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Gustavian Seating

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 Sofa
Located in Bozeman, MT
Fine early 19th century Swedish Gustavian period sofa or daybed in Its original finish. circa 1810, Sweden.
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa

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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish Gustavian sofa from Skellefteå Västerbotten, Northern Sweden. Scraped by hand to its original color. The sofa has some retouches. The kitchen sofa...
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1820s Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa with Original Paint
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa with Original Paint

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa with Original Paint

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Fine 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa
Located in Bozeman, MT
Fine 19th century Swedish sofa from the Gustavian period in its original colour newly upholstered in a raw linen. Ca 1810 Sweden.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Pine

Fine 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa
Fine 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa

Fine 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa

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Set of Six Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Axet Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous set of six Swedish axet dining chairs crafted in the Gustavian taste. The chairs feature carved beech frames with a gracefully curved back. The back is decorated with wheat ...
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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Seating

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Fabric, Beech

Set of Six Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Axet Dining Chairs
Set of Six Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Axet Dining Chairs

Set of Six Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Axet Dining Chairs

Swedish early 19th century Gustavian painted sofa
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish early 19th century Gustavian painted sofa circa 1810. Stunning sofa in original paint.  This would have been a day bed with a pull out section to the front, but it has since...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Pine, Paint

Swedish early 19th century Gustavian painted sofa
Swedish early 19th century Gustavian painted sofa

Swedish early 19th century Gustavian painted sofa

Gustavian Bench
Located in Cirencester, GB
This beautiful antique Swedish bench is early 19th century from Northern Sweden. The layers of paint have been dry scraped revealing the original colours and beautiful carved deta...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Pine

Gustavian Bench
Gustavian Bench

Gustavian Bench

Gustavian Sofa from Hälsingland, Sweden, circa 1800-1830
Located in Farsta, SE
Gustavian Sofa ca 1800-1830 from Hälsingland, Sweden An extendable sofa 'daybed' featuring a stylish sunburst-patterned backrest, exemplifying elegant Gustavian design. Retains its...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Pine

Gustavian Sofa from Hälsingland, Sweden, circa 1800-1830
Gustavian Sofa from Hälsingland, Sweden, circa 1800-1830

Gustavian Sofa from Hälsingland, Sweden, circa 1800-1830

Large Gustavian 18th Century Painted Daybed
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An impressive and elongated Swedish Gustavian daybed from the 1790’s. The bed frame is all hand carved with bell flower motifs and guilloche patterned carvings under layers of light ...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Paint, Wood, Upholstery, Muslin

Large Gustavian 18th Century Painted Daybed
Large Gustavian 18th Century Painted Daybed

Large Gustavian 18th Century Painted Daybed

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 Seating

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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

Pair 1930s Swedish Chairs With Black Frames and New Upholstery
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this pair of Swedish armchairs date from the 1930s. Streamlined hardwood frames with a black painted finish and brass casters on the front legs. Chairs have tight ba...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Seating

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Brass

Pair 1930s Swedish Chairs With Black Frames and New Upholstery
Pair 1930s Swedish Chairs With Black Frames and New Upholstery

Pair 1930s Swedish Chairs With Black Frames and New Upholstery

19th Century White Painted Swedish Bench
Located in Round Top, TX
This lovely bench is a wonderful example of Swedish Gustavian craftsmanship with turned finials and feet adding to the timeless appeal and style. The professional newly applied white...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Fabric, Foam, Wood, Paint

19th Century White Painted Swedish Bench
19th Century White Painted Swedish Bench

19th Century White Painted Swedish Bench

Swedish Gustavian Open Arm Chair Upholstered in Linen
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
20th century Gustavian style chair crafted from solid fruitwood and painted in a charming oyster white finish. This chair is not only visually stunning but also robust and dependable...
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20th Century European Gustavian Seating

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Linen, Fruitwood

Swedish Gustavian Open Arm Chair Upholstered in Linen
Swedish Gustavian Open Arm Chair Upholstered in Linen

Swedish Gustavian Open Arm Chair Upholstered in Linen

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 Seating

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Metal

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

19th Century Swedish Barrel Back Sofa
Located in Charleston, SC
Swedish, 19th century barrel back sofa settee in Gustavian style with beautifully carved frame with bell flower carvings. Richly carved front legs with lotus flowers and rosettes. Sc...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Velvet, Wood, Paint

19th Century Swedish Barrel Back Sofa
19th Century Swedish Barrel Back Sofa

19th Century Swedish Barrel Back Sofa

Swedish Gustavian Painted Banquette-Trundle
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
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 se...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

Swedish Gustavian Painted Banquette-Trundle
Swedish Gustavian Painted Banquette-Trundle

Swedish Gustavian Painted Banquette-Trundle

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 Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

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

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19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Sofa by Ephraim Stahl
By Ephraim Stahl
Located in Huntington, NY
A sizable Swedish Late Gustavian sofa made in Stockholm by master furniture maker Ephraim Stahl (active 1794-1820). Signed ES on a back leg. Frames and sashes are decorated with upri...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Wood

19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Sofa by Ephraim Stahl
19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Sofa by Ephraim Stahl

19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Sofa by Ephraim Stahl

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Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Footstools
Located in Huntington, NY
A pair of 19th century Swedish Gustavian style foot stools with detailed fleurons on the corners. The leg tops are finished with vertical reeded over-collaring atop turned and slight...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Linen, Wood, Paint

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Footstools
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Footstools

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Footstools

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Long Black Painted Upholstered Bench by Chelsea Textile
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Hand-carved and hand-painted, this 18th Century Gustavian inspired bench from Chelsea Textile features a linen seat on rosette medallion corners, atop tapered fluted legs. The seat h...
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Early 2000s European Gustavian Seating

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Fabric, Wood, Paint, Linen

Long Black Painted Upholstered Bench by Chelsea Textile
Long Black Painted Upholstered Bench by Chelsea Textile

Long Black Painted Upholstered Bench by Chelsea Textile

19th Century Gustavian Dining Chairs
By Ephraim Stahl
Located in Allerum, SE
Set of six early 19th century Swedish Gustavian chairs in Egyptian taste. Ca 1810 Stockholm, Sweden. Attributed to Ephraim Sthal (1767-1820). Supplier to the Royal Court and one of ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Wood

19th Century Gustavian Dining Chairs
19th Century Gustavian Dining Chairs

19th Century Gustavian Dining Chairs

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 Seating

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Pine

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

Antique Genuine Swedish Gustavian Pine Provincial Sofa Bench

18th-19th Century White Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Daybed, Antique Sofa Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-grey, antique Swedish Gustavian daybed made of hand crafted painted Pinewood with two round pillows, in good condition. The sides of t...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Cotton, Pine, Linen, Damask

18th-19th Century White Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Daybed, Antique Sofa Bench
18th-19th Century White Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Daybed, Antique Sofa Bench

18th-19th Century White Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Daybed, Antique Sofa Bench

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 Seating

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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

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 Seating

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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

Early 19th century Swedish Gustavian Sofa
By Ephraim Stahl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fine 19th century late Gustavian sofa inspired by the Roman Empire and ancient Egypt. Hand Crafted with Gold Leaf Wood Trimmed Hand-Carved Rosette Details. The removable back allows...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Gold Leaf

Early 19th century Swedish Gustavian Sofa
Early 19th century Swedish Gustavian Sofa

Early 19th century Swedish Gustavian Sofa

Elegant Newly Upholstered 19th Century Rare Carved Swedish Gustavian Sofa
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Spectacular newly upholstered early 19th century Swedish Gustavian sofa or settee, having its original wood color (never painted; very rare!) and in amazing condition. Ca 1810 Swed...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Upholstery, Walnut

Elegant Newly Upholstered 19th Century Rare Carved Swedish Gustavian Sofa
Elegant Newly Upholstered 19th Century Rare Carved Swedish Gustavian Sofa

Elegant Newly Upholstered 19th Century Rare Carved Swedish Gustavian Sofa

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...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa Circa 1820
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa Circa 1820

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa Circa 1820

Exceptional 19th Century Gustavian Sofa
By Ephraim Stahl
Located in Allerum, SE
Exceptional, elegant and unusually long 19th century Gustavian sofa in it's original condition. Signed by Ephraim Sthal (1767-1820). Supplier to the Royal Court and one of the most s...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Wood

Exceptional 19th Century Gustavian Sofa
Exceptional 19th Century Gustavian Sofa

Exceptional 19th Century Gustavian Sofa

Swedish Gustavian Neoclassical Giltwood Fauteuil by Ephraim Ståhl, circa 1800
By Ephraim Stahl
Located in Kinderhook, NY
An exceptional museum-calibre Swedish circa 1800 late Gustavian period armchair of neoclassical form by Swedish royal cabinetmaker Ephraim Ståhl (1768 -1820), the giltwood frame in o...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Upholstery, Giltwood, Paint

Swedish Gustavian Neoclassical Giltwood Fauteuil by Ephraim Ståhl, circa 1800
Swedish Gustavian Neoclassical Giltwood Fauteuil by Ephraim Ståhl, circa 1800

Swedish Gustavian Neoclassical Giltwood Fauteuil by Ephraim Ståhl, circa 1800

Pair of 19th Century Late Gustavian Footstools
Located in Huntington, NY
A beautiful pair of Swedish Late Gustavian footstools. Featuring a decorative hand-carved Guilloché scroll with reeded fleurons on the corners. Turned legs are tapered and fluted. Su...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Linen, Wood, Paint

Pair of 19th Century Late Gustavian Footstools
Pair of 19th Century Late Gustavian Footstools

Pair of 19th Century Late Gustavian Footstools

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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Window Seat
Located in Huntington, NY
An unusual Swedish window seat from Lindome in the oval (or zero) style with incredible detailed carvings. The arched sides have an intricately detailed open design. The upper sectio...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Linen, Wood, Paint

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Window Seat
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Window Seat

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Window Seat

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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Tragsofa
Located in Huntington, NY
An intricately carved Swedish Gustavian tragsofa featuring a decorative hand carved Guilloché scrolling apron. Decorative fleurons sit atop fluted tapered legs. This piece has been t...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Wood, Paint

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Tragsofa
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Tragsofa

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Tragsofa

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Pair of 19th C. Swedish Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 19th century Swedish style painted armchairs. The chairs stand on four straight fluted legs. There is a carved laurel leaf design at the top of the chairs. The chairs are new...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Wood

Pair of 19th C. Swedish Armchairs
Pair of 19th C. Swedish Armchairs

Pair of 19th C. Swedish Armchairs

Neoclassical Swedish Gustavian Style Lacquered Cabriole Sofa Settee
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Sublime bespoke cabriole sofa, settee, or canapé made in the neoclassical Swedish Gustavian style. The sofa feature a gracefully curved cabriole style ha...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Gustavian Seating

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Brass

Neoclassical Swedish Gustavian Style Lacquered Cabriole Sofa Settee
Neoclassical Swedish Gustavian Style Lacquered Cabriole Sofa Settee

Neoclassical Swedish Gustavian Style Lacquered Cabriole Sofa Settee

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 Seating

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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

18th Century Gustavian Daybed
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Gustavian daybed is a timeless example of Swedish neoclassical design, inspired by the refined aesthetic of 18th-century France but adapted with a lighter, more understated eleg...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Wood

18th Century Gustavian Daybed
18th Century Gustavian Daybed

18th Century Gustavian Daybed

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.
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1810s Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa

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 Seating

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Pine, Paint

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

Gustavian inspired 19th century Swedish pine bench

Gustavian White Painted Bench, Sweden circa 1820
Located in Round Top, TX
This lovely 6' long bench is a wonderful example of Swedish Gustavian craftsmanship with it's fluted carved skirt and back all resting on turned fluted legs. Restored, later professi...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Gustavian White Painted Bench, Sweden circa 1820
Gustavian White Painted Bench, Sweden circa 1820

Gustavian White Painted Bench, Sweden circa 1820

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 Seating

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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"

Set of Six 19th Century Gustavian Chairs
Located in Allerum, SE
Fine set of six 19th century Gustavian laughing chairs in their original condition. Ca 1800, Sweden.
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Pine

Set of Six 19th Century Gustavian Chairs
Set of Six 19th Century Gustavian Chairs

Set of Six 19th Century Gustavian Chairs

19th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Sofa Bench in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A long 19th c. Swedish sofa bench from the Gustavian period, hand-scraped to reveal the original paint, circa 1800. This beautiful sofa has been newly upholstered in linen and has un...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Linen, Wood, Paint

19th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Sofa Bench in Original Paint
19th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Sofa Bench in Original Paint

19th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Sofa Bench in Original Paint

Set of Four Louis XVI Gustavian Style Painted Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming set of four French dining armchairs made in the grand Louis XVI taste. Crafted from beech and featuring a Swedish Gustavian style white painted finish with a desirable aged,...
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20th Century French Gustavian Seating

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Fabric, Beech

Set of Four Louis XVI Gustavian Style Painted Dining Armchairs
Set of Four Louis XVI Gustavian Style Painted Dining Armchairs

Set of Four Louis XVI Gustavian Style Painted Dining Armchairs

Antique Swedish Sofa Bench in Gustavian Style, Solid Pine with Blue Paint
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish sofa bench in gustavian style. The sofa is a genuine country house furniture from northern Sweden made around 1820 to 1840. The fr...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Pine

Antique Swedish Sofa Bench in Gustavian Style, Solid Pine with Blue Paint
Antique Swedish Sofa Bench in Gustavian Style, Solid Pine with Blue Paint

Antique Swedish Sofa Bench in Gustavian Style, Solid Pine with Blue Paint

18/19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Sofa by Ephraim Stahl Stockholm Gilded
By Ephraim Stahl
Located in Epfach, DE
Swedish Late Gustavian Sofa by Ephraim Stahl, Stockholm circa 1800 This exquisite piece, a small sofa crafted by Ephraim Stahl in Stockholm around 1800, represents the refined elega...
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Early 19th Century Scandinavian Antique Gustavian Seating

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Bronze

18/19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Sofa by Ephraim Stahl Stockholm Gilded
18/19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Sofa by Ephraim Stahl Stockholm Gilded

18/19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Sofa by Ephraim Stahl Stockholm Gilded

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 Seating

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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 Seating

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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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Pair of 19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Footstools by Ephraim Ståhl
By Ephraim Stahl
Located in Huntington, NY
A beautiful pair of Late Gustavian footstools. In the style of Ephraim Ståhl. Rectangular frame with slight bowfront and back. Featuring a decorative hand-carved scroll with fleurons...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Linen, Wood, Paint, Fabric

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Footstools by Ephraim Ståhl
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Footstools by Ephraim Ståhl

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Footstools by Ephraim Ståhl

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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 Seating

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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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Antique Genuine Swedish Gustavian Style Country House Bench or Sofa
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish sofa in gustavian style. The sofa is a genuine country house furniture made by hand around 1820 in northern Sweden. The frame is m...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Pine

Antique Genuine Swedish Gustavian Style Country House Bench or Sofa
Antique Genuine Swedish Gustavian Style Country House Bench or Sofa

Antique Genuine Swedish Gustavian Style Country House Bench or Sofa

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 Seating

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Pine

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

Fine 19th Century Swedish Bench

White Painted Gustavian Stool, Sweden circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
This lovely Swedish stool or tabouret has graceful legs and turned hand rests providing stability as well as balanced beauty. The slightly distressed patina of the later antique whi...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Linen, Wood, Paint

White Painted Gustavian Stool, Sweden circa 1820-40
White Painted Gustavian Stool, Sweden circa 1820-40

White Painted Gustavian Stool, Sweden circa 1820-40

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs with Originalpaint
Located in Boden, SE
A pair of 19th century Swedish Gustavian chairs from Lindome Halland, Southern Sweden. A Very nice and decorative Chair model with a cut lily in the back of the chair. Nicely cut ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Pine

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

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs with Originalpaint

19th Century Gustavian Swedish Sofa Bench
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century Gustavian Swedish sofa bench, newly upholstered with a hand-scraped painted finish circa 1800. Features decorative carved detailing including Griffons. This piece combin...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

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

19th Century Gustavian Swedish Sofa Bench

Swedish Gustavian Blue Painted Slat Back Dining Chairs from circa 1790
Located in Houston, TX
Lovely set of six Swedish period Gustavian chairs with original scraped blue paint and newly upholstered vintage linen seats.
Category

Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Wood

Swedish Gustavian Blue Painted Slat Back Dining Chairs from circa 1790
Swedish Gustavian Blue Painted Slat Back Dining Chairs from circa 1790

Swedish Gustavian Blue Painted Slat Back Dining Chairs from circa 1790

Gustavian Klismos Dining Chairs by Nierman Weeks, Set of 8
By Niermann Weeks
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Set of 8 exquisite Gustavian Klismos dining chairs by Niermann Weeks. Inspired by Grecian 18th century design, this Swedish style version is generous...
Category

Early 2000s American Gustavian Seating

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood, Paint, Upholstery

Gustavian Klismos Dining Chairs by Nierman Weeks, Set of 8
Gustavian Klismos Dining Chairs by Nierman Weeks, Set of 8

Gustavian Klismos Dining Chairs by Nierman Weeks, Set of 8

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...
Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa
Located in Allerum, SE
Fine early 19th century Swedish Gustavian period sofa or daybed in Its original finish. circa 1810, Sweden.
Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa

Six Swedish Gustavian Style 1850s Painted Wood Side Chairs with Carved Rosettes
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of six Swedish Gustavian style painted wood stick back side chairs from the mid 19th century, with tapered legs, carved rosettes and used upholstery. Created in Sweden during t...
Category

Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Six Swedish Gustavian Style 1850s Painted Wood Side Chairs with Carved Rosettes
Six Swedish Gustavian Style 1850s Painted Wood Side Chairs with Carved Rosettes

Six Swedish Gustavian Style 1850s Painted Wood Side Chairs with Carved Rosettes

Neoclassical Style Swedish Grey Gustavian Storage Sofa Hand Carved
Located in Essex, MA
Classic Swedish Gustavian grey-painted hand-carved bench/ sofa with storage. One missing ball finial has been replaced and painted to match. Sorry, not in the photos. Simple Swedis...
Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Neoclassical Style Swedish Grey Gustavian Storage Sofa Hand Carved
Neoclassical Style Swedish Grey Gustavian Storage Sofa Hand Carved

Neoclassical Style Swedish Grey Gustavian Storage Sofa Hand Carved

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

18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Painted Sofa Bench Tragsofa / 'Trägsoffa'
18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Painted Sofa Bench Tragsofa / 'Trägsoffa'

18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Painted Sofa Bench Tragsofa / 'Trägsoffa'

Stunning 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs, Pair
Located in San Angelo, TX
A gorgeous and unique pair of late 18th century Swedish barrel backs from the Gustavian period that have been dry scrapped and then had a recent paint touch up with grays and white h...
Category

Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

Stunning 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs, Pair
Stunning 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs, Pair

Stunning 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs, Pair

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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs
Located in San Angelo, TX
A gorgeous and unique pair of late 18th Century Swedish barrel backs from the Gustavian period that have been dry scrapped and then had a recent paint touch up with grays and white h...
Category

Late 18th Century European Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back 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 ...
Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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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Gustavian Sofa Ephraim Stahl attributed
By Ephraim Stahl
Located in New York, NY
Antique Gustavian sofa attributed to Ephraim Stahl. Wonderfully carved Lion & Female busts, bulbous toped legs leaf toped, acanthus ornamentation throughout all signature details at...
Category

Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Gustavian Sofa Ephraim Stahl attributed
Gustavian Sofa Ephraim Stahl attributed

Gustavian Sofa Ephraim Stahl attributed

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...
Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

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 Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish Gustavian sofa from Skellefteå Västerbotten, Northern Sweden. Scraped by hand to its original color. The sofa has some retouches. The kitchen sofa...
Category

1820s Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa with Original Paint
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa with Original Paint

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa with Original Paint

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...
Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

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

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Gustavian Seating

Materials

Beech

Stockholm, Gustavian Style Armchair
Stockholm, Gustavian Style Armchair

Stockholm, Gustavian Style Armchair

Antique Pair of Swedish Gustavian Bergère Chairs in Old Paint Unrestored c1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Pair of Bergère Chairs from Sweden in the classic Gustavian style of furniture. Gustavian furniture was a leading style in Swedish architecture and interior decor during the reign of King Gustav III of Sweden. Gustav was heavily inspired by French Neoclassicism style and actually spent time at the Palace of Versailles. In addition to his official government duties, King Gustav was a patron of the arts and had a keen eye for all things related to design and decoration. Our pair of Swedish Gustavian Bergère chairs design is clearly derived from the French Louis XV style. Use the chairs as is or reupholster in your choice of fabrics. The Gustavian pair of Bergère chairs frames...
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Early 1900s Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Antique Pair of Swedish Gustavian Bergère Chairs in Old Paint Unrestored c1900
Antique Pair of Swedish Gustavian Bergère Chairs in Old Paint Unrestored c1900

Antique Pair of Swedish Gustavian Bergère Chairs in Old Paint Unrestored c1900

Pair of Gustavian Swedish Beige Upholstered Bergere Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Swedish Gustavian (18/19th Century) bergere armchairs with beige painted and carved frames in Neo-classic square form upholstered in beige fabric accented by a double-piped b...
Category

19th Century Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Wood

Pair of Gustavian Swedish Beige Upholstered Bergere Armchairs
Pair of Gustavian Swedish Beige Upholstered Bergere Armchairs

Pair of Gustavian Swedish Beige Upholstered Bergere Armchairs

Fine 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Corner armchair with original paint
Located in Boden, SE
This Gustavian corner " powder chair" features a beautiful original painting and has sticks in the back for added comfort. It stands on brass wheels, making it easy to move. A perfec...
Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Pine

Fine 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Corner armchair with original paint
Fine 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Corner armchair with original paint

Fine 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Corner armchair with original paint

Antique Swedish Sofa from the Gustavian Period, Hand-Made during the Late 1700s
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish antique sofa from the gustavian period around the late 1700s. The sofa has a hand-made frame in solid pine which has been dry scraped by hand down to the original, first laye...
Category

Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Pine

Antique Swedish Sofa from the Gustavian Period, Hand-Made during the Late 1700s
Antique Swedish Sofa from the Gustavian Period, Hand-Made during the Late 1700s

Antique Swedish Sofa from the Gustavian Period, Hand-Made during the Late 1700s

Gustavian seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Gustavian seating 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 seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Gustavian seating 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 seating, popular names associated with this style include Ephraim Stahl, Hendrix Allardyce, Boet, 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 seating 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 $4,764.

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