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Gustavian Sideboards

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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Item Ships From: USA
Style: Gustavian
Swedish Late Gustavian Early 19th Century Sideboard with Carved Diamond Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period painted wood sideboard from the early 19th century with carved diamond motifs. This Swedish Gustavian period sideboard, crafted in the first quarter of the...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards

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Wood

19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Sideboard
Located in Huntington, NY
A provincial Late Gustavian sideboard with dental frieze top and canted corners with recessed design. Vertically reeded door fronts open to two large shelves. Sits atop small tapered...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards

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Iron

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sideboard
Located in Huntington, NY
An unusual Gustavian sideboard with a curved Greek key design across the top. Vertically reeded door fronts. Simple tapered feet. Original brass hardware and locks. Tastefully repain...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards

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Iron, Brass

White Painted Sideboard Buffet, Sweden circa 1920
Located in Round Top, TX
Swedish white painted sideboard/buffet with paneled doors and fluted tapered feet. Four drawers with brass pulls over four cabinet doors, one interior shelf. Restored, later professi...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Sideboards

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Brass

Gustavian Style Sideboard
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Gustavian Style Sideboard, its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Sideboards

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Berlin Iron

Swedish Gustavian Style Sideboard
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian Style Sideboard. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1940s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Sideboards

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Wood

Swedish Gustavian Style Sideboard 4 Door
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian Style Sideboard 4 Door. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1940s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Sideboards

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Wood

Swedish Gustavian Style Matching Set Of Sideboards
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian Style Matching Set Of Sideboards. They have its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1940s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Sideboards

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Wood

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Sideboard
Located in Huntington, NY
A small provincial Gustavian Style sideboard with original hardware and repainted in light grey. One wide drawer with two reeded diamond-shaped details on the pulls. Sits atop two ve...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards

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Brass

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Sideboard
Located in Huntington, NY
A long Gustavian style sideboard with original brass hardware and locks. Featuring a raised top and curved corners with horizontal diamond-shaped reed detail on the drawer fronts and...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards

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Brass

Painted Swedish Sideboard, circa 1880
Located in Washington, DC
A Swedish Gustavian pine sideboard server with traditional carved fluted diamond panel motif on both of the two doors. Tapered fluted feet. This Swedish Gustavian style sideboard, ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards

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Wood

Swedish 1860s Creamy Gray Painted Sideboard with Reeded Doors and Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style sideboard from circa 1860 with light creamy gray painted finish, three drawers over three doors and carved reeded panels. This Swedish Gustavian style sideb...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards

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Wood

Swedish Gustavian Style 1870s Gray Painted Sideboard with Carved Reeded Panels
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style sideboard from circa 1870 with three drawers over three doors, carved reeded motifs and light gray painted finish. This Swedish Gustavian style sideboard, d...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards

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Wood

Gray Gustavian Pine Sideboard Buffet, Sweden circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
Tall Swedish Gustavian gray painted pine sideboard with attractive curved sides and traditional fluted diamond details. The curved long cabinet doors and drawers make this cabinet a ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards

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Pine, Paint

Swedish Gustavian Sideboard 100% Original paint
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a 100% Original painted Swedish Gustavian Sideboard. the upper trim just sits on it and is taken apart for transportation. all 3 pieces are placed inside.
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1830s Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards

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Pine

Swedish 1880s Gustavian Style Gray Painted Sideboard with Carved Guilloches
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style gray painted sideboard circa 1880 with two doors, two drawers, carved guilloche frieze and petite rosettes. Embrace the understated elegance of Swedish Gust...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards

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Wood

Swedish Gustavian Period 1810s Dove Gray Painted Sideboard with Diamond Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period sideboard from circa 1810 with gray painted finish, carved diamond motifs, two doors and hidden drawers. This Swedish Gustavian period sideboard from aroun...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards

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Wood

White Painted Pine Sideboard, Sweden circa 1900's
Located in Round Top, TX
Swedish pine sideboard/buffet with traditional diamond motif carved in drawers and door panels. Four drawers over four cabinet doors, one long interior shelf. Restored, later profes...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Sideboards

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Pine, Paint

White Painted Pine Sideboard Buffet, Sweden circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
Swedish pine sideboard with turned columns, top with profiled edge, fluted carving along drawers all resting on large bun feet. Newer, professionally applied white painted finish sli...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards

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Brass

White Painted Swedish Sideboard Buffet, circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
Swedish 5.5' long Gustavian pine sideboard buffet server with traditional carved fluted diamond panel motif on each of the four doors. Tapered fluted feet. Central 2 cabinet doors bo...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards

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Pine, Paint

Rare 3 Door Swedish Gustavian Sideboard
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Rare 3 Door Swedish Gustavian Sideboard. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1920s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Sideboards

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Berlin Iron

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sideboard
Located in Huntington, NY
A beautiful Swedish Gustavian sideboard made in Angermanland with elaborate wood carvings – reeded door fronts, leaf cut detail at the top and wheat sheath décor on the sides. Interi...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards

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Wood, Paint

Swedish Gustavian Sideboard 3 Drawer 3 Door
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian Sideboard 3 Drawer 3 Door. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1920s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Sideboards

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Pine

3 Door Swedish Gustavian Style Side Board
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a 3 Door Swedish Gustavian Style Side Board. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints Oyster White.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Sideboards

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Wood

Swedish Gustavian Style 2 Drawer 2 Door Sideboard
Located in Hollywood, FL
Swedish Gustavian Style 2 Drawer 2 Door Sideboard, its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1960s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Sideboards

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Wood

18th/19th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Painted Pine Kitchen Cupboard
Located in Forney, TX
A classic Gustavian Period (1772-1809) Swedish painted pine two door kitchen cupboard sideboard. Handcrafted in Sweden around the turn of the late 18t...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards

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Pine, Paint

Swedish Gustavian Style 2 Drawer 2 Door Sideboard
Located in Hollywood, FL
Swedish Gustavian Style 2 Drawer 2 Door Sideboard, its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1960s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Sideboards

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Wood

19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Sideboard
Located in Huntington, NY
A Swedish late Gustavian sideboard with original brass hardware and locks. Tastefully repainted in pale grey. Featuring curved corner design, beveled top, decorative hand carved dent...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards

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Brass

Swedish Gustavian Original Painted Sideboard
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian Original Painted Sideboard with Original Key.
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1930s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Sideboards

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Birch, Pine

White Sideboard Cabinet from Sweden, circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
Gustavian small pine sideboard with traditional decorative fluted panels on cabinet doors, two small upper drawers with fluted diamond detail. The newer, professionally applied white...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards

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Pine, Paint

Gustavian Style 3 Door Sideboard
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Gustavian Style 3 Door Sideboard, its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1940s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Sideboards

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Maple

Swedish Gustavian Gray Painted Sideboard Cabinet, circa 1840
Located in Round Top, TX
Gustavian gray painted tall pine sideboard with carved faces and acanthus leaves accenting the upper corners. Newer, professionally applied layered gray painted finish with plum und...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards

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Pine, Paint

Swedish Gustavian Sideboard
Located in Hollywood, FL
This Swedish Gustavian sideboard was found at an auction in Goteborg, Sweden. Its been restored and repainted with milk paints "Oyster Whit...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Sideboards

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Wood

White Gustavian Sideboard Buffet, Sweden circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
Gustavian white painted pine sideboard or buffet server with traditional decorative Swedish diamond panels along drawers and doors, raised on tapered f...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards

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Pine, Paint

Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Sideboard with Carved Reeded Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood sideboard from the 19th century with carved dentil molding, two doors with reeded accents and short tapered feet. Beautify your space with this 19th-century Swedish Gustavian style painted wood sideboard, a timeless fusion of artistry and functionality. Designed with a keen eye for detail, the sideboard exhibits a soft Scandinavian palette that enriches the tranquil ambiance of any room. The sideboard's rectangular top with canted front corners sits above a carved dentil molding, running on three sides, adding a dash of visual interest. Its facade features two doors adorned with carved reeded panels, each bordered by a thin molding and accented with petite medallions in the upper section. Fluted and canted side posts lend an additional layer of architectural allure. Opening the doors reveals a light painted interior equipped with practical inner shelves, including an in-curving spoon shelf for cutlery. This clever design perfectly integrates style with utility, offering ample storage space. The sideboard stands on four short, tapered feet embellished with discreet fluted accents and angled in the front, providing a stable base and enhancing its elegant silhouette. The sideboard's sides remain plain, while the back is unfinished, underscoring its authentic craftsmanship. Infusing classic design with Swedish Gustavian aesthetic, this painted wood sideboard makes a perfect addition to any refined decor...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards

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Wood

Swedish Gustavian Small White Sideboard or Console, circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
Gustavian white painted pine sideboard or console with one interior shelf (see photos to understand cut-out shape of shelf). Traditional fluted panel doors, Greek key or "meander" de...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards

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Pine, Paint

Swedish Gustavian Style 1890s Painted Sideboard with Carved Geometric Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood sideboard from circa 1890 with three drawers over three doors, fluted side posts, carved bracket feet and carved geometric motifs. Imbued with ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards

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Brass

Swedish Gustavian Style 1870s Painted Wood Sideboard with Doors and Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian Style painted wood sideboard circa 1870 with carved dentil molding, three drawers, three doors and carved diamond motifs. Transport yourself to the refined elegan...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards

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Brass

White Painted Gustavian Sideboard, Sweden, circa 1820-1840
Located in Round Top, TX
This lovely white Gustavian sideboard comes from the Swedish countryside. The simple fluted carving along the panel doors was a traditional e...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards

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Pine, Paint

Swedish Gustavian Style Sideboard
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian Style Sideboard, its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White".
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1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Sideboards

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Wood

Gustavian Gray Painted Sideboard Buffet, Sweden circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
Swedish Gustavian gray painted pine sideboard with attractive curved sides and carved fluted details throughout panel doors and drawers. It is the curves of the far right and left d...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards

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Pine, Paint

Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Sideboard with Doors and Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood sideboard from the 19th century, with four drawers over four doors and reeded motifs. Created in Sweden during the 19th century, this elegant s...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards

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Brass

Antique Gustavian Gray Painted Tall Sideboard Buffet Server circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
Gustavian gray painted tall pine sideboard or server cabinet with contrasting faux painted top in black, gray and white. Scallop or fan detail carved in center above narrow shelf. ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards

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Pine, Paint

Swedish Gustavian Style Sideboard
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian Style Sideboard, its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White".
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1940s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Sideboards

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Wood

Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Sideboard with Carved Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood sideboard from the 19th century with three drawers, two doors, carved arched-themed frieze, reeded diamond motifs and tapering feet. This allur...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards

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Wood

Swedish 1900s Gustavian Style Painted Sideboard with Three Drawers over Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood sideboard from the early 20th century, with three drawers, three doors, carved skirt and fluted side posts. Created in Sweden during the early ...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Sideboards

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Wood

Swedish Gustavian Style Sideboard
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Unique Swedish Gustavian Style Sideboard. Its been restored and repainted with Milk Paint "Oyster White"
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1940s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Sideboards

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Wood

Antique Original Painted Pine Swedish Gustavian Sideboard Buffet, circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
It is the original painted finish which has been scraped that brings out the warm patina of the pine in this lovely Gustavian sideboard from Sweden. The original green painted top ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards

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Pine, Paint

Antique Gustavian White Painted Tall Sideboard Buffet Server from Sweden circa 1
Located in Round Top, TX
Gustavian white painted tall pine sideboard or server cabinet. Traditional decorative fluted diamond panels on cabinet doors, two small upper drawers with small brass pull. One key...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards

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Wood, Paint

Gustavian Style 3 Drawer 2 Door Sideboard
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Gustavian Style 3 drawer 2 door sideboard, its been restored and repainted with milk paints "Oyster White".
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1930s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Sideboards

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Wood

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 Sideboards

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Brass

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 Sideboards

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Brass

Swedish Gustavian Style 1900s Sideboard or Desk with Single Drawer and Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style bow front painted wood sideboard or desk from the early 20th century, with single drawer, two doors and tapered legs. Creat...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Sideboards

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Brass

Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Wood Sideboard with Reeded Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood sideboard from the 19th century, with reeded and fluted motifs. Created in Sweden during the 19th century, this Gustavian style sideboard featu...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards

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Brass

Swedish 1810s Gustavian Period Painted Sideboard with Carved Diamond Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period painted wood sideboard from the early 19th century, with three-quarter gallery, carved frieze, two drawers, two doors and reeded diamond motifs. Created in...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards

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Wood

Swedish Gustavian Period 1820s Painted Sideboard with Reeded Doors and Diamonds
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period painted wood sideboard from the early 19th century, with reeded doors, diamond motifs and carved ogee bracket feet. Created in S...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards

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Wood

19th-20th Century Grey Swedish Gustavian Antique Tile Top Pine Sideboard, Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-grey, white antique Swedish Gustavian tile top console table with original blue tiles and two drawers. The sideboard is made of hand cra...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards

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Metal, Brass

Gustavian Sideboard
Located in Hollywood, FL
This Gustavian sideboard was found at an Estate Auction in Ratvik Sweden. It has been restored and repainted in Milk Paints "Oyster White".
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1960s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Sideboards

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Wood

Gustavian sideboards for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Gustavian sideboards 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 sideboards created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, pine and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Gustavian sideboards 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 sideboards differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,145 and tops out at $15,400 while the average work can sell for $5,475.

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