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 1800s Gustavian White Painted Two-Part Cabinet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A two-tiered wooden cabinet from the early 19th century Swedish Gustavian period. The top section opens to a shelf for hanging wine glasses and a small drawer for storing cutlery. Th...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
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Wood
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Console Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Beautiful late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian style console or centre table.
With pretty hand carved base on turned legs and a central finial.
In good condition and remains of old pa...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood, Pine, Paint
Gustavian White Painted Marble Top Vanity
Located in Westwood, NJ
The marble top vanity seamlessly blends classical artistry with modern functionality. Its White Carrara marble top exudes refined luxury, while the a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Antique Table White Gold Carved Detail, 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Very rare Swedish antique gustavian table from Skabersjö Castle in Sweden.
It is later 1800s in age and has terrific detail to it with decora...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
Swedish Circa 1858 Gustavian Pine Buffet
Located in Houston, TX
This 19th century Gustavian style buffet originated from Sweden. It has wonderful craftmanship throughout with hand carved wooden pulls, wood pegging, faux marbleized paint on the to...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
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Pine
18th Century Gustavian Sofa
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
18th Century Gustavian sofa.
Scraped to original paint with exquisite carving and recently reupholstered in linen.
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Linen, Wood
Large Round Pedestal Black Table, Sweden circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
This round pine pedestal table has a carved skirt, turned pedestal base resting on four carved legs with lion's paw feet and casters.
Restored, later professionally painted in black ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
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Pine, Paint
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 ...
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Mid-18th Century Danish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Oak
19th Century Danish Gustavian IFR End Table - Antique Walnut Sewing Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A small, antique Danish Gustavian sewing table made of hand crafted polished Walnut, in good condition. The Scandinavian end table is composed with one drawer, detailed with the orig...
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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Painted Mifnight Blue
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Gustavian dresser renovated to highest standard and painted in midnight blue. Fine moldings around drawers and fittings in solid brass. Marble top
Width 84 cm / 33.1"
Depth: 48cm /...
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1950s European Vintage Gustavian Furniture
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Wood
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Neoclassic Light Grey Sideboard
Located in Kramfors, SE
Light grey gustavian neoclassic sideboard from the late 1700s, 1790 to 1800, from Northern Sweden. The sideboard is in the classic model with typical decor and straight shape. The Sw...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Table with Originalpaint Swedish Antiques
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish Gustavian table from Boden Norrbotten,Northern Sweden.
Nice little neat table scraped by hand to its origina...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
18th Century Danish Gustavian Single Antique Fruitwood Console, End Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, antique Danish Gustavian freestanding console table made of hand crafted Fruitwood, in good condition. The Scandinavian corner tables...
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Late 18th Century Danish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Brass, Metal
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
Swedish Gustavian Style Side Chairs 8
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique set of 8 Swedish Gustavian side chairs. they have been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White" all the seating has been restored and waiting for y...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
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Birch
19th Century Swedish antique rustic Gustavian Table with Original paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish antique rustic Gustavian table from Burea Vasterbotten, North of Sweden.
Scraped by hand to its original color. Made in painted ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
Sideboard Swedish Gustavian
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian style Sideboard. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Gustavian Style Console Table
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique 2 drawer Gustavian style console chest. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1930s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Painted Pine Gustavian Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
Gustavian painted pine chest of three drawers with "Greek key" or meander design along top and pair of griffins on top drawer.
Newer professionally applied and layered salmon painted...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Fine 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Corner armchair with original paint
Located in Boden, SE
This Gustavian corner " powder chair" features a beautiful original painting and has sticks in the back for added comfort. It stands on brass wheels, making it easy to move. A perfec...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Pinewood Candle Holders - Antique Sticks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Swedish pair of mid 19th Century Gustavian candle holders made of hand crafted Pinewood, in good condition. The sticks are patinated in...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers Gustavian Style
Located in Kvidinge, SE
This fantastic Swedish Chest of Drawers in Gustavian Style are made in solid pine during 19th Century
painted in a soft gray with a delicate hint of red under and distress for an aut...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Gustavian Demilune Tables
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An unusually large scale pair of Gustavian period demilune tables in traces of original decoration.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
8 Swedish Gustavian Style Original Painted Side Chairs
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique set of 8 - 100% Original painted Swedish Gustavian Style side chairs. all the seating have been restored and waiting for you to put your finished material on.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Birch
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Oak Chest - Antique Scandinavian Marble Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Swedish Gustavian chest made of hand crafted painted Oakwood, in good condition. The Scandinavian commode is composed with a white-grey marble top and three drawers, consisting its original metal hardware and keys. The front of the drawers contains cut corners with fluted carvings...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass, Metal
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. ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
18th Century Gustavian Buffet
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
18th Century Swedish Gustavian buffet dating to 1780.
110cm Gallery height and 103cm front height.
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century Gustavian Swedish Sideboard
Located in Kvidinge, SE
Swedish Gustavian sideboard
The sideboard is painted in pink and the inside in antique white,
Both in an old traditional scandinavian way with fantastic patina.
The sideboard has tr...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Brass
18th c. Swedish Gustavian Original Paint Gate Leg - Drop Leaf Table and Console
Located in Wichita, KS
A rare Swedish gate leg or drop leaf table from the Gustavian period in original paint, circa 1780. A very practical piece with two large leaves each supported by double gates. When ...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Swedish Mora clock from the 1960's in original colour. Cream with gold carved detailing. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour.
Wid...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Freestanding Pinewood Tray Top Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-green, antique Swedish Gustavian freestanding tray top table made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, designed by an unknown master, carpenter fro...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
Swedish Gustavian Style 1890s Light Gray Painted Dining Table with Oval Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish oval top dining table from circa 1890 with light Gustavian gray painted finish and carved elongated rosettes on the knees. Created in ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Elegant pair of Gustavian Carrara marble and Gilt brass Candlesticks from 1790s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Elegant pair of Gustavian Carrara marble and Gilt brass Candlesticks from the 1790s. Simple beauty with some charming patina.
Wear consistent with age and use
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1790s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
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Carrara Marble, Brass
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Demi Lunes Circa 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of 19th-century Swedish demi-lunes, circa 1800, perfectly captures the elegance and simplicity of Neoclassical design. Crafted from pine and finished in a sleek black patin...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
Pair, White Gustavian Demi Lune Side Tables Consoles, circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair, Gustavian demi-lune side tables or consoles.
Gently tapered fluted legs with simple carved braid motif accenting the lower skirt.
Newer professionally applied layered white p...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century Gustavian Sofa / Bench, By a Swedish Cabinetmaker
Located in Odense, DK
A stunning antique late Gustavian sofa/bench, skillfully crafted by a talented Swedish cabinetmaker of the era. This exquisite piece showcases the hallmark elements of Gustavian desi...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
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
Red Painted Gustavian Bookcase Display Cabinet, Sweden circa 1790-1820
Located in Round Top, TX
The details in this large red Gustavian pine bookcase are impressive with carved molding and Greek key pattern along the crown, carved inset columns at side and fluted carved details...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Glass, Pine, Paint
18th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers Circa 1760
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite 18th-century Swedish chest of drawers, circa 1760, is a beautiful example of the Gustavian style, combining neoclassical elegance with functional craftsmanship. Made f...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Swedish Rustic Slagbord - Antique Walnut Drop-Leaf Farmhouse Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Swedish Gustavian farmhouse table made of hand crafted Walnut with one drawer, in good condition. The Scandinavian rustic kitchen table is composed with two drop-leaves, t...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
19th Century Northern Swedish Gustavian Country Pine Side Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Northern Swedish country side table in gustavian style made during the early 1800s. The table is in untouched original condition with the original faux paint. Made in pine with the o...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
Late 18th century Swedish oak painted bureau bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Stunning baroque Swedish painted bureau bookcase circa 1780.
Comprising of 2 parts. Top section with a beautiful deep scrolling cornice, below...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Oak, Pine, Paint
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
Swedish Gustavian Style 1860s Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Greek Key Frieze
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood chest from the mid 19th century, with Greek Key frieze, carved rosettes, fluted accents and wraparound feet. Created in Sweden during the third...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
18th Century Black Swedish Gustavian Oak Bureau - Antique Drop Front Secretaire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Swedish Gustavian bureau made of hand crafted painted Oakwood, in good condition. The Scandinavian writing table, desk features man...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pine Drop-Leaf Table - Antique Klaffbord Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Swedish Gustavian Klaffbord (drop-leaf) table made of hand crafted Pinewood, in good condition. The Scandinavian foldable dining, kitchen table has a grey-blue finish, sup...
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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
Hand-painted Provincial Cabinet with two Doors, South Germany around 1700
Located in Greding, DE
The painting in light blue and dark gray is new and was designed according to antique models.
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Early 1700s German 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
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Pedestals - Antique Neoclassical Pine Cabinets
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A white-grey, antique pair of Swedish Gustavian pedestals, cabinets made of light-grey painted Pinewood with carved garlands. The hand carved Scandinavi...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Gilt & Polychromed Neoclassical Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Gilt & Polychromed Neoclassical Mirror
This exquisite 19th-century Swedish Gustavian mirror is a stunning example of Neoclassical design. The mirror ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
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...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Brass
Fine pair of 19th Century Gustavian Chairs
Located in Allerum, SE
Fine pair of 19th century Gustavian (the Swedish Model) chairs in their original colour with great wear to the surface.
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinet with Originalpaint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Gustavian Cabinet from Ranea Norrbotten, Northern Sweden.
Av stunning Gustavian cabinet with untouched original paint date...
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1830s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
Swedish 1800s Gustavian Painted Two-Part Cabinet with Carved Diamond Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period two-part wooden cabinet from the early 19th century, with diamond motifs, four doors, carved open shelf and distressed patina. Created in Sweden during the...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Buffet with Original Paint, Swedish Antiques
Located in Boden, SE
18th century Swedish Gustavian Buffet with original paint from Burtrask Vasterbotten, Northern Sweden.
An elegant Gustavian period buffet with beautifully carved reeded details on t...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Gilded Wood Wall Glass Mirrors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gold, antique Swedish Gustavian pair of wall mirrors made of hand crafted gilded wood with its original mirrored glass, in good condition. The Scandinavian wall décor...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Glass, Giltwood, Mirror
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.