted & gilt chairs

Antique 18th Century Large Gustavian Klismos Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Antique 18th century Gustavian Klismos chair. This design was developed by the Greeks in the 5th century BC. The Klismos chair has four curving...
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18th Century Antique Gustavian Chairs

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Wood

Antique 18th Century Large Gustavian Klismos Chair
Antique 18th Century Large Gustavian Klismos Chair

Antique 18th Century Large Gustavian Klismos Chair

Set of Six Gustavian Chairs, Sweden, 1830
Located in Belmont, MA
A set of six Gustavian chairs, Sweden, 1830, birch veneer. The chairs are in good original condition. The chairs will be shipped from Germany. Th...
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1830s Scandinavian Antique Gustavian Chairs

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Birch

Set of Six Gustavian Chairs, Sweden, 1830
Set of Six Gustavian Chairs, Sweden, 1830

Set of Six Gustavian Chairs, Sweden, 1830

Pair of Elegant Gustavian Chairs in Original Paint, circa 1780
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Fine pair of Gustavian dining chairs, retaining their original paint.  
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Chairs

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Wood

Pair of Elegant Gustavian Chairs in Original Paint, circa 1780
Pair of Elegant Gustavian Chairs in Original Paint, circa 1780

Pair of Elegant Gustavian Chairs in Original Paint, circa 1780

Two Similar 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs by Johan Hammarström
By Johan Hammarström
Located in Huntington, NY
Two similar Swedish Gustavian chairs made in Stockholm. One chair by Johan Erik Höglander (1748-1813) and signed IEH. The other chair by Johan Hammarström (active 1794-1812) and sign...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Chairs

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Linen, Wood, Paint

Two Similar 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs by Johan Hammarström
Two Similar 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs by Johan Hammarström

Two Similar 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs by Johan Hammarström

Late 18th Century Transition Chairs in Original Color
Located in SE
A pair of transition chairs made in Stockholm about 1780:s. Chairs that are made between the rococo period and the gustavian period are called transition chairs. So for example the b...
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1780s Swedish Antique Gustavian Chairs

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Birch

Late 18th Century Transition Chairs in Original Color
Late 18th Century Transition Chairs in Original Color

Late 18th Century Transition Chairs in Original Color

Set of Four Swedish Gustavian Period Dining Chairs
Located in Southampton, NY
Set of four late Gustavian dining chairs in intricately carved decoration depicting leaves and grape vine. Fan shaped center is surrounded by intricate carving on sides. These chairs...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Chairs

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Wood

Set of Four Swedish Gustavian Period Dining Chairs
Set of Four Swedish Gustavian Period Dining Chairs

Set of Four Swedish Gustavian Period Dining Chairs

Gustavian chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Gustavian chairs 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 chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Gustavian chairs 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 chairs, popular names associated with this style include Ephraim Stahl, and Johan Hammarström. 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 chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $295 and tops out at $27,600 while the average work can sell for $4,271.

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