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
Antique Swedish Cupboard in Grey and Antique White
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stately and beautifully preserved Swedish cupboard secretary dating from 1810 to 1830, crafted in oak and pine with a soft grey painted finish that highlights its elegant, understa...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Brass
Classic Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers in Grey
Located in Atlanta, GA
A refined and timeless late 19th century Gustavian style chest of drawers, originating from Sweden and crafted from solid pine. Painted in a soft, neutral grey, this piece embodies t...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Elegant Gustavian Chairs in Original Paint, circa 1780
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Fine pair of Gustavian dining chairs, retaining their original paint.
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Drop-Leaf Table with Birch Faux Paint
Located in Kramfors, SE
Gustavian drop-leaf table with original untouched faux paint imitating birch. The table has one extra table top on each side and double gates. Made in northern Sweden, circa 1810. Ha...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
18th C. Swedish Gustavian Settee or Bench c. 1790
Located in Charlottesville, VA
18th C. Swedish Gustavian Settee or Bench c. 1790. Having original paint. The beautifully foliate carved back supported by turned and foliate spindles over a rectangular seat with ...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Late Gustavian Mahogany Game Table with Felt Backgammon Andremovable Top
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Late Gustavian mahogany game table, circa 1800. Has patina and imperfections that add to its charm but can be refinished if requested. The top of the table can expand or be re...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Commode, Mahogany, Marble, Brass, Sweden, 1980s
Located in Manhasset, NY
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
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop Leaf Table
Located in San Angelo, TX
A beautiful 19th century Gustavian drop leaf table with a gate leg that has been dry scrapped. This piece is truly a piece in a...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
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
Mora Clock Swedish Antique Folk Art Painted, Early 1800s, Gustavian
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish mora clock from early 1800s Gustavian in possible original folk art paint of great quality showing a folk scene and a good face with lots of detail and nicely shaped ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
$3,319 Sale Price
50% Off
Mora Clock Swedish 1800s Antique white 202cm tall star motif
Located in Lewes, England
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
$2,797 Sale Price
47% Off
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sideboard
Located in Huntington, NY
An unusual Gustavian sideboard with a curved Greek key design across the top. Vertically reeded door fronts. Simple tapered feet. Original brass hardware and locks. Tastefully repain...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
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.
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1850s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Birch
Custom Build Swedish Style Dressing Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Custom build Swedish style five drawer dressing table / kneehole desk. Can be made to your chosen dimensions and paint colour.
Kneehole dimensions: 20" wide x 24" high.
Reference: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
Pair of Late 18th Century Gustavian Side Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of chairs made by master craftsman Johan Erik Hoglander in Stockholm (1750-1813). Considered to be one of Sweden's best chair makers during t...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Light Gray Painted Two Drawer Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style chest of drawers from the 19th century with light gray paint, two drawers, carved dentil molding, tapered legs and carved spandrels. This Swedish Gustavian ...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Tall White Swedish Pine Mora Grandfather Clock, circa 1840
Located in Round Top, TX
Swedish mora grandfather clocks are identified by their gentle curves and classic style as seen in this exceptional longcase clock that stands just over 7.5' tall.
Restored, later pr...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine, Paint
19th Century Gustavian Dining Table
Located in Ljungby, SE
A large Gustavian dining table, made in Sweden during the 19th century. The table comes with five additional detachable extension leaves. It features a magnificent pull-out mechanism...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Side Table with Reeded Drawer and Tapered Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood side table from the late 19th century, with single drawer, reeded accents and tapered legs. Created in Sweden during the last quarter of the 19...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th - 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Oval Gilded Wood Glass Mirrors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A late 19th Century, antique pair of Swedish Gustavian style oval shaped wall mirrors made of hand crafted gilded Pinewood, bronze with its original mirrored glass, in good condition. Each of the Scandinavian wall décor...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Gustavian Cream Painted Nightstand
Located in Westwood, NJ
This beautifully crafted Neo Classic Swedish-inspired nightstand features a soft cream finish, accented with delicate gold trim that highlights its refined design.
The two spacious ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Brass
$2,883 / item
Good 19th Century Swedish Provincial Chest of Drawers
Located in Bozeman, MT
Good 19th century Swedish provincial chest of drawers combined with a table in it's original finish from the Gustavian period. Ca 1800 Sweden.
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
19th Century Danish Set of Six Antique Scandinavian Small Pinewood Side Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-grey, antique Danish set of six small side or Boudoir chairs in a chalky grey finish with square backrests and a centered floral decoration, possibly Denmark. The Scandinavian dining end chairs...
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Late 19th Century Danish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Pine
Dining Chairs Swedish Set of Four Gustavian Original Paint Green Sweden
Located in New York, NY
A set of four side chairs made during the Gustavian period in Sweden 1790-1810. The original paint in a grayish green which has a stunning patina. Rounded legs with channeled details.
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
19th Century, Small Swedish Gustavian-style Chandelier with Gilded Brass Frame
Located in Dresden, DE
19th Century Small Gustavian chandelier with six curved candle arms and hung with beautiful crystals.
Sweden
Height: 76 cm
Diameter: 60 cm
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Vintage Red Turkish Rug
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind vintage Turkish runner with a all-over borderless design with running circles on a sweet red ground.
4'8'' x 9'10''
Category
20th Century Turkish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wool
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
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, Metal, Brass
Swedish Gustavian Period Méridienne / Chaise in Original Paint, 18th c.
Located in Wichita, KS
A rare Swedish chaise from the Gustavian period with beautifully shaped seat in original paint. Egg and dart carved detail around the frame, rosettes on the leg posts with fluted rou...
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18th Century French Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Paint
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sideboard
Located in Huntington, NY
A beautiful Swedish Gustavian sideboard made in Angermanland with elaborate wood carvings – reeded door fronts, leaf cut detail at the top and wheat sheath décor on the sides. Interi...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Bespoke Swedish Style Painted Sideboard
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Custom built Swedish style enfilade. This can be made to your specific size and color.
Dimensions
83.5 inches (212 cms) wide
16.5 inches (42 cms) deep
36 inches (91 cms) high.
...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
$6,164 / item
Tri-Handle Large White Ceramic Jug / Vase / Pottery
Located in Manhasset, NY
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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Early 2000s American Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian White Country Drop Leaf Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Northern Swedish gustavian country console table. The table is a Swedish country house furniture from the early 19th century, 1810 to 1820, and it’s an unusual model. The table top h...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
Swedish Antique Mora Clock White Early 1800s Carved Detail 218cm handpainted
Located in Lewes, England
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
$2,709 Sale Price
49% Off
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
Swedish Black Lacquered and Gilt Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock, Lanner, Circa 1775
By Josua Lanner
Located in Charleston, SC
Swedish black lacquered and gilt Chinoiserie tall case clock with arched decorative floral hood, flanking finials, turned bulbous columns, ormolu and steel engraved face, figural flo...
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1770s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Ormolu, Steel
C1900s Gustavian style mahogany side tables
Located in London, GB
A pair of nice mahogany veneer side tables in the gustavian taste.
Round with pieced brass edge and four tapered legs, with cross stretcher below. These smart and useful tables woul...
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1890s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Swedish Pine Gustavian Country Side Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Gustavian country side table from Northern Sweden made in painted pine. The table has a hatch opening up to a storage space instead of a drawer and the hatch opens with a metal latch...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
Gustavian Style Hanging Cabinet Painted In Grey From 1820s
Located in Lejre, DK
Tall grey painted hanging glass cabinet in Gustavian style from circa 1820. The cabinet is in great vintage condition.
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1820s Danish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
$2,359 Sale Price
32% Off
19th Century Gustavian Style One Door Cabinet
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
19th Century Gustavian Style One Door Cabinet,
1820, Sweden
Oak wood, Painted
One Door Cabinet with one drawer above in Gustavian Style.
Condition:
This piece of furniture is in ve...
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1820s Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Oak
19th-20th Century Grey Swedish Gustavian Antique Tile Top Pine Sideboard, Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-grey, white antique Swedish Gustavian tile top console table with original blue tiles and two drawers. The sideboard is made of hand cra...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of 18th Century Swedish Klismos Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite pair of Klismos chairs hails from 18th-century Sweden, a period known for its emphasis on simplicity, functionality, and understated elegance in furniture design. The ...
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Burlap, Wood
19th Century Corner Buffet
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Gustavian low corner buffet from the North of Sweden.
This buffet features two large curved and paneled doors that open to useful storage. It has been later scraped to reveal its or...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Expandable Country Dining Table, Custom Made by Petersen Antiques
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This table is inspired by a Swedish country table from the mid-19th century. As it is shown here, it is made in flame birch, hand planed and asse...
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2010s American Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Birch
Pair Of Gustavian Style Armchairs With Gilt Plume & Shell Motif
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of distressed white paint decorated armchairs with back splats having carved gilt plume and shell motif.
The chairs with inset carved geometric motifs, baluster form armrest sup...
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20th Century Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century, Swedish Gustavian Style Drop Leaf Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Drop leaf table in gustavian style made around 1810 in northern Sweden. The table is hand-made in Swedish pine and painted in a light grey tone. The paint is the original first layer...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Bureau
Located in New Orleans, LA
This lovely 19th century Gustavian slant front bureau features a painted lid with sleek paneling that encloses a fitted interior. The ornate handles perfectly contrast the patinated ...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Gustavian, Italian Renaissance Style, Chair, Burlap, Distressed Paint, Giltwood
Located in Manhasset, NY
Gustavian, Italian Renaissance Style, Chair, Burlap, Distressed Paint, Giltwood
A Gustavian paint decorated armchair. The later burlap tweed upholstery added to this piece creates w...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Burlap, Wood
18th Century Gustavian Commode
Located in Ljungby, SE
High-quality Gustavian chest of drawers from the Mälardalen region of Sweden, dating from the late 18th century. Veneered with alder root and other types of wood, featuring diamond-s...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of 19th Century Gustavian Bellman Chairs
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Pair of unusual 19th Century Gustavian Bellman armchairs.
Scraped to original colour in newly upholstered in linen, these chairs have had some minor restoration over the years.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
$5,297 / set
Maison Jansen, Swedish Louis XVI Style, Wood, Fabric, Lounge Chairs, 1940s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Maison Jansen, Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Lounge Chairs, Grey Painted Wood, Fabric, 1940s
A pair of Gustavian Louis XVI lounge chairs from 20th century France. The Directoire style...
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1940s French Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Gustavian style three-drawer chest from circa 1900
Located in Kvidinge, SE
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood chest from the early 20th century with three drawers.
Painted in grey with black top and a beautiful distressed patina look
Classical brass h...
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Early 1900s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Brass
$1,888 Sale Price
20% Off
Eight Hand-Blown Genuine Gustavian Shot glasses from Sweden in Amethyst tones
Located in Stockholm, SE
Eight hand-blown Gustavian shots made in Provincial Sweden in Amethyst tones. It is a reminiscent of a bygone era of peoples gatherings. Each glass bears the subtle imperfections and characterful quirks that are the hallmark of artisanal craftsmanship.
The glass mass of these goblets carries an enchanting warmth that infuses every sip with a touch of provincial magic. The irregularities in the glass, and the amethyst tones is a testament to their handmade nature, add a delightful charm that speaks of authenticity and heritage.
Whether gracing a farmhouse kitchen table or adorning a cozy tavern bar...
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17th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
White Mora Clock Swedish Early 1800s Antique Gold Carved Crown
Located in Lewes, England
Shipping special update - We have negotiated a special flat rate shipping cost to the USA with our main US shipping partner for our 1st dibs clients of only £995 export crated by ai...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
$2,797 Sale Price
54% Off
Biedermeier Antique Mora Clock Swedish Natural French Polish 1800s 210cm
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 £968 export crated by ai...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
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Wood
Custom Large Bar Height Farmhouse Modern Round Dining Table by Paradigm
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent custom made hand carved distressed painted cream rustic modern farm house chic round high-top dining table (bar counter height / pub height) by American maker Paradigm ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Gustavian Style Swedish Light Grey Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Carved Posts
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style light grey painted chest from the 20th century with three drawers, floral carved side posts, valanced apron and tapered feet. Immerse your living space in t...
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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Brass
Late 18th Century Gustavian Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Fantastic late 18th century Gustavian sofa.
This lovely sofa has a great carved form which has been newly upholstered with simple ...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs
Located in San Angelo, TX
A gorgeous and unique pair of late 18th Century Swedish barrel backs from the Gustavian period that have been dry scrapped and then had a recent paint touch up with grays and white h...
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Late 18th Century European Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
$12,500 / set
19th Century Long Gustavian Style Painted Console Hall Table
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This impressive hand painted console or foyer table with three drawers features wonderful classic details, such as the cabriole legs. The table has been painted in a light gray Gusta...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Period Antique Swedish Gustavian White Painted Four-Drawer Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare period Gustavian chest of drawers in remarkable condition. Very well-crafted, layers of paint from the last two centuries add immense character. We are happy to restore any of t...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
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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