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
Late 18th Century Transition Chairs in Original Color
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of transition chairs made in Stockholm about 1780:s. Chairs that are made between the rococo period and the gustavian period are called transition chairs. So for example the b...
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1780s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Birch
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 Furniture
Materials
Wood
1960s, Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Armchairs Newly Upholstered
Located in London, GB
These comfortable tub square armchairs are a classic Swedish design from the 1960s. They have been reupholstered in a light cream bouclé fabric and the walnut frames have been lacque...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
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 Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Pedestal Tables
Located in Charleston, SC
A pair of charming pedestal tables with oval tops and turned bases supported by intricately carved scrolling legs in Gustavian style.
Värmland, Sweden, circa 1850.
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
19th c . Swedish Gustavian Painted Stools Signed by Johannes Ericsson
Located in Wichita, KS
Beautifully carved pair of Swedish benches from the late Gustavian period, newly upholstered in linen with nailhead trim, circa 1830. Signed by Johannes Ericsson, 1803-1865, a chair ...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
19th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Sofa Bench in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A long 19th c. Swedish sofa bench from the Gustavian period, hand-scraped to reveal the original paint, circa 1800. This beautiful sofa has been newly upholstered in linen and has un...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
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 Furniture
Materials
Glass
18th century Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Sweden 1780
Located in Leimen, DE
Gustavian chest of drawers, Sweden, 1780-1800.
This elegant chest of drawers is made of yew tree and has a mahogany veneer. Furthermore, it has its original bronze fittings and escut...
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1780s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Long Gustavian Stool /Bench
Located in Salisbury, GB
A very good late 18th century Swedish period Gustavian long stool/ bench in original colour - this has been dry scraped back to its original patina which is wonderful - four front ha...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Swedish Gustavian Style 1860s Gray Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Carved Drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style chest from circa 1860 with three drawers, light gray painted finish, reeded accents, dentil molding and tapered legs. Embrace the understated elegance of Sw...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
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 Furniture
Materials
Pine
Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
1900's Swedish Mora clock with cream and gold paint detailing. Carved detailing to crown. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour.
Wi...
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1880s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Side Tables Bedside
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Side Tables Bedside, A Pair
These Swedish style three drawer hand painted neutral toned bedside tables have been ...
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Early 2000s European Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Brass
Gustavian Style Italian Terracotta Planters
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a set of 2 original finish Gustavian style Italian terracotta planters. I actually have 6 sets of 2.
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1960s Italian Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Pair, Gustavian White Painted Armchairs, Sweden circa 1940
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair, attractive Swedish country Gustavian style arm chairs with gently curved barrel back and carved ribbon/bow adorning the back and skirt. Turned fluted feet.
Newer, professionall...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
19th Century Swedish Painted Hall Bench, Trundle Bed
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Swedish painted hall bench ~ trundle bed is the perfect selection for the active family! By day, a handsome, country style hall bench ~ by nig...
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1880s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Gustavian table from 1800, made in Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
A gustavian table made in Sweden about 1800. The secondary color has been removed by hand and the rest is original color.
The iron urns are a pair ...
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1790s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood, Birch
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 Furniture
Materials
Pine
Mid 19th Century Gray Painted Swedish Drop Leaf Dining Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Faded gray painted drop leaf table
Beautiful patina the height of Swedish style
Gate legs fold to a narrow side table
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Pair Of Gustavian Style Armchairs With Gilt Plume & Shell Motif
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of distressed white paint decorated armchairs with back splats having carved gilt plume and shell motif.
The chairs with inset carved geometric motifs, baluster form armrest sup...
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20th Century Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Set of Four Restoration Hardware Swedish Gustavian Style Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Weathered set of four deconstructed Swedish Gustavian style dining chairs featuring muslin fabric upholstery. The unfinished hardwood frames are very sturdy and strong crafted with a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Muslin, Wood
Swedish Antique Mora Clock Folk Art Paint 1800s 230cm C Palmlöf Sala
Located in LONDON, GB
230cm rare early 1800s antique Swedish mora clock with carved detail in a folk art finish and detailed face with the makers name C Palmlöf of Sala marked on it and hand painted de...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
19th Century Blue-Grey Swedish Gustavian Side Table - Scandinavian Kitchen Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A blue-grey, antique Swedish Gustavian single center, kitchen table made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. The Scandinavian side table is composed with one drawer,...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Pair of Antique 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 Furniture
Materials
Pine
Gray Onyx Top Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers Dresser Commode
Located in Long Branch, NJ
mazing Gray Onyx Top Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers Dresser Commode
Dimensions : 43" W X 20" D X 37" T
This onyx top commode was made in the 1920's and is in the Swedish Gustavia...
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Early 20th Century French Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Onyx
Antique Swedish Gustavian White Painted Side Table With Drawer, circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique Swedish Gustavian White Painted Side Table With Drawer.
Tapered legs and horizontal fluted carving along single drawer. May also serve as nightstand.
Restored, later professi...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood, 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 Furniture
Materials
Glass, Pine, Paint
Pair, Gustavian Style White Arm Chairs, Sweden circa 1940
Located in Round Top, TX
This pair of Swedish arm chairs have a gently curved back, cabriolet legs and decorative carving embellish the skirt and top which all add to the graceful appeal of each.
The newer p...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
Gustavian Antique Painted Desk on Cabinet, Swedish or Danish circa 1820-40
Located in Shippensburg, PA
FINE GUSTAVIAN SECRETARY DESK OVER CABINET IN EARLY RUST AND BLUE PAINT
Probably Swedish or Danish, circa first half of the 19th century
Item # 403BAS18Q
An very cool and quite rare...
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19th Century European Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine, Paint
Zabihi Collection Neutral Turkish Yastik Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Anatolian Turkish Yastik rug mat
Measures: 1'6” x 3'2”
Category
20th Century Turkish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wool
19th Century Swedish antique genuine small Gustavian table original paint
Located in Boden, SE
A fantastically pretty & elegant
Gustavian table. It is easy to place & fits in any room.
The Gustavian table comes from Umeå Västerbotten, Northern Sweden.
It has been in an old V...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
Pair, White Painted Gustavian Style Armchairs, Sweden circa 1900's
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair, Swedish white painted armchairs with carved details along edges, top of back and bottom of seat; turned fluted legs.
The newer, professionally applied antique white painted fin...
Category
20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique Gustavian Style Chest, Swedish Genuine Country Black Pine with Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique chest in gustavian style from Sweden. The chest is a genuine country furniture from around 1820 and has the classic straight shape of the period. Three functional drawers whe...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
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 Furniture
Materials
Pine, Paint
Antique Country Gustavian Style Console Table, Northern Swedish Hand-Made Pine
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique country console table in gustavian style from northern Sweden. The table is made around 1820 and has original light paint with genuine patina and distress. Made by hand in so...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Oak, Pine, Paint
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop-Leaf Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century Swedish painted drop-leaf table. Table features two large leaves that drop down when not needed, making this usable as a dining, sofa or hall table. When a dining table ...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
White Painted Gustavian Style Table Writing Desk With One Drawer, circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
Swedish Gustavian style table with single fluted drawer and tapered legs.
Restored, later professionally painted in layered shades of white now distressed to add to the character and...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Blue Painted Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock, circa 1820-1840
Located in Round Top, TX
Graceful curves create the attractive silhouette of this Swedish mora grandfather clock.
Newer professionally applied blue layered finish (with slight white and green undertones), l...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood, 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 Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair, Gustavian Small White Demi Lune Side Tables
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair, Gustavian style demi-lune small side tables or consoles.
Gently tapered long fluted legs topped by diamond medallion with Greek key design carving along skirt.
Newer professio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood, 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 Furniture
Materials
Pine
Large Round Gustavian Style Dining Table, reproduction
Located in Round Top, TX
Round dining table, 6.5' diameter with the look of the Gustavian style.
This size table did not exist in the Gustavian period; this new table mirrors the Swedish style in a larger si...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Swedish Gustavian Side Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A petite Swedish Gustavian side table made during the mid 1800’s. This table has a worn painted blue frame featuring a plank top with pink painted flowers over a splayed pedestal bas...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
White Painted Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1770
Located in Round Top, TX
The enticing curves of the drawers and cabriolet feet create the strong visual appeal in this pine chest of three drawers.
Restored, the white painted finish has been scraped through...
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine, Paint
Late 18th century Swedish Gustavian painted chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Late 18th century Swedish Gustavian painted chest of drawers, circa 1790.
Fine quality oak and pine Gustavian period commode, with scraped back paint.
5 drawer chest with a small d...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Oak, Paint, Pine
Pair of Reeded Gustavian Style Commodes Chest of Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
White Painted Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers, A Pair
Pair of white/greyish hand painted Gustavian style chest of drawers constructed from solid wood with a hand-applied distress...
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Early 2000s Swedish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Brass
Swedish Gustavian 18th Century Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A Swedish Gustavian style center table is sure to make a statement in any interior. This table has its original worn blue painted finish and features a removable top over an apron wi...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Reeded Gustavian Style Commode Nightstand Chest of Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
White Painted Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers
Hand painted Gustavian style chest with three drawers constructed from solid wood with a hand-applied distressed finish with brass ring hardware. This classic Swedish style chest...
Category
Early 2000s Swedish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Brass
Swedish Gustavian Neoclassical Settee
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a beautifully elaborated c. 1800 Swedish Gustavian bench or settee. The bench retains its original painted surface which has acquired a superb natural patina over its 200 yea...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Swedish Gustavian Period 1810s Gray Painted Mora Clock with Brown Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period painted wood Mora clock from circa 1810 with round head, gray painted finish with green and brown accents, carved waterleaf motifs and rustic character. Th...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Enamel
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 Furniture
Materials
Brass
Painted Gustavian Bench Raised upon Tapered Fluted Legs
Located in Houston, TX
Painted Gustavian bench raised upon tapered fluted legs. Newly covered in a tufted off-white seat cushion. Painted finish not original with some losses.
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Swedish Gustavian 19th Century Trumeau
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A Swedish Gustaian trumeau is tall and interesting. The top of the trumeau has a carved scene of Greek Mythology painted blue and gold with faux marbling. The mirror plate is origina...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Brass
Swedish Gustavian 19th Century Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A rustic Gustavian painted pine table from the 1820’s, Sweden. The waxed pine table top is removable and sits over its worn painted base. The base has many layers of paint and has re...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Large White Gustavian Style Round Dining Table, New
Located in Round Top, TX
Round dining table, 6.5' diameter with the look of the Gustavian style.
This size table did not exist in the gustavian period; this new table mirrors the Swedish style in a larger si...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
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.
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
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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