Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 19

Swedish 18th Century Gustavian Painted Banquette

$12,500
£9,557.72
€10,948.44
CA$17,630.06
A$19,188.27
CHF 10,253.52
MX$231,721.05
NOK 128,861.70
SEK 119,856.38
DKK 81,789.98

About the Item

A Swedish 18th century Gustavian banquette with its original hand-scraped, painted finish. The solidly constructed frame makes for a sheltering sofa as well, with a removable bench seat cushion upholstered in a neutral linen material in the same tone of the paint. A hidden platform underneath slides out, cleverly transforming this Swedish sofa into a small trundle bed. Be sure to view the detailed images to see the current condition of this unique design. Note the backside is unfinished. Seat height: 18 ¼”, Bed dimensions: 36” x 64.5”
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 36.5 in (92.71 cm)Width: 70.88 in (180.04 cm)Depth: 22.25 in (56.52 cm)Seat Height: 18.25 in (46.36 cm)
  • Style:
    Gustavian (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1780’s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Baton Rouge, LA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 006-241stDibs: LU864838578692

More From This Seller

View All
Large Gustavian 18th Century Painted Daybed
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An impressive (and long) Swedish Gustavian daybed from the 1790s. The bed frame is all hand carved with bell flower motifs and guilloche patterned carvings defining the graceful curv...
Category

Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Daybeds

Materials

Muslin, Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Massive 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Banquette
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This elegant Louis XVI style Swedish banquette is almost 8 feet long to be a commanding presence in a hallway, living room, or bedroom. Entirely hand...
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Louis XVI Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Swedish 18th Century Painted & Upholstered Settee
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A unique Swedish Gustavian settee from the late 18th century with painted wood frame sheltering the fully upholstered interior of a single bench cushion, matching seatback, and two s...
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Swedish 18th Century Louis XVI Style Painted Daybed
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An impressive, elongated Swedish 18th century daybed perfect for bedrooms or living spaces as the arms of this daybed are symmetrical in height, carved with iconic Louis XVI style mo...
Category

Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Daybeds

Materials

Velvet, Wood

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Banquette
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A timeless banquette (or small occasional sofa) in the Louis XVI taste dating from the 19th century. Its carved and painted wood frame shelters the upholstered interior of single ben...
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chaise Longues

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Paint

English 19th Century Painted Hall Bench
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An amazing painted hall bench – teeming with charm – from 19th century England. The large antique has panels with diagonally oriented wooden slats w...
Category

Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Benches

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

You May Also Like

18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Painted Sofa Bench Tragsofa / 'Trägsoffa'
Located in Wichita, KS
This is a stunning 18th c. Swedish trag sofa bench Tragsofa / Trägsoffa (sofa bed) from the Gustavian period newly upholstered in linen, circa 1790. Shaped arms and beautiful guilloc...
Category

Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

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...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Linen, Upholstery, Pine

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa Circa 1820
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 19th-century Swedish Gustavian sofa, circa 1820, is a striking example of the timeless beauty and functionality of Scandinavian design. Crafted from pine, the sofa featu...
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian sofa or bench in old paint. Recently upholstered seat and bolster cushions in linen. Circa 1810.
Category

Antique 1810s Swedish Gustavian Sofas

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Day Bed Sofa
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Swedish sofa day bed from the Gustavian period hand scraped to original paint with a nicely upholstered seat. The frame features a guilloché pattern and the tapered and fluted legs...
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Settees

Materials

Textile, Wood

18th C. Swedish Gustavian Settee or Bench c. 1790
Located in Charlottesville, VA
18th C. Swedish Gustavian Settee or Bench c. 1790. Having original paint. The beautifully foliate carved back supported by turned and foliate spindles over a rectangular seat with ...
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees

Materials

Wood