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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 - 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 - 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

$8,500
Set of Eight Swedish Gustavian Style Dining Chairs, 19th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant set of eight Swedish dining chairs in the Gustavian style, late 19th century. The chairs are finely carved with neoclassical detailing, including fluted legs with rosette acc...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Berlin Iron

Set of Eight Swedish Gustavian Style Dining Chairs, 19th Century
Set of Eight Swedish Gustavian Style Dining Chairs, 19th Century

Set of Eight Swedish Gustavian Style Dining Chairs, 19th Century

$4,800 / set
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pine Daybed - Antique Scandinavian Sofa Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A refined late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian daybed crafted in hand-carved Pinewood, in good original condition. This elegant antique sofa reflects the hallmark characteristics of t...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Pine

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pine Daybed - Antique Scandinavian Sofa Bench
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pine Daybed - Antique Scandinavian Sofa Bench

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pine Daybed - Antique Scandinavian Sofa Bench

$17,400
Set of 4 Antique Gustavian Style Urn Back Dining Chairs.English C.1920
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
A delightful matching set of 4 English limed oak chairs. They have been recently limed to enhance the beautiful grain in the wood. The seats have been re-upholstered in hessian or...
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Early 20th Century English Gustavian Seating

Materials

Oak

Set of 4 Antique Gustavian Style Urn Back Dining Chairs.English C.1920
Set of 4 Antique Gustavian Style Urn Back Dining Chairs.English C.1920

Set of 4 Antique Gustavian Style Urn Back Dining Chairs.English C.1920

$2,400 / set
Set of 6 Antique 18 C Gustavian Dining Chairs W Carolina Irving Andaluz Linen
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Set of 6 Antique 18 C Gustavian Dining Chairs W Carolina Irving Andaluz Linen Fabric
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Wood

Set of 6 Antique 18 C Gustavian Dining Chairs W Carolina Irving Andaluz Linen
Set of 6 Antique 18 C Gustavian Dining Chairs W Carolina Irving Andaluz Linen

Set of 6 Antique 18 C Gustavian Dining Chairs W Carolina Irving Andaluz Linen

$7,500
A Petite 19th century Swedish Gustavian Bench
Located in Leesburg, VA
A Petite 19th century Swedish Gustavian Bench Approximate size: 29.5”H x 64.5”W x 14”D This exceptional 19th-century Swedish sofa bench, dating around 1800, perfectly embodies the ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Pine

A Petite 19th century Swedish Gustavian Bench
A Petite 19th century Swedish Gustavian Bench

A Petite 19th century Swedish Gustavian Bench

$2,695
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian style pine sofa of bench from Hälsingland. An extendable sofa ‘daybed’ featuring a stylish sunburst-patterned backrest, exemplifying elegant Gust...
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1830s Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Pine, Paint

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

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Sofa

$4,590
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Daybed - Antique Scandinavian Sofa Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A late 19th Century, antique Swedish Gustavian pull-out daybed made from hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. This freestanding Scandinavian wood bench...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Linen, Upholstery, Pine

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Daybed - Antique Scandinavian Sofa Bench
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Daybed - Antique Scandinavian Sofa Bench

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Daybed - Antique Scandinavian Sofa Bench

$22,400
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

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

$4,759
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

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

$4,997
Rare Set of 8 Gustavian Period Side Chairs, Lindome, circa 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare and elegant set of eight period Gustavian side chairs, crafted in Lindome, Sweden, circa 1800. These chairs exemplify the refined neoclassical aesthetic for which Gustavian fu...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Linen, Wood

Rare Set of 8 Gustavian Period Side Chairs, Lindome, circa 1800
Rare Set of 8 Gustavian Period Side Chairs, Lindome, circa 1800

Rare Set of 8 Gustavian Period Side Chairs, Lindome, circa 1800

$17,500 / set
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

Materials

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

$5,295 / set
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

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

$1,130
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

Gustavian Bench
Gustavian Bench

Gustavian Bench

$5,861
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

Materials

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

$16,900
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

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

Antique Genuine Swedish Gustavian Pine Provincial Sofa Bench

$4,164
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.
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Wood

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

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Painted Corner Armchairs

$1,440 Sale Price / set
62% Off
Set of 12 Antique Painted Gustavian Dining Chairs
Located in Nijlen, BE
Impressive set of 12 Swedish Gustavian chairs. In a warm grey paint with clear signs of age. Pure simplicity and craftsmanship. In very nice condition, all very sturdy. Unique large ...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Ash

Set of 12 Antique Painted Gustavian Dining Chairs
Set of 12 Antique Painted Gustavian Dining Chairs

Set of 12 Antique Painted Gustavian Dining Chairs

$7,424 / set
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

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

Late 19th Century Swedish Period Gustavian Day Bed

$9,596
19th century Swedish Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rustic Swedish bench embodies a simple yet charming Scandinavian folk design, likely from the 19th or early 20th century. Made entirely from solid wood, it features a timeworn, ...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Wood

19th century Swedish Bench
19th century Swedish Bench

19th century Swedish Bench

$633 Sale Price
64% Off
Pair of Period Gustavian Chairs in Original Paint, Sweden, Late 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A charming pair of Swedish Gustavian side chairs from the late 18th century, each scraped back to reveal traces of their original soft grayish-white paint, now beautifully timeworn a...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Pine

Pair of Period Gustavian Chairs in Original Paint, Sweden, Late 18th Century
Pair of Period Gustavian Chairs in Original Paint, Sweden, Late 18th Century

Pair of Period Gustavian Chairs in Original Paint, Sweden, Late 18th Century

$4,500 / set
18th Century Gustavian Sofa
Located in Allerum, SE
Fine and unusually long late 18th century Gustavian sofa in it's original finish. ca 1790 Sweden.
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Pine

18th Century Gustavian Sofa
18th Century Gustavian Sofa

18th Century Gustavian Sofa

$13,500
Harlequin Set of 10 Antique Gustavian Style Urn Back Dining Chairs
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
A wonderful set of ten English limed oak chairs. Not quite matching. There are actually 3 different models ( 4 + 3 + 3 ). Each chair has a variation of the same basic characteristi...
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Early 20th Century English Gustavian Seating

Materials

Oak

Harlequin Set of 10 Antique Gustavian Style Urn Back Dining Chairs
Harlequin Set of 10 Antique Gustavian Style Urn Back Dining Chairs

Harlequin Set of 10 Antique Gustavian Style Urn Back Dining Chairs

$5,400 / set
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

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
Fine Pair of Gustavian Chairs by Ephraim Stahl
By Ephraim Stahl
Located in Allerum, SE
Pair of 19th century Gustavian gilt wood chairs with hoof feet. Signed by Ephraim Sthal (1767-1820). Supplier to the Royal Court and one of the most sophisticated and inventive maker...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Giltwood

Fine Pair of Gustavian Chairs by Ephraim Stahl
Fine Pair of Gustavian Chairs by Ephraim Stahl

Fine Pair of Gustavian Chairs by Ephraim Stahl

$18,000 / 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

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
19th Century Swedish Gustavian White Backless Bench Settee
Located in Round Top, TX
This backless sofa or settee is from the Swedish Gustavian period with carved details and fluted tapered feet. Please enlarge and examine the close up photos to appreciate the carved...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

19th Century Swedish Gustavian White Backless Bench Settee
19th Century Swedish Gustavian White Backless Bench Settee

19th Century Swedish Gustavian White Backless Bench Settee

$5,350
Extraordinary 19th Century Gustavian Paint Decorated And Gilt Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine and elegant example of the type of 19th century neoclassical Gustavian paint decorated square frame upholstered sofa. Paint decorated overall in pale gray with gilt details. ...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Wood

Extraordinary 19th Century Gustavian Paint Decorated And Gilt Sofa
Extraordinary 19th Century Gustavian Paint Decorated And Gilt Sofa

Extraordinary 19th Century Gustavian Paint Decorated And Gilt Sofa

$15,000
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

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

Swedish 18th Century Gustavian Painted Banquette

$12,500
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

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
19th Century Swedish Settle Bench
Located in Houston, TX
A 19th-century Swedish settle bench crafted from warm, solid pine, combining rustic simplicity with timeless Scandinavian charm. Featuring a high...
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19th Century Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Settle Bench
19th Century Swedish Settle Bench

19th Century Swedish Settle Bench

$2,396 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Grey Swedish Gustavian Set of Six Antique Pinewood Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A white-grey, antique Swedish Gustavian set of six dining chairs made of hand-crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. The back of the Scandinavian side chairs is splined with a ...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Velvet, Pine

19th Century Grey Swedish Gustavian Set of Six Antique Pinewood Dining Chairs
19th Century Grey Swedish Gustavian Set of Six Antique Pinewood Dining Chairs

19th Century Grey Swedish Gustavian Set of Six Antique Pinewood Dining Chairs

$9,800 / item
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...
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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

$14,000 / set
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Antique Painted Pinewood Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Swedish Gustavian pair of armchairs with a loose seat cushion, made of hand crafted painted Pinewood in good condition. The l...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Pine

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Antique Painted Pinewood Armchairs
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Antique Painted Pinewood Armchairs

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Antique Painted Pinewood Armchairs

$11,900 / set
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

Velvet, Wood

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 Gustavian Giltwood Long Bench, circa 1805
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A rare and elegant circa 1805 Swedish late Gustavian period neoclassical long bench, the upholstered seat atop carved giltwood frame having tripartite curule leg supports connected b...
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Early 1800s Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Swedish Gustavian Giltwood Long Bench, circa 1805
Swedish Gustavian Giltwood Long Bench, circa 1805

Swedish Gustavian Giltwood Long Bench, circa 1805

$6,875 / item
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.
Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Pine

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

Fine 19th Century Gustavian Chairs

$6,000
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.
Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Pine

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

Set of Six 19th Century Gustavian Chairs

$15,000 / set
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

Materials

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

$9,800
Pair, 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Armchairs
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair, attractive Swedish country Gustavian style painted arm chairs with distinctive round back topped by carved rosettes. Turned, fluted legs and carved accents along the skirt add ...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Seating

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

Pair, 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Armchairs
Pair, 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Armchairs

Pair, 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Armchairs

$3,950 / 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.
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Late 19th Century European Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Walnut

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
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

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

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

Gustavian White Painted Bench, Sweden circa 1820

$4,650
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

Materials

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

$5,354
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

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

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

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Window Seat

$8,100
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...
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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'

$13,500
Antique Swedish Genuine Gustavian Period Decorated Foot Stool with Original Seat
Located in Kramfors, SE
Genuine antique foot stool from the Swedish gustavian period around 1770 to 1780. This Swedish antique has classic carved wooden decor on the legs and sides. Original paint from the ...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Pine

Antique Swedish Genuine Gustavian Period Decorated Foot Stool with Original Seat
Antique Swedish Genuine Gustavian Period Decorated Foot Stool with Original Seat

Antique Swedish Genuine Gustavian Period Decorated Foot Stool with Original Seat

$2,320
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

Materials

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

$16,975
18th c. Swedish Sofa Bench Settee in Original Paint, Gustavian Period
Located in Wichita, KS
A beautiful Swedish sofa bench from the Gustavian period dry scraped to it's original patina. The sofa frame is adorned with a lovely leaf motif and rests upon tapered and fluted leg...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

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

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

$8,900
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

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
Early 19th century painted Swedish Gustavian sofa
Located in London, GB
A nice painted Swedish Gustavian sofa with a typical high back from the early 1800s. classic decorative border detail with turned wood finials either end. Repainted over time in a ...
Category

1810s Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Oak

Early 19th century painted Swedish Gustavian sofa
Early 19th century painted Swedish Gustavian sofa

Early 19th century painted Swedish Gustavian sofa

$3,907
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...
Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Wood

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

Exceptional 19th Century Gustavian Sofa

$33,000
Set of 8 - Ralph Lauren Style Barley Twist Leather Chairs
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Fantastic set of eight dining chairs with oak barley twist frame and tastefully aged brown leather seat and back cushions. This is a high-quality chair that combines traditional and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Gustavian Seating

Materials

Leather

Set of 8 - Ralph Lauren Style Barley Twist Leather Chairs
Set of 8 - Ralph Lauren Style Barley Twist Leather Chairs

Set of 8 - Ralph Lauren Style Barley Twist Leather Chairs

$10,000 / set
Large Gustavian 18th Century Painted Daybed
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An impressive (and long) Swedish Gustavian daybed from the 1790s. The bed frame is all hand carved with bell flower motifs and guilloche patterned carvings defining the graceful curv...
Category

18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Muslin, Upholstery, Wood, Paint

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

Large Gustavian 18th Century Painted Daybed

$12,500
Pair, Gustavian White Painted Arm Chairs from Sweden, circa 1840-1860
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair, attractive Swedish country white gustavian painted arm chairs. Turned, fluted legs and carved accents including floral motif. White painted finish distressed fitting the age ...
Category

Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Wood, Paint

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

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

$3,400 / set
Swedish Gustavian Axet Dining Chairs Grey white Set of 11, 20th Century
Located in Lewes, England
Rare and Unusual early second half of the 20th century set of 11 Gustavian AXet dining chairs in distressed paint finish with wheatsheaf motifs. The set is 8+3 chairs Lovely deta...
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Seating

Materials

Birch

Swedish Gustavian Axet Dining Chairs Grey white Set of 11, 20th Century
Swedish Gustavian Axet Dining Chairs Grey white Set of 11, 20th Century

Swedish Gustavian Axet Dining Chairs Grey white Set of 11, 20th Century

$8,768 Sale Price / set
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Haga, Gustavian Style Armchair
By Ephraim Stahl
Located in Allerum, SE
Limited edition reproductions by D. Larsson, inspired by the finest 18th - 19th-century Swedish furniture. HAGA, a fine reproduction Gustavian barrel back armchair is influenced by ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Gustavian Seating

Materials

Beech

Haga, Gustavian Style Armchair
Haga, Gustavian Style Armchair

Haga, Gustavian Style Armchair

$2,080 Sale Price / item
20% Off
8 Swedish Gustavian Style Original Painted Side Chairs
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique set of 8 - 100% Original painted Swedish Gustavian Style side chairs. all the seating have been restored and waiting for you to put your finished material on.
Category

1940s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Seating

Materials

Birch

8 Swedish Gustavian Style Original Painted Side Chairs
8 Swedish Gustavian Style Original Painted Side Chairs

8 Swedish Gustavian Style Original Painted Side Chairs

$6,070 / set
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Footstools by Ephraim Ståhl
By Ephraim Stahl
Located in Huntington, NY
A beautiful pair of Gustavian footstools. In the style of Ephraim Ståhl. Rectangular frame with slight bowfront and back. Featuring a decorative hand-carved scroll with fleurons on t...
Category

Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint, Fabric

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

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Footstools by Ephraim Ståhl

$5,200 / set
Swedish Gustavian Style Gray Painted Sofa Bench with Raised Diamond Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style gray painted sofa bench from the 20th century with high back, raised diamond motifs and linen upholstery. This Swedish Gustavian style sofa bench captivates...
Category

20th Century Swedish Gustavian Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Swedish Gustavian Style Gray Painted Sofa Bench with Raised Diamond Motifs
Swedish Gustavian Style Gray Painted Sofa Bench with Raised Diamond Motifs

Swedish Gustavian Style Gray Painted Sofa Bench with Raised Diamond Motifs

$5,950
Swedish Gustavian Bellman White Dining Chairs, Set of Six, Late 19th Century
Located in Lewes, England
Set of six late 19th century antique Swedish Gustavian Bellman dining chairs with webbed seats and lovely brass style detailing on backrest and at the top of the pyramid legs. Very h...
Category

Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Wood

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

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

$4,935 Sale Price / set
20% Off

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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