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.
Find a collection of antique Gustavian seating, tables, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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Style: Gustavian
100% Original Painted Swedish Gustavian Sofa
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a 100% original painted Swedish Gustavian sofa. the seating has been restored and covered in Muslin.
Category
1840s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Birch
18th Century Swedish Painted Pine Two-Tiered Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Swedish Painted Pine Two-Tiered Cabinet is ideal for the casual decor, providing both visual impact and abundant storage in one! The top ti...
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
3 Antique Oversize Exterior Doors, Sold Singly
Located in Sheffield, MA
Three very large monumental over size rustic antique architectural paneled doors with oval top that will add character and style to any hou...
Category
19th Century American Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
$4,500 / item
Pair of Engraved Armorial Beakers with Dice and Coin
Located in Richmond, VA
Pair of engraved armorial beakers. The first is a "die" beaker, engraved with a coat-of arms on the front, and flowers on the reverse side. The second is a "token" beaker, the Utrach...
Category
Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Glass
$14,500 / set
Swedish Gustavian 1790s Painted Slant-Front Desk with Carved Diamond Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period slant front desk from the late 18th century, with carved diamond motifs, multiple drawers, original lock and key. Created in Sweden during the last decade ...
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century Swedish genuine Gustavian buffet with original paint
Located in Boden, SE
A late Gustavian antique buffet/ sideboard 1850-1870
A magnificent genuine sideboard that has never been repainted.
Beautiful top with marble paint.
Superb quality piece which would ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
Swedish Gustavian Style Unique Arm Chair
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a very Unique Swedish Gustavian Style Arm Chair. The seat is covered n Muslin. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Hendrix Allardyce Key West Caned Bergère Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing pair of bergère armchairs custom made by Hendrix Allardyce. The bespoke chairs feature a large gracefully curved frame inset with double caned sides. Known as Key West chairs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Beech
20th Century Swedish Folding Table Circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant early 20th-century Swedish folding table is a perfect blend of simplicity, functionality, and timeless design, reflecting the refin...
Category
20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Metal
Demi-lune Console Table in Gustavian Style, Sweden
Located in Kastrup, DK
Demi-lune table in Gustavian style featuring a black-painted top and a light gray-painted base. The apron includes two drawers with fluted fronts and elegant brass knobs.
The legs a...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Antique Swedish Mora clock 1800's in off-white with gold hand painted intricate detailing. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour.
W...
Category
Early 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
$3,800
Swedish Gustavian Style Pine Farm Table or Console
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming late 19th century Swedish pine farmhouse table or console table. Constructed from pine having a two-board plank top with a natural or stripped finish on the pine. The Gustavian trestle...
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
An 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Corner Cupboard
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
An 18th-century Swedish Gustavian corner cupboard, featuring an original dry-scraped finish that reveals a delicate patina with subtle tones of white and light grey. The elegant desi...
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
Gustavian Style Nightstands
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique set of 2 Gustavian Style Nightstands .they have been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of 18th Century Late Gustavian Stools
Located in Ballard, CA
Pair of late Gustavian X-framed stools with lion feet, circa 1770.
Original paint.unique pair of Gustavian stools, made in Sweden circa 1770. ...
Category
Late 18th Century Austrian Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Silk, Upholstery, Fruitwood
$3,990 / set
One of a Kind Antique Gustavian Spindle Back Swedish Bench Settee
Located in West Hartford, CT
Exceptional antique spindle-back settee crafted from solid wood. This bench features gracefully curved arms, delicately carved flourishes at the corners, and a distinctive spindle-b...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
White Painted Gustavian Stool, Sweden circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
This lovely Swedish stool or tabouret has graceful legs and turned hand rests providing stability as well as balanced beauty.
The slightly distressed patina of the later antique whi...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
19th Century Pair of Swedish Gustavian Birch Chairs Attributed to Ephraim Ståhl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique pair of Swedish Gustavian armchairs made of hand crafted painted Birchwood, designed and produced most likely by Ephraim Ståhl in good condition. The Scandinavian side cha...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
19th Century Gustavian Style Walnut Secretaire Avatant
Located in Madrid, ES
A Swedish writing desk, made of walnut wood, also decorated with gilded lateral grooves in the late Gustavian style. The writing desk is divided into two parts, each of which has bro...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Swedish Gustavian Egyptian-Style Gilded Console - Attributed to Jonas Frisk
By Jonas Frisk
Located in New Orleans, LA
An exceptional 19th century Gustavian console table attributed to Jonas Frisk, blending neoclassical Swedish elegance with Egyptian Revival motifs, featuring caryatid-inspired legs, ...
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Marble
Pair of 20th Century Swedish Demi Lune Consoles
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant pair of 20th-century Swedish demi-lune consoles is a refined example of Scandinavian craftsmanship. Constructed from pine, these tables feature a lightly distressed white painted finish, enhancing their rustic charm and timeless appeal. The half-moon shape is both practical and stylish, making these consoles perfect for placement against a wall or as accent pieces in a variety of settings.
The aprons are adorned with delicate carved fluting, a classic detail of the Gustavian style, which emphasizes simplicity and elegance inspired by French neoclassical design. The tapered legs further highlight the graceful proportions and clean lines of the pieces, ensuring they blend seamlessly into both traditional and contemporary interiors.
Whether used together or separately, these demi-lune consoles are versatile and functional, ideal for displaying decorative items, lighting, or serving as entryway pieces...
Category
20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine, Paint
$4,950 / set
Set of Four 18th Century Gustavian Period Chairs
Located in Charleston, SC
Family of four 18th century Gustavian period folk art chairs, Leksand model, with original patina and re-covered cushions in linen.
Note: One chair slightly different- please see the...
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
$6,800 / set
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...
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
20th Century Swedish Sofa
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 20th-century Swedish sofa is a stunning example of Gustavian Revival design, blending timeless elegance with neoclassical sophistication. Its hand-painted frame features a soft ...
Category
20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
Set of 10 Gustavian Style Dining Chairs
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of 10 Gustavian Style Dining Chairs
Category
20th Century European Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$4,965 / set
Swedish Antique Mora Clock White Paint 1800s 203cm Crowned
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...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
$3,197 Sale Price
60% Off
Gustavian Commode
Located in Hellerup, DK
Antique Swedish Gustavian dresser or chest of drawers with 3 large drawers and with the original red paint and marbled top. The dresser has b...
Category
1770s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
$2,320 Sale Price
24% Off
Swedish 1810s Period Gustavian Painted Side Table with Drawer and Carved Apron
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period painted side table from the early 19th century with single drawer, carved apron and cylindrical legs. Born during the Gustavian era, this Swedish painted s...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique 19th century Swedish Gustavian Accent Chair
Located in Leesburg, VA
Anonymous
Mid-19th century; Sweden
Pine, linen.
Approximate size: 35 (h) x 23 (w) x 18.5 (d) in.
(seat height is 16.5 in.)
This beautiful period chair showcases a lovely white wa...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
Vintage Persian Isfahan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78680 Vintage Persian Isfahan Rug, 05'00 x 06'09. Nestled in the heart of central Iran lies a haven of artistry and tradition: the captivating city of Isfahan. Here, amid whispers of...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wool
$6,608 Sale Price
20% Off
Handmade Bespoke Gustavian Style Armoire Wardrobe Mirror Doors
Located in Lewes, England
Bespoke armoire designed and handmade by the swedish interior design master cabinet maker to order in our UK workshop from the highest quality materials. Each armoire is handmade for...
Category
2010s European Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Plywood
$32,508 Sale Price
20% Off
Swedish Gustavian Style 1900s Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Diamond Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood chest from the early 20th century with three drawers, carved diamond motifs, fluted side posts, carved rosettes and tapered feet. Created in Sw...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
$6,360 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of 19th century Swedish carved gilt armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of 19th century Swedish gilt and ebonised armchairs circa 1860.
Pair of fine quality shaped back gilt armchairs. Unusual shaped back with ebonised leaf detailing contrasting wi...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Giltwood
Antique Mora Clock Swedish 1800s Blue Gold
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...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
$2,370 Sale Price
41% Off
Swedish Gustavian Style Berger Chairs
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique set of 2 Swedish Gustavian Style Berger Chairs They have been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
$1,895 / set
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Footstools
Located in Huntington, NY
A pair of 19th century Swedish Gustavian style foot stools with detailed fleurons on the corners. The leg tops are finished with vertical reeded over-collaring atop turned and slight...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
19th Century Danish Late Gustavian Chest of Drawers
Located in Huntington, NY
A Danish Late Gustavian chest of drawers with intricately carved details. Chest top has dental trim around three sides. Front corners have detailed neoclassical column carvings. Thre...
Category
Early 19th Century Danish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
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.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
18th century Swedish bow fronted painted buffet with pink interior
Located in London, GB
Circa 1800s painted swedish buffet with pink interior.
This handsome and substantial piece with central drawer with reeded triangular design.
Three deep drawers sit above.
The exter...
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Oak
Nightstands Gustavian Style
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a set of 2 Gustavian Style 2 door 1 drawer Nightstands. they have been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
$2,195 / set
Exceptional Pair of 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Gilt Wood Mirrors
Located in Allerum, SE
Exceptional, rare and unusually large pair of late Gustavian gilt wood mirrors with gouaches in neoclassical Pompeian style and faux porphyry marble mirror frame. Stockholm, ca 1790.
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Three-Drawer Chest with Marbleized Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style three-drawer chest from the 19th century with light gray painted finish, marbleized top and fluted side posts. This 19th-century Swedish Gustavian style che...
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
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 ...
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
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
Gustavian Grey Painted Chatol With Four Drawers From 1790s
Located in Lejre, DK
Gustavian Chatol with four drawers and built-in drawers inside. The Chatol is painted gray and from around 1790.
The Chatol will be inspected at the workshop before delivery.
Dimen...
Category
1790s Danish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Original Painted Swedish Gustavian Sofa
Located in Hollywood, FL
This Original Painted Swedish Gustavian sofa was found at an Estate Auction in Stockholm Sweden. its 100% Original except for the restored seat...
Category
1810s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Cabinet Gustavian Swedish Original Paint Greenish Yellow, 18th Century, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Cabinet Gustavian Swedish original paint greenish yellow 18th century Sweden. A cabinet made during the 18th century in Sweden. Glassed doors ...
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Style 1880s Three-Drawer Painted Chest with Carved Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood chest of drawers from the late 19th century, with swag frieze, carved side posts and tapered feet. Created in Sweden during the last quarter of...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair, White Swedish Gustavian Armchairs, circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair, Swedish Gustavian armchairs with a gently curved tub back and saber back legs, adding to the graceful appeal of each.
Fluted turned front legs and decorative carving embellish ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Gustavian Bucket chair, made in Stockholm
Located in SE
A Swedish Gustavian Bucket Chair. Made in Stockholm about 1790.
Decorated with beautiful lion heads at the armrest and leaf shaped border.
The legs are elegantly carved.
Gently hand ...
Category
1790s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood, Birch
Gustavian Cream Painted Four Poster Bed - Queen
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Modern Gustavian Cream Painted Four Poster Bed. A wonderful combination of antique Gustavian design and modern details. The posters are in a tape...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
$7,008 / item
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Antique Painted Pinewood Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Swedish Gustavian pair of armchairs with a loose seat cushion, made of hand crafted painted Pinewood in good condition. The l...
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Pine
Gustavian Column Cabinet, 1810
Located in Ljungby, SE
A late Gustavian column cabinet from 1810. The cabinet features crowned, profiled cornices. Each side is adorned with blue-painted Medusa heads. It opens with the accompanying key, r...
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
18th Century Gustavian Painted Corner Cupboard
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Gustavian bow fronted corner cupboard from the North of Sweden.
Refreshed old paint to the exterior, later painted interior.
Circa 1790.
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
Mid-19th century Painted Swedish Mora Column Case Floor Clock
Located in Leesburg, VA
Mid-19th century Painted Swedish Mora Column Case Floor Clock
Anonymous
Sweden; probably mid-19th century
Wood, enamel, iron
Approximate size: 84 (h) x 21.75 (w) x 10 (d) in.
This...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Pair Commode Grey White Bedroom
Located in Lewes, England
Circa 1850 antique Swedish Gustavian Grey White painted chest of drawers commode in Gustavian style with classic Gustavian carved detail on the drawer fronts and leading edges.
Thi...
Category
Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
$5,685 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Swedish Gustavian Style 1890s Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Carved Foliage
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood chest from late 19th century, with three graduated drawers, Classical hardware, carved foliage and fluted accents. Created in Sweden during the...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair, Gustavian Style Wingback Arm Chairs from Sweden, circa 1920-40
Located in Round Top, TX
Graceful with a romantic air, this pair of Gustavian style wingback armchairs have delicate carving along the skirt skirt and rest on turned fluted legs.
This pair of armchairs are r...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
Pair, 19th Century Large White Pine Chest of Six Drawers from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair of large, 4' wide pine chests with six drawers each.
Newer professionally applied and layered white painted finish, lightly distressed to fit age of this pair.
Restored, strong...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine, Paint
Antique Swedish Genuine Gustavian Neoclassic Small Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish gustavian table from around 1810. The table is gustavian, also known as neoclassic, and made in solid Swedish pine. The table has the original paint with a rustic cha...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish 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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