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: USA
Style: Gustavian
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 Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
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
Late Gustavian or Early Biedermeier Painted Wall Mirror
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique painted mirror with gilded accents and beveled mercury mirror.
The painted finish has been distressed over time, but we will be happ...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Mirror
Set of Six Swedish Gustavian Period Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Striking set of six 18th century Gustavian dining chairs with original paint and silk fabric seat cushions.
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Louis XVI Style Doors
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of tall painted doors with original hardware. Will need new glass. Other doors available but not with glass panel. Doors can work well in Swedish Gustavian style decor
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19th Century French Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Dining Chairs
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a very unique set of six Gustavian dining chairs, I was told in Sweden they where called "Kung Stolar" King Chairs. I found ...
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Early 1900s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Birch
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Settee With Trundle
Located in Houston, US
This is a beautiful Swedish Gustavian settee with a pull out trundle. The settee was designed to provide stylish seating during the day and extra sleeping area at night. The mattress...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Pine
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 Furniture
Materials
Paint, Wood
Swedish Period Gustavian Chest of Drawers 1780-1800
Located in Charleston, SC
A Charming, large Swedish Gustavian period chest of drawers with original hardware and in wonderful worn lightest of light blue paint.
Canted posts with fluted details, handsome orig...
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1790s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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, Swedish Commode, Gray Paint Distressed, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
Gustavian, Swedish Commode, Gray Paint Distressed, Sweden, 1950s
Gustavian chest of drawers with a gray paint distressed finish designed and produced in Sweden circa 1950s. This exa...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
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...
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Early 2000s Swedish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Swedish Gustavian Painted Cabinet
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A painted Swedish Gustavian armoire from the late 1700’s. This solid pine cabinet has its original light gray-blue paint finish that is worn in all the right places. The tall paneled...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Brass
Original Gray Painted Gustavian Bench, Sweden circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
This lovely long bench is a wonderful example of Swedish Gustavian craftsmanship with it's delicately carved spindles, decoratively carved skirt and back all resting on turned fluted...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Pine, Paint
Gustavian, Swedish Painted Commodes, Greek Key, White and Blue Paint Distressed
Located in Stamford, CT
Gustavian, Swedish Painted Commodes or Nightstands, Greek Key Motif, White and Blue Paint Distressed
Pair of Gustavian commodes or nightstands designed and produced in Sweden in the...
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1920s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Paint
Gustavian, Swedish Commodes, Beige Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 19th C.
Located in Stamford, CT
Gustavian, Swedish Commodes, Beige Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 19th C.
Stunning pair of step up commodes or nightstands having three diamond designed drawers on tapering turned...
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Early 1900s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Swedish Gustavian 17th Century Faux Bois Cabinet
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This Swedish Gustavian faux bois cabinet was made in the 1600’s and makes a statement. This sturdy solid pine cabinet has a faux bois paint finish that has been hand-scraped back to ...
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17th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine, Paint
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 Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair, Gustavian Style White Console Tables with Drawer, Sweden circa 1860
Located in Round Top, TX
Lovely white painted Swedish Gustavian style console tables resting on elegant narrow tapered and fluted legs. Very unusual to find a matching pair.
The fluted drawers function with...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine, Paint
Pair, White Painted Gustavian Nightstands, Sweden circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair, small Swedish Gustavian style white painted nightstands or side tables standing on tapered legs.
Applied floral carving accents the front along with dentil molding and diamond ...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Brass
Original Gray Painted Gustavian Bench with Storage, Sweden circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
This exceptional Gustavian bench is a special find. Note the original pale gray painted finish (with blue undertones) with decorative finials and carved bow in teal blue/green. The f...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine, Paint
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 Furniture
Materials
Brass
Swedish Gustavian Style Upholstered Painted Bench
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish hand carved, solid wood and hand painted Gustavian bench upholstered in a floral silk blend fabric. Wonderful addition to any style home, used formally or informally in an en...
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Early 2000s European Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Silk, Wood
Pair, Gray Painted Swedish Gustavian Armchairs, circa 1920
Located in Round Top, TX
This pair of Swedish Gustavian style armchairs have a gently curved back, turned fluted legs and decorative carving embellishments which all add to the graceful appeal of each.
The n...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique Gustavian Swedish Empire Dining Table W 4 Leaves
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Gustavian Swedish Empire Dining Table With Four Leaves.
4 leaves 135”
3 leaves 112.5”
2 leaves 90”
1 leaf 67.5”
No leaves 46.5”
H 29.5”
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18th Century European Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Gold Gilt Trumeau Mirror, Sweden circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
Lovely trumeau mirror with applied carved swags, flower medallions, and beaded trim. At 4' tall, it will provide a striking decorative presence.
Restored, the gold and bronze gilt i...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Gustavian, Large Swedish Dining Table, Gray Paint Distressed, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stamford, CT
Gustavian, Large Swedish Dining or Conference Table, Gray Paint Distressed, Sweden, 1970s
Large six legged Gustavian dining table designed and produced in Sweden circa 1970s. Having...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Swedish Chest, Walnut, Brass, Marble, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stamford, CT
Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Swedish Chest, Walnut, Brass, Marble, Sweden, 1960s
Gustavian chest designed and produced in Sweden in the later half of the 20th century. This example h...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Brass
Gustavian, Swedish Commode, Green Paint, Marble, Brass, Sweden, 1980s
Located in Stamford, CT
Gustavian, Swedish Commode, Louis XVI Style, Green Paint, Marble, Brass, Sweden, 1980s
Gustavian chest of drawers or dresser designed and produced in Sweden in the later half of the...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Brass
Gustavian, Swedish Commode, Green Paint, Pinewood, Brass, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stamford, CT
Gustavian, Swedish Commode, Green Paint, Pinewood, Brass, Sweden, 1970s
Gustavian chest of drawers in the Louis XVI style designed and produced in Sweden in the later half of the 20...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Paint
Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Commode, Mahogany, Marble, Brass, Sweden, 1980s
Located in Stamford, CT
Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Commode, Mahogany, Marble, Brass, Sweden, 1980s
Gustavian chest of drawers designed and produced in Sweden in the later half of the 20th century. This ex...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Small Swedish Chest, Brass, Marble, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stamford, CT
Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Small Swedish Chest, Brass, Marble, Sweden, 1970s
Small Gustavian chest of drawers in brown wood designed and produced in Sweden circa 1970s. This piece ...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Brass
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 Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
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 Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Gustavian, Swedish Commode, Grey Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stamford, CT
Gustavian, Swedish Commode or Dresser, Grey Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Gustavian chest of drawers designed and produced in Sweden circa 1940s. This example features a gr...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Paint
Gustavian, Swedish Secretaire Desk, White Paint, Pinewood, Sweden, 1900s
Located in Stamford, CT
Gustavian, Swedish Painted Secretaire Desk, White Paint, Pinewood, Sweden, 1900s
Gustavian secretaire desk or storage cabinet designed and produced in Sweden in the early part of the 20th century. This example features a white paint distressed finish. The top portion of the cabinet flips down to reveal a light green paint distressed writing desk...
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Early 1900s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
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 Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Gustavian, Swedish Commode, Grey Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stamford, CT
Gustavian, Swedish Commode, Grey Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 1930s
Gustavian chest of drawers designed and produced in Sweden circa 1930s. This example features a gray paint di...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Paint
Swedish Gustavian Painted Center Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A large Swedish Gustavisn style center table with its original paint finish. This table can be used as a desk, console or center table as it is finished on all sides. The simple top ...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Bench, Swedish with Griffons, 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
With significant size and presence, this armed bench has a long single seat and three separate upholstered back rests and upholstered arm rests. The elaborately carved wood is painte...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop Front Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
19th Century Swedish Gustavian hand painted drop top desk. Writing top H 31”
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
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
2 Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique set of 2 Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers. they have been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Style 4 Door Sideboard
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian Style 4 Door Sideboard. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Swedish Style Rams Head Chair
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Style Rams Head Chair. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Tall White Painted Trumeau Mirror with Greek Figures, Sweden circa 1900
Located in Round Top, TX
Tall decorative trumeau mirror with carved accents. Upper section portrays Greek figures against a blue painted background.
The antique white painted finish is lightly distressed cre...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Paint
Painted Trumeau Mirror, Sweden circa 1820-80
Located in Round Top, TX
Lovely trumeau mirror with upper painted and carved thistle design and smaller octagon shaped mirror create a striking crown.
Beautiful shades of gold, antique white, muted red and p...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Paint
Rare Period 1740-60s era Swedish Gustavian Baroque Bergere Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Carved distressed painted frame. Upholstered. 41 1/2" h x 26 3/8" w x 23 1/2" d. Seat height 20 1/4".
Condition
Splits in wood. Paint loss. Chips and nicks in wood. Minor stains to ...
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1740s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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 Furniture
Materials
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Style Glass Top Hutch
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian Style Glass Top Hutch. the bottom cabinet is circa 1950 the upper glass top is New made using Antique windows found at an Estate Auction in Sweden. the g...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Door Sideboard
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian Style 3 door sideboard. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Gold and Green Painted Trumeau Mirror, Sweden circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
Lovely trumeau mirror painted in soft shades of green, pale red, and gold.
At just under 4' tall, its size allows it to be displayed in a wide variety of spaces.
In solid condition r...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Paint
Swedish Gustavian Style Glass Top Hutch
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian Style Glass Top Hutch. the bottom cabinet is circa 1950 the upper glass top is New made using Antique windows found at an Estate Auction in Sweden. the gl...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Tall Gray Painted Gustavian Bookcase Display Cabinet, Sweden circa 1960
Located in Round Top, TX
Elegant and stately Swedish Gustavian style display cabinet or bookcase in two sections standing just under 7' tall.
Newer professional painted finish in softly distressed light grey...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Brass
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,...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Metal, Bronze
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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