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

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint, Fabric

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

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

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19th Century Three Swedish Gustavian Chairs with Untouched Originalpaint
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century three Swedish Gustavian chairs with untouched originalpaint from Boden Norrbotten,Northern Sweden. Pleasent charming model with unusually fine hand carved urn in the ba...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Pine

19th Century Three Swedish Gustavian Chairs with Untouched Originalpaint
19th Century Three Swedish Gustavian Chairs with Untouched Originalpaint

19th Century Three Swedish Gustavian Chairs with Untouched Originalpaint

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Pair of 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Footstools
Located in Huntington, NY
A rare pair of Gustavian footstools with Stockholm chairmaker’s seal on both. Frames are decorated with upright leaf cut. The corners meet in decorative medallions. The legs are fini...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Linen, Wood, Paint

Pair of 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Footstools
Pair of 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Footstools

Pair of 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Footstools

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Fine 18th Century Scandinavian Gustavian Chair
Located in Allerum, SE
Fine antique 18th century Gustavian chair in great original condition. This type of chair is called the Swedish model. This particular ex...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Wood

Fine 18th Century Scandinavian Gustavian Chair
Fine 18th Century Scandinavian Gustavian Chair

Fine 18th Century Scandinavian Gustavian Chair

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

Materials

Pine

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

Fine 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Corner armchair with original paint

19th c. Swedish Gustavian Painted Barrel Back Armchair
Located in Wichita, KS
A Swedish antique armchair from the Gustavian period with a unique shaped barrel back, circa 1810. The frame features carved bell flowers with front legs adorned with lotus flowers a...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Linen, Wood, Paint

19th c. Swedish Gustavian Painted Barrel Back Armchair
19th c. Swedish Gustavian Painted Barrel Back Armchair

19th c. Swedish Gustavian Painted Barrel Back Armchair

Set of Six 19th Century Swedish Dining Side Chairs
Located in Charleston, SC
A set of six Swedish painted wood dining room side chairs from the late 19th century, with carved splats, tapering legs - slip seat cushions upholstered in linen. Note: Two chairs of...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Linen, Wood, Paint

Set of Six 19th Century Swedish Dining Side Chairs
Set of Six 19th Century Swedish Dining Side Chairs

Set of Six 19th Century Swedish Dining Side Chairs

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

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Upholstery, Wood, Paint

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

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

Fine pair of 19th Century Gustavian Chairs
Located in Allerum, SE
Fine pair of 19th century Gustavian (the Swedish Model) chairs in their original colour with great wear to the surface.
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Pine

Fine pair of 19th Century Gustavian Chairs
Fine pair of 19th Century Gustavian Chairs

Fine pair of 19th Century Gustavian Chairs

19th Century Grey Danish Gustavian Set of Six Antique Pine Dining Room Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A white-grey, antique Danish Gustavian set of six dining room chairs made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, detailed in the Neoclassical Greek style, in ...
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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Fabric, Upholstery, Pine, Cotton

19th Century Grey Danish Gustavian Set of Six Antique Pine Dining Room Chairs
19th Century Grey Danish Gustavian Set of Six Antique Pine Dining Room Chairs

19th Century Grey Danish Gustavian Set of Six Antique Pine Dining Room Chairs

Good set of Six Swedish 19th c Provincial Gustavian Chairs
Located in Allerum, SE
Good set of six Swedish provincial 19th century Gustavian chairs. ca 1810 Sweden
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Pine

Good set of Six Swedish 19th c Provincial Gustavian Chairs
Good set of Six Swedish 19th c Provincial Gustavian Chairs

Good set of Six Swedish 19th c Provincial Gustavian Chairs

Set of Twelve 18th c. Swedish Gustavian Painted Oval Back Wheat Sheaf Chairs
Located in Wichita, KS
A fabulous set of twelve Swedish Gustavian period dining chairs from Lindome, c. 1790. These side chairs have oval backs, pierced slats accented by carved wheat sheafs, cross stretch...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Wood, Paint

Set of Twelve 18th c. Swedish Gustavian Painted Oval Back Wheat Sheaf Chairs
Set of Twelve 18th c. Swedish Gustavian Painted Oval Back Wheat Sheaf Chairs

Set of Twelve 18th c. Swedish Gustavian Painted Oval Back Wheat Sheaf Chairs

Pair of Louis XVI Stools, Late 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of square stools with elegant tapered and fluted legs, accented by protruding corners and a delicate ribbon decoration on the apron. The seats are upholstered in green velvet, a...
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Late 18th Century European Antique Gustavian Seating

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Velvet, Softwood

Pair of Louis XVI Stools, Late 18th Century
Pair of Louis XVI Stools, Late 18th Century

Pair of Louis XVI Stools, Late 18th Century

18th c. Swedish Sofa Bench in Original Patina, 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

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Paint, Wood, Linen

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

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

Pair, Gustavian White Arm Chairs, Sweden circa 1910
Located in Round Top, TX
This pair of Swedish arm chairs have a gently curved barrel back and slightly turned out arms, adding to the graceful appeal of each. Fluted...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Seating

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Linen, Wood, Paint

Pair, Gustavian White Arm Chairs, Sweden circa 1910
Pair, Gustavian White Arm Chairs, Sweden circa 1910

Pair, Gustavian White Arm Chairs, Sweden circa 1910

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Stickback Settee
Located in Huntington, NY
A stunning Swedish Gustavian stickback settee. Rectangular back with vertical leaf cut detailing on upper frame topped by round finials. Back and sides are carved with a unique arrow...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Stickback Settee
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Stickback Settee

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Stickback Settee

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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Bench
Located in Huntington, NY
A rare and exceptional low Swedish Gustavian bench featuring leaf cut design on all four sides. Sits atop square, tapered and fluted legs. Meticulously scraped to its original grey p...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Linen, Wood, Paint

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Bench
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Bench

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Bench

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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
A lovely small Gustavian sofa from Ersnäs Luleå, Northern Sweden . The sofa has untouched blue original paint. Nice model, very easy to place. Good storage under the lid. The sea...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Pine

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

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa with Original Paint

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

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Wood

18th C. Swedish Gustavian Settee or Bench c. 1790
18th C. Swedish Gustavian Settee or Bench c. 1790

18th C. Swedish Gustavian Settee or Bench c. 1790

Daybed Swedish Gustavian Style 100% Original paint
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Unique Swedish Gustavian style Daybed / Love Seat. The seating has been restored and covered in Muslin.
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1820s Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Wood

Daybed Swedish Gustavian Style 100% Original paint
Daybed Swedish Gustavian Style 100% Original paint

Daybed Swedish Gustavian Style 100% Original paint

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

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Burlap, Oak

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

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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Fabric, Beech, Giltwood

Pair of 19th century Swedish carved gilt armchairs
Pair of 19th century Swedish carved gilt armchairs

Pair of 19th century Swedish carved gilt armchairs

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
Dining Chairs Swedish Set of Four Gustavian Original Paint Green Sweden

Dining Chairs Swedish Set of Four Gustavian Original Paint Green Sweden

Early 20th Century Gustavian Style Painted Daybed
Located in New Orleans, LA
A Swedish painted daybed with brass accents in the Gustavian style.
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Seating

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Brass

Early 20th Century Gustavian Style Painted Daybed
Early 20th Century Gustavian Style Painted Daybed

Early 20th Century Gustavian Style Painted Daybed

Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Dining Chairs W/ Beige Velvet - Set of 6
Located in Astoria, NY
A striking set of six Swedish dining chairs in the Gustavian style, sourced from Provence, France. Expertly handcrafted from solid wood, each chair features a distinctive square-shap...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Seating

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Gold Leaf

Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Dining Chairs W/ Beige Velvet - Set of 6
Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Dining Chairs W/ Beige Velvet - Set of 6

Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Dining Chairs W/ Beige Velvet - Set of 6

Set of Eight Neoclassical Swedish Dining Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Set of eight neoclassical Swedish dining chairs circa 1825-1845. Hand-carved dining chairs hand-carved from pine in neoclassical style. Joined construction. Painted in a light green-...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Pine

Set of Eight Neoclassical Swedish Dining Chairs
Set of Eight Neoclassical Swedish Dining Chairs

Set of Eight Neoclassical Swedish Dining Chairs

6 equal chairs, early 19th Century, Late Gustavian, made by Ephraim Sthal
By Ephraim Stahl
Located in 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

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Birch

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

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

18th Century Gustavian Sofa
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
18th Century Gustavian sofa. Scraped to original paint with exquisite carving and recently reupholstered in linen.
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Linen, Wood

18th Century Gustavian Sofa
18th Century Gustavian Sofa

18th Century Gustavian Sofa

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...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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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

Set of Four 19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Chairs
Located in Huntington, NY
A set of four 19th century Swedish Late Gustavian Ax (also known as Vase) chairs from Lindome featuring a balloon-shaped back with five vertical, interconnected slats. In the center,...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Fabric, Wood, Paint

Set of Four 19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Chairs
Set of Four 19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Chairs

Set of Four 19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Chairs

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Pair of Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs "The Swedish Model"
Located in Boden, SE
A pair of early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs " The Swedish Model." from Skelleftea Vasterbotten, Northern Sweden. Scraped by hand to the original color. Retouches are made...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Pine

Pair of Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs "The Swedish Model"
Pair of Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs "The Swedish Model"

Pair of Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs "The Swedish Model"

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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Bench by Johan Lindgren
By Johan Lindgren
Located in Huntington, NY
A unique hourglass shaped Swedish Gustavian bench made by Stockholm master furniture maker, Johan Lindgren (active 1770-1800). His initials, ILG, can be found underneath. Frame is de...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Linen, Wood, Paint

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Bench by Johan Lindgren
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Bench by Johan Lindgren

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Bench by Johan Lindgren

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

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Pine

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

Fine 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa

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

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Linen, Wood, Paint

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

Stunning 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs, Pair

Swedish Gustavian White / Gray Painted Sofa Bench. Light Blue Fabric
Located in Kastrup, DK
Swedish gustavian armed bench or sofa. Carved frame in light gray painted birchwood with natural age-related patina. Features a long single seat with coil springs, upholstered w...
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Late 18th Century Antique Gustavian Seating

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Fabric, Beech

Swedish Gustavian White / Gray Painted Sofa Bench. Light Blue Fabric
Swedish Gustavian White / Gray Painted Sofa Bench. Light Blue Fabric

Swedish Gustavian White / Gray Painted Sofa Bench. Light Blue Fabric

Swedish Gustavian Period 1780s Painted Wood Sofa with Carved Crest and Apron
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period painted wood sofa circa 1780 with carved crest, tall arms with finials, carved apron and cylindrical fluted legs. Step into the elegance of the Swedish Gus...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Wood

Swedish Gustavian Period 1780s Painted Wood Sofa with Carved Crest and Apron
Swedish Gustavian Period 1780s Painted Wood Sofa with Carved Crest and Apron

Swedish Gustavian Period 1780s Painted Wood Sofa with Carved Crest and Apron

20th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Settee
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 20th-century Swedish Gustavian-style settee exemplifies the elegance and simplicity of Scandinavian design. Crafted from pine, the settee features a soft, distressed white finis...
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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Seating

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Pine

20th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Settee
20th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Settee

20th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Settee

Set of Six 19th Century Swedish Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of Six 19th century Swedish dining chairs feature classic, stylish lines that are tailored, yet cleverly engineered. The curvature of the seat back with three slats conforms to your back with comfort, and the seatback crown is curved and reverse-arched to enhance your comfort as well. The seatback uprights in the back curve gracefully backwards to the floor for added stability, with sturdy tapered and fluted front legs for stylish support. Notice the pegged mortise & tenon joinery, a sign of master craftsmanship! Relatively recently upholstered in a damascene...
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1890s Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Oak

Set of Six 19th Century Swedish Dining Chairs
Set of Six 19th Century Swedish Dining Chairs

Set of Six 19th Century Swedish Dining Chairs

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Stickback Settee
Located in Huntington, NY
A stunning Swedish Gustavian stickback settee. Rectangular back with vertical leaf cut detailing on upper frame topped by round finials. Back and sides are carved with a unique arrow...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Linen, Wood, Paint

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Stickback Settee
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Stickback Settee

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Stickback Settee

Pair of Swedish Empire Mahogany Armchairs 19th Century Sweden
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Pair of Stockholm Mahogany Armchairs in the Empire / Karl Johan period, circa 1810-1830 Sweden. A pair of armchairs are veneered in a beautiful dark brown mahogany and are very clas...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Mahogany

Pair of Swedish Empire Mahogany Armchairs 19th Century Sweden
Pair of Swedish Empire Mahogany Armchairs 19th Century Sweden

Pair of Swedish Empire Mahogany Armchairs 19th Century Sweden

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

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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

19th Century Set of Swedish Gustavian Armchairs Attributed to Ephraim Ståhl
By Ephraim Stahl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A grey, antique Swedish Gustavian set of similar armchairs made of hand crafted painted Birchwood, designed and produced most likely by Ephraim Ståhl in good condition. The Scandinav...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Birch

19th Century Set of Swedish Gustavian Armchairs Attributed to Ephraim Ståhl
19th Century Set of Swedish Gustavian Armchairs Attributed to Ephraim Ståhl

19th Century Set of Swedish Gustavian Armchairs Attributed to Ephraim Ståhl

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
A lovely small Gustavian sofa from Ersnäs Luleå, Northern Sweden . The sofa has untouched blue original paint. Nice model, very easy to place. Good storage under the lid. The sea...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Pine

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

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa with Original Paint

Unique 100% Original Finish Swedish Gustavian Berger Chair
Located in Hollywood, FL
This s a Unique 100% Original Finish Swedish Gustavian Berger Chair.
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1890s Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Wood

Unique 100% Original Finish Swedish Gustavian Berger Chair
Unique 100% Original Finish Swedish Gustavian Berger Chair

Unique 100% Original Finish Swedish Gustavian Berger Chair

19th Century Swedish Sofa Circa 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning 19th-century Swedish sofa, circa 1800, crafted in the neoclassical tradition. This elegant piece is constructed from pine and retains its original painted finish, now soft...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Sofa Circa 1800
19th Century Swedish Sofa Circa 1800

19th Century Swedish Sofa Circa 1800

Swedish Gustavian Style Unique Arm Chair
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a very Unique Swedish Gustavian Style Arm Chair. The seat is covered n Muslin. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1940s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Seating

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Wood

Swedish Gustavian Style Unique Arm Chair
Swedish Gustavian Style Unique Arm Chair

Swedish Gustavian Style Unique Arm Chair

1960s, Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Armchairs Newly Upholstered
Located in London, GB
These comfortable tub square armchairs are a classic Swedish design from the 1960s. They have been reupholstered in a light cream bouclé fabric and the walnut frames have been lacque...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Seating

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Fabric, Walnut

1960s, Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Armchairs Newly Upholstered
1960s, Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Armchairs Newly Upholstered

1960s, Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Armchairs Newly Upholstered

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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs Original Painted "The Swedish model"
Located in Boden, SE
Early 19th century Swedish Gustavian chairs " The Swedish Model" A beautifully pair of Gustavian chairs scraped by hand to its well preserved...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs Original Painted "The Swedish model"
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs Original Painted "The Swedish model"

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs Original Painted "The Swedish model"

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Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Located in Huntington, NY
A pair of Swedish Gustavian chairs made in Stockholm by master craftsman Melker Falkberg (1746 - 1822). Stamped with Stockholm chairmaker's seal and maker signature. Scraped to their...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Linen, Wood, Paint

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

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs

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

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Pine

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

Fine 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa

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
19th Century Swedish Painted Hall Bench, Trundle Bed

19th Century Swedish Painted Hall Bench, Trundle Bed

100% Original Painted Swedish Gustavian Sofa
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a 100% original painted Swedish Gustavian sofa. the seating has been restored and covered in Muslin.
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1850s Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Birch

100% Original Painted Swedish Gustavian Sofa
100% Original Painted Swedish Gustavian Sofa

100% Original Painted Swedish Gustavian Sofa

18th Century Swedish antique genuine Gustavian armchair with original paint.
Located in Boden, SE
Armchair Swedish Gustavian 1775-1790 , Sweden. Called the "Swedish model" .An armchair made during the early part of the Gustavian period circa 1775-1790. Scraped by hand to its we...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

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Pine

18th Century Swedish antique genuine Gustavian armchair with original paint.
18th Century Swedish antique genuine Gustavian armchair with original paint.

18th Century Swedish antique genuine Gustavian armchair with original paint.

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Long Bench
Located in New Orleans, LA
This elegant 19th Century Swedish Gustavian long bench epitomizes the refined simplicity and timeless charm of Gustavian design. Crafted from high-quality wood, the bench features cl...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Burlap, Wood

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Long Bench
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Long Bench

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Long Bench

Swedish Art Deco, Set of 4 Klismos Chairs in Birch & Elm, Griffin Inlays, 1930s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Odense, DK
A set of four exquisite dining chairs from the 1930s, crafted in solid elm with elegantly curved backrests adorned in birch root veneer. Each backrest is enhanced with intricate grif...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Seating

Materials

Bone, Fabric, Bakelite, Birch, Elm

Swedish Art Deco, Set of 4 Klismos Chairs in Birch & Elm, Griffin Inlays, 1930s
Swedish Art Deco, Set of 4 Klismos Chairs in Birch & Elm, Griffin Inlays, 1930s

Swedish Art Deco, Set of 4 Klismos Chairs in Birch & Elm, Griffin Inlays, 1930s

19th Century Pair of Swedish Gustavian Birch Chairs Attributed to Ephraim Ståhl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique pair of Swedish Gustavian armchairs made of hand crafted painted Birchwood, designed and produced most likely by Ephraim Ståhl in good condition. The Scandinavian side cha...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Metal, Brass

19th Century Pair of Swedish Gustavian Birch Chairs Attributed to Ephraim Ståhl
19th Century Pair of Swedish Gustavian Birch Chairs Attributed to Ephraim Ståhl

19th Century Pair of Swedish Gustavian Birch Chairs Attributed to Ephraim Ståhl

Pair, Gustavian Style Wingback Arm Chairs from Sweden, circa 1920-40
Located in Round Top, TX
Graceful with a romantic air, this pair of Gustavian style wingback armchairs have delicate carving along the skirt skirt and rest on turned fluted legs. This pair of armchairs are r...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Seating

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

Pair, Gustavian Style Wingback Arm Chairs from Sweden, circa 1920-40
Pair, Gustavian Style Wingback Arm Chairs from Sweden, circa 1920-40

Pair, Gustavian Style Wingback Arm Chairs from Sweden, circa 1920-40

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

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"

Pair, Gray Gustavian Style Armchairs with Lion Heads, Sweden circa 1910
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair, Swedish Gustavian armchairs with a gently curved barrel back, decorative turned fluted front and sabre back legs, all adding to the graceful appeal of each. Distinctive carved ...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Seating

Materials

Muslin, Wood, Paint

Pair, Gray Gustavian Style Armchairs with Lion Heads, Sweden circa 1910
Pair, Gray Gustavian Style Armchairs with Lion Heads, Sweden circa 1910

Pair, Gray Gustavian Style Armchairs with Lion Heads, Sweden circa 1910

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

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

20th Century Painted Swedish Dining Chairs, Set of 15
Located in Round Top, TX
Set of 2 armchairs and 13 side dining chairs (15 total) from Sweden circa 1900. All have removable seats and upholstered backs. Painted an antique white/light cream color, with accen...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

20th Century Painted Swedish Dining Chairs, Set of 15
20th Century Painted Swedish Dining Chairs, Set of 15

20th Century Painted Swedish Dining Chairs, Set of 15

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

Materials

Pine

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

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs with Originalpaint

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Fine Pair of Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Chairs
By Melchior Lundberg
Located in Bozeman, MT
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

Materials

Pine

Fine Pair of Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Chairs
Fine Pair of Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Chairs

Fine Pair of Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Chairs

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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchair with Originalpaint
Located in Boden, SE
18th Century Swedish Gustavian armchair from Lindome, Southern Sweden. A beautiful well carved chair with nice details & in form of flowers & leaves . Handscraped to its well prese...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Pine

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchair with Originalpaint
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchair with Originalpaint

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchair with Originalpaint

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

Materials

Wood, Paint

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

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Tragsofa

Pair, White Swedish Gustavian Armchairs, circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair, Swedish Gustavian armchairs with a gently curved tub back and saber back legs, adding to the graceful appeal of each. Fluted turned front legs and decorative carving embellish ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Pair, White Swedish Gustavian Armchairs, circa 1840-60
Pair, White Swedish Gustavian Armchairs, circa 1840-60

Pair, White Swedish Gustavian Armchairs, circa 1840-60

Pair of Gustavian Light Gray Painted Stools
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Gustavian stools circa 1810. Scrapped back to remnants of gray paint. Sold together and priced $6,800 for the pair.
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Cotton, Upholstery, Pine

Pair of Gustavian Light Gray Painted Stools
Pair of Gustavian Light Gray Painted Stools

Pair of Gustavian Light Gray Painted Stools

Swedish Gustavian Period Lindome Settee, circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
Painted Gustavian period sofa, having the signature fruit and flower carving of the hops plant used by Lindome furniture makers. Hand scraped to the most original color and seat upho...
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Early 1800s Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Linen, Pine, Paint

Swedish Gustavian Period Lindome Settee, circa 1800
Swedish Gustavian Period Lindome Settee, circa 1800

Swedish Gustavian Period Lindome Settee, circa 1800

19th c. Swedish Late Gustavian Sofa Bench in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
This charming 19th century Swedish Gustavian sofa has been hand-scraped to reveal the original paint surface. Newly upholstered in linen with bolster pillows. This seat has the added...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

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

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

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Armchairs with Muslin Fabric
Located in Houston, TX
These are some of the most elegant Swedish chairs I have ever had. The original black paint peaks out from the light gray refreshed paint and they have new cotton muslin fabric.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Armchairs with Muslin Fabric
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Armchairs with Muslin Fabric

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Armchairs with Muslin Fabric

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Demilune Benches
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand pair of matching painted demi-lune form benches made in the Louis XVI Swedish Gustavian taste. The benches feature a painted frame with an intentionally aged, distressed patina...
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21st Century and Contemporary Gustavian Seating

Materials

Brass

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Demilune Benches
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Demilune Benches

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Demilune Benches

Pair of 19th C. Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Swedish 19th Century Barrel Back Gustavian Chairs.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th C. Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs
Pair of 19th C. Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs

Pair of 19th C. Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs

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

Materials

Wood

Set of Six Swedish Gustavian Period Dining Chairs
Set of Six Swedish Gustavian Period Dining Chairs

Set of Six Swedish Gustavian Period Dining Chairs

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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