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.
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Style: Gustavian
Swedish 1780s Gustavian Period Four-Drawer Commode with Chamfered Side Posts
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish period Gustavian four-drawer commode from the late 18th century with its old hardware. This Swedish chest circa 1780 features a rectangular top ...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
18th Century Gustavian Yellow Swedish Display Cabinet From La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Antique Swedish cabinet, circa 1780 made in two-parts: a base set of drawers and top set display cabinet; patinated in a traditional Gustavian ...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Gustavian Commode
Located in Hellerup, DK
Antique Swedish Gustavian dresser or chest of drawers with 3 large drawers and with the original red paint and marbled top. The dresser has b...
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1770s Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Gustavian Chest with Marble Top
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
This unique chest of drawers will be a stylish and practical addition to any room, providing both storage and a sophisticated aesthetic.
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1950s European Vintage Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Marble, Brass
19th Century Gustavian Style One Door Cabinet
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th Century Gustavian Style One Door Cabinet,
1820, Sweden
Oak wood, Painted
One Door Cabinet with one drawer above in Gustavian Style.
Condition:
This piece of furniture is in ve...
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1820s Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Oak
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
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Wood
Swedish Gustavian Style Cabinet or Buffet, late 19th Century
Located in South Salem, NY
Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian style with this exquisite cabinet. Crafted from painted pine wood, it exudes understated sophisticati...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Pine
Gustavian Style Hanging Cabinet Painted In Grey From 1820s
Located in Lejre, DK
Tall grey painted hanging glass cabinet in Gustavian style from circa 1820. The cabinet is in great vintage condition.
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1820s Danish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
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
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Pine
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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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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
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Marble
Fine 19th Century Gustavian Chest of Drawers
Located in Allerum, 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
Swedish Gustavian 3 Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers. Its been restored and repainted with Milk paints "Oyster Grey"
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1910s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Continental Gustavian Painted Secretary
Located in Queens, NY
Continental Gustavian-style (Possibly Swedish/ Danish 18th Century) off-white painted secretary with carved column sides and carved simple swag and t...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Spectacular Antique Gustavian Style Painted Gray Commode
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Beautiful 19 th c antique walnut veneer two drawers commode on cabriole legs with ball feet claws. Serpentine front, handcarved apron. Painted gray and gold trim in Gustavian style.
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Early 1900s Belgian Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
19th Century Large Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th Century Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers,
Germany, 1850
Ashwood
A decorative Swedish Gustavian style chest of drawers made of solid ashwood, three drawers with brass hardware....
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1850s German Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Ash
Late 18th-early 19th Century Swedish Pine Chest of Drawers with Table
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Late 18th-early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian style Pine Chest of Drawers with table function; the commode top dropping down in the rear to a drop-leaf table, having a swing leg me...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Pine
Swedish Gustavian Storage Cabinet
Located in Hollywood, FL
What makes this unique, its BIG and hand carved doors. its a very unique piece!!!!
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1820s Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood, Pine
Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Commode, Mahogany, Marble, Brass, Sweden, 1980s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Commode, Mahogany, Marble, Brass, Sweden, 1980s
Gustavian chest of drawers designed and produced in Sweden in the later half of the 20th century. This ex...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Marble, Brass
Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Swedish Commode, Mahogany, Marble, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Swedish Commode, Mahogany, Marble, Sweden, 1950s
Gustavian dresser or chest of drawers designed and produced in Sweden circa 1950s. This example features...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Marble, Brass
Chest Of Drawers Gustavian Style
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique 4 drawer Gustavian style Chest of Drawers / Show Cabinet.
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
18th Century Swedish Serpentine Chest
Located in Faversham, GB
A fabulous 18th century Gustavian serpentine chest of arc-en-arbelet form.
The generous molded top leads to three deep and wide graduating each with moldings to the surrounds.
Eac...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Pine, Paint
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
Materials
Pine
Gustavian, Swedish Commode, Gray Paint Distressed, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Gustavian, Swedish Commode, Gray Paint Distressed, Sweden, 1950s
Gustavian chest of drawers with a gray paint distressed finish designed and produced in Sweden circa 1950s. This exa...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Paint
19th Century Swedish Cabinet with Historic Paint
Located in South Salem, NY
Handsome antique Gustavian style cabinet made in Sweden circa late 19th century. This rustic piece features contrasting seafoam green and red ...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
19th Century Gray Painted Gustavian Small Cabinets or Nightstands, Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair, Swedish country pine small cabinets with canted fluted sides, dentil molding and carved diamond motif on top drawer.
The newer, professionally applied antique soft gray custom ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian Style 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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Pine
Gustavian, Swedish Commodes, Beige Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 19th C.
Located in Manhasset, NY
Gustavian, Swedish Commodes, Beige Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 19th C.
Stunning pair of step up commodes or nightstands having three diamond designed drawers on tapering turned legs with fluted column sides in a chic beige painted finish with a darker step up table...
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Early 1900s Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
20th Century Gustavian Style Glazed Display Cabinet / Bookcase
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
20th Century Gustavian Style Glazed Display Cabinet / Bookcase
An early 20th century display painted in the Gustavian style. The Cabinet consi...
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20th Century German Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Oak
Chest Of Drawers Swedish Gustavian Style
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian style 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
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Wood
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
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Pine
Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Nightstands
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique set of Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Nightstands. They have 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
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop Front Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
19th Century Swedish Gustavian hand painted drop top desk. Writing top H 31”
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
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
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
Unusual 18th Century Swedish Provincial Gustavian Chest of Drawers
Located in Bozeman, MT
Unusual 18th century Swedish provincial Gustavian period bachelor Chest of Drawers with an fold out writing desk containing five drawers and one compartment. Original colour with fan...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Good 19th Century Swedish Provincial Chest of Drawers
Located in Bozeman, MT
Good 19th century Swedish provincial chest of drawers combined with a table in it's original finish from the Gustavian period. Ca 1800 Sweden.
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
1918 Swedish Grace Period Inlaid Neoclassical Cabinet A. B. Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Forest Grove, PA
This early cabinet is by A. B. Nordiska Kompaniet attributed to Carl Bergsten, 1918. Figural birch with inlay. The door opening is 12.5" wide and 21.2" high.
Swedish Grace: elegant ...
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1910s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Birch
Swedish Circa 1858 Gustavian Pine Buffet
Located in Houston, TX
This 19th century Gustavian style buffet originated from Sweden. It has wonderful craftmanship throughout with hand carved wooden pulls, wood pegging, faux marbleized paint on the to...
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19th 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
Chest Of Drawers Gustavian Style
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Gustavian Style 5 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
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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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Pine, Paint
Swedish Gustavian Style Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian Style 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
Hand-painted Provincial Cabinet with two Doors, South Germany around 1700
Located in Greding, DE
The painting in light blue and dark gray is new and was designed according to antique models.
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Early 1700s German Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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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
Swedish Gustavian Style Four Drawer Chest
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a 4 drawer Swedish Gustavian 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
Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Small Swedish Chest, Brass, Marble, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Small Swedish Chest, Brass, Marble, Sweden, 1970s
Small Gustavian chest of drawers in brown wood designed and produced in Sweden circa 1970s. This piece ...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Swedish Gustavian Style 4 Door Sideboard
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian Style 4 Door 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
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 Reeded Buffet
Located in Houston, TX
Painted Swedish reeded buffet with two doors.
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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Antique Vanity Dresser in Gustavian Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chest of drawers with vanity mirror in birch. The Gustavian gray painted finish has a nicely worn patina. Chest has four spacious drawers;...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Birch
Antique Scandinavian Chest of Six Drawers Gustavian Swedish Karl Johan 1840 Pine
Located in London, GB
An extremely rare, hugely impressive, sizeable and strikingly attractive antique Scandinavian stripped pine chest in lovely antique condition with six lockable drawers and original k...
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1840s Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
A Handsome Swedish Gustavian Alder Root Parquetry Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome Swedish Gustavian alder root parquetry 3-drawer chest; the well-figured top with canted corners above a body fitted with 3 graduated drawers with parquetry veneer; raised ...
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18th Century and Earlier Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Chest Of Drawers Swedish Gustavian Style Unique 4 Drawer
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian Style 4 drawer Chest of Drawers.
It has just been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1920s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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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
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Muslin, Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Painted Commode, Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Early 19th century Swedish painted commode ~ chest of drawers is a timeless example of the craftsmanship and artistry in cabinetmaking for which the Swedes are well known. Their repu...
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1820s Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
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".
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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.
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