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.
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Style: Gustavian
Swedish Gustavian Period 1820 Sideboard with Carved, Reeded Panels
Located in Charleston, SC
A richly, exclusively carved Swedish Gustavian period sideboard has reeded paneled doors and drawers with central diamond shape lozenges in hand scraped patina - in classic Gustavian...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Bronze
Swedish Gustavian 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian 3 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
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Wood
Swedish Gustavian Style Reeded Sideboard Cabinet
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
White Painted Gustavian 3 Drawer Painted Commode Cabinet with Doors
Hand painted Gustavian style sideboard constructed from solid wood with a hand-applied distressed finish with bra...
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Early 2000s Swedish Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood, Paint
18th c. Swedish Painted Secretary with Library
Located in Wichita, KS
This is an exceptional Swedish secretary with library, circa 1780. This secretary has retained its original brass hardware and locks and is wearing black paint on the exterior with b...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood, Paint
Painted Swedish Gustavian Style Secretary
Located in Houston, US
Really beautiful Swedish secretary with drop front, interior drawers, cubbies and a secret compartment. Two doors sit on two drawers on the top and there are two small drawers over t...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
18th Century Northern Gustavian Swedish Cupboard
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Smaller size Gustavian cupboard from Northern Sweden. This 2 door over one drawer unit has its original hardware and original pale blue and pale grey paint that has distressed beauti...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Swedish Gustavian Red Chest with Faux Marble Painted Top
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Painted Chest of Drawers with Faux Marble Painted Top
Hand carved, hand painted and hand distressed in a muted Scandinavian red toned color. The clean lines and elegance of this 3 d...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Swedish Gustavian Painted Secretary Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Gustavian Painted Secretary Cabinet Bookcase, Sweden
Antique Swedish secretary cabinet in Gustavian Style. The cabinet is a well crafted pie...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
19th Century Antique Gustavian Style Painted Secretary Bureau
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Early 19th Century Swedish Slant Front secretary with solid columns,
Sweden, 1800-1810
Solid oak,
Standing on a block feet Swedish Gustavian slan...
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1810s Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Oak
Italian Hand Painted Blue And White Italian Commode / Chest Att. Niermann Weeks
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a hand painted Italian commode with lovely Gustavian styling. It is intentionally and heavily distressed. The drawers are paper lined. I believe it to be a good reproductio...
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Late 20th Century Italian Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Pair, Long Gray Painted Pine Chests of Two Drawers, Sweden circa 1800-40
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair, long pine chest of two drawers with newer, professionally applied light dove gray painted and distressed finish which fits the age and grace of the pair.
The unique size of 4.5...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass, Wrought Iron
Antique Northern Swedish Country House White Gustavian Style Corner Cabinet
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique country corner cabinet in gustavian style from northern Sweden. The cabinet is made around the 1820s by hand in solid pine. It’s made in two parts with a detachable mid secti...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Pine
Pair of Painted Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
A pair of antique Swedish Gustavian style light-grey painted chest of three drawers, dating from the 19th century.
Each chest features a black painted rectangular top with canted cor...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Grey White C.1860
Located in LONDON, GB
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Pine
Pair Swedish Gustavian Style Painted 3 Drawer Chests Nightstands
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Painted Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers or Side Tables, A Pair
These classic Swedish style three drawer hand painted chests, small commodes or end tables have been constructed fro...
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Early 2000s European Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Paint Decorated Bookcase with Lower Cabinet
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Very rare and interesting paint decorated bookcase with cabinet below and shelves above. Early 19th century or late 18th. Original lock and key and early paint. A very useful proport...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Whitewashed Pine Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Whitewashed Pine Armoire will command a stately presence in the room, but with a subtle elegance that enables it to blend with a wide variety of dec...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Swedish early 19th century painted pine chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish early 19th century painted pine chest of drawers circa 1800.
Fine quality chest of drawers, fitted with 4 graduating drawers that open on the key. Bold red paint that has w...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Pine, Paint
Pair of Gustavian Style Blue Painted Chest of Drawers Commodes
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish Gustavian Style Blue Painted Chest of Drawers Commodes, A Pair
Classic Pair Swedish Style Painted Chest of Drawers. Two drawer c...
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Early 2000s European Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Gustavian Cupboard
Located in Hellerup, DK
Beautiful antique Swedish Gustavian (1770-1810) cupboard scraped back to the original color - wonderful patina and with 3 shelves behind the 2 doors.
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1770s Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Pine
Pair Swedish Gustavian Style Painted 3 Drawer Chests Nightstands
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Painted Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers or Side Tables, A Pair
These classic Swedish style three drawer hand painted chests, small commodes or end tables have been constructed fro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Circa 1810 Swedish Gustavian Painted Two Door & Four Drawer Reeded Buffet
Located in London, GB
An early circa 19th century painted two door and four drawer Swedish Gustavian buffet. The reeded panel doors are flanked by reeded detail canted corners with four small galleried d...
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Early 1800s Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Oak
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Buffet
Located in Houston, TX
The Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Buffet embodies the refined elegance and craftsmanship characteristic of the Gustavian style. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, it...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Swedish Gustavian Unique 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian Unique 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1890s Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Antique Genuine Northern Swedish Country Gustavian Style Rustic Corner Cabinet
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique country corner cabinet in gustavian style from northern Sweden. The cabinet is from around 1820 to 1840 and has a frame in solid pine. Made in two parts with an upper and low...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Pine
19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Chest of Drawers
Located in Huntington, NY
A provincial Late Gustavian chest of drawers with unusual wood carvings - diamond detailing across the top and sides, a heavily vertical reeded top drawer front, floral medallions in the upper corners and vertical front frames that are both recessed and carved. Sits atop simple tapered feet. Back has shipping label remnants. Original brass Swedish Coat of Arms...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass, Iron
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Black Writing Desk With 3 Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Black Painted Gustavian 3-Drawer Office Desk, Sweden
Classic and simple Scandinavian style writing desk with cabriole legs in its original fi...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Small Swedish Gustavian Painted Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish Gustavian Painted Small Commode or Chest of Drawers
Classic piece that has been hand-carved, hand-painted as well as hand distressed in a muted Scandinavian green toned col...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Bronze
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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Berlin Iron
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode wreath motif C.1880
Located in LONDON, GB
Circa 1850/1880 antique Swedish Gustavian chest of drawers commode in gustavian style with classic Gustavian ribbing detail on the drawer fronts and leading edges.
It has been late...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Pine
Swedish Gustavian Painted Sideboard Buffet Commode White C.1890
Located in LONDON, GB
Circa 1870/1890 antique Swedish Gustavian White painted Sideboard Buffet commode in gustavian style with classic Gustavian diamond ribbing detail on the drawer fronts and leading edg...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Pine
Swedish Painted Cupboard, 19th Century
Located in Free Union, VA
A flat backed Scandinavian cupboard with an interesting shape and lots of charm, suitable for wall mounting or it could be a quirky tabletop or countertop feature. Fitted with two sh...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Pine, Paint
Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Light Painted Two-part Vitrine Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style two-part vitrine cabinet from the 19th century with light gray / cream painted finish, glass doors, carved reeded panels and tapered feet. Immerse yourself ...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Glass, Wood
Antique Swedish Gustavian Green Country Furniture Pine Sideboard
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish antique gustavian sideboard from around 1790 to 1810. The sideboard is a genuine northern Swedish country furniture with a frame in...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Pine
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Slant Front Desk
Located in Huntington, NY
A Gustavian slant front desk. The upper section has eight small drawers, four cubbies, two sliding columns and a small locking door. The lower section has two small drawers over two ...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass, 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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Iron, Brass
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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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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 Paints "Oyster White"
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1940s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Gustavian Style Glass Top Dresser
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Gustavian Style Glass Top Dresser. the Dresser itself is Vintage circa 1950, the upper glass top is new made using 100 year old Antique wi...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Fornasetti Design Two Drawer Chest with Marble Top
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Gustavian chest with Fornasetti Ancient Rome Design and Natural Marble Top. Original cast brass fittings to the drawers and legs.
Width: 66cm / 26.0"
Depth: 35cm / 13.8"
Height: ...
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1950s European Vintage Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Reeded Commode Cabinet
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
White Painted Gustavian 2 Drawer Commode Cabinet
Hand painted Gustavian style commode constructed from solid wood with a hand-applied distressed finish with brass ring hardware. Thi...
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Early 2000s Swedish Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Demi-Lune Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Commode Chest of Drawers
This classic Swedish style two drawer carved and hand painted neutral gray toned demi-lune chest or table has been construct...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Bronze
19th Century Swedish genuine Gustavian buffet with original paint
Located in Boden, SE
A late Gustavian antique buffet/ sideboard 1850-1870
A magnificent genuine sideboard that has never been repainted.
Beautiful top with marble paint.
Superb quality piece which would ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Grey White C.1860
Located in LONDON, GB
Shipping update - please message us directly with your city and zip/postcode for a delivery cost to your location on this item - please do not request shipping from 1st dibs
Circa 1...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Pine
Pair Swedish Style Painted Three Drawer Chests by Lexington Furniture
Located in West Chester, PA
Nice pair of Swedish style three drawer commodes or nightstands by Lexington Furniture. These are marked in the drawer and back and in very good condition with intentional factory di...
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Late 20th Century American Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood, Paint
Swedish Gustavian Style Unique 4 Drawer Chest f Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian Style Unique 4 Drawer Chest of Drawers. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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Early 1900s Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Style 1 Door Cabinet
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian Style 1 Door Cabinet. 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
Swedish 18th Century Gustavian Serpentine Two Piece Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Wichita, KS
Beautiful 18th Century Swedish Serpentine front Commode Chest of Drawers in two pieces. this Two piece design was often used for moving the chest in small spaces. The paint on this...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Bronze
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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1920s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Gustavian Style Three-Drawer Chest with Carved Reeded Motifs, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style three-drawer chest from the 19th century with creamy painted finish, carved reeded motifs on the drawers and diamonds on the side panels. Delve into the ser...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Large Swedish Greige Gustavian Style Two Drawer Writing Desk
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large Painted Grey Green Gustavian Style Two Drawer Writing Table Desk, Sweden
Classic and Scandinavian style writing desk. Hand-carved and hand-painted.
Drawer knobs are patinated...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood, Paint
18th Century Gustavian Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
18th century period Gustavian Commode c.1800.
Later painted.
With original locks.
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Pine, Paint
Chest of drawers With 8 Drawers Inspired By The Gustavian style From 1780s
Located in Lejre, DK
Dive into the past with this Swedish chest of drawers in the enchanting Gustavian style from around the 1780s. The subtle design, characterized by the simple elegance of the period, ...
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1780s Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood, Oak
Late 18th Century Gustavian Cupboard
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Late 18th Century Gustavian Cupboard with reeded doors.
Later painted and dry scraped to old paint on the inside, and the feet were replaced at a later date.
Circa 1790.
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Pine
Swedish 19th century inlaid birch chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish 19th century inlaid birch chest of drawers circa 1830.
Fine quality swedish commode, with inlay, stringing and contrasting stained birch.
Matched veneer top surface, with s...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Birch
19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Chest of Drawers
Located in Huntington, NY
A low provincial Late Gustavian chest of drawers with later iron hardware and original locks. Repainted in light grey. Dental frieze top over two small and two large drawers.
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Iron
Unique Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Unique Swedish 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
Materials
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 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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