Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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.
Style: Gustavian
Color: Brown
Early 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinet
Located in San Angelo, TX
A stunning and unique baroque early 18th century Swedish Gustavian cabinet that features two doors with shelving inside and sets on ball feet. This piece completely breaks down to he...
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Early 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Paint
19th Century Grey Swedish Gustavian Pair of Antique Pinewood Pedestal Cabinets
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-grey, antique Swedish Gustavian pair of pedestal cabinets with four shelfs made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, standing on a round...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Antique Gustavian Chest-on-chest with Original Paint and Hardware, Sweden, 1780s
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Sweden, 1780s
A gustavian chest-on-chest with original paint. Painted to look like mahogany and porphyry granit.
H 132 x W 151 x D 58 cm
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1780s Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Gustavian Style Five Drawer Sideboard
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Gustavian Style Five Drawer Sideboard. Its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster Grey".
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1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Antique Northern Swedish Painted Gustavian Sideboard
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish gustavian sideboard from Northern Sweden. The sideboard is a genuine antique country house furniture that was made around 1820....
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Swedish pair of white 19th century painted chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish pair of white 19th century painted chest of drawers circa 1880.
Good quality pair of swedish painted commodes.
Top surface with hand painted faux marble effect, canted corn...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
20th Century Swedish Religious Base
Located in Houston, TX
20th Century Swedish Religious Base. One door with a functional lock and key mechanism. Comes with a key.
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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Style 5 Drawer Chest
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian Style 5 Drawer Chest. Its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster Grey"
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1930s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Unique Gustavian Style Nightstands
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique set of Gustavian Style Nightstands. the tops are not square but deeper on the inside and not so deep on the outside of the top. insid...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Muslin, Wood
18C Swedish Hand Painted Pine Cabinet or Cupboard
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A GORGEOUS 18C Swedish Hand Painted Pine Cabinet or Cupboard.
This piece would have been made in Sweden/Scandinavia circa 1780/90.
Made entirely of pitch pine, which has...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Large Swedish Gustavian 3 Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a very unique Large Swedish Gustavian 3 Drawer Chest of Drawers. its been restored and repainted with Milk paints "Oyster Grey".
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1890s Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Neoclassical Corner Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Neoclassical Corner Cabinet is an exceptionally well-crafted piece, designed to make the maximum use of your floor plan, especially since corners are u...
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1870s Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Swedish Gustavian Four Drawer Chest
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a very Unique Swedish Gustavian Style 4 drawer chest of drawers. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1910s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Gustavian Style 4 Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Gustavian Style 4 Drawer Chest Of Drawers. Its been restored and repainted with Milk paints "Oyster Grey"
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1940s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
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 Paint "Oyster White"
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1940s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Style Corner Cabinet
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian style Corner cabinet. There Great to use as a bar. its been restored and repainted in Milk Paints "Oyster White".
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1940s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Wall Plate Rack
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Fantastic and rare 18th century provincial floor standing wall plate rack with shelves from the Gustavian period in its original condition with great p...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Gustavian Buffet with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
Early 19th century Swedish Antique Rustic Gustavian buffet from Umeå, Västerbotten,Nothern Sweden.
Beautiful genuine buffet scraped by hand to its original color.
These doors open ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
19th Century Antique Gustavian Chest of Drawers Chest on Chest Dated 1829
Located in Boden, SE
A magnificent beautiful big Chest of Drawers "Chest on Chest."
Swedish early 19th century untouched original painted pine chest of drawers dated...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
18th-19th Century Grey Swedish Gustavian Two Part Pinewood Bureau, Secretaire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 18th-19th century, light-grey, white antique Swedish Gustavian two part bureau made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. The Scandinavian secretaire is composed wit...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Rare Antique Genuine Swedish Gustavian Sideboard
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare antique gustavian sideboard from Northern Sweden made around 1780. The sideboard is made in painted pine and dry scraped by hand down ...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Gustavian Style Commode in Black & White Art Deco Style
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Gustavian commode with a marble slab renovated to the highest stand in a matte black and white Art Deco pattern. Fine original fittings in solid brass. ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble
Antique Northern Swedish Gustavian Pine Sideboard
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish gustavian sideboard from Northern Sweden made around the year 1800. The sideboard is a genuine gustavian antique with the classic straight shape and angled corners. T...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Gustavian Style Six Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Gustavian Style Six Drawer Chest Of Drawers. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Period Gustavian Chest of 3 Drawers with Original Blue Paint
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Late 18th Century Swedish 3 drawers chest with original brass hardware and its Gustavian style blue color that has been restored at a later date. The simplicity of the Scandinavian F...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Swedish 19th Century Painted Cupboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish 19th century painted cupboard, circa 1890.
Good quality sideboard/cabinet which would be ideal as a linen cupboard or the kitchen.
Double door cupboard with channeled d...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Gustavian Style 10 Drawer Dresser
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Gustavian Style 10 Drawer Dresser, its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints Midnight Black.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Pair of Custom Made Commodes
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pair of custom made Swedish style commodes
Reference: 7718
Dimensions
40 inches (102 cms) wide
18.5 inches (47 cms) deep
32 inches (81 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Cabinet with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish antique Gustavian corner cabinet from Umeå Västerbotten, Northern Sweden.
Beautifully reeded doors.
Scraped by gentle hand to its well preserved original color...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Antique Northern Swedish Gustavian Corner Cabinet
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Gustavian corner cabinet from northern Sweden and the province Västerbotten. The cabinet is made during the last years of the 18th century, 1790 to 1800, and is in two parts....
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Corner Cabinet
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish Gustavian corner cabinet from Piteå Norrbotten, Northern Sweden.
Highly stately Corner Cabinet with reeded doors at the ...
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Early 1800s Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
20th Century White-Grey Swedish Gustavian Two Part Pinewood Bureau, Secretary
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-grey, white antique Swedish Gustavian two part bureau with a writing flap made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. The Scandinavian secretaire is composed with two upper doors, three large drawers and many small storage spaces, enhanced by detailed wood carvings. The doors have the original window panes in glass. The secretary writing table, desk represents the Neoclassical Greek style with the original bronze hardware and key. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa 1910-1920...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Bronze
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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Brass
Swedish Gustavian Mahogany box with Domed Lid
Located in New York, NY
A curved mahogany chest with a dark marble finishing and untapped legs. Bronze decorations includes triangular tassels along the legs, having signature brass mounts with three triangles lamenting the Swedish...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Gustavian style 3 drawer chest, its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White".
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1940s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Two Part Pine Bureau, Scandinavian Secretaire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 18th - 19th Century, dark-grey antique Swedish Gustavian two part bureau with a writing flap made of hand crafted painted pinewood, in good condition. The Scandinavian secretaire i...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Late 18th Century Classical Parcel Gilt Bremen Sonnenschrank or Sun Armoire
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An exceptional "sun armoire" from the north German free Hanse city of Bremen, this schrank is one of the finest examples of its kind in existence. This princely armoire stylistically...
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Late 18th Century German Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Rustic Antique Country Swedish Gustavian Distressed Painted Pine Stand
Located in Forney, TX
A most distinctive Swedish Country hand painted wooden stand. Hand-crafted of solid pine, most likely Gustavian Period (1772–1809), finished on all sides, showcasing layers of the or...
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19th Century Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine, Paint
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Three Part Pine Bureau, Scandinavian Secretaire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 18th century, dark-grey antique Swedish Gustavian three part bureau, secretaire made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. The arched upper section of the Scandinavi...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Brass
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Neoclassical Chest - Antique Pinewood Nightstand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Neoclassic chest with a painted faux finish marble top, in good condition. The antique Scandinavian chest is made of hand crafted Pinewood, richly ca...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Marble
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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
18th Century Grey Danish Oak Pedestal Attributed to Caspar Frederik Harsdorff
By Caspar Frederik Harsdorff
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-grey, antique Danish Gustavian single pedestal cabinet made of hand crafted painted oakwood, most likely produced and designed by Caspar Freder...
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Mid-18th Century Danish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Bronze
18th C. Swedish Chimney Cupboard
Located in Houston, TX
18th c. Swedish Chimney cupboard with a scraped painted finish and reeded detail on front door. Interior has four shelves and a fall front panel concealing the bottom space. Also has...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Bespoke Swedish Style Painted Sideboard
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Custom built Swedish style enfilade. This can be made to your specific size and color.
Dimensions
83.5 inches (212 cms) wide
16.5 inches (42 cms) deep
36 inches (91 cms) high.
...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Gustavian Style 6 Drawer Dresser
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Gustavian style 6 drawer dresser. Its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White".
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
18th Century Swedish Bow Fronted Painted Buffet Pink Interior & Original Keys
Located in London, GB
Late 18th century painted Swedish buffet, with central door with a triangular reeded design, sitting below three drawers of similar decoration.
The exterior has been hand scraped to ...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Original Painted Swedish Corner Cupboard
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful early 19th C original painted Swedish one piece corner cupboard. This has been hand scraped back to the original paint finish. dated 1813.
This cupboard will fit into a ...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Antique Stylish Swedish Stockholm Gustavian Commode
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique stylish gustavian commode from Stockholm made around 1790. The commode is from the Swedish gustavian period or neoclassical as it’s more known internationally. The commode ha...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Limestone, Brass
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Writing Desk Secretary
Located in San Angelo, TX
This beautiful and unique 19th century Swedish Gustavian writing desk is perfect for any room or hallway. The colors are amazing with th...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Pine, Paint
19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Late Gustavian Buffet / sideboard
Located in Boden, SE
A late Gustavian antique buffet/ sideboard made and dated 1854 on the 4th of december by the carpenter Pehr Rönnholm Högland, Västerbotten, Northern Sweden.
A magnificent genuine si...
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1850s Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Swedish Gustavian Style Drop Front Desk
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian style drop front desk , its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Dove Grey" Desk Measurements open 28.5 in high, 15 in deep.
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1860s Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Gustavian case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Gustavian case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage case pieces and storage cabinets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, mahogany and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Gustavian case pieces and storage cabinets 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 case pieces and storage cabinets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,400 and tops out at $32,000 while the average work can sell for $15,000.
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