Items Similar to Swedish Gustavian 1790s Painted Slant-Front Desk with Carved Diamond Motifs

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Slant Front Desk

Swedish Gustavian Period 1790s Painted Slant Front Secretary with Three Drawers

18th Century Swedish Gustavian One Part Pinewood Bureau - Antique Secretaire

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Slant Front Desk

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Secretary / Writing Desk - Painted

Swedish Gustavian Style 1860s Painted Wood Three-Drawer Chest with Carved Motifs

Want more images or videos?

Request additional images or videos from the seller

1 of 9

Swedish Gustavian 1790s Painted Slant-Front Desk with Carved Diamond Motifs

$6,950

£5,190.56

€6,022.87

CA$9,625.80

A$10,790.44

CHF 5,626.97

MX$132,264.50

NOK 71,303.18

SEK 67,790.18

DKK 44,938.42

Shipping

Retrieving quote...

The 1stDibs Promise:

Authenticity Guarantee,

Money-Back Guarantee,

24-Hour Cancellation

About the Item

A Swedish Gustavian period slant front desk from the late 18th century, with carved diamond motifs, multiple drawers, original lock and key. Created in Sweden during the last decade of the 18th century, this fine painted secretary features a slanted front, carved with diamond motifs and opening to reveal multiple drawers and compartments surrounding a central door. Two pull-outs below can be used to receive the writing area once open. The lower section presents three drawers all fitted with Classical hardware and flanked with thin canted semi-columns adorned with fluted accents. The secretary is painted in a soft color with slightly distressed finish, typical of the Swedish taste for light palettes aiming at brightening the rooms during the dark Scandinavian winters. The ensemble is raised on unusual bracket feet with fluted motifs. 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 Classical lines and convenient features, this Gustavian period Swedish slant-front desk circa 1790 will make for a wonderful addition to any study, living room or bedroom!

Dimensions:

Height: 42.5 in (107.95 cm)Width: 44 in (111.76 cm)Depth: 18.75 in (47.63 cm)

Style:

Gustavian (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Wood,Carved,Painted

Place of Origin:

Sweden

Period:

Late 18th Century

Date of Manufacture:

circa 1790

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Good condition however, this is an antique and having been around for a long time, it will show signs of wear. Antique pieces have very much sought-after character and associated flaws. Please review photos for condition & contact us with questions!

Seller Location:

Atlanta, GA

Reference Number:

Seller: XX1671stDibs: LU835941434572

More From This Seller

View All

Swedish Gustavian Period 1790s Painted Slant Front Secretary with Three Drawers

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish Gustavian period painted wood secretary from the late 18th century, with slant front desk, multiple drawers, dark painted interior, three drawers in the façade and rustic c...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Swedish Gustavian Period 1790s Painted Slant Front Secretary with Three Drawers

$4,950

Swedish Gustavian Style 1860s Painted Wood Three-Drawer Chest with Carved Motifs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood chest from the mid 19th century, with three drawers, raised top and carved motifs. Created in Sweden during the third quarter of the 19th centu...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Swedish Gustavian Style 1860s Painted Wood Three-Drawer Chest with Carved Motifs

$7,950

Swedish Gustavian Style 1900s Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Diamond Motifs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood chest from the early 20th century with three drawers, carved diamond motifs, fluted side posts, carved rosettes and tapered feet. Created in Sw...

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Swedish Gustavian Style 1900s Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Diamond Motifs

$6,360 Sale Price

20% Off

Swedish Gustavian Style 1860s Painted Chest with Five Drawers and Fluted Motifs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish Gustavian style painted chest circa 1860 with five drawers, discreetly marbleized top, carved fluted accents, tapered feet and fluted side posts. Experience the quiet elegance of Scandinavian design with this Swedish Gustavian style painted chest, dating back to circa 1860. This handsome piece radiates timeless grace, combining practical storage with elegant aesthetic details. The chest's rectangular top features subtly protruding, canted corners. This surface is delicately painted with veined motifs, emulating the grandeur of marble yet maintaining a discreet allure. It is a testament to the craftsmanship of the time, marrying functionality and artistry with unassuming sophistication. Below the top, a harmonious assembly of five drawers provides convenient storage. The two upper drawers, carved with fluted motifs...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Swedish Gustavian Style 1860s Painted Chest with Five Drawers and Fluted Motifs

$3,950

Swedish Gustavian Style 1880s Three-Drawer Painted Chest with Carved Décor

Located in Atlanta, GA

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...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Swedish Gustavian Style 1880s Three-Drawer Painted Chest with Carved Décor

$4,950

Swedish Gustavian Style 1860s Gray Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Carved Drawer

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish Gustavian style chest from circa 1860 with three drawers, light gray painted finish, reeded accents, dentil molding and tapered legs. Embrace the understated elegance of Sw...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Swedish Gustavian Style 1860s Gray Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Carved Drawer

$4,950

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks

Materials

Brass, Iron

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Slant Front Desk

$6,200

18th Century Swedish Gustavian One Part Pinewood Bureau - Antique Secretaire

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A late 18th Century, antique Swedish Gustavian one part bureau made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. The Scandinavian secretaire table, desk is composed with a wr...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Metal

18th Century Swedish Gustavian One Part Pinewood Bureau - Antique Secretaire

$12,400

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Slant Front Desk

Located in Huntington, NY

An unusual trapezoid-shaped Swedish Gustavian slant front desk. Front opens to reveal an ample work surface with six cascading drawers sitti...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks

Materials

Brass, Iron

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Slant Front Desk

$8,900

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Secretary / Writing Desk - Painted

Located in Kvidinge, SE

Swedish Gustavian Secretary / Writing Desk from early 19th century A rectangular top sitting above a slant front desk opening to reveal a gray painted interior and multiple smal draw...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Brass

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Secretary / Writing Desk - Painted

$3,781

Gustavian, Swedish Secretaire Desk, White Paint, Pinewood, Sweden, 1900s

Located in Manhasset, NY

Gustavian, Swedish Painted Secretaire Desk, White Paint, Pinewood, Sweden, 1900s Gustavian secretaire desk or storage cabinet designed and produced in Sweden in the early part of the 20th century. This example features a white paint distressed finish. The top portion of the cabinet flips down to reveal a light green paint distressed writing desk...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Swedish Gustavian Secretaires

Materials

Paint

Gustavian, Swedish Secretaire Desk, White Paint, Pinewood, Sweden, 1900s

$4,675

19th Century Danish Late Gustavian Chest of Drawers

Located in Huntington, NY

A Danish Late Gustavian chest of drawers with intricately carved details. Chest top has dental trim around three sides. Front corners have detailed neoclassical column carvings. Thre...

Category