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
19th Century French Provincial Sideboard
Located in Sheffield, MA
19th century Louis XV French painted buffet server. Can be used in a Swedish Gustavian setting as well. Light grey wash finish, brass handles, pewter knob...
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19th Century French Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak, Paint
Nightstands Gustavian Style
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a set of 2 Gustavian Style 2 door 1 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
Materials
Wood
$2,195 / set
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
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
Materials
Wood
19th Century Gustavian Style Walnut Secretaire Avatant
Located in Madrid, ES
A Swedish writing desk, made of walnut wood, also decorated with gilded lateral grooves in the late Gustavian style. The writing desk is divided into two parts, each of which has bro...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Bronze
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
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
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy, 19th Century White A
Located in Lewes, England
19th century antique Swedish Gustavian painted chest of drawers commode with detailed hand painted designs on the top rail and gilt detailing.
It has four drawers with brass ring pu...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Birch
$2,876 Sale Price
58% Off
Swedish Gustavian White Grey Gold Painted Chest of Drawers Commode C.1790
Located in Lewes, England
Circa late 1700s/early 1800s very unusual and large rare antique Swedish ( or possibly french) Gustavian White Grey painted chest of drawers commode with classic rococo style feet a...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Pine
$6,262 Sale Price
24% Off
Gustavian, Swedish Commode, Grey Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Gustavian, Swedish Commode, Grey Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 1930s
Gustavian chest of drawers designed and produced in Sweden circa 1930s. This example features a gray paint di...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Paint
Sideboard Swedish Gustavianj Style
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian Sideboard, its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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Early 1900s Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Swedish Gustavian Mora Clock Chest
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian Mora clock chest, its been restored and repainted with milk paints, "Oyster White". New battery works have been instal...
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1820s Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
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
$2,396 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Materials
Marble, Brass
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
Materials
Wood
$4,462 Sale Price
25% Off
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
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
Materials
Wood
Chest Of Drawers Swedish Gustavian Style
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique 3 drawer Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Midnight Black"
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1930s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Buffet
Located in Huntington, NY
A large Swedish Late Gustavian buffet with elaborate wood carvings – bands of leaf cut detail surround the horizontal reeded drawer fronts and continue along the sides. Additional re...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Pine
18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Painted Secretary Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century Swedish neoclassical painted secretary desk will make the perfect addition to your home whether your decor is modern, traditional,...
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1790s Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
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
Materials
Pine
Nightstands Gustavian Style
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a set of 2 Gustavian Style 2 door 1 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
Materials
Wood
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Bureau
Located in New Orleans, LA
This lovely 19th century Gustavian slant front bureau features a painted lid with sleek paneling that encloses a fitted interior. The ornate handles perfectly contrast the patinated ...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers in Distressed Blue Paint, circa 1920
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare and beautifully patinated Gustavian-style chest of drawers, crafted in Sweden around 1920. This three-drawer chest stands on tapered legs and features classic neoclassical det...
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1920s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Pine
Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Commode, Marble, Brass, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Commode, Marble, Brass, Sweden, 1960s
Gustavian dresser or chest of drawers designed and produced in Sweden circa 1960s. This example features book match...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Marble, Brass
19th Century Gustavian White Painted Small Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
Gustavian painted pine small chest of three drawers with dentil molding along top and pair of griffins on top drawer.
Newer professionally applied and layered antique white painted f...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
19th Century Period Gustavian Corner Cabinet, Vertical Reeds and Natural Wood
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish 19th century period Gustavian corner cabinet. This Swedish corner cabinet features vertically reeded details on the doors and sides, with the reeds coming to an upward poin...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
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
Materials
Pine
Pair of Chelsea Textiles Gustavian Chest of Drawers Nightstands
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Hand painted, in a wonderful Scandinavian neutral creamy gray color, Gustavian style chest of drawers or nightstand. This piece has been constructed from solid wood with a hand-appli...
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Early 2000s European Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
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
Antique Scandinavian Wooden Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden cabinet made in 20th century Scandinavia. With a sturdy, wide stance, rounded feet, and top resembling a castle wall, this curious cabinet ...
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20th Century Scandinavian Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
$4,796 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Materials
Wood
Late 18th Century High-Gustavian Commode with Intarsia by Gustaf Foltjern
By Carl Gustaf Foltjern
Located in Ljungby, SE
A distinguished high-Gustavian commode, crafted in Stockholm by Gustaf Foltjern (master 1771-1804). The top features an original slab of Kolsmo marble, while the body is veneered in ...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Bronze
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Sideboard
Located in Huntington, NY
A small provincial Gustavian Style sideboard with original hardware and repainted in light grey. One wide drawer with two reeded diamond-shaped details on the pulls. Sits atop two ve...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Brass
Gustavian Style 3 Door Sideboard
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Gustavian Style 3 Door Sideboard, its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1940s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Maple
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
Materials
Wood
$12,814 Sale Price
20% Off
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"
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
19th Century Danish Late Gustavian Commode
Located in Huntington, NY
A Danish Late Gustavian commode with old (possibly original) brass hardware and locks. Notched corners with two wide drawers over a crisscross patterned apron. Square legs with small...
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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
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 low...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Iron
Sideboard Swedish Gustavian Style
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian style Sideboard. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Gustavian Corner Sideboard
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
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
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
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
Materials
Wood
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
Materials
Wood
Gustavian, Swedish Commode, Grey Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Gustavian, Swedish Commode or Dresser, Grey Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Gustavian chest of drawers designed and produced in Sweden circa 1940s. This example features a gr...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Paint
Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Swedish Chest, Walnut, Brass, Marble, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Swedish Chest, Walnut, Brass, Marble, Sweden, 1960s
Gustavian chest designed and produced in Sweden in the later half of the 20th century. This example h...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Antique Original Red Painted Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1820-1840
Located in Round Top, TX
It is the all original painted finish that makes this chest of drawers from the Swedish countryside a special find.
Note the original brick red paint accented with the blue/green/wh...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Paint
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
Materials
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Style Matching Mirror & Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian Style Matching Mirror & Chest Of Drawers. They been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
Mirror 50 h x 36 w
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1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mirror, Wood
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 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Gustavian Style 3 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
Birch
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.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
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
Materials
Birch
$4,725 Sale Price
30% Off
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
Materials
Wood
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
Materials
Wood
Gustavian-Style Marquetry Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish Gustavian-style marquetry inlaid chest. The rosewood and walnut veneered case having 3 drawers and a finely detailed marquetry inlay with penwork details, the square and ta...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut
Swedish Gustavian Style 1900s Sideboard or Desk with Single Drawer and Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style bow front painted wood sideboard or desk from the early 20th century, with single drawer, two doors and tapered legs. Created in Sweden during the Turn of t...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
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
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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