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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Item Ships From: Europe
Style: Gustavian
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 Furniture
Materials
Pine, Paint
Haga, Gustavian Style Armchair
Located in Allerum, SE
Limited edition reproductions by D. Larsson, inspired by the finest 18th - 19th-century Swedish furniture.
HAGA, a fine reproduction Gustavian barrel back armchair is influenced by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Beech
$2,080 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Antique Swedish Gustavian Corner Cabinet, Genuine Rustic Country Furniture
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique gustavian corner cabinet made by hand in solid pine. The cabinet is an authentic country furniture from Sweden made into two parts. It has a classic gustavian style, a straig...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers with original paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish Gustavian chest of drawers from Umeå Västerbotten ,Northern Sweden . The chest of drawers is a Swedish country house furniture from between 1820 and 1830. Made i...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
Antique Genuine Swedish Secretary Cabinet, in Rococo and Gustavian Style
Located in Kramfors, SE
Genuine antique secretary cabinet from northern Sweden. The cabinet is a genuine country furniture made in a transitional style from between ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
Swedish Gustavian Giltwood "Tub" Armchair Attributed to Ephraim Ståhl
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Swedish Gustavian giltwood so called "tub" armchair attributed to Ephraim Stahl (1768-1820). Made in Stockholm, circa 1810.
Category
Early 1800s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
$4,551 Sale Price
30% Off
Genuine Antique Classic Gustavian Period Sideboard in Pine from Northern Sweden
Located in Kramfors, SE
Genuine Swedish classic sideboard from the gustavian period, made around 1790 in northern Sweden. Straight classic shape with pronounced corners decorated with flutes. Double doors a...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chair with Originalpaint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish Gustavian chair from Burträsk Västerbotten, Northern Sweden. The chair is scraped by hand to its well-preserved original painting.
Beautifully carved pilasters ...
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1820s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
Swedish 19th century hand painted Gustavian chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century hand painted Gustavian chest of drawers circa 1820.
3 drawer commode with shaped sides and serpentine shaped drawer fronts. Made from oak with later early 20th century...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Oak, Paint
Gustavian Sofa from Hälsingland, Sweden, circa 1800-1830
Located in Farsta, SE
Gustavian Sofa ca 1800-1830 from Hälsingland, Sweden
An extendable sofa 'daybed' featuring a stylish sunburst-patterned backrest, exemplifying elegant Gustavian design.
Retains its...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
Rare Gustavian silver cup by Johan Stras from Stockholm, Sweden dated 1792
Located in Knivsta, SE
Rare Gustavian silver cup by Johan Stras from Stockholm, Sweden dated 1792. Johan Stras Johan Stras was an active master silversmith during the years 1777-1796. This cup was made 17...
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1790s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Silver
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 Furniture
Materials
Birch
Swedish Antique Gustavian Console Table Desk Grey White Carved Detail 1850-1870
Located in Lewes, England
Rare Antique Gustavian console writing desk with double drawers circa 1850-1870 in good condition and very unusual. The finish is a grey white paint that is nicely and elegantly di...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
$2,797 Sale Price
47% Off
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinet
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
19th Century Swedish Gustavian cabinet.
Manufactured around 1800 with two doors featuring decorative reeded design opening to useful storage.
Repainted exterior with original dry scr...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
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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1870s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Oak, Paint
Antique Genuine Swedish Gustavian Detailed Decorated Console Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish gustavian console table in painted pine. The table is made around 1790 to 1800 and has detailed carved wooden decor. The surface has been scraped by hand to the original pain...
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
1790 Gustavian Console Table
Located in Ljungby, SE
A late Gustavian Stockholm piece from the 1790s, featuring carved wooden decoration along the apron in the form of acanthus leaves. The corners of the table are adorned with carved, ...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
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 Furniture
Materials
Pine, Paint
Antique 18th Century Northern Swedish Gustavian Commode
Located in Kramfors, SE
Late 18th century Swedish Gustavian commode. The commode is from northern Sweden and made circa 1770. The commode has original paint and the ...
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
Swedish Late 19th Century Faux Marble-Top Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish 19th century faux marble-top Gustavian style chest of drawers with brass hardware.
EUR 175 delivery to most areas of London UK, The Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden a...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
19th Century Swedish antique rustic Tilt top table
Located in Boden, SE
A Swedish Gustavian tilt-top table with its original paint from the 18th century. This antique table from Sweden features a rectangular-shaped tilt top which rests upon a delicately ...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
19th Century Antique Swedish Gustavian Writing Table / Desk Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish Gustavian desk from Umeå Västerbotten, Northern Sweden.
A high-class & beautiful desk with wood-cut details & beautiful tapered legs.
The beautifully cut leave...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
A lovely small Gustavian sofa from Ersnäs Luleå, Northern Sweden .
The sofa has untouched blue original paint.
Nice model, very easy to place.
Good storage under the lid.
The sea...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
19th Century Gustavsvian Wall Mirror Gilded and Carved Wood
Located in Madrid, ES
A Gustavian period mirror, in carved and gilded wood, with acanthus leaf decoration on the sides and a trophy on the top.
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Swedish Gustavian Painted Secretary Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Gustavian Painted Secretary Cabinet Bookcase, Sweden
Antique Swedish secretary cabinet in Gustavian Style. The cabinet is a well crafted pie...
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Brass
18th Century Gustavian Sofa
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
18th Century Gustavian sofa.
Scraped to original paint with exquisite carving and recently reupholstered in linen.
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Linen, Wood
$10,431
18th century Swedish original painted pair of Gustavian chairs
Located in London, GB
These late C18th chairs are a lovely example of Swedish Gustavian style.
The oval backrest has decorative cutouts and delicate carving to the top rim and the wood is painted in a typ...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
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...
Category
1840s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
antique swedish gustavian corner cabinet 18th century
Located in Kiel, SH
Swedish Period Gustavian painted wood corner cabinet, circa 1770-1780. This Swedish late 18th century antique corner cabinet features a curvy bow front shape, with recessed upper cab...
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs "The Swedish Model"
Located in Boden, SE
A pair of early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs " The Swedish Model." from Skelleftea Vasterbotten, Northern Sweden.
Scraped by hand to the original color. Retouches are made...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
Swedish 19th century painted pine cupboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish 19th century painted cupboard circa 1890.
Good quality sideboard/cabinet which would be ideal as a linen cupboard or the kitchen.
Double door cupboard with channeled detail...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine, Paint
Antique Genuine Northern Swedish Gustavian Style Country Pine Sideboard
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique genuine Swedish sideboard in gustavian style. The sideboard is a country house furniture made by hand in solid pine in northern Sweden around 1820. With carved wooden panels ...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Cabinet with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish antique Gustavian corner cabinet from Umeå Västerbotten, Northern Sweden.
Beautifully reeded doors.
Scraped by gentle hand to its well preserved original color...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
Impressive pair of swedish sconces late 18th c
Located in PARIS, FR
Impressive and beautiful pair of Gustavian sconces late 18thc
Nice details
2 Lights - not wired
Height 80 cm
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$9,930 / set
Antique Genuine Swedish Gustavian Large Original Country Corner Cabinet
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique gustavian corner cabinet from northern Sweden made during the early 19th century, around 1820. The cabinet is an authentic Swedish country house furniture made in two parts. ...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
20th Century Black Painted Display Bookcase Glazed Cabinet
Located in Kvidinge, SE
A gorgeous Bookcase Display with two glazed cabinet doors
Painted and refinished in a black with a delicate hint of red under and distress for an authentic antique feel
The inside i...
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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Grey Painted Benches or Settees
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Pair Of Swedish Gustavian style grey painted benches
Complimentary delivery to most areas of London UK.
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
18th Century Scandinavian Painted Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
19th century Scandinavian painted baroque chest of drawers
Fine quality solid oak chest of drawers, circa 1840.
The chest has 4-drawer and the ...
Category
Mid-18th Century Danish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Oak
Swedish mid 19th century birch buffet sideboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish mid 19th century birch buffet sideboard circa 1860.
Fine quality Swedish buffet of grand proportions. Top surface with shallow gallery on the back. 2 lockable drawers below...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Birch
Gustavian Sugar Bowls in Silver
Located in Ljungby, SE
A pair of Gustavian-style sugar bowls in silver, stamped by Johan Henrik Schvart, active in Karlskrona, Sweden. They are stamped with S2 for the year 1800. The bowls are in a boat-sh...
Category
Early 1800s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Silver
$6,000 / set
19th Century Swedish Small Gustavian Fall Front Desk with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish Gustavian fall front desk from Burtrask Vasterbotten, Northern Sweden.
Scraped by hand to its original color.
Small cute model in child size.
Fits so nicely i...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
19th Century Antique Provincial Swedish Gustavian Table
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century antique provincial Gustavian table from Skellefteå Västerbotten,Northern Sweden.
It has original condition with original untouched paint.
Fine color combination with g...
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1840s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chair with Originalpaint Swedish Antiques
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish Gustavian chair from Umea Vasterbotten, Northern Sweden
Nice unusual model with ribs in the back & hand carved flowers & leaves.
Has style features of English ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
Swedish 18th Century Gustavian Grey and Blue Display Cabinet
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Antique Swedish Glass-Top Cabinet Made in Two-parts.
The base has a set of 4 drawers and the top display cabinet has two glass doors that is pati...
Category
1770s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
$9,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Bridal Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Rare bridal mora clock (Angermanlandsbrud) from the 1800s. The body of the clock with carving details was made to resemble a brides dress. Original mechani...
Category
Early 1800s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Birch
$12,000
Circa 1800s set of six Swedish painted oak Provincial Gustavian dining chairs
Located in London, GB
A set of (6) Gustavian chairs of wonderful quality with rounded backs, open work, and cut decoration.The seats are removable and upholstered in woven horse tail hair.
The oak is from...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Oak
Elegant brass inkstand in Gustavian style from Gusums Bruk, Sweden
By Gusums Bruk
Located in Knivsta, SE
Elegant brass inkstand in Gustavian style from Gusums Bruk in Sweden. Manufactured during the early 20th Century. Gusums Bruk are known for high-quality brass objects and an unusuall...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Brass
Swedish White Gustavian Extendable Dining Table C. 1940 8 10 Seat
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Gustavian white extendable dining table which extends from a round 110 cm approximately to 245 cm long with three leaves. It has ...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Birch
$6,448 Sale Price
20% Off
20th Century Gustavian Style Glazed Display Cabinet / Bookcase
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
20th Century Gustavian Style Glazed Display Cabinet / Bookcase
An early 20th century display painted in the Gustavian style. The Cabinet consi...
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20th Century German Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Oak
Swedish Antique Mora Clock Green Early 1800s 210m Åman Arboga A
Located in Lewes, England
Shipping special update - We have negotiated a special flat rate shipping cost to the USA with our main US shipping partner for our 1st dibs clients of only £995 export crated by ai...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
$3,319 Sale Price
50% Off
Swedish Desk 19th Century in Black Original Paint
Located in Meulebeke, BE
A rustic writing desk made during the 19th century in Sweden. Made of pine wood and original black paint. With great patina on the wood.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
Mid 19th century Swedish painted table top writing desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century Swedish painted table top writing desk circa 1850.
Good quality table top bureau, presented in original scraped back paint. Made from solid pine and scraped back t...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine, Paint
Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Swedish Mora clock from the 1960's in original wood. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour.
Width:48cm / 18.9""
Depth: 25cm / 9.8""...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
$2,000
18th Century Gustavian Mirror by Johan Åkerblad
Located in Ljungby, SE
A Gustavian mirror made in Stockholm in the 18th century, bearing the signatures of Johan Åkerblad and the gilder Erik Törngren. The mirror is crafted from gilded pine and has mercur...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of 19th century hand 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 ...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine, Paint
19th Century Swedish antique Gustavian Table with Untouched Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish Gustavian table from Piteå Norrbotten, Northern Sweden.
Small neat Gustavian table with untouched originalpa...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
Swedish 19th century hand painted pine occasional table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century hand painted pine occasional table circa 1890.
Good quality table with many possible uses and with a knee height of 23.5 inches it could function as a small desk.
Bare...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine, Paint
19th Century Unusual Swedish Blue Country Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Unusual Swedish country table in gustavian style. The table is a country house furniture from the early 1800s made in gustavian style. The period...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Grey White C.1860
Located in Lewes, England
Circa 1850/1880 antique Swedish Gustavian Grey White painted chest of drawers commode in gustavian style with classic Gustavian ribbing detail on the drawer fronts and leading edge...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
$3,745 Sale Price
44% Off
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
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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