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Gustavian Buffets

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
Swedish Gustavian Period Buffet in Original Yellow Paint, Late 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare Swedish Gustavian period buffet, late 18th century, retaining its original yellow-painted surface with beautifully aged patina. The warm ochre tone, scraped back to its authen...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Buffets

Materials

Wood

Swedish Gustavian Period Buffet in Original Yellow Paint, Late 18th Century
Swedish Gustavian Period Buffet in Original Yellow Paint, Late 18th Century

Swedish Gustavian Period Buffet in Original Yellow Paint, Late 18th Century

$4,500
Antique Swedish Buffet late 1800's Original White Paint with (3) Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Swedish Buffet from the late 1800's in Original White Paint with (3) Drawers located inside the cabinet. If ever there was a perfect distressed white painted finish to copy, ...
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1890s Swedish Antique Gustavian Buffets

Materials

Wood, Pine

Antique Swedish Buffet late 1800's Original White Paint with (3) Drawers
Antique Swedish Buffet late 1800's Original White Paint with (3) Drawers

Antique Swedish Buffet late 1800's Original White Paint with (3) Drawers

$4,800
Large Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Buffet in Original Paint
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Large late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian buffet in original paint. With a galleried top, below two drawers, further below two doors. With decorative reeded diamonds, opening to usef...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Buffets

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Wood

Large Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Buffet in Original Paint
Large Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Buffet in Original Paint

Large Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Buffet in Original Paint

$7,773
19th Century Swedish antique Gustavian buffet with original paint
Located in Boden, SE
Early 19th century Swedish Antique Rustic Gustavian buffet from Umeå Northern Sweden. Beautiful genuine buffet in original condition. These doors open to reveal inner shelves offer...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Buffets

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Pine

19th Century Swedish antique Gustavian buffet with original paint
19th Century Swedish antique Gustavian buffet with original paint

19th Century Swedish antique Gustavian buffet with original paint

$5,021
1820s Late Gustavian Period Swedish Buffet with Carved Reeded Diamond Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish late Gustavian period buffet from circa 1820 with gray painted finish, carved reeded diamond motifs, petite rosettes and inner drawers. Radiating a quiet sophistication, th...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Buffets

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Wood

1820s Late Gustavian Period Swedish Buffet with Carved Reeded Diamond Motifs
1820s Late Gustavian Period Swedish Buffet with Carved Reeded Diamond Motifs

1820s Late Gustavian Period Swedish Buffet with Carved Reeded Diamond Motifs

$5,950
19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Fall Front Desk with originalpaint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish Late Gustavian fall front desk from Boden Norrbotten, Northern Sweden. Scraped by hand to its originalpaint. Hight to the top 132cm. For other measurements see...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Buffets

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Fall Front Desk with originalpaint
19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Fall Front Desk with originalpaint

19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Fall Front Desk with originalpaint

$5,021
Large 19th Century Swedish Period Gustavian Buffet
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
A large 19th Century Swedish, period Gustavian buffet. Featuring galleried top below a run of four doors with carved reeded design, opening to shelf storage. Repainted in a soft bl...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Buffets

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Wood

Large 19th Century Swedish Period Gustavian Buffet
Large 19th Century Swedish Period Gustavian Buffet

Large 19th Century Swedish Period Gustavian Buffet

$9,382
Swedish Gustavian Period 1780s Sideboard with Original Paint & Carved Panels LiL
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period wooden sideboard from the late 18th century with original paint and distressed patina. Created in Sweden during the Gustavian era, this sideboard features ...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Buffets

Materials

Wood

Swedish Gustavian Period 1780s Sideboard with Original Paint & Carved Panels LiL
Swedish Gustavian Period 1780s Sideboard with Original Paint & Carved Panels LiL

Swedish Gustavian Period 1780s Sideboard with Original Paint & Carved Panels LiL

$7,600 Sale Price
20% Off
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Buffet
Located in Huntington, NY
A unique Swedish Gustavian four door sideboard with original brass hardware and locks. Featuring curved corner design, beveled top, decorative hand carved dental detail, elaborate dr...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Buffets

Materials

Brass, Iron

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Buffet
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Buffet

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Buffet

$11,900
Custom Made Two Door Buffet
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Custom made two door pine buffet with reeded panels. Code: 9135 Dimensions: W: 55" (139.7 cm) H: 31.5" (80 cm) D: 18" (45.7 cm)
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21st Century and Contemporary English Gustavian Buffets

Materials

Pine

Custom Made Two Door Buffet
Custom Made Two Door Buffet

Custom Made Two Door Buffet

$3,350
Antique Circa 1880 Swedish Pine Sideboard Buffet With Mirror
Located in Centennial, CO
This stunning antique, circa 1880s, pine Swedish sideboard buffet is topped with a mirrored crown embellished with finials and decorative incised carvings. The buffet itself is ornam...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Buffets

Materials

Brass

Antique Circa 1880 Swedish Pine Sideboard Buffet With Mirror
Antique Circa 1880 Swedish Pine Sideboard Buffet With Mirror

Antique Circa 1880 Swedish Pine Sideboard Buffet With Mirror

$2,500
Swedish Style Reeded Buffet
Located in Houston, TX
Painted Swedish reeded buffet with two doors.
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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Buffets

Materials

Wood

Swedish Style Reeded Buffet
Swedish Style Reeded Buffet

Swedish Style Reeded Buffet

$1,500
18th Century Swedish Period Buffet Scraped to Original Paint
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
A period late 18th Century Swedish buffet. With galleried top and doors with carved reeded decoration and further beading. Opening to useful storage, carved decorative base with turn...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Buffets

Materials

Wood

18th Century Swedish Period Buffet Scraped to Original Paint
18th Century Swedish Period Buffet Scraped to Original Paint

18th Century Swedish Period Buffet Scraped to Original Paint

$9,248
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Wood Sideboard with Fluted Pilasters
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period painted wood sideboard from the late 18th century, with canted side posts, four drawers and three doors. Born in Sweden during the early years of King Gust...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Buffets

Materials

Wood

Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Wood Sideboard with Fluted Pilasters
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Wood Sideboard with Fluted Pilasters

Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Wood Sideboard with Fluted Pilasters

$9,950
18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Demilune Buffet in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A rare Swedish buffet from the Gustavian period with demilune sides and original paint inside and outside, circa 1780. This special piece came from a manor house in Uppland, Sweden. ...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Buffets

Materials

Wood, Paint

18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Demilune Buffet in Original Paint
18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Demilune Buffet in Original Paint

18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Demilune Buffet in Original Paint

$18,160
19th Century French Provincial Sideboard
Located in Sheffield, MA
19th century Louis XV French painted buffet server. Can be used in a Swedish Gustavian setting as well. Light grey wash finish, brass handles, pewter knob...
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19th Century French Antique Gustavian Buffets

Materials

Oak, Paint

19th Century French Provincial Sideboard
19th Century French Provincial Sideboard

19th Century French Provincial Sideboard

$4,900
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Buffet
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An elegant and well-carved Gustavian buffet from Sweden, Circa 1790. This piece reflects the refined Neo-Classical lines of the period, with panelled doors featuring distinctive ree...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Buffets

Materials

Pine

Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Buffet
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Buffet

Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Buffet

$7,076
Swedish 1880s Gustavian Style Painted Wood Sideboard with Carved Diamond Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood sideboard from the late 19th century, with diamond motifs and carved rosettes. Created in Sweden during the last quarter of the 19th century, t...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Buffets

Materials

Wood

Swedish 1880s Gustavian Style Painted Wood Sideboard with Carved Diamond Motifs
Swedish 1880s Gustavian Style Painted Wood Sideboard with Carved Diamond Motifs

Swedish 1880s Gustavian Style Painted Wood Sideboard with Carved Diamond Motifs

$7,960 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Swedish Rococo White Antique Buffet Deux Corps
Located in New Orleans, LA
A graceful 19th century Swedish Rococo buffet deux corps in a soft white painted finish, featuring a curvaceous silhouette, carved scrollwork, and paneled doors—blending romantic ele...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Buffets

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swedish Rococo White Antique Buffet Deux Corps
19th Century Swedish Rococo White Antique Buffet Deux Corps

19th Century Swedish Rococo White Antique Buffet Deux Corps

$12,880
18th century Swedish bow fronted painted buffet with pink interior
Located in London, GB
Circa 1800s painted swedish buffet with pink interior. This handsome and substantial piece with central drawer with reeded triangular design. Three deep drawers sit above. The exter...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Buffets

Materials

Oak

18th century Swedish bow fronted painted buffet with pink interior
18th century Swedish bow fronted painted buffet with pink interior

18th century Swedish bow fronted painted buffet with pink interior

$6,366
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Painted Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century Swedish Gustavian Period painted buffet will make a handsome addition to your collection, and a stylistic touch to your decor! Hand-crafted from indigenous old-growth pi...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Buffets

Materials

Brass

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Painted Buffet
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Painted Buffet

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Painted Buffet

$9,800
Swedish Circa 1858 Gustavian Pine Buffet
Located in Round Top, TX
This 19th century Gustavian style buffet originated from Sweden. It has wonderful craftmanship throughout with hand carved wooden pulls, wood pegging, faux marbleized paint on the to...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Buffets

Materials

Pine

Swedish Circa 1858 Gustavian Pine Buffet
Swedish Circa 1858 Gustavian Pine Buffet

Swedish Circa 1858 Gustavian Pine Buffet

$6,250
19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Buffet
Located in Huntington, NY
A large Swedish Late Gustavian buffet with elaborate wood carvings – bands of leaf cut detail surround the horizontal reeded drawer fronts and continue along the sides. Additional re...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Buffets

Materials

Brass

19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Buffet
19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Buffet

19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Buffet

$7,100
Chest Vanity Europe 19th Century Mahogany Brass The Netherlands
Located in New York, NY
Chest Vanity Europe 19th Century Mahogany Brass Netherlands. A vanity chest made during the 19th century in The Netherlands. Mahogany with brass hardware and a brass bowl. Top with s...
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Gustavian Buffets

Materials

Mahogany

Chest Vanity Europe 19th Century Mahogany Brass The Netherlands
Chest Vanity Europe 19th Century Mahogany Brass The Netherlands

Chest Vanity Europe 19th Century Mahogany Brass The Netherlands

$4,500
19th Century Corner Buffet
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Gustavian low corner buffet from the North of Sweden. This buffet features two large curved and paneled doors that open to useful storage. It has been later scraped to reveal its or...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Buffets

Materials

Wood

19th Century Corner Buffet
19th Century Corner Buffet

19th Century Corner Buffet

$5,227
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Reeded 2 Door 2 Drawer Buffet
Located in San Angelo, TX
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood buffet from the 19th century with reeded drawers over doors, and distressed patina. Created in Sweden during the ...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Buffets

Materials

Brass

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Reeded 2 Door 2 Drawer Buffet
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Reeded 2 Door 2 Drawer Buffet

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Reeded 2 Door 2 Drawer Buffet

$5,895
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Buffet
Located in Houston, TX
The Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Buffet embodies the refined elegance and craftsmanship characteristic of the Gustavian style. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, it...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Buffets

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Buffet
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Buffet

Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Buffet

$6,300
Custom Made Swedish Style Enfilade
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Custom made breakfront Swedish style enfilade. Dimensions 107.5 inches (273 cms) Wide 19.5 inches (50 cms) Deep 35 inches (89 cms) High.  
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21st Century and Contemporary English Gustavian Buffets

Materials

Pine

Custom Made Swedish Style Enfilade
Custom Made Swedish Style Enfilade

Custom Made Swedish Style Enfilade

$7,371
19th Century Swedish genuine Gustavian buffet with original paint
Located in Boden, SE
A late Gustavian antique buffet/ sideboard 1850-1870 A magnificent genuine sideboard that has never been repainted. Beautiful top with marble paint. Superb quality piece which would ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Buffets

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish genuine Gustavian buffet with original paint
19th Century Swedish genuine Gustavian buffet with original paint

19th Century Swedish genuine Gustavian buffet with original paint

$5,730
19th Century Painted Buffet
Located in Houston, TX
Swedish Gustavian buffet with a beautiful antique painted finish. Early 19th century. This is a solid piece and in great antique condition.
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Late 19th Century Antique Gustavian Buffets

Materials

Wood

19th Century Painted Buffet
19th Century Painted Buffet

19th Century Painted Buffet

$9,500
Custom Made Painted Buffet
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Custom made two door buffet with reeded diamond panels. Code: 9136 Dimensions: W: 46" (116.8 cm) H: 36" (91.4 cm) D: 16" (40.6 cm)
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21st Century and Contemporary English Gustavian Buffets

Materials

Pine

Custom Made Painted Buffet
Custom Made Painted Buffet

Custom Made Painted Buffet

$3,350
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Corner Buffet with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish Gustavian Corner Buffet from Pitea Norrbotten, Northern Sweden. A classic fine Gustavian Corner Buffet with marbled painted top. Nicely hand-cut down at feet. ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Buffets

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Corner Buffet with Original Paint
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Corner Buffet with Original Paint

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Corner Buffet with Original Paint

$4,431
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Buffet with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Buffet from Umea Vasterbotten ,Northern Sweden. An elegant Gustavian period buffet with beautifully carved ree...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Buffets

Materials

Pine

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Buffet with Original Paint
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Buffet with Original Paint

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Buffet with Original Paint

$5,848
Bespoke Swedish Style Two Door Buffet
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Bespoke two door buffet featuring two ribbed doors, shaped edges and standing on bun feet. - This one is painted in Paint and Paper Library 'Paper IV'. - Five more are available t...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Gustavian Buffets

Materials

Pine, Plywood

Bespoke Swedish Style Two Door Buffet
Bespoke Swedish Style Two Door Buffet

Bespoke Swedish Style Two Door Buffet

$3,685 / item
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Buffet with Original Paint, Swedish Antiques
Located in Boden, SE
18th century Swedish Gustavian Buffet with original paint from Burtrask Vasterbotten, Northern Sweden. An elegant Gustavian period buffet with beautifully carved reeded details on t...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Buffets

Materials

Pine

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Buffet with Original Paint, Swedish Antiques
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Buffet with Original Paint, Swedish Antiques

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Buffet with Original Paint, Swedish Antiques

$5,317
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Buffet
Located in Huntington, NY
A small provincial Gustavian Style buffet with original hardware and repainted in light grey. One wide drawer with two reeded diamond-shaped details on the pulls. Sits atop two verti...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Buffets

Materials

Brass

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Buffet
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Buffet

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Buffet

$4,500
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Lime Washed Buffet / Server
Located in Essex, MA
Gustavian-style buffet cupboard with original paint, 19th century, Sweden, circa 1840. Beige Lime Washed Cabinet, 3/4 gallery top above two frieze drawers...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Buffets

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Lime Washed Buffet / Server
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Lime Washed Buffet / Server

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Lime Washed Buffet / Server

$5,400

Gustavian buffets for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Gustavian buffets 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 buffets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, pine and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Gustavian buffets made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Sweden pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 buffets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $4,000 and tops out at $15,250 while the average work can sell for $5,895.

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