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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
Harlequin Set of 6 Antique Gustavian Style Urn Back Dining Chairs.English C.1920
Harlequin Set of 6 Antique Gustavian Style Urn Back Dining Chairs.English C.1920

Harlequin Set of 6 Antique Gustavian Style Urn Back Dining Chairs.English C.1920

$2,560Sale Price / set|20% Off

Harlequin Set of 6 Antique Gustavian Style Urn Back Dining Chairs.English C.1920

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

A wonderful set of six English limed oak chairs. Not quite matching. They are actually 2 different models ( 3 + 3 ). The chairs have the same basic characteristics. Firstly, the de...

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Early 20th Century English Gustavian Seating

Materials

Oak

Gustavian Style Cerused Dining Chairs In New Blue & White Linen Set Of 8
Gustavian Style Cerused Dining Chairs In New Blue & White Linen Set Of 8

Gustavian Style Cerused Dining Chairs In New Blue & White Linen Set Of 8

$4,495 / set

Gustavian Style Cerused Dining Chairs In New Blue & White Linen Set Of 8

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is such a lovely set! The eight chairs have been newly upholstered in a blue and white medallion print. The cerused / whitewashed frames are in very good condition. They are unm...

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Late 20th Century American Gustavian Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Neo-Classical Gustavian Style Painted Curule Stools / Ottomans In Velvet - Pair
Neo-Classical Gustavian Style Painted Curule Stools / Ottomans In Velvet - Pair

Neo-Classical Gustavian Style Painted Curule Stools / Ottomans In Velvet - Pair

$2,795 / set

Neo-Classical Gustavian Style Painted Curule Stools / Ottomans In Velvet - Pair

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a pair of mid-century neo-classical or Gustavian style curule painted ottomans. The mushroom velvet upholstery is new. The carved frames are painted ivory with silver gilt ro...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Gustavian Seating

Materials

Velvet, Poplar

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

Neoclassical Swedish Gustavian Style Lacquered Cabriole Sofa Settee

$9,800

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 hardwood frame with an intentio...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Gustavian Seating

Materials

Brass

Pair of 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Stools
Pair of 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Stools

Pair of 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Stools

$4,950 / set

Pair of 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Stools

Located in Atlanta, GA

A refined pair of Swedish stools dating to the 18th century, executed in the elegant Gustavian style. Their clean rectangular forms are elevated by finely carved seat rails with repe...

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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Pine

19th - 20th Century Grey Swedish Gustavian Set of Ten Pinewood Dining Chairs
19th - 20th Century Grey Swedish Gustavian Set of Ten Pinewood Dining Chairs

19th - 20th Century Grey Swedish Gustavian Set of Ten Pinewood Dining Chairs

$8,300

19th - 20th Century Grey Swedish Gustavian Set of Ten Pinewood Dining Chairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A 19th–20th Century, light-grey antique Swedish Gustavian set of ten dining chairs, handcrafted in painted Pinewood and in good structural condition. The curved shield-back design ex...

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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Pine

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

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Upholstered Carved Pine Bench Settee

$5,100

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Upholstered Carved Pine Bench Settee

Located in Round Top, TX

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

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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Linen, Pine

Gustavian Bench
Gustavian Bench

Gustavian Bench

$5,869

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 ori...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Pine

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

Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Gray Painted Bench Settee

$9,200

Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Gray Painted Bench Settee

Located in Round Top, TX

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

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Linen, Pine, Paint

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

$4,987

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...

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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Pine

Swedish Antique Rocking Chair 6 Legs 19th Century Hand Painted Black Gold
Swedish Antique Rocking Chair 6 Legs 19th Century Hand Painted Black Gold

Swedish Antique Rocking Chair 6 Legs 19th Century Hand Painted Black Gold

$1,128

Swedish Antique Rocking Chair 6 Legs 19th Century Hand Painted Black Gold

Located in Bochum, NRW

Antique Black Swedish Rocking Chair with Original Black Paint, Late 19th Century The chair is in excellent condition, given its age and use, showing minimal signs of time and use—nor...

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1920s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Seating

Materials

Wood

Antique Swedish Gustavian Daybed, Handcrafted Pinewood, Circa 1870
Antique Swedish Gustavian Daybed, Handcrafted Pinewood, Circa 1870

Antique Swedish Gustavian Daybed, Handcrafted Pinewood, Circa 1870

$22,400

Antique Swedish Gustavian Daybed, Handcrafted Pinewood, Circa 1870

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...

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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Linen, Upholstery, Pine

Set of eight Swedish chairs dates to the mid-18th century, circa 1760
Set of eight Swedish chairs dates to the mid-18th century, circa 1760

Set of eight Swedish chairs dates to the mid-18th century, circa 1760

$13,950 / set

Set of eight Swedish chairs dates to the mid-18th century, circa 1760

Located in Atlanta, GA

This set of eight Swedish chairs dates to the mid-18th century, circa 1760, and represents an early example of Scandinavian seating with elegant provincial character. Each chair feat...

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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Wood

Set of Four 18th c. Swedish Gustavian 'Model' Chairs in Original Paint
Set of Four 18th c. Swedish Gustavian 'Model' Chairs in Original Paint

Set of Four 18th c. Swedish Gustavian 'Model' Chairs in Original Paint

$5,520Sale Price / set|20% Off

Set of Four 18th c. Swedish Gustavian 'Model' Chairs in Original Paint

Located in Wichita, KS

A beautiful example of the Swedish Model chair wearing original paint with newly upholstered slip seats. These beautiful chairs have oval pierced backs and charming turned legs with...

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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

Swedish 18th Century Painted & Upholstered Settee
Swedish 18th Century Painted & Upholstered Settee

Swedish 18th Century Painted & Upholstered Settee

$6,200

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...

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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Painted Corner Armchairs
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Painted Corner Armchairs

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Painted Corner Armchairs

$2,100 / set

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Painted Corner Armchairs

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Pair of Swedish 1810s-1830s corner chair scraped down to the original black paint. Seat are loose and be easily re-upholstered.

Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Wood

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

Antique Genuine Swedish Gustavian Pine Provincial Sofa Bench

$4,155

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

Materials

Pine

Set of Twelve Louis XVI Gustavian Style Painted Dining Chairs
Set of Twelve Louis XVI Gustavian Style Painted Dining Chairs

Set of Twelve Louis XVI Gustavian Style Painted Dining Chairs

$15,000 / set

Set of Twelve Louis XVI Gustavian Style Painted Dining Chairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Glorious set of twelve Swedish dining chairs crafted in the Louis XVI Gustavian taste. The chairs feature beech frames that have been painted or glazed with an intentionally distressed and faded patina to mimic age. The grey painted frames have a sculptural flared back ending with a scroll. The generous seats have carved rosettes on the front apron corners and decorative red accents throughout the frames. The seats are supported by fluted, tapered legs. The chairs have been recently reupholstered in a neutral muslin style fabric. The chairs are sturdy and strong with excellent joinery and craftsmanship. Sold as a set of twelve chairs. Erin Lane Estate...

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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech

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

Large Gustavian 18th Century Painted Daybed

$12,500

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...

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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Paint, Wood, Upholstery, Muslin

Antique Swedish Bench in Pine wood grey painted with storage underneath, 1900's
Antique Swedish Bench in Pine wood grey painted with storage underneath, 1900's

Antique Swedish Bench in Pine wood grey painted with storage underneath, 1900's

$1,401

Antique Swedish Bench in Pine wood grey painted with storage underneath, 1900's

Located in Lejre, DK

Antique Swedish bench from the 20th century, made in pine and painted grey. Classic Scandinavian design with storage space under the seat and characteristic period details. A solid p...

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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Seating

Materials

Pine

Pair, Early 20th Century Swedish Gray Gustavian Tabouret Stools
Pair, Early 20th Century Swedish Gray Gustavian Tabouret Stools

Pair, Early 20th Century Swedish Gray Gustavian Tabouret Stools

$2,350 / set

Pair, Early 20th Century Swedish Gray Gustavian Tabouret Stools

Located in Round Top, TX

This lovely set of Swedish stools or tabourets have graceful, slightly curved legs which add an elegant touch to the pair. The turned hand rests provide stability as well as balanced...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Seating

Materials

Muslin, Wood, Paint

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

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

$1,318

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

Located in Lejre, DK

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

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1860s Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Pine, Paint

Swedish 18th Century Louis XVI Style Painted Daybed
Swedish 18th Century Louis XVI Style Painted Daybed

Swedish 18th Century Louis XVI Style Painted Daybed

$12,500

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...

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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Fine 19th Century Gustavian Chairs
Fine 19th Century Gustavian Chairs

Fine 19th Century Gustavian Chairs

$6,000

Fine 19th Century Gustavian Chairs

Located in Allerum, SE

Fine pair of raw 19th century Gustavian chairs with it's original padding, great carvings and patina. ca 1810 Sweden.

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Pine

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

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

$2,850 / set

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

Located in Miami, FL

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

Category

Late 19th Century European Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Walnut

A Swedish Gustavian-style Painted Daybed with Cushions
A Swedish Gustavian-style Painted Daybed with Cushions

A Swedish Gustavian-style Painted Daybed with Cushions

$7,500

A Swedish Gustavian-style Painted Daybed with Cushions

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Swedish painted daybed measuring a generous and hard-to-find length of 98 inches. The daybed retains its painted surface and is accompanied by newly recovered cushions, offering both...

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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa, c. 1815
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa, c. 1815

Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa, c. 1815

$7,200

Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa, c. 1815

Located in Houston, TX

This elegant Swedish Gustavian sofa, circa 1815, reflects the refined neoclassical aesthetic that defined late 18th- and early 19th-century Scandinavian design. Crafted in painted wo...

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Early 18th Century French Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

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

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

$275

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

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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

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1930s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Seating

Materials

Brass

French Louis XVI Style Painted Settee with Toile Neoclassical Upholstery
French Louis XVI Style Painted Settee with Toile Neoclassical Upholstery

French Louis XVI Style Painted Settee with Toile Neoclassical Upholstery

$3,040Sale Price|20% Off

French Louis XVI Style Painted Settee with Toile Neoclassical Upholstery

Located in Essex, MA

Swedish Gustavian Neoclassical Grey Painted Settee Of classic rounded form with a carved and painted frame, the molded crest rail over a tight upholstered back and loose goose down s...

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19th Century European Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Paint, Wood, Fabric

Swedish 18th Century Gustavian Painted Banquette
Swedish 18th Century Gustavian Painted Banquette

Swedish 18th Century Gustavian Painted Banquette

$12,500

Swedish 18th Century Gustavian Painted Banquette

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 s...

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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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"

$5,600 / set

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 Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

Set of Eight 20th Century Gustavian Style Dining Chairs
Set of Eight 20th Century Gustavian Style Dining Chairs

Set of Eight 20th Century Gustavian Style Dining Chairs

$4,843 / set

Set of Eight 20th Century Gustavian Style Dining Chairs

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A very attractive set of eight early 20th Century Gustavian style dining chairs. Highly decorative with a later aged white paint finish the set comprises of two carver chairs and si...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Late 19th Century Swedish Period Gustavian Day Bed
Late 19th Century Swedish Period Gustavian Day Bed

Late 19th Century Swedish Period Gustavian Day Bed

$9,577

Late 19th Century Swedish Period Gustavian Day Bed

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

A rare to source late 19th Century Swedish period freestanding Gustavian day bed repainted in soft blue. This model is normally is decorated on just...

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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Wood

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

Antique Swedish Painted Long Bench newly upholstered in Chelsea Textiles Fabric

$2,390

Antique Swedish Painted Long Bench newly upholstered in Chelsea Textiles Fabric

Located in Atlanta, GA

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

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1920s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

20th Century Danish Gustavian Set of Eight Bleached Birchwood Dining Armchairs
20th Century Danish Gustavian Set of Eight Bleached Birchwood Dining Armchairs

20th Century Danish Gustavian Set of Eight Bleached Birchwood Dining Armchairs

$9,900 / set

20th Century Danish Gustavian Set of Eight Bleached Birchwood Dining Armchairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An early 20th Century, antique set of eight Danish Gustavian style dining room armchairs made of hand crafted bleached Birchwood, in good condition. The Scandinavian side chairs have...

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Early 20th Century Danish Gustavian Seating

Materials

Leather, 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

$6,721 / set

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 Seating

Materials

Birch

Antique Swedish Sofa Bench Settee in Original Paint, Gustavian Period, 18th c.
Antique Swedish Sofa Bench Settee in Original Paint, Gustavian Period, 18th c.

Antique Swedish Sofa Bench Settee in Original Paint, Gustavian Period, 18th c.

$7,120Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Swedish Sofa Bench Settee in Original Paint, Gustavian Period, 18th c.

Located in Wichita, KS

A beautiful antique Swedish sofa bench from the Gustavian period dry scraped to its original patina. The sofa frame is adorned with a lovely leaf motif and rests upon tapered and flu...

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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

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

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

$5,600

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

Located in Round Top, TX

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

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Muslin, Foam, Pine, Paint

Antique Limed Oak Gustavian Style Urn Back Carver or Armchair. C.1920
Antique Limed Oak Gustavian Style Urn Back Carver or Armchair. C.1920

Antique Limed Oak Gustavian Style Urn Back Carver or Armchair. C.1920

$680Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Limed Oak Gustavian Style Urn Back Carver or Armchair. C.1920

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

An elegant Gustavian style carver or armchair A lovely shell inspired carved detail on the top rail It has been recently limed to enhance the beautiful grain in the wood. The seat...

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1920s English Vintage Gustavian Seating

Materials

Burlap, Oak

Pair Of Hand Painted Gustavian Accent Chairs
Pair Of Hand Painted Gustavian Accent Chairs

Pair Of Hand Painted Gustavian Accent Chairs

$1,217 / set

Pair Of Hand Painted Gustavian Accent Chairs

Located in Bruton, GB

A delightful pair of painted wooden side chairs in the Swedish tradition, featuring softly shaped crest backs with elegant scroll detailing and turned legs. Finished in a serene pale...

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Mid-20th Century Gustavian Seating

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Danish Set of Six Pinewood Side Chairs, Floral Design, 1880
Antique Danish Set of Six Pinewood Side Chairs, Floral Design, 1880

Antique Danish Set of Six Pinewood Side Chairs, Floral Design, 1880

$7,200 / set

Antique Danish Set of Six Pinewood Side Chairs, Floral Design, 1880

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A light-grey, antique Danish set of six small side or Boudoir chairs in a chalky grey finish with square backrests and a centered floral decoration, possibly Denmark. The Scandinavian dining end chairs...

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Late 19th Century Danish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Pine

Set of Four Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Dining Chairs, Late 20th Century
Set of Four Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Dining Chairs, Late 20th Century

Set of Four Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Dining Chairs, Late 20th Century

$1,344Sale Price / set|20% Off

Set of Four Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Dining Chairs, Late 20th Century

Located in Brentwood, TN

Swedish Gustavian style painted dining chairs, late 20th century, crafted in painted wood with upholstered seats. The chairs feature classic Gustavian design elements including a clean ladder-back form, turned front legs, and restrained neoclassical lines inspired by late 18th century Swedish furniture...

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Late 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

Stockholm, Gustavian Style Armchair
Stockholm, Gustavian Style Armchair

Stockholm, Gustavian Style Armchair

$2,240Sale Price|20% Off

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 Seating

Materials

Beech

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

Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Wooden Sofa Bench with Striped Upholstery

$4,749

Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Wooden Sofa Bench with Striped Upholstery

Located in Karis, Nyland

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

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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Pine

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

Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian White Painted Long Bench

$5,100

Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian White Painted Long Bench

Located in Round Top, TX

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

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Pine, Paint

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Pine Bench - Antique Daybed Attributed to Lindome
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Pine Bench - Antique Daybed Attributed to Lindome

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Pine Bench - Antique Daybed Attributed to Lindome

$16,400

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Pine Bench - Antique Daybed Attributed to Lindome

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A late 18th Century, antique freestanding Swedish Gustavian daybed attributed to Lindome school, in good condition. This Scandinavian sofa bench is hand crafted from solid Pinewood a...

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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Pine

Pair 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Black Painted Armchairs
Pair 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Black Painted Armchairs

Pair 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Black Painted Armchairs

$4,650 / set

Pair 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Black Painted Armchairs

Located in Round Top, TX

Pair of 19th century Swedish Gustavian armchairs crafted in pine. The chairs feature carved fluted detailing throughout, including the back, arms, and turned fluted legs. The black p...

Category

Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Linen, Pine, Paint

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

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

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

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

Located in Brentwood, TN

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

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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

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

$8,400

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

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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

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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Metal

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

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa

$5,417

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

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Gustavian Sofa Settee
19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Gustavian Sofa Settee

19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Gustavian Sofa Settee

$6,800

19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Gustavian Sofa Settee

By Ephraim Stahl

Located in Essex, MA

Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian or Neoclassical Sofa Settee. Very similar to those by Ephraim Stahl. Parcel gilt. Laurel leaf motif terminating in lion head at arm ends. Uph...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Beech, Giltwood

A pair of slender Gustavian chairs with smiling details Circa 1780
A pair of slender Gustavian chairs with smiling details Circa 1780

A pair of slender Gustavian chairs with smiling details Circa 1780

$4,500 / set

A pair of slender Gustavian chairs with smiling details Circa 1780

Located in Atlanta, GA

A charming pair of slender Gustavian chairs, Sweden, circa 1780. The gently curved ladder-backs feature the distinctive “smiling” details typical of the period, lending an inviting a...

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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Linen, Wood

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

18th Century Set Six Swedish Chairs Gustavian Period

$9,404Sale Price / set|20% Off

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

Materials

Pine

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

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

$3,800

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...

Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Pine

Pair of 19th Century Period Gustavian Klismos Chairs
Pair of 19th Century Period Gustavian Klismos Chairs

Pair of 19th Century Period Gustavian Klismos Chairs

$5,335 / set

Pair of 19th Century Period Gustavian Klismos Chairs

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

Pair of early 19th Century Swedish period Gustavian klismos chairs. With carved detailing around the chairs and down the legs. Repainted in sof...

Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Linen, Wood

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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