Pair, White painted Gustavian Nightstands Side Tables, Sweden circa 1880-90

A pair of Gustavian pine chest of drawers with Greek key motif carved in upper molding resting on fluted feet. The newer, professionally applied antique white custom painted finish i...

A pair of decorative Gustavian pine chest of drawers painted in shades of white, fitting their Swedish origin. Canted fluted side posts with upper carved diamond medallion, raised c...

A pair of decorative Gustavian pine chest of drawers painted in shades of antique white with Greek key motif carved in upper top molding. Canted fluted side posts with upper carved ...

Small Swedish country pine cabinet standing on tapered legs; may serve also as a nightstand or side table. Small drawers with traditional fluted diamond accent sits above and below t...

Pair, attractive Swedish country Gustavian arm chairs with gently curved barrel back and carved flowers adorning the back and skirt. Newer, professionally applied layered white pain...

A pair of decorative Gustavian pine chest of drawers painted in mottled shades of gray and plum. Canted fluted side posts with unique arrow carving at top, dentil molding, and flute...

Painted Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers or Side Tables, A Pair These classic Swedish style three drawer hand painted chests, small commodes or end tables have been constructed fro...

Painted Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers or Side Tables, A Pair These classic Swedish style three drawer hand painted chests, small commodes or end tables have been constructed fro...

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A Swedish pair of painted wood four-drawer side chests, designed in Gustavian style. This vintage pair of petite chests from Sweden each have a r...

Circa 1850/1880 antique Swedish Gustavian chest of drawers commode in gustavian style with classic Gustavian ribbing detail on the drawer fronts and leading edges. It has been late...

A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood chest of drawers from the late 19th century, with swag frieze, carved side posts and tapered feet. Created in Sweden during the last quarter of the 19th century, this painted chest showcases the stylistic characteristics of the Gustavian era. The chest features a rectangular top adorned with delicate carved swags on the edges. The façade is made of three graduated drawers, fitted with Classical style hardware. Their dovetail construction reveals the piece's age. The side posts are adorned with carved falling campanulas at the top and fluted motifs at the bottom. Resting on short tapered feet, the chest is painted in a soft grey color typical of the Swedish taste for light palettes aiming at brightening the rooms during the long and dark Scandinavian winter. The Gustavian style takes its roots in the Louis XVI era. Swedish King Gustav III resided in 1771 in Paris, at the beginning stages of the Louis XVI style. There, he was inspired by French art and fashion. With that in his luggage, he had a strong desire to introduce something similar in Sweden. The country had fine craftsmen with high quality craftsmanship, who produced a simple style with harmonious aesthetics. The Gustavian style was born and has been in vogue ever since. It is incredibly popular, especially in England but also in France and in the USA. Price and age are of course inextricably linked, the older and rarer, the higher the price! With its clean lines and subtly carved décor...