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.

Style: Gustavian

Set of Six Swedish Gustavian Period Dining Chairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Striking set of six 18th century Gustavian dining chairs with original paint and silk fabric seat cushions.

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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Wood

Set of Six Swedish Gustavian Period Dining Chairs

Swedish Gustavian Dining Chairs

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a very unique set of six Gustavian dining chairs, I was told in Sweden they where called "Kung Stolar" King Chairs. I found ...

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Early 1900s Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Birch

Swedish Gustavian Dining Chairs

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Settee With Trundle

Located in Houston, US

This is a beautiful Swedish Gustavian settee with a pull out trundle. The settee was designed to provide stylish seating during the day and extra sleeping area at night. The mattress...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Hardwood, Pine

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Settee With Trundle

19th Century Swedish Painted Hall Bench, Trundle Bed

Located in Dallas, TX

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

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1880s Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Wood

19th Century Swedish Painted Hall Bench, Trundle Bed

Original Gray Painted Gustavian Bench, Sweden circa 1820-40

Located in Round Top, TX

This lovely long bench is a wonderful example of Swedish Gustavian craftsmanship with it's delicately carved spindles, decoratively carved skirt and back all resting on turned fluted...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Fabric, Pine, Paint

Original Gray Painted Gustavian Bench, Sweden circa 1820-40

Pair, Gray Painted Swedish Gustavian Armchairs, circa 1920

Located in Round Top, TX

This pair of Swedish Gustavian style armchairs have a gently curved back, turned fluted legs and decorative carving embellishments which all add to the graceful appeal of each. The n...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Seating

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Linen, Wood, Paint

Pair, Gray Painted Swedish Gustavian Armchairs, circa 1920

Original Gray Painted Gustavian Bench with Storage, Sweden circa 1820-40

Located in Round Top, TX

This exceptional Gustavian bench is a special find. Note the original pale gray painted finish (with blue undertones) with decorative finials and carved bow in teal blue/green. The f...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Pine, Paint

Original Gray Painted Gustavian Bench with Storage, Sweden circa 1820-40

Swedish Gustavian Style Upholstered Painted Bench

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Swedish hand carved, solid wood and hand painted Gustavian bench upholstered in a floral silk blend fabric. Wonderful addition to any style home, used formally or informally in an en...

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Early 2000s European Gustavian Seating

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Silk, Wood

Swedish Gustavian Style Upholstered Painted Bench

Bench, Swedish with Griffons, 19th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

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

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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

Bench, Swedish with Griffons, 19th Century

Swedish Style Rams Head Chair

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a unique Swedish Style Rams Head Chair. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"

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1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Seating

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Wood

Swedish Style Rams Head Chair

Antique Early 19th Century Gustavian Sofa / Bench, By a Swedish Cabinetmaker

Located in Odense, DK

A stunning antique late Gustavian sofa/bench, skillfully crafted by a talented Swedish cabinetmaker of the era. This exquisite piece showcases the hallmark elements of Gustavian desi...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Pine

Antique Early 19th Century Gustavian Sofa / Bench, By a Swedish Cabinetmaker

Rare Period 1740-60s era Swedish Gustavian Baroque Bergere Chair

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Carved distressed painted frame. Upholstered. 41 1/2" h x 26 3/8" w x 23 1/2" d. Seat height 20 1/4". Condition Splits in wood. Paint loss. Chips and nicks in wood. Minor stains to ...

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1740s Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Walnut

Rare Period 1740-60s era Swedish Gustavian Baroque Bergere Chair

Pair Of Gustavian Style Armchairs With Gilt Plume & Shell Motif

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Pair of distressed white paint decorated armchairs with back splats having carved gilt plume and shell motif. The chairs with inset carved geometric motifs, baluster form armrest sup...

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20th Century Gustavian Seating

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Wood

Pair Of Gustavian Style Armchairs With Gilt Plume & Shell Motif

Pair, Gustavian White Painted Armchairs, Sweden circa 1940

Located in Round Top, TX

Pair, attractive Swedish country Gustavian style arm chairs with gently curved barrel back and carved ribbon/bow adorning the back and skirt. Turned fluted feet. Newer, professionall...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Seating

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Linen, Wood, Paint

Pair, Gustavian White Painted Armchairs, Sweden circa 1940

Pair, Gustavian Style White Arm Chairs, Sweden circa 1940

Located in Round Top, TX

This pair of Swedish arm chairs have a gently curved back, cabriolet legs and decorative carving embellish the skirt and top which all add to the graceful appeal of each. The newer p...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Seating

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Linen, Wood, Paint

Pair, Gustavian Style White Arm Chairs, Sweden circa 1940

Pair, White Painted Gustavian Style Armchairs, Sweden circa 1900's

Located in Round Top, TX

Pair, Swedish white painted armchairs with carved details along edges, top of back and bottom of seat; turned fluted legs. The newer, professionally applied antique white painted fin...

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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Seating

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Linen, Wood, Paint

Pair, White Painted Gustavian Style Armchairs, Sweden circa 1900's

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 Painted Stools Signed by Johannes Ericsson

Located in Wichita, KS

Beautifully carved pair of Swedish benches from the late Gustavian period, newly upholstered in linen with nailhead trim, circa 1830. Signed by Johannes Ericsson, 1803-1865, a chair ...

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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Linen, Wood, Paint

19th c . Swedish Gustavian Painted Stools Signed by Johannes Ericsson

Painted Gustavian Bench Raised upon Tapered Fluted Legs

Located in Houston, TX

Painted Gustavian bench raised upon tapered fluted legs. Newly covered in a tufted off-white seat cushion. Painted finish not original with some losses.

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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Painted Gustavian Bench Raised upon Tapered Fluted Legs

18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Painted Corner Banquette

Located in Wichita, KS

A rare period Gustavian corner banquette, profusely carved with unique variation of wood decor that is different on the inside and outside of the sofa, circa 1790. Newly upholstered ...

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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Linen, Wood, Paint

18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Painted Corner Banquette

18th Century Long Gustavian Stool /Bench

Located in Salisbury, GB

A very good late 18th century Swedish period Gustavian long stool/ bench in original colour - this has been dry scraped back to its original patina which is wonderful - four front ha...

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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Linen, Upholstery, Wood

18th Century Long Gustavian Stool /Bench

Swedish Gustavian Neoclassical Settee

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a beautifully elaborated c. 1800 Swedish Gustavian bench or settee. The bench retains its original painted surface which has acquired a superb natural patina over its 200 yea...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Swedish Gustavian Neoclassical Settee

Dining Chairs Swedish Set of Four Gustavian Original Paint Green Sweden

Located in New York, NY

A set of four side chairs made during the Gustavian period in Sweden 1790-1810. The original paint in a grayish green which has a stunning patina. Rounded legs with channeled details.

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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Dining Chairs Swedish Set of Four Gustavian Original Paint Green Sweden

Early 19th Century Swedish Pale Grey Bench with Classic Decorative Detail

Located in London, GB

An early circa 19th century painted and upholstered Swedish bench in oak and beech. The bench would make an elegant and functional addition to the end of a bed. The bench is decorat...

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1810s Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Beech, Oak

Early 19th Century Swedish Pale Grey Bench with Classic Decorative Detail

Bespoke Gustavian Style Bench

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

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

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21st Century and Contemporary English Gustavian Seating

Materials

Pine

Bespoke Gustavian Style Bench

Fine Set of Six 18th Century Gustavian Chairs

Located in Mjöhult, SE

Fine set of six Swedish 18th century Gustavian chairs in their original colour. ca 1790 Sweden.

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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Wood

Fine Set of Six 18th Century Gustavian Chairs

Swedish Gustavian Period Bench with Antique Linen

Located in Charleston, SC

Very rare. Swedish Gustavian period bench, circa 1800, finished on all three sides with Guilloché carvings on carved round fluted legs. Scraped to original cream /white finish and u...

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Early 1800s Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Linen, Wood, Paint

Swedish Gustavian Period Bench with Antique Linen

18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Painted Sofa 'Trägsoffa'

Located in Wichita, KS

This is a stunning 18th c. Swedish Trägsoffa (sofa bed) from the Gustavian period newly upholstered in linen, circa 1790. Shaped arms and beautiful guilloche carving around the seat ...

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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Linen, Wood, Paint

18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Painted Sofa 'Trägsoffa'

Located in Wichita, KS

This is a stunning 18th c. Swedish Trägsoffa (sofa bed) from the Gustavian period newly upholstered in linen, circa 1790. Shaped arms and beautiful carving detail around the seat fra...

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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Linen, Wood, Paint

18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Painted Sofa 'Trägsoffa'

Antique Swedish Lift Top "Kökssoffa" Bench

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Turn of the 19th - 20th century Swedish lift top bench or bed in a light blue color. These were placed in farm house kitchens and typically the milkmaid's bed, thus the name "kökssof...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Seating

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Pine, Paint

Antique Swedish Lift Top "Kökssoffa" Bench

Gustavian Window Seat

Located in Salisbury, GB

A very beautiful Swedish period gustavian window seat - window seats are differentiated by stools and benches because they are carved on all four sides - and are quite rare This exa...

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Early 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Wood, Upholstery

Gustavian Window Seat

Late 18th Century Transition Chairs in Original Color

Located in Stockholm, 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 Seating

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Birch

Late 18th Century Transition Chairs in Original Color

Stool made in Stockholm about 1790

Located in Stockholm, SE

A Gustavian stool made in Stockholm about 1790. The stool is hand crafted with an elegantly leaf shaped border. The stool has fine originally paint with much of indigenous textures r...

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1790s Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Wood, Birch

Stool made in Stockholm about 1790

Gustavian Bucket chair, made in Stockholm

Located in Stockholm, SE

A Swedish Gustavian Bucket Chair. Made in Stockholm about 1790. Decorated with beautiful lion heads at the armrest and leaf shaped border. The legs are elegantly carved. Gently hand ...

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1790s Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Wood, Birch

Gustavian Bucket chair, made in Stockholm

Pair of 18th Century Gustavian chairs, made in Stockholm

By Johan Lindgren

Located in Stockholm, 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 Seating

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Birch

Pair of 18th Century Gustavian chairs, made in Stockholm

18th Century Gustavian Chairs

Located in Stockholm, SE

Four gustavian chairs made in Sweden about 1790. The chairs secondary color have been removed and what is left, is the original color.

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1790s Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Birch

18th Century Gustavian Chairs

Pair of Late 19th Century Swedish Gripsholm Armchairs

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Scandinavian Gripsholm Painted Grey Armchairs, A Pair A pair of elegant Swedish armchairs, modeled after the traditional Gripsholm type. The model is named after the Gripsholm castl...

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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Wood, Paint

Pair of Late 19th Century Swedish Gripsholm Armchairs

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

By Ephraim Stahl

Located in Stockholm, 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 Seating

Materials

Birch

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

Early 19th Century Late Gustavian pair of gilded stools, made in Stockholm

By Ephraim Stahl

Located in Stockholm, SE

A pair of banquets made in Stockholm, Sweden, about 1810. The banquetes are gilded, with sable formed legs. The legs corner are decorated with fleurons. As well as the sideboards, w...

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Early 1800s Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Birch

Early 19th Century Late Gustavian pair of gilded stools, made in Stockholm

A pair of early 19th Century Late Gustavian Armchairs

By Ephraim Stahl

Located in Stockholm, SE

A pair of Late Gustavian Armchairs, made by Ephraim Stahl, who worked in Stockholm 1794- 1820. The armchairs are not signed. Ephraim Sthal made several chairs and armchairs for the ...

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Early 1800s Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Birch

A pair of early 19th Century Late Gustavian Armchairs

Early 19th Century Late Gustavian chair

Located in Stockholm, SE

Chair made in Sweden about 1800. The original and first secondary color give the chairs surface indigenous textures. The seat is original as well as the leather.

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Early 1800s Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Pine

Early 19th Century Late Gustavian chair

Early 19th Century chairs

Located in Stockholm, SE

A pair of Swedish chairs made about 1800. There are two pairs, so it is possible to get a set of four. Gustavian style was the leading style in Swedish architecture, decor and craft...

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Early 1800s Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Pine

Early 19th Century chairs

Gustavian, Italian Renaissance Style, Chair, Burlap, Distressed Paint, Giltwood

Located in Stamford, CT

Gustavian, Italian Renaissance Style, Chair, Burlap, Distressed Paint, Giltwood A Gustavian paint decorated armchair. The later burlap tweed upholstery added to this piece creates w...

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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Burlap, Wood

Gustavian, Italian Renaissance Style, Chair, Burlap, Distressed Paint, Giltwood

Set of Twelve 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Chairs includes 2 Armchairs

Located in Dallas, TX

Set of Twelve 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Chairs includes 2 Armchairs were built to grace an elegant mansion in Sweden, now ready to add style, flair and timeless elegance ...

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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Mohair, Elm

Set of Twelve 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Chairs includes 2 Armchairs

Fine Pair of Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Chairs

By Melchior Lundberg

Located in Mjöhult, 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 Seating

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Pine

Fine Pair of Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Chairs

18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Sofa in Original Paint By Johan Lindgren

By Johan Lindgren

Located in Wichita, KS

A fine period Gustavian sofa, hand-scraped to the original paint, and newly upholstered with nail head trim, circa 1780. Rosettes on the leg posts with tapered and fluted legs. Signe...

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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Linen, Wood, Paint

18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Sofa in Original Paint By Johan Lindgren

Mid 19th Century Primitive Gustavian Swedish Bench

Located in Calgary, Alberta

Mid 19th century Gustavian bench from the historic Uppland Provence of Sweden. This primitive bench has an unusual high back, slightly shaped and splayed legs with its original blue ...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Pine

Mid 19th Century Primitive Gustavian Swedish Bench

19th Century Gustavian Style Painted Sofa

Located in Houston, TX

In the opulent world of 19th-century Swedish design, the Gustavian style painted sofa stands as an epitome of elegance and craftsmanship. This magnificent piece, born in the heart of...

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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Fabric, Wood, Paint

19th Century Gustavian Style Painted Sofa

Swedish Gustavian Style Sofa with Griffin Carvings in Original Paint

Located in Wichita, KS

A rare Gustavian style sofa with beautiful wood carved griffins, hand-scraped to the original paint and newly upholstered, circa 1900. Exquisite carved detail. The seat frame feature...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Seating

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Linen, Wood, Paint

Swedish Gustavian Style Sofa with Griffin Carvings in Original Paint

Swedish Gustavian Style Settee with Spindle Back

Located in Houston, US

Early Swedish settee in the Gustavian style which echoes the Louis XVI style in France. The influence of the French style is further evidence with subtle banded and ribboned decorati...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Hardwood, Pine

Swedish Gustavian Style Settee with Spindle Back

19th Century Painted Swedish Gustavian Style Settee With Trundle

Located in Houston, US

Early Swedish settee/trundle bed hand made with well realized back splats, turned corner supports and subtly accented with delicate leaf shape carved decorations. The settee is in i...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Pine

19th Century Painted Swedish Gustavian Style Settee With Trundle

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 Swedish Folk Art Folding Bench, Original Paint & New Mohair Seat, 1800s

Located in Odense, DK

This Antique Swedish Folk Art folding bench is a true testament to the craftsmanship of 19th-century Swedish carpenters. Constructed with meticulous attention to detail, it embodies the rustic charm and practicality characteristic of traditional Swedish folk art furniture...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Pine

Antique Swedish Folk Art Folding Bench, Original Paint & New Mohair Seat, 1800s

Gray Painted Gustavian Bench With Storage, Sweden circa 1840

Located in Round Top, TX

This lovely bench is a wonderful example of Swedish Gustavian craftsmanship with delicately carved details seen best in the close up photos. Turned finials and tapered legs add to th...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Linen, Foam, Wood, Paint

Gray Painted Gustavian Bench With Storage, Sweden circa 1840

Pair of 19th century Swedish carved gilt armchairs

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Pair of 19th century Swedish gilt and ebonised armchairs circa 1860. Pair of fine quality shaped back gilt armchairs. Unusual shaped back with ebonised leaf detailing contrasting wi...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Wood, Giltwood

Pair of 19th century Swedish carved gilt armchairs

A Set Of 2 Gustavian Style Chairs From 1880s

Located in Lejre, DK

This set of two Gustavian style chairs from 1880 is a beautiful expression of early European furniture art and aesthetics. Inspired by the Swedish Gustavian period, these chairs are ...

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1880s Danish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Wood

A Set Of 2 Gustavian Style Chairs From 1880s

Pair of Gustavian-style medallion chairs, late 19th century

Located in Greding, DE

Pair of chairs with medallion-shaped upholstered backrests and upholstered armrests and seats. The beige paintwork with dark green accents is new and has been given a light antique p...

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Late 19th Century German Antique Gustavian Seating

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Wood, Fabric

Pair of Gustavian-style medallion chairs, late 19th century

Swedish Gustavian Painted Banquette

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A Swedish 18th Century Period Gustavian banquette with its original hand-scraped painted finish. The solid constructed frame makes a statement and has a removable seat cushion. The l...

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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

Swedish Gustavian Painted Banquette

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.