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 19th Century Painted Wood Table with Faux Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish painted wood table with faux-marble top from the 19th century. This antique Gustavian table from Sweden features a hand painted faux-...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Metal
19th Century Blue-Grey Swedish Gustavian Chest, Antique Oakwood, Marble Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A blue-grey, antique Swedish Gustavian style chest with three drawers, made of hand crafted painted Oakwood and original marble top, hardware and brass inlay. The front of the drawers contains cut corners with fluted carvings...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Expandable Country Dining Table, Custom Made by Petersen Antiques
By Ken Petersen
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...
Category
2010s American Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Birch
Swedish Late Gustavian Sofa by Ephraim Stahl Stockholm circa 1800 Gilded
Located in Epfach, DE
Swedish late Gustavian sofa by Ephraim Stahl Stockholm circa 1800 gilded
Small sofa by Ephraim Stahl Stockholm circa 1800 late Gustavian
Original painting, with a lion in Bronze,...
Category
Early 19th Century Scandinavian Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Giltwood Mirror
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Unusually large and impressive 18th century Swedish Gustavian giltwood mirror. Signed by master mirror maker Johan åkerblad (1728-1799). With original m...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Mirror
18th Century Swedish Transitional Chair
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Fine 18th century Swedish transitional Rococo & Gustavian chair with royal proportions, circa 1775 Stockholm, Sweden. The two styles merge together finely with the Rococo curvy back ...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Early 19th Century Antique Swedish Stools with Historic Paint
Located in South Salem, NY
Exceptional pair of Gustavian stools, made in Sweden circa 1810. Beautiful, original ivory painted finish. Sinuous hand-carved wood frames with floral motifs. Notable provenance, sou...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Linen
19th Century Swedish Cabinet with Historic Paint
Located in South Salem, NY
Handsome antique Gustavian style cabinet made in Sweden circa late 19th century. This rustic piece features contrasting seafoam green and red ...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Gustavian Neoclassical Console Table and Mirror, Sweden, Early 19th Century
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
Very decorative set of a Gustavian demilune console table with white marble top and matching pier mirror, signed by one of the leading Stockholm makers Lars Magnus Thiem, (1782-1814)...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Marble
Swedish Gustavian Chair with Wheat Carving, Circa 1780, Origin: Sweden
Located in New York, NY
A fine Swedish Gustavian chair with beautiful wheat carvings, circa 1780, origin: Stockholm, Sweden, dry-scraped to the original color, reupholstered in Rogers & Goffigon fabric.
T...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Paint, Wood
Swedish Gustavian Two-Light Giltwood Wall Scones
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish Gustavian two-light giltwood wall scones.
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Style Painted Wood Slant-Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish mid-19th century painted wood Gustavian style slant-front desk or secretary with three lower drawers standing on short tapered feet.
Here are the measurements: 48" W x 2...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Late Gustavian Chest of Drawers from 19th Century
Located in Barcelona, ES
A late Gustavian solid oak chest of drawers from 19th century.
Formation: Three drawers.
Measurements: Length 108, width 53, height 84 cm.
Condition: Stains. Partly worming. Renov...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Oak
Traditional Bright 20th Century Turkish Runner
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Turkish Oushak runner with a medallion and border design on a bright red field.
Measures: 3'5" x 6'5".
Category
20th Century Turkish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wool
Set of 2 Gustavian Style Tall Back Armchairs
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a set of 2 Gustavian style tall back armchairs, they have been restored and repainted with milk paints "Oyster White". New seating covered in Muslin.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Gustavian Style Swedish Stool
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th century Swedish Gustavian style carved stool. Seat is in need of upholstery, 1880
Dimensions:
21 inches (53 cms) wide
18 inches (46 cms) deep
18.5 inches (47 cms) high.
...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Bench
Located in Houston, TX
19th century Swedish Gustavian bench with carving around all sides and tapered square legs.
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
Chair Corner Swedish Leather Rustic Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Chair Swedish leather 1775-1790 Sweden. Made during the transition between the Rococo period and Gustavian period. Frame made from beech wood and a seat, back and armrests in worn le...
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1780s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Armchair Swedish Gustavian 1775-1790 White Washed, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Armchair Swedish Gustavian 1775-1790 white washed, Sweden. An armchair made during the early part of the Gustavian period circa 1775-1790. A rounded open back...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
18th Century Gustavian Low Table
Located in Hamburg, Hamburg
This unique Gustavian low table has a very charming appearance due to its low height, front drawer, and overlapping tabletop. The darker tabletop which is removable adds strength to ...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century Gustavian Revolving Desk Chair
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Remarkable 19th-century Gustavian revolving desk chair in its original condition, circa 1810, Sweden.
The condition of the chair is very good containing its original finish and pa...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
Armchair Swedish Gustavian Dark Apricot Velvet, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Armchair Swedish Gustavian dark apricot velvet, Sweden. An armchair made in Sweden during the Gustavian period (1790-1810). Carvings on backrest and frieze in the shape of a so calle...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Erik Ernander 'Worked ca. 1755', Silver Beaker, Origin: Sweden, Dated 1788
By Eric Ernander
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Gustavian 18th century silver beaker by Erik Ernander (Worked ca. 1755 in Uppsala, Sweden), Origin: Sweden, stamped: artist's stamp, Swedish triple crown...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Silver
Pair of Gustavian Sconces
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine pair of North European, probably Swedish, neoclassical sconces with gilt bronze and brass rings, the lower fluted ring with putto playing musical instruments, the whole strung w...
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1860s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Console Tables
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of Swedish grain painted demilune side tables, the D-shaped tops painted in imitation of marble, the bases painted in imitation of flame birch.
Ex collection Bill Blass.
...
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1830s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
Set of Six Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
An elegant set of six Swedish Gustavian dining chairs from the neoclassical period painted in cream white and grey, with leaf tip carvings overall. The front round tapering legs with...
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1790s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Neoclassical Style Painted Full-Length Dressing Mirror
Located in Sheffield, MA
The pier mirror has a rounded top, embellished with a repeat pattern of tiny bay berries and leaves. Can be used as a dressing or full length. Will work in most any decoration style,...
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Mid-20th Century American Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood, Mirror
19th Century Swedish Painted Wood Floor Clock, Soft with Minimal Embellishments
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th century Swedish floor clock. This antique clock from Sweden is simple and unassuming with it's round-shaped head, minimally adorn with a curved top crest, an elongated neck mo...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Metal
Chest of Drawers Signed by Gustaf Furlow Swedish Gustavian, 1780-1800, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Chest of drawers signed by Gustaf Furlow Swedish Gustavian, 1780-1800, Sweden. An exquisite chest made by cabinet maker Gustaf Furlow in Sweden during the Gustavian period. All origi...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Wood Sideboard with Fluted Pilasters
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period painted wood sideboard from the late 18th century, with canted side posts, four drawers and three doors. Born in Sweden during the early years of King Gustav III's reign, this painted sideboard features a rectangular top with canted corners in the front and molded edges, sitting above three thin drawers with brass pulls. Three doors and a lower drawer, beautifully arranged to accentuate the presence of the upper drawers, make up the rest of the façade. The canted side posts are decorated with neoclassical fluted pilasters...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Very Fine Gustavian Period Giltwood Pier Mirror, Swedish, Circa 1800
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The very fine water-gilded frame showing an architectural cornice above a rectangular frieze decorated with burnished relief moulded neoclassical motifs, surmounting a very old recta...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Giltwood, Mirror
Distressed Vintage Tabriz Rug with Gustavian Style
Located in Dallas, TX
52664 Distressed Vintage Tabriz Rug with Gustavian Style 09'09 x 12'07. The architectural elements of naturalistic forms and timeless elegance combined with Gustavian style, this han...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wool
Gustavian Commode, Sweden, 19th Century
Located in Belmont, MA
Gustavian commode, Sweden 19th century, Beautiful walnut, beechwood, elmwood and mahogany marquetry with hand drawn pictures on front and sides. Original brass fittings. Grey- greeni...
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1840s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Imperial Russian Crystal Cobalt Blue Glass and Gilt Bronze Girandoles Tsar Era
By Johann Zech
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A pair of very rare exquisite Imperial Russian crystal girandoles, each with five scrolling candle branches set in a cobalt blue glass baluster vase mounted in gilt bronze, the centr...
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Early 19th Century Russian Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Marble, Bronze
Josef Ekberg, 1908
By Gustavsberg
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a handmade vase, this is a very rare 2 tone green. The only one of its kind. Signed and dated, J-Ekberg 1908. A Swedish Artist that started working for the Gustavsberg Cerami...
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Early 1900s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Gustavian Mirror, Giltwood, 18th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
Gustavian carved giltwood mirror made in Stockholm circa 1780. Attributed to Johan Åkerblad, (master 1758-1799).
Category
1780s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
19th Century Round Gustavian Table
Located in Houston, TX
Round Swedish table on 4 legs with criss-crossed stretcher below. Carved detail around the apron and rectangular medallions at the top of each leg....
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
Antique Painted Scandinavian Chest of Drawers, circa 1790
Located in Miami, FL
An 18th century Scandinavian chest with a painted white/grey finish consisting of five drawers which rest on a plinth base. From the Schleswig-Holstein region of Germany which was pa...
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Late 18th Century Scandinavian Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
Sofa Swedish Gustavian Style
Located in Vienna, AT
Sofa, Gustavian style, 1800-1810
Gilded and tanned. Carved decor eg blades. Crowned by ribbon bow. Fixed back upholstered and seat. Measures: Length about 131 cm.
Hard wear. Scratc...
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1810s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Beech
18th Century Gustavian Yellow Swedish Display Cabinet
Located in London, Park Royal
Antique Swedish cabinet, circa 1780 made in two-parts: a base set of drawers and top set display cabinet; patinated in a traditional Gustavian ...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Turkish Oushak Hallway Runner with Gustavian or French Country Style
Located in Dallas, TX
51146 Vintage Turkish Oushak Hallway Runner with Gustavian or French Country Style 04'10 X 12'03. This hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak runner features five amulet medallions...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wool
Charming Gustavian Cabinet, circa 1790, Origin Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Charming Gustavian cabinet, circa 1790, origin Sweden, upper cabinet with scalloped wave pattern and hand-carved diamond patterns on each door sits atop the lower cabinet.
The be...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers - Antique Pinewood Sideboard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Swedish Gustavian chest of drawers with two doors and six drawers, made of hand crafted painted Pinewood and chrome, in good...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Gustavian Corner Sideboard
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Corner cabinet of 1830s. It can also be used by being attached to a wall. Even though it is simple, facial expressions have a wonderfully sophisticated atmosphere.
Category
1830s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Original Painted Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a set of 2 original painted Swedish Gustavian armchairs. The seating has been restored and covered in Muslin.
Category
1830s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Birch
Nightstand Vanity Table Gustavian Swedish Mahogany Brass Lining, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Nightstand vanity table Gustavian Swedish mahogany brass lining, Sweden. Nightstand made in Sweden during the Gustavian period 1790-1810. Made in mah...
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Late 18th Century European Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Gustavian Neoclassical 18th Century Pedestal, Origin: Sweden, Circa 1780-1795
Located in New York, NY
Gustavian, neoclassical 18th century pedestal, origin; Stockholm, Sweden, circa 1780 - 1795, with exceptionally painted, all original faux-marble finishes
Provenance: Private Collec...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Swedish Gustavian Late 18th Century Giltwood Mirror Signed by Johan Åkerblad
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A fine Swedish Gustavian carved two-tone giltwood mirror signed by the master mirror maker Johan Åkerblad (1728-1799) and with the stamp of the Stockholm gilt (hallsta¨mpel). Åkerbla...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Round Side Table with Black Marbled Tabletop, Gustavian Style, 1880s
Located in Lejre, DK
Round side-/lamptable with black marbled tabletop in the style of Gustavian from around the year 1880.
Category
1880s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Umbrella Stand Swedish Gustavian Style White Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Umbrella Stand Swedish Gustavian Style White Sweden. An umbrella stand made during in the Gustavian style in Sweden ca 1830. Painted in a grayish white. Shaped as a column.
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
King Gustaf III Cast Iron Fire Place Side
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a, "King Gustaf III" cast Iron fire place siding. Very rare piece to find.
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1780s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Iron
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Giltwood Cartel Clock by Henrik Beurling
By Henrik Beurling
Located in Essex, MA
Swedish neoclassical giltwood cartel clock with Gustavian Griffins. Impressive size. Original gilding.
The painted dial signed Beurling, Stockholm for Henrik Beurling 1758-1806.
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Desk Swedish 18th Century Green Original Paint Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Desk Swedish 18th Century Green Original Paint Sweden. A writing desk Swedish made during the 18th century in Sweden. Original paint in dark green. Interior with shelving, drawers an...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
Early 20th Century Gustavian Style Painted Daybed
Located in New Orleans, LA
A Swedish painted daybed with brass accents in the Gustavian style.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Brass
Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug with Swedish Cottage Gustavian Style
By Zeki Müren
Located in Dallas, TX
52573 Zeki Muren Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas rug with Swedish cottage Gustavian style. Whimsy and rusticity collide in this hand knotted wool dist...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wool
18th Century Swedish Console Table with Drawer
Located in Hamburg, Hamburg
Charming 18th century console table from Sweden. Elegantly curved legs and practical front drawer. Original paint. Nice table to place in the entrance. For further questions please c...
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18th Century Belgian Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Farmhouse Table in Original Yellow Ochre Paint, circa 1800
Located in Miami, FL
A very charming farmhouse table in the original yellow ochre paint with three drawers with the original wooden pulls, turned legs with "X" stretcher & finial. Sweden, circa late 1700...
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1790s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
Swedish Gustavian Writing Chest
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish Gustavian writing desk in original paint. Tapered legs and a reeded drawer. Interior of 3 reeded drawers.
Category
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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