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
Unique 100% Original Finish Swedish Gustavian Berger Chair
Located in Hollywood, FL
This s a Unique 100% Original Finish Swedish Gustavian Berger Chair.
Category
1890s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Pine Wall Glass Mirror - Antique Wall Décor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gold, antique Swedish Gustavian wall mirror made of handcrafted gilded Pinewood with its original mirrored glass, in good condition. The particularized carved Scandinavian wall déc...
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Pine, Giltwood
Swedish Gustavian Period 1800s Painted Wood Buffet with Carved Reeded Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period buffet, circa 1800 with three-quarter framed top, two doors, carved reeded motifs and bracket plinth. Step into the heart of Scandinavian design with this ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Original Blue Painted Grandfather Clock, Sweden Dated 1844
Located in Round Top, TX
Hand painted grandfather clock with exceptional original soft blue painted finish accented in red trim.
Panel details, curved bonnet, slender case with lovely balance to face and bas...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Metal
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Wall Plate Rack
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Fantastic and rare 18th century provincial floor standing wall plate rack with shelves from the Gustavian period in its original condition with great p...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
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
Pair of circa 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs with Carved Flowers
Located in London, GB
Wonderful pair of Swedish Gustavian Oak side chairs.
This desirable style of chairs have rounded backs with carved flower decoration to the top and rose...
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Linen, Oak
Swedish Gustavian Period 1790s Blue Painted Wall Hanging Corner Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period painted wood wall hanging corner cabinet from the late 18th century, with blue paint, single door and weathered ...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Late 18th Century Danish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Brass, Metal
Pair of Gustavian Grey Painted Dressers
Located in Westwood, NJ
Pair of Gustavian Grey Painted Dressers, The Swedish Neo Classic style Gustavian commode with a concave front side, with paneled drawers and sides having gold leaf trim details. The two long drawers with brass ring pull hardware...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Period 1800s Painted Wood Console Table with Carved Apron
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period painted wood console table from the early 19th century, with carved apron and fluted tapering legs. Created in Sweden during the early years of the 19th century, this console table showcases the stylistic characteristics of the Gustavian era. It features a rectangular top sitting above a beautifully carved apron accented with arched motifs in its lower section. The table is painted in a soft color typical of the Swedish taste for light palettes aiming at brightening the rooms during the long and dark winters of Scandinavia. The ensemble is raised on four slender fluted tapering legs.
The Gustavian style takes its roots in the Louis XVI era. Swedish King...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Large Gustavian Style Garden Pots
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a set of 2 Large Gustavian Style Garden Pots in original condition.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Concrete
4 Ornate Italian Planters
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a set of 4 Ornate Italian Planters made by one of the TOP Garden Planter companies in Italy, Bitossi, they are in 100% Original condition.
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1960s Italian Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Swedish Gustavian Period 1790s Painted Slant Front Secretary with Three Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period painted wood secretary from the late 18th century, with slant front desk, multiple drawers, dark painted interior, th...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Brass
20th Century Gold Swedish Gustavian Similar Set of Eleven Brass Candle Holders
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gold, vintage Swedish Gustavian similar set of eleven candle holders made of hand crafted brass, in good condition. The Scandinavian candlesticks, stands are enhanced by derail cra...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Painted Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century Swedish Gustavian Period painted buffet will make a handsome addition to your collection, and a stylistic touch to your decor! Hand-crafted from indigenous old-growth pi...
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Brass
2 Swedish Klismos Style Chairs
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Fabulous set of Swedish Kilsmos Style chairs, they have been restored and Repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White" ALL Seating is New and covered n Muslin.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Antique Swedish Mora clock from the 1800's. Original paint; grey with gold detailing. Not function tested.
Measures: Width:58cm / 22.8"
Depth: 20cm / 7.8"
Height: 215cm / 84.6".
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Birch
Ten Decorative Rectangular Italian Planters
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique set of 10 Decorative Rectangular Italian Planters with Concrete tray for each one.
Category
1990s Italian Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
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 th...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Linen, Paint, Wood
Gustavian Style Six Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Gustavian Style Six Drawer Chest Of Drawers. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Gray Painted Cabinet
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Two Part Gustavian Cabinet With Five Drawers and Two Top Cabinet Doors, Sweden circa 1770.
18th Century Cabinet in two pieces with wonderful arched cornice and original hardware. ...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Brass
Gustavian Grey Painted Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
Gustavian Grey Painted Dresser, The Swedish Neo Classic style Gustavian commode with a concave front side, with paneled drawers and sides having gold leaf...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century Inlaid Birch Lyre Form Occasional Table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century inlaid birch lyre form occasional table circa 1890.
Elegant piece of late 19th century Swedish furniture. Overall rectangular shaped top with canted corners. Made in ...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Birch
Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Nightstands
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a set of Gustavian Style 3 Drawer NightStands . they have been restored and repainted with Milk Paints Midnight Black.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
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
Set of Four Louis XVI Gustavian Style Painted Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming set of four French dining armchairs made in the grand Louis XVI taste. Crafted from beech and featuring a Swedish Gustavian style white painted finish with a desirable aged,...
Category
20th Century French Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Beech, Fabric
Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Sideboard with Carved Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood sideboard from the 19th century with three drawers, two doors, carved arched-themed frieze, reeded diamond motifs and tapering feet. This allur...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Swedish Mid-19th Century Alder Root Occasional Table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish mid 19th century alder root occasional table circa 1850.
Elegant piece of mid 19th century furniture from Sweden. Over sailing top with alder root outer edge and alder cr...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Birch
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Neoclassical Corner Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Neoclassical Corner Cabinet is an exceptionally well-crafted piece, designed to make the maximum use of your floor plan, especially since corners are u...
Category
1870s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Oak
19th Century Swedish Pair of Oak Pharmacy Desks - Antique Apothecary Cabinets
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-grey, white antique Swedish Gustavian pair of pharmacy desks made of hand crafted painted Oakwood, in good condition. Each of the Scandinavian apo...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Oak
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Barrel Back Armchairs
Located in Wichita, KS
A pair of Swedish chairs with classic sulla barrel backs in the Gustavian style with plaster decorative details, newly upholstered in linen. Beautifully carved bell flowers around th...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
Swedish Gustavian Sideboard
Located in Hollywood, FL
This Swedish Gustavian sideboard was found at an auction in Goteborg, Sweden. Its been restored and repainted with milk paints "Oyster Whit...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Original Red Painted Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1820-1840
Located in Round Top, TX
It is the all original painted finish that makes this chest of drawers from the Swedish countryside a special find.
Note the original brick red paint accented with the blue/green/wh...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Swedish Gustavian Berger
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Beautiful Swedish Gustavian Berger, its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White" ALL seating is new and covered in Muslin.
Category
1880s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
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.
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
Gustavian Style 10 Drawer Dresser
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Gustavian Style 10 Drawer Dresser, its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints Midnight Black.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Louis XVI Chairs, Signed by Georges Jacob
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of Medallion chairs (Louis XVI)
Gustavian chairs made in France, Paris, by Georges Jacob. Paris most eminent and productive carpenter, lived ...
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1780s French Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Gustavian Style 3 Drawer NightStands
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a set of Gustavian style 3 drawer nightStands. They have been restored and repainted with milk paints midnight black.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Wooden Gustavian Tea Table with Fine Details, Sweden, Late 18th Century
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Sweden, Late 18th Century
Elegant Antique Gustavian tea table.
H 74 x W 90 x D 54 cm.
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
19th Century Light-Grey Swedish Gustavian Antique Oval Pine Dining Room Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique 19th century Swedish Gustavian oval wooden dining table, in good condition. The Scandinavian painted Pinewood center table has a grey waxed p...
Category
Mid-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
Swedish Late Gustavian Period Small Console W/Marble Top & Lower Shelf
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish late Gustavian petite console table, with stunning marble top and secondary platform shelf, from the late 18th to early 19th century. This smaller-sized antique table from Sweden has a particularly beautiful marble top, rectangular in shape, in a goldenrod color. The marble top rests upon an apron with scrolling foliate motif carved about three sides and framed within petite bead trim. Each corner is embellished with a large carved sunflower head just above the legs. The table is presented upon four round and fluted legs, with profiled knees, which taper gently towards their feet. A lower display platform (with a green faux marble hand-painted finish) shelf is positioned at underside of the table, braced just above the feet. Note that the table height varies as it is 31" at back and 30.5" towards the front. This late Gustavian period Swedish marble-top table, with smaller footprint of (approximately) 2.5 foot width, would make for a fabulous little entry table, an accent table for a hall/stair landing...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Marble
19th Century Gold Swedish Gustavian Antique Gilded Pinewood Wall Glass Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gold, 19th century Swedish Gustavian wall mirror made of handcrafted gilded Pinewood, in good condition. The antique Scandinavian mirror ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Pine, Giltwood
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.
Category
Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Tri-Handle Large White Ceramic Jug / Vase / Pottery
Located in Stamford, CT
Tri-Handle Large White Ceramic Jug / Vase / Pottery
A large and impressive decorative glazed pottery jug or vase having twin handles depicting lion maned busts.
20 H x 15 DIA
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Category
Early 2000s American Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Gustavian Grey Painted 3 Drawer Dresser with Faux Marble Top, Sweden, 1850-1880
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Late 19th century grey painted chest of drawers, Swedish.
This 3 drawer dresser has a charming break front style, an amazing faux marble top and the original brass hardware.
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Brass
Swedish Gustavian Arm Chair Circa Early 1900's Painted Warm White
Located in London, Park Royal
A Swedish, Gustavian style arm chair from the early 1900's, carved in solid beech wood and hand painted in a warm white which has naturally aged to reveal some of the wood beneath. T...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Round Swedish Style Mirror with Gray Paint and Black Spheres
Located in Troy, MI
New and custom made for us in England. This large, round, Swedish-style mirror has a wide beveled frame with a gray painted finish accented with contrasting black spheres.
Actual...
Category
2010s English Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Antique Gustavian White Painted Tall Sideboard Buffet Server from Sweden circa 1
Located in Round Top, TX
Gustavian white painted tall pine sideboard or server cabinet.
Traditional decorative fluted diamond panels on cabinet doors, two small upper drawers with small brass pull.
One key...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
18th-19th Century White Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Daybed, Antique Sofa Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-grey, antique Swedish Gustavian daybed made of hand crafted painted Pinewood with two round pillows, in good condition. The sides of t...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Pine, Linen, Damask
Antique Swedish Gustavian Longcase Clock
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique gustavian long case clock in painted pine from Sweden. The clock has a hand carved decor in wood with older paint from the late 1800s. The paint has become slightly distresse...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
Unique Hand Carved Wall Mirror
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Unique Hand Carved Wall Mirror. it was stained Dark brown and I stripped it down to raw wood and left it that way.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Rare Antique Genuine Swedish Gustavian Sideboard
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare antique gustavian sideboard from Northern Sweden made around 1780. The sideboard is made in painted pine and dry scraped by hand down ...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
Unique Hand Carved Round Wall Mirror
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Unique Hand Carved Round Wall Mirror. it had a dark brown stain on it so I stripped it to raw wood and left it that way.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Berlin Iron
18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Painted Secretary Desk
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century Swedish neoclassical painted secretary desk will make the perfect addition to your home whether your decor is modern, traditional,...
Category
1790s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pair of 17th Century Carved Antique Swedish Gustavian Gilt Tassels
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of Gustavian 17th century carved antique Swedish Gustavian gilt tassels. The tassels are hand carved and thus different, but similar. Origi...
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17th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Swedish, Gustavian Bucket Chairs, about 1800
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of Swedish Gustavian Bucket Chairs. Made in Stockholm about 1800. Attributed to Ephraim Ståhl who was operative between 1794–1810.
De...
Category
Early 1800s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood, Birch
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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