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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
Period: 19th Century
Early 19th century original painted tuna region Swedish cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
We are pleased to offer this rare piece of traditional furniture circa 1801. This piece was made and painted in a village called tuna (tuna måleri), close to dalarna and hälsingland...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

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

19th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Buffet in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A unique 19th c. Swedish Gustavian period buffet from Ångermanland, hand-scraped to traces of the original paint, circa 1800. Beautiful carved egg and dart detail above fully reeded ...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Paint, Wood

Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Cabinet
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A Swedish Gustavian style cabinet with its original worn paint finish. Made of solid pine, this buffet is sturdy and functional. The pair of paneled doors open to a fitted interior w...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Paint

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Blue Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
A pair of antique Swedish Gustavian style blue painted chest of three drawers, dating from the 19th century. Each chest features a black painted rectangular top with canted corners i...
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Mid-19th Century Albanian Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Pair, Black Painted Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1860-90
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of Gustavian pine chest of drawers with canted fluted side posts with upper carved diamond medallion and Greek key meander along top, all raised on four tapered fluted feet. T...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

19th Century Swedish Miniature Chest of Drawers with original paint Country
Located in Boden, SE
Original painted Scandinavian miniature chest of drawers from Luleå Norrbotten ,Northern Sweden This small miniature Gustavian 4 drawer dresser can be perfect as a storage of small ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Large Blue Painted Oak Chest of Four Drawers, Sweden circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
Large antique oak chest of four drawers with handsome brass hardware pulls all resting on cabriolet feet. It has been given an exceptional new ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Pair, Black Painted Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of Gustavian pine chest of drawers with canted fluted side posts with upper carved floral medallion, dentil molding, all raised on four tapered fluted feet. The newer, profess...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Pair of 19th century Swedish Chest Of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
A pair of mid 19th century Swedish Gustavian style chest of drawers with brass fittings, dental trims under the shaped wooden tops, canted and fluted corners posts in light white/ gr...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Bronze

Swedish early 19th century painted cupboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish early 19th century painted cupboard circa 1820. Fine quality 2 part cupboard, ideal for kitchen or multiple rooms around the house. Top section with architectural cornice, d...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

Gustavian, Swedish Commode, Gray Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 1800s
Located in Stamford, CT
Gustavian, Swedish Commode, Gray Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 1800s Gustavian dresser or chest of drawers designed and produced in Sweden in the first half of the 19th century. ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Paint

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 Gustavian Painted Corner Cabinet
Located in Hudson, NY
Great age to this Swedish corner cabinet. Uniquely concave, and painted in teal with the perfect amount of distress on diamond paneled doors.
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Country Folk Art Cabinet dated 1830 originalpaint
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish antique Jämtskåp from Jämtland .The beautifully marbled crown in the lovely blue shade.The upper cabinet has reeded doors, and the lower part with the imitation ...
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1830s Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Pair of 19th century Swedish painted faux marble top chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of 19th century swedish painted faux marble top chest of drawers circa 1870. Hand painted top surface to simulate marble, stepped edge with dentil frieze detailing.  Canted cor...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

Blue Painted Bookcase Display Cabinet with Glass Doors, Denmark circa 1840
Located in Round Top, TX
Delightful blue painted pine bookcase with dentil molding along crown and traditional diamond details throughout. Lower drawers and attractive feet bring balance to this display cab...
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Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Pine, Paint

Pair of Blue Painted Chest of Three Drawers With Griffins, Sweden circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of elegant Gustavian pine chests of three drawers painted in soft blue and contrasting black top with pair of griffins highlighting the upper drawer. Canted fluted side posts ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Swedish 19th century painted chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century painted chest of drawers circa 1870. Substantial baroque revival Swedish chest of drawers.  Presented in later paint which is best described as a very light grey or a d...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak, Pine, Paint

Pair of White Painted Swedish Chest of Drawers, circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of Gustavian pine chest of drawers with Greek key motif carved in upper molding resting on fluted feet. The newer, professionally applied antique white custom painted finish i...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

swedish 19th Century Cabinet with Glass Fronted Doors
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century Swedish cabinet with glass fronted doors in late Gustavian style. Upper library section with molded cornice, four moveable shelves behind double glass doors. The lower c...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass

Pair, White painted Gustavian Nightstands Side Tables, Sweden circa 1880-90
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair, small Swedish country Gustavian white painted nightstands or side tables standing on tapered legs. Applied floral carving accents the front along with dentil molding and diamon...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Pair, Gustavian White Painted Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of decorative Gustavian pine chest of drawers painted in shades of antique white with Greek key motif carved in upper top molding. Canted fluted side posts with upper carved ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sideboard
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Unusual Gustavian sideboard with carved top. Below are six short and one long drawer with decorative star handles. Reeded doors opening to further storage.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Swedish 19th century painted breakfront chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish 19th century painted breakfront chest of drawers circa 1880. Elegant and fine quality swedish painted commode.  Breakfront shaped top and block fronted drawer fronts. Stepp...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

19th Century Rare antique Northern Swedish pine Secretary clock desk country
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish Antique clock cabinet from Umeå Västerbotten ,Northern Sweden. . A good example of old ingenuity and compact living this piece combines three functions in one –...
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Early 1800s Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Pair of 19th century painted pine Swedish chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of 19th century painted pine Swedish commodes circa 1880. Here we have 2 decorative chest of drawers from Sweden painted in the gustavian taste. Stepped rectangular top's and ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Houston, TX
The 19th Century Swedish Painted Chest of Drawers is a charming piece of furniture that exudes timeless elegance and rustic charm. Painted in a creamy white hue, the chest of drawers...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Paint

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

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

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

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style 1870s Painted Chests with Two Fluted Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish Gustavian style painted wood chests from circa 1870 with two fluted drawers, fluted side posts, tapered legs and classical hardware. This exquisite pair of Swedish ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

Yellow Painted Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Decorative Swedish Gustavian Style chest of drawers painted in dusty antique yellow, typical of the Scandinavian taste for light palettes...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Pine

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

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

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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 Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy 1860 Grey White
Located in LONDON, GB
C 1860 antique Swedish Gustavian painted chest of drawers commode with detailed decorative motifs on the top rail, f...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Late 19th Century Pair Swedish Painted Four Drawer Chests
Located in Troy, MI
Pair of Swedish four drawer chests with antique white painted finish. Details include top drawers with reeded fronts, dental trim around top edge, tapered and angled front...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

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

Painted Swedish Sideboard, circa 1880
Located in Washington, DC
A Swedish Gustavian pine sideboard server with traditional carved fluted diamond panel motif on both of the two doors. Tapered fluted feet. This Swedish Gustavian style sideboard, ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

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

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

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

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Brass

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

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Brass

Pair, Gustavian White Painted Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1840-80
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of decorative Gustavian pine chest of drawers painted in shades of white, fitting their Swedish origin. Canted fluted side posts with upper carved diamond medallion, raised c...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Sideboard
Located in Huntington, NY
A long Gustavian style sideboard with original brass hardware and locks. Featuring a raised top and curved corners with horizontal diamond-shaped reed detail on the drawer fronts and...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Blue Painted Armoire Cabinet from Sweden, circa 1820
Located in Round Top, TX
Original blue painted Gustavian armoire or large cupboard from Sweden, early 1800's. Two cabinet doors with fluted carved panel doors over two functioning drawers, stands over 6.5' t...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

Swedish Gustavian Style Gray Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Carved Panels
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style three-drawer chest from the 19th century, with marbleized top, gray painted finish, reeded panels and fluted side posts. This 19th-century Swedish Gustavian...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Small pair of 19th century painted commodes
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Small pair of 19th century painted commodes circa 1890. Good quality pair of gustavian influenced swedish commodes, which would work well as a pair of bedside tables or in any other...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Gustavian case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.

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