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
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Neoclassic Light Grey Sideboard
Located in Kramfors, SE
Light grey gustavian neoclassic sideboard from the late 1700s, 1790 to 1800, from Northern Sweden. The sideboard is in the classic model with typical decor and straight shape. The Sw...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Pine
Gustavian Style 4 Drawer Chest
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Gustavian style 4 drawer chest, its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White".
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1930s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Exceptional 19th Century Gustavian Chest of Drawers
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Exceptional early 19th century Gustavian chest of drawers veneered with amaranth, birch, jacaranda and maple. Limestone top, gi...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers
Located in Houston, TX
19th century Swedish serpentine front chest of drawers with a dry scraped painted finish and rococo style hardware.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Gustavian Style Unique 2 Drawer Chest
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a very unique 4 visual 2 drawer Gustavian Chest, its been restored and repainted with Milk paints "Oyster White".
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1940s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Gustavian Style 3 drawer Chest. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White".
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1910s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Antique Display Cabinet, Gustavian Style, Sweden, C. 1840
Located in Kastrup, DK
Display cabinet in two parts.
Upper part with pair of slatted glass doors with inside Pompeii red color.
Below top list with tooth cut. Lower part drawer with diamond-shaped fillin...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Glass, Pine
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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1880s Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
Northern Swedish painted gustavian chest in pine made during the late 18th century, 1790 to 1800. The chest has all the typical characteristics of a gustavian furniture with straight...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Pine
Gustavian Style 9 Drawer Dresser
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is an unusual Gustavian style 9 drawer dresser. Its been restored and repainted with milk paints "Oyster White".
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1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Unusual Swedish Gustavian Empire Pine Sideboard
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish unusual and genuine sideboard from around year 1800 in the transitional time between the gustavian and empire periods. The sideboard was made in northern Sweden in pine and h...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Pine
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
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Wood
19th Century Swedish Ántique Rustic Corner Cabinet with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
A fantastically fine genuine Gustavian Corner cabinet from Kalix Norrbotten Northern Sweden.
The Corner Cabinet is divisible into 2 parts.
Fine crest in the form of hand-turned pil...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Pine
Handmade Bespoke Gustavian Style Armoire
Located in LONDON, GB
Bespoke armoire designed and handmade by the swedish interior design master cabinet maker to order in our UK workshop from the highest quality materi...
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2010s European Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Hardwood, Plywood
Antique Swedish Secretary Cabinet 19th Century
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century Swedish Secretary Desk with open book shelves above the fall front desk and bottom cabinet doors. The desk section has multiple sma...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Gustavian Style Painted Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 19th C Gustavian style Swedish pine 4 drawer painted commode. 1890.
Dimensions
40 inches (102 cms) wide
19.5 inches (50 cms) deep
39 inches (99 cms) high.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Pine
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Writing Bureau or Secretaire
Located in Kramfors, SE
Painted writing bureau or secretaire from Sweden made during the early 1800s, 1810 to 1820. The bureau is a folk art furniture from the area Hälsingland in Sweden and is made in gustavian style. The bureau is a prime example of the Swedish gustavian period with clean, elegant lines and a timeless expression. A fun detail is the secret compartment hidden in the middle of the interior, see picture. This bureau is a solid antique furniture...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Pine
Fine 19th Century Gustavian Chest of Drawers
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Fine 18th century Gustavian chest of drawers in alder root veneer in its original condition with good subtle patination, circa 1800.
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
19th Century Swedish antique rustic Gustavian Secretary with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
A Swedish antique rustic Gustavian slant front secretary from early 19th century that is perfect for any home.
This originalpainted features a slanted top that pulls down to make a ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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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 "Oyster White". The Desk open measures 31 in high, 18...
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1870s Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Swedish Gustavian Style 1890s Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Carved Foliage
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood chest from late 19th century, with three graduated drawers, Classical hardware, carved foliage and fluted accents. Created in Sweden during the...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Swedish Secretaire Cupboard
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Swedish 19th Century painted secretaire cupboard in the Gustavian style.
This cupboard dates from the late 19th Century and consists of two cupboard doors below the secretaire fal...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood, Paint
Swedish Secretary Bureau
Located in South Salem, NY
A late 19th century Swedish secretary bureau with a drop front writing surface. Two over three drawers sits atop ogee bracket feet. Later paint.
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
18th c. Swedish Commode
Located in Houston, TX
18th c. Swedish Commode with a serpentine shape, cabriole legs and a decorative painted finish. The top surface is painted to resemble marble. The drawers have Rococo style hardware.
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Swedish Gustavian Period 1800s Painted Corner Cabinet with Carved Foliage
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period painted wood two-part corner cabinet from the early 19th century, with reeded accents, foliage carving and open shelf. Created in Sweden during the Gustavi...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Swedish 1780s Gustavian Period Two-Part Tall Cabinet with Original Paint
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish early Gustavian period two-part wooden cabinet from the late 18th century, with original paint, carved accents, dentil molding, four doors and distressed patina. Created in...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
18th C. Glazed Front Swedish Cupboard
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful hand scraped to original paint, 6 glass panes in each upper door. the cupboards interior has its spoon rack on the upper shelf and interior drawers.
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Glass, Wood
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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
19th Century Grey Swedish Gustavian Pair of Antique Oakwood Apothecary Cabinets
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-grey, antique Swedish Gustavian pair of pharmacy two-parts bureaus made of hand crafted painted Oakwood, enhanced by detailed wood carvings, in good condition. Each of the large, white Scandinavian apothecary cabinets are composed with twelve, none adjustable shelves, two door cabinets with one shelf and many drawers...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Metal, Brass
Dated 1831 Scandinavian Painted Step-Back Pine Cupboard with Initials R.K.S.
Located in New York, NY
This is a antique Scandinavian cupboard made in 1831 from pine wood. This cupboard has a step-back design where the upper section is set ...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Pine, Paint
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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Swedish Gustavian Style 1890s Painted Chest with Carved Garland and Four Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood chest from the late 19th century, with four graduated drawers and carved garland frieze. Created in Sweden during...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
19th Century Blue-Grey Swedish Gustavian Chest, Antique Oakwood, Marble Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A blue-grey, antique Swedish Gustavian style chest with three drawers, made of hand crafted painted Oakwood and original marble top, hardware and brass inlay. The front of the drawers contains cut corners with fluted carvings...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Marble, Metal, Brass
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Corner Hanging Cabinet with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century swedish Gustavian Hanging corner cabinet from Råneå Norrbotten, Northern Sweden.
A beautiful cabinet scraped by hand to its well preserved original paint.
Stunning blu...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Pine
Gustavian Corner Sideboard
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Corner cabinet of 1830s. It can also be used by being attached to a wall. Even though it is simple, facial expressions have a wonderfully sophisticated atmosphere.
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1830s Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Antique Swedish Genuine Tall Red Painted Gustavian Country Chest of Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish country house chest of drawers in gustavian style. The chest of drawers is a Swedish country house furniture from between 1820 and 1830. Made in the classic gustavian straigh...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Pine
18th Century Swedish Painted Two-Tiered Corner Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Swedish painted two-tiered corner cabinet represents the essence of tailored elegance, with a rustic charm that only the Swedes can produce! Encompassing a quarter of a ...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Pine
Swedish Style Sideboard with Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Custom made Swedish style enfilade with 3 drawers and canted cupboards. This can be made to your size and paint color.
Dimensions:
77 inc...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Pine
Swedish Gustavian Style 1860s Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Greek Key Frieze
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood chest from the mid 19th century, with Greek Key frieze, carved rosettes, fluted accents and wraparound feet. Created in Sweden during the third...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Cabinet Gustavian Swedish Original Paint Greenish Yellow, 18th Century, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Cabinet Gustavian Swedish original paint greenish yellow 18th century Sweden. A cabinet made during the 18th century in Sweden. Glassed doors ...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Antique Gustavian Secretary Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Gustavian drop-front secretary cabinet, hand-crafted in the early 19th Century in Sweden. It has a warm, light gray painted exterior with hi...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Pine
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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
18th Century Swedish Painted Pine Two-Tiered Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Swedish Painted Pine Two-Tiered Cabinet is ideal for the casual decor, providing both visual impact and abundant storage in one! The top ti...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Pine
Swedish Gustavian Style Chest
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian style chest, its been restored and repainted with milk paints "Oyster White."
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1860s Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Swedish Gustavian Period 1800s Corner Cabinet with Carved Doors and Open Shelf
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period corner cupboard from the early 19th century with carved doors, canted corners and open shelf. Created in Sweden during the early years of the 19th century,...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Antique Swedish Painted Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
Hailing from Sweden where tailored rustic furniture predominates the countryside, this Antique Gustavian Commode features the simple Swedish ...
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1880s Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Pine
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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Style Two-Drawer Dresser with Brass Hardware
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish 19th century Gustavian style two-drawer dresser with brass hardware.
EUR 175 delivery to most areas of London UK, The Net...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
'60s Slim Leg Secrétaire / Vanity with Inlay of Elm and Walnut, Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This exceptional beautiful and rare slim high leg secrétaire / vanity combined with elm and walnut open book and follow-up veneered drawers and open book veneered doors is a absolute...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Elm, Walnut
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Corner Cabinet with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish Gustavian Corner Cabinet from Boden Norrbotten, Northern Sweden.
Note!!! See the correct dimensions of the Corner Cabinet below in the text!!!!
Fantastic fine Corner Cabinet...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Pine
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Corner Cabinet with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish Gustavian corner cabinet from Umea Vasterbotten, Northern Sweden.
Scraped by gentle hand to its well preserved original color.
The cabinet is divisible into tw...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Pine
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers - Antique Pinewood Sideboard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Swedish Gustavian chest of drawers with two doors and six drawers, made of hand crafted painted Pinewood and chrome, in good...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Metal, Chrome
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinet with Originalpaint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Gustavian Cabinet from Ranea Norrbotten, Northern Sweden.
Av stunning Gustavian cabinet with untouched original paint date...
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1830s Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Pine
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Breakfront Chests with Fluted Posts
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish Gustavian style painted wood breakfront chests from the 19th century, with three drawers, fluted side posts and carved rosettes. Cre...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Pine
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers with Untouched Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
A very genuine 19th century Swedish Gustavian chest of drawers from Umea Vasterbotten, Northen Sweden.
The chest of drawers has untouched originalpaint.
Hardware and locks are original.
Right small drawer has lock & key.
The left drawer has no lock but has an attached old key...
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Early 19th Century European Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Pine
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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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