Gustavian Furniture
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 19th Century Chest of Drawer With Reeded Drawer Front
Located in Charleston, SC
A Swedish Gustavian style chest of drawers with fluting on front of the upper drawer. Shaped top with dental trim under, reeded canted corners and classical feet.
Very classical Sw...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
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Bronze
Antique Swedish Console or Wall Table in Gustavian Style with Original Paint
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish console table or wall table in gustavian style. The table is a genuine antique made by hand around 1790 to 1800 in northern Sweden. The table is solid pine with strai...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
Large Blue Painted Gustavian Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
This lovely Gustavian pine chest of drawers has the simple yet elegant lines that reveal its Swedish country style. The hard to find size is large at 4' wide.
The carved dentil moldi...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Brass
Original Gray Painted Gustavian Sideboard Buffet, Sweden circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
Swedish Gustavian original gray painted pine sideboard with attractive curved sides and traditional fluted panel details.
The curved end cabinet doors and drawers make this cabinet a...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine, Paint
Good 19th Century Swedish Provincial Chest of Drawers
Located in Mjöhult, SE
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 Furniture
Materials
Pine
Pair, White Painted Pine Bookcases Display Cabinets, Hungary circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair of pine antique bookcases with adjustable interior shelving. The unique configuration of each cabinet incudes an upper single door with 20.75" interior width and two upper doors...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Glass, Pine, Paint
Large Black Painted Pine Chest of Five Drawers, Denmark circa 1800-20
Located in Round Top, TX
Large black pine chest of five drawers with carved fluted details along top narrow drawer and lower skirt.
Traditional half columns and fluted legs reflect the Swedish style of the e...
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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine, Paint
Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Nightstands
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique set of 2 Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Nightstands. they have been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Gustavian Style Nightstand
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Gustavian Style Nightstand, its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Gustavian Style Unique 5 Drawer Desk
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Gustavian Style Unique 5 Drawer Desk. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1940s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Original Gray Painted Gustavian Sideboard Buffet, Sweden circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
Gustavian gray painted tall pine sideboard or server cabinet with traditional carved fluted diamond panels, tapered fluted feet.
The original gray painted finish has been distressed ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine, Paint
Gustavian Style Unique Matching Cabinets
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Gustavian Style Unique Matching Cabinets. they have been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Gustavian Style Unique 3 Drawer Chest
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Gustavian Style Unique 3 Drawer Chest. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1940s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Swedish Gustavian Painted Sideboard Buffet Commode White C.1850
Located in Lewes, England
Circa 1850 antique Swedish Gustavian White painted Sideboard Buffet commode in gustavian style with classic Gustavian ribbing detail on the door front and on the 2 drawers.
It has p...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
Antique Swedish Gustavian Painted Sideboard Buffet Commode White C.1860
Located in Lewes, England
Circa 1860 antique Swedish Gustavian White painted Sideboard Buffet commode in gustavian style with classic Gustavian diamond ribbing detail on the door front and on the drawer.
It ...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
Green Painted Pine Grandfather Clock, Denmark circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
The curved bonnet, simple panel door, and slender case with lovely balance to face and base are all highlights of this delightful grandfather clock that stands just over 6' tall.
Tak...
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Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine, Paint
Louis XVI chest of drawers with rose painted color
Located in Kastrup, DK
Louis XVI chest of drawers with rose painted color on the body.
Top plate painted black.
Under the top plate, wood-carved round rings. 3 drawers with brass fittings, legs with rhombu...
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Late 18th Century Danish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Brass
Swedish Gustavian Sofa Couch Loveseat White Carved, Late 19th Century 3-Seat
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish antique Gustavian sofa in classic white finish with delicately carved detailing decorative front fluted legs and a central carved motif along the back.
Fine example of the l...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Birch
Antique White Mora Clock Swedish Early 1800s Narrow Waist Gustavian
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Mora clock early 1800s in lovely white paint finish with a delicate shape body, nipped in waist and a good face with lots of detail and nicely detailed hood in good c...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Swedish 19th century Chest of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Swedish 19th century Gustavian style simple three-drawer chest with shaped top and canted fluted corners. Tapering, carved square feet.
Stockholm Sweden ca 1880
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Swedish 19th century Painted Chest Of Drawer
Located in Charleston, SC
Charming 19th century Swedish three drawer chest with carved dentil moldings, canted corners, fluted side post and classic ribbon and swag decorations, painted in light gray
Sweden ...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Gustavian Sofa Ephraim Stahl attributed
Located in New York, NY
Antique Gustavian sofa attributed to Ephraim Stahl. Wonderfully carved Lion & Female busts, bulbous toped legs leaf toped, acanthus ornamentation throughout all signature details at...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Gustavian Style Unique 7 Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Gustavian Style Unique 7 Drawer Chest of Drawers. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1940s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Gustavian Style Unique 3 Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Gustavian Style Unique 3 Drawer Chest of Drawers, its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1940s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Gustavian Style Unique 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Gustavian Style Unique 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1940s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Swedish Antique Gustavian Console Table Desk Grey White Carved Detail 1850-1870
Located in Lewes, England
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Rare An...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Pair Commode Grey White C.1870
Located in Lewes, England
NOTE - Due to the popularity and rarity of these style of drawers, please message us before you commence a purchase to make sure the drawers are still currently available as they go ...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
Swedish Gustavian Roseback Dining Chairs White Set of 8 1940s 2 Carvers
Located in Lewes, England
Rare Set of 6 Swedish Gustavian roseback dining chairs and 2 matching Roseback Carver Chairs in good condition in white with lovely carvings C 1940.
Great for every day usage with ...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Birch
Swedish Antique Mora Clock Fryksdall Green Gold 1800s Gustavian Ekerstrom
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish mora clock from the early 1800s in lovely Green and Gold finish and Classic Fryksdall detailing with an extended belly shape body, Dual Star Motif and a clean face in...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Swedish Antique Mora Clock Grey White Gustavian Early 1800s Carved
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish mora clock from the early 1800s in lovely Grey White finish and unique leaf shape pendulum window with an extended belly shape body, simple crown and detail and a cle...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Gustavian-Style Demilune Console Tables, Sweden c. 1900
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of demilune console tables in Gustavian style.
Black tabletop with profiled edge.
White-painted base with curved apron. Tapered legs with fluting.
Sweden, circa 1900.
Sold as ...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
White Swedish Gustavian Bench, circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
This lovely lines of this Swedish Gustavian style bench come from the simple fluted carved details and turned legs.
Please enlarge and examine the close up photos to appreciate the s...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Gray Gustavian Tall Mirror, Sweden circa 1890-1920
Located in Round Top, TX
This tall Gustavian style mirror is made even more striking with the optional upper decorative cornice allowing it to stand over 7.5" tall per listing (it is 83.75" tall without uppe...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Paint
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Gilded Wall Mirror
Located in Kastrup, DK
A carved Swedish Gustavian period gilt mirror from the late 18th century.
This exquisite mirror features a slender linear silhouette in gilt pine, a dentil decorated cornice, and pea...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Large Gray Painted Pine Swedish Cabinet, circa 1770-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
Beautifully crafted large Swedish Pine Cabinet with curved upper bonnet and graceful panel doors standing over 7' tall.
Newer custom professionally painted finish in layered shades o...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine, Paint
Pair of Late18th century Swedish Period Gustavian Chairs 'The Swedish Model"
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of late 18th century Swedish period Gustavian chairs with hand scraped to its most original finish. This type of chair is called the Swedish model, oval back frame with carved r...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Gray Painted Swedish Gustavian Stool, circa 1900
Located in Round Top, TX
This lovely Swedish stool has turned and fluted legs topped by a delicately carved skirt.
The newer professionally applied antique gray layered painted finish has been gently distres...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Swedish Side Table with Drawer, circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
Swedish Gustavian style oak side table, may also be used as a small desk.
Lovely turned and carved legs and carved skirt with flourishes add to the romantic grace of this side table...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Oak, Paint
Pair Of Swedish Gustavian Style Chests With Three-Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
A pair of Swedish Gustavian style breakfront chests off white / gray painted finish, three drawers, tapered feet and brass hardware.
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style White Painted Stripe Upholstered Side Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of 19th century Swedish Gustavian style side chairs, the carved wood frames are painted white and the seats/backs feature a black & white striped upholstery.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Bench or Footstool in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
19th century Swedish Gustavian period bench, newly upholstered with a hand-stitched, tufted linen seat and nail head trim. The paint has been hand-scraped to reveal the original chal...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Foot Stools in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A charming pair of Swedish benches from the early Gustavian period in original paint, circa 1780. These stools display beautiful carved egg and dart detail on the seat frame, rosette...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
19th Century Mahogany Side Table
Located in London, GB
A substantial 19th century Swedish Gustavian side-table.
The symmetry and simplicity of this painted mahogany side table are hallmarks of the Gustavian style, a distinctly Swedish ...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Gustavian Style Natural Wood Glass Top Cabinet
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Gustavian Style Natural Wood Glass Top Cabinet. it is Natural Pine and is covered in a clear coat.
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1890s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
Gray Swedish Gustavian Sideboard Buffet Cabinet, circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
Gustavian gray painted pine sideboard or server cabinet with two interior shelves topped by carved dentil molding.
Traditional decorative fluted diamond panels on drawers, raised on ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine, Paint
Swedish Gustavian Style Glass Top Cabinet
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian Style Glass Top Cabinet. The bottom cabinet is from the 1940`s The upper glass cabinet is New made using 130 year old windows found at an estate auctio...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Monumental Swedish Gustavian Style Marble Top Center Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive grand round marble top center table made on a monumental scale in the neoclassical Gustavian taste. The Swedish table features a massive 1.5 inch thick slab of Carrara mar...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
Gray Swedish Gustavian Stool, circa 1900
Located in Round Top, TX
This lovely Swedish stool has turned and fluted legs topped by a carved flower medallion.
The newer professionally applied antique gray layered painted finish has been gently distres...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
Swedish Gustavian Style Glass Top Cabinet
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian Style Glass Top Cabinet. The Bottom cabinet is a False front and its not 8 drawers but 2 cabinet doors with 2 drawers inside . The Bottom cabinet is circa 1940 but the glass top cabinet is New Made using 130 year old Antique windows...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Berlin Iron
Swedish Gustavian Hanging Corner Cupboard, 18th Century Floral Polychrome
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Swedish Gustavian Hanging Corner Cupboard, c. 1798, untouched green paint with floral motifs, all original. 37” h. x 15.25 d. x 23” w.
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Swedish Black Desk in Gustavian Style, Made by Hand in Solid Pine
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish antique desk in gustavian style from around 1820. The desk is made by hand with a frame in solid pine. Black paint with distress and patina. Two drawers with working lock and...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
Swedish Gustavian Gray Stool, circa 1900
Located in Round Top, TX
This lovely Swedish stool has turned and fluted legs topped by a carved flower medallion.
The newer professionally applied antique gray layered painted finish has been gently distres...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
Swedish Gustavian Style Glass Top Cabinet
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian Style Glass Top Cabinet. The bottom cabinet is from the 1950`s The upper glass cabinet is New made using 130 year old windows found at an estate auctio...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Blue Painted Oak Secretary, Sweden circa 1770-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
This oak secretary is a striking statement piece with panel doors and serpentine front to the lower three drawers.
The entire secretary has been given a professional custom layered blue painted finish which has been gently distressed to reveal the original oak underneath, adding both dimension and character to this bureau.
Please examine the photos to appreciate the beauty and texture of the lovely finish.
The middle section (with contrasting dark gray painted interior) is the traditional desk which includes a multitude of petite drawers...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Brass
Swedish Gustavian Style Glass Top Corner Hutch
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Unique Swedish Gustavian Style Glass Top Corner Hutch. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1860s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood, Pine
Swedish Gustavian Secratery Hutch
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is an Incredible and Very RARE Swedish Gustavian Secratery Hutch. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
its 2 piece, upper and lower. when the des...
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1810s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Demilune Benches
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand pair of matching painted demi-lune form benches made in the Louis XVI Swedish Gustavian taste. The benches feature a painted frame with an intentionally aged, distressed patina...
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21st Century and Contemporary Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Brass
Gustavian Style 2 door display cabinet / Vitrine
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Unique Gustavian Style 2 door display cabinet / Vitrine. the shelves are removable, and inside measurements are 12 deep 38 wide.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
Gustavian furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Gustavian furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, seating, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, softwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Gustavian furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Sweden pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Ephraim Stahl, Hendrix Allardyce, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, and Jonas Frisk. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $50 and tops out at $49,500 while the average work can sell for $4,473.
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