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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
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Antique Scandinavian Oakwood Credenzas
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 19th Century, antique pair of Swedish Gustavian credenzas made of hand crafted painted Oakwood, in good condition. Each of the large Scandinavian cabinets are composed with ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Metal

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Antique Scandinavian Oakwood Credenzas
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Antique Scandinavian Oakwood Credenzas

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Antique Scandinavian Oakwood Credenzas

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Gustavian brass box with perpetual calender based on the rune staff
Located in Knivsta, SE
Gustavian brass box with perpetual calender based on the rune staff. The box is from the late 18th Century and was used as a perpetual calendar and...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Brass

Gustavian brass box with perpetual calender based on the rune staff
Gustavian brass box with perpetual calender based on the rune staff

Gustavian brass box with perpetual calender based on the rune staff

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Pair of Gustavian Style Blue Painted Chest of Drawers Commodes
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish Gustavian Style Blue Painted Chest of Drawers Commodes, A Pair Classic Pair Swedish Style Painted Chest of Drawers. Two drawer c...
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Early 2000s European Gustavian Furniture

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Brass, Bronze

Pair of Gustavian Style Blue Painted Chest of Drawers Commodes
Pair of Gustavian Style Blue Painted Chest of Drawers Commodes

Pair of Gustavian Style Blue Painted Chest of Drawers Commodes

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Early 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinet
Located in San Angelo, TX
A stunning and unique baroque early 18th century Swedish Gustavian cabinet that features two doors with shelving inside and sets on ball feet. This piece completely breaks down to he...
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Early 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood, Paint

Early 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinet
Early 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinet

Early 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinet

Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Swedish Mora clock from the 1960's in original wood. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour. Width:48cm / 18.9"" Depth: 25cm / 9.8""...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood

Mora Clock
Mora Clock

Mora Clock

Gustavian Grey Painted Four Poster Bed, US King
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Modern Gustavian Grey Painted Four Poster Bed. A wonderful combination of antique Gustavian design and modern details. The posters are in a taper...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Gustavian Furniture

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Wood

Gustavian Grey Painted Four Poster Bed, US King
Gustavian Grey Painted Four Poster Bed, US King

Gustavian Grey Painted Four Poster Bed, US King

Gustavian brass box with perpetual calender based on the rune staff
Located in Knivsta, SE
Gustavian brass box with perpetual calender based on the rune staff. The box is from the late 18th Century and was used as a perpetual calendar and...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Brass

Gustavian brass box with perpetual calender based on the rune staff
Gustavian brass box with perpetual calender based on the rune staff

Gustavian brass box with perpetual calender based on the rune staff

Set of Ten 19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Chairs
Located in Huntington, NY
A rare and stunning set of ten Swedish Late Gustavian chairs made in Lindome. Rectangular back with leaf cut detailing on three sides. The top has a floral motif leading to a crown o...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Linen, Wood, Paint

Set of Ten 19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Chairs
Set of Ten 19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Chairs

Set of Ten 19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Chairs

19th Century Swedish Console Table Circa 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century Swedish console table, circa 1880, captures the refined simplicity of Gustavian design. Constructed from pine, it features a painted faux-marble finish on the table...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine, Paint

19th Century Swedish Console Table Circa 1880
19th Century Swedish Console Table Circa 1880

19th Century Swedish Console Table Circa 1880

Swedish early 19th century painted pine chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish early 19th century painted pine chest of drawers circa 1800. Fine quality chest of drawers, fitted with 4 graduating drawers that open on the key.  Bold red paint that has w...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine, Paint

Swedish early 19th century painted pine chest of drawers
Swedish early 19th century painted pine chest of drawers

Swedish early 19th century painted pine chest of drawers

Original Blue Painted Tall Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock, circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
Exceptional hand painted mora grandfather clock with original light blue painted finish accented in soft red and white trim. The warm aged patina on this 8' tall clock is what collec...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Glass, Wood, Paint

Original Blue Painted Tall Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock, circa 1820-40
Original Blue Painted Tall Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock, circa 1820-40

Original Blue Painted Tall Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock, circa 1820-40

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa
Located in Allerum, SE
Fine early 19th century Swedish Gustavian period sofa or daybed in Its original finish. circa 1810, Sweden.
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa

Six Swedish Gustavian Style 1850s Painted Wood Side Chairs with Carved Rosettes
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of six Swedish Gustavian style painted wood stick back side chairs from the mid 19th century, with tapered legs, carved rosettes and used upholstery. Created in Sweden during t...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

Six Swedish Gustavian Style 1850s Painted Wood Side Chairs with Carved Rosettes
Six Swedish Gustavian Style 1850s Painted Wood Side Chairs with Carved Rosettes

Six Swedish Gustavian Style 1850s Painted Wood Side Chairs with Carved Rosettes

18th Century Swedish Mora Clock
Located in Houston, TX
An 18th century Swedish Mora clock is a tall, freestanding clock that originated in the Mora region of Sweden. It typically features a...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Metal

18th Century Swedish Mora Clock
18th Century Swedish Mora Clock

18th Century Swedish Mora Clock

Neoclassical Style Swedish Grey Gustavian Storage Sofa Hand Carved
Located in Essex, MA
Classic Swedish Gustavian grey-painted hand-carved bench/ sofa with storage. One missing ball finial has been replaced and painted to match. Sorry, not in the photos. Simple Swedis...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Neoclassical Style Swedish Grey Gustavian Storage Sofa Hand Carved
Neoclassical Style Swedish Grey Gustavian Storage Sofa Hand Carved

Neoclassical Style Swedish Grey Gustavian Storage Sofa Hand Carved

18th-19th Century Grey Swedish Gustavian Two Part Pinewood Bureau, Secretaire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 18th-19th century, light-grey, white antique Swedish Gustavian two part bureau made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. The Scandinavian secretaire is composed wit...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Metal, Bronze

18th-19th Century Grey Swedish Gustavian Two Part Pinewood Bureau, Secretaire
18th-19th Century Grey Swedish Gustavian Two Part Pinewood Bureau, Secretaire

18th-19th Century Grey Swedish Gustavian Two Part Pinewood Bureau, Secretaire

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18th Century Gustavian Period Swedish Painted Corner Buffet with Reeded Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period painted corner buffet from the 18th century with open shelf at the top, bow front, carved reeded doors, simply carved bracket feet and distressed finish. Immerse yourself in the world of historic Scandinavian elegance with this exquisite 18th-century Gustavian corner buffet. Hailing from Sweden, this gem of rustic furniture showcases the beautifully simplistic and charming aesthetics typical of the Gustavian period. Lovingly painted with a distressed finish, this corner buffet exudes an air of comforting, worn charm that tells tales of its storied past. The buffet features an open shelf at the top, providing a perfect display spot for your cherished collectibles or antique...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood

18th Century Gustavian Period Swedish Painted Corner Buffet with Reeded Doors
18th Century Gustavian Period Swedish Painted Corner Buffet with Reeded Doors

18th Century Gustavian Period Swedish Painted Corner Buffet with Reeded Doors

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Reeded Swedish Gustavian Style Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
White/greyish hand painted Gustavian style chest of drawers constructed from solid wood with a hand-applied distressed finish with brass ring hardware. These classic Swedish style th...
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Early 2000s European Gustavian Furniture

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Brass

Reeded Swedish Gustavian Style Commode Chest of Drawers
Reeded Swedish Gustavian Style Commode Chest of Drawers

Reeded Swedish Gustavian Style Commode Chest of Drawers

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Pair of Swedish 19th century Chest of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Swedish 19th century Gustavian style simple three-drawer chest with shaped top and canted fluted corners. Tapering, carved square feet. Stockholm Sweden ca 1880
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Bronze

Pair of Swedish 19th century Chest of Drawers
Pair of Swedish 19th century Chest of Drawers

Pair of Swedish 19th century Chest of Drawers

Late 18th Century Swedish Secretary Cabinet with Historic Paint
Located in South Salem, NY
Splendid early antique Gustavian style secretary cabinet, made in Sweden, circa late 19th century. This rustic cabinet retains its historic p...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Brass

Late 18th Century Swedish Secretary Cabinet with Historic Paint
Late 18th Century Swedish Secretary Cabinet with Historic Paint

Late 18th Century Swedish Secretary Cabinet with Historic Paint

Mora Clock 1800s Swedish Green Gold Antique Swedish Painted Gustavian A
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

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Pine

Mora Clock 1800s Swedish Green Gold Antique Swedish Painted Gustavian A
Mora Clock 1800s Swedish Green Gold Antique Swedish Painted Gustavian A

Mora Clock 1800s Swedish Green Gold Antique Swedish Painted Gustavian A

18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Demilune Buffet in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A rare Swedish buffet from the Gustavian period with demilune sides and original paint inside and outside, circa 1780. This special piece came from a manor house in Uppland, Sweden. ...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood, Paint

18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Demilune Buffet in Original Paint
18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Demilune Buffet in Original Paint

18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Demilune Buffet in Original Paint

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Demilunes or Center Table
Located in San Angelo, TX
Here is a beautiful pair of 19th century Swedish Gustavian demilune tables with carved detail above each leg. These are perfect to flank a f...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood, Pine, Paint

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Demilunes or Center Table
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Demilunes or Center Table

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Demilunes or Center Table

Monumental Swedish Gustavian Style Marble Top Center Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive grand round marble top center table made on a monumental scale in the neoclassical Gustavian taste. The Swedish table features a massive 1.5 inch thick slab of Carrara mar...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Carrara Marble

Monumental Swedish Gustavian Style Marble Top Center Table
Monumental Swedish Gustavian Style Marble Top Center Table

Monumental Swedish Gustavian Style Marble Top Center Table

18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Painted Sofa Bench Tragsofa / 'Trägsoffa'
Located in Wichita, KS
This is a stunning 18th c. Swedish trag sofa bench Tragsofa / Trägsoffa (sofa bed) from the Gustavian period newly upholstered in linen, circa 1790. Shaped arms and beautiful guilloc...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Linen, Wood, Paint

18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Painted Sofa Bench Tragsofa / 'Trägsoffa'
18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Painted Sofa Bench Tragsofa / 'Trägsoffa'

18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Painted Sofa Bench Tragsofa / 'Trägsoffa'

Gustavian Sofa Ephraim Stahl attributed
By Ephraim Stahl
Located in New York, NY
Antique Gustavian sofa attributed to Ephraim Stahl. Wonderfully carved Lion & Female busts, bulbous toped legs leaf toped, acanthus ornamentation throughout all signature details at...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

Gustavian Sofa Ephraim Stahl attributed
Gustavian Sofa Ephraim Stahl attributed

Gustavian Sofa Ephraim Stahl attributed

Swedish Gustavian Extendable Dining Table Mid-20th Century 8 10-Seat
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Gustavian extendable dining table which extends from a round 115 cm approximately to 265 cm long with three leaves. Note on t...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture

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Birch

Swedish Gustavian Extendable Dining Table Mid-20th Century 8 10-Seat
Swedish Gustavian Extendable Dining Table Mid-20th Century 8 10-Seat

Swedish Gustavian Extendable Dining Table Mid-20th Century 8 10-Seat

Swedish Set of 5 Gustavian Dining Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A set of five Gustavian style dining chairs, circa 1810, with fantastic potential in any space. The curved back rests feature reeding details on the back and seem suspended by turned...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Fabric, Wood, Paint

Swedish Set of 5 Gustavian Dining Chairs
Swedish Set of 5 Gustavian Dining Chairs

Swedish Set of 5 Gustavian Dining Chairs

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinet
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
19th Century Swedish Gustavian cabinet. Manufactured around 1800 with two doors featuring decorative reeded design opening to useful storage. Repainted exterior with original dry scr...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinet
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinet

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinet

19th C. Swedish Gustavian Period Upholstered and Painted Klismos Chair
Located in Wichita, KS
An early 19th century Klismos chair from the Gustavian period, newly upholstered in linen fabric. Made in Lindome, Sweden. The Klismos design orig...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Linen, Wood, Paint

19th C. Swedish Gustavian Period Upholstered and Painted Klismos Chair
19th C. Swedish Gustavian Period Upholstered and Painted Klismos Chair

19th C. Swedish Gustavian Period Upholstered and Painted Klismos Chair

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19th c. Swedish Late Gustavian Sofa Bench in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
This charming 19th century Swedish Gustavian sofa has been hand-scraped to reveal the original paint surface. Newly upholstered in linen with bolster pillows. This seat has the added...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Linen, Wood, Paint

19th c. Swedish Late Gustavian Sofa Bench in Original Paint
19th c. Swedish Late Gustavian Sofa Bench in Original Paint

19th c. Swedish Late Gustavian Sofa Bench in Original Paint

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Swedish Gustavian Style Pink Painted Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Wonderful hand painted textured Gustavian style chest of drawers. This commode has been constructed from solid wood with a hand-applied pink and white distressed finish with brass ri...
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Early 2000s European Gustavian Furniture

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Brass

Swedish Gustavian Style Pink Painted Commode Chest of Drawers
Swedish Gustavian Style Pink Painted Commode Chest of Drawers

Swedish Gustavian Style Pink Painted Commode Chest of Drawers

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Mid century Vintage gustavian and Style two door armoire after drexel
By Drexel
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a handsome mid century vintage Swedish gustavian Style Armoire. This armoire features. It’s original ornate solid brass hardware and has a classic chicken wire inset to the f...
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1950s American Vintage Gustavian Furniture

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Wood

Mid century Vintage gustavian and Style two door armoire after drexel
Mid century Vintage gustavian and Style two door armoire after drexel

Mid century Vintage gustavian and Style two door armoire after drexel

Scandinavian Paint Decorated Bookcase with Lower Cabinet
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Very rare and interesting paint decorated bookcase with cabinet below and shelves above. Early 19th century or late 18th. Original lock and key and early paint. A very useful proport...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood

Scandinavian Paint Decorated Bookcase with Lower Cabinet
Scandinavian Paint Decorated Bookcase with Lower Cabinet

Scandinavian Paint Decorated Bookcase with Lower Cabinet

20th Century Black Painted Display Bookcase Glazed Cabinet
Located in Kvidinge, SE
A gorgeous Bookcase Display with two glazed cabinet doors Painted and refinished in a black with a delicate hint of red under and distress for an authentic antique feel The inside i...
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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture

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Brass

20th Century Black Painted Display Bookcase Glazed Cabinet
20th Century Black Painted Display Bookcase Glazed Cabinet

20th Century Black Painted Display Bookcase Glazed Cabinet

18th Century Black Swedish Gustavian One Part Pine Bureau - Antique Secretary
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A black, antique Swedish Gustavian one part bureau, secretaire made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. The Scandinavian writing table, desk is composed with a writi...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Metal, Bronze

18th Century Black Swedish Gustavian One Part Pine Bureau - Antique Secretary
18th Century Black Swedish Gustavian One Part Pine Bureau - Antique Secretary

18th Century Black Swedish Gustavian One Part Pine Bureau - Antique Secretary

Swedish Gustavian Style 1860s Painted Chest with Five Drawers and Fluted Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted chest circa 1860 with five drawers, discreetly marbleized top, carved fluted accents, tapered feet and fluted side posts. Experience the quiet elegance of Scandinavian design with this Swedish Gustavian style painted chest, dating back to circa 1860. This handsome piece radiates timeless grace, combining practical storage with elegant aesthetic details. The chest's rectangular top features subtly protruding, canted corners. This surface is delicately painted with veined motifs, emulating the grandeur of marble yet maintaining a discreet allure. It is a testament to the craftsmanship of the time, marrying functionality and artistry with unassuming sophistication. Below the top, a harmonious assembly of five drawers provides convenient storage. The two upper drawers, carved with fluted motifs...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood

Swedish Gustavian Style 1860s Painted Chest with Five Drawers and Fluted Motifs
Swedish Gustavian Style 1860s Painted Chest with Five Drawers and Fluted Motifs

Swedish Gustavian Style 1860s Painted Chest with Five Drawers and Fluted Motifs

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish Gustavian sofa from Skellefteå Västerbotten, Northern Sweden. Scraped by hand to its original color. The sofa has some retouches. The kitchen sofa...
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1820s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa with Original Paint
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa with Original Paint

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa with Original Paint

Antique Swedish Corner Cabinet in Gustavian Style with Carved Stylised Flowers
By Jonas Lust
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish corner cabinet in gustavian style. The cabinet is in two parts and likely made by master carpenter Jonas Lust (1794-1845) in Forsa, Hälsingland during the early 1800s...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

Antique Swedish Corner Cabinet in Gustavian Style with Carved Stylised Flowers
Antique Swedish Corner Cabinet in Gustavian Style with Carved Stylised Flowers

Antique Swedish Corner Cabinet in Gustavian Style with Carved Stylised Flowers

19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century Swedish chest of drawers embodies the timeless elegance of Gustavian design. Crafted from sturdy pine, this chest features clean lines and subtle detailing, with fl...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers
19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers

19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers

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...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

Antique Swedish Genuine Gustavian Neoclassic Small Table
Antique Swedish Genuine Gustavian Neoclassic Small Table

Antique Swedish Genuine Gustavian Neoclassic Small Table

19th c. Swedish Gustavian Painted Barrel Back Armchair
Located in Wichita, KS
A Swedish antique armchair from the Gustavian period with a unique shaped barrel back, circa 1810. The frame features carved bell flowers with front legs adorned with lotus flowers a...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Linen, Wood, Paint

19th c. Swedish Gustavian Painted Barrel Back Armchair
19th c. Swedish Gustavian Painted Barrel Back Armchair

19th c. Swedish Gustavian Painted Barrel Back Armchair

Antique Genuine Swedish Gustavian Neoclassical Handmade Pine Sideboard
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique genuine Swedish sideboard from the Gustavian period, also known as neoclassical. The sideboard is handcrafted in solid Swedish pine, dating back to 1790 to 1800. It has scrap...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

Antique Genuine Swedish Gustavian Neoclassical Handmade Pine Sideboard
Antique Genuine Swedish Gustavian Neoclassical Handmade Pine Sideboard

Antique Genuine Swedish Gustavian Neoclassical Handmade Pine Sideboard

Stockholm, Gustavian Style Armchair
Located in Allerum, SE
Limited edition reproductions by D. Larsson, inspired by the finest 18th - 19th-century Swedish furniture. STOCKHOLM, This Gustavian style armchair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Gustavian Furniture

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Beech

Stockholm, Gustavian Style Armchair
Stockholm, Gustavian Style Armchair

Stockholm, Gustavian Style Armchair

Tall Swedish Oak Secretary Bureau, circa 1780-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
This striking oak secretary is an elegant statement piece crowned with an elaborate carved pediment and decorative skirt. The secretary has been given a professional custom teal gree...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Oak, Paint

Tall Swedish Oak Secretary Bureau, circa 1780-1800
Tall Swedish Oak Secretary Bureau, circa 1780-1800

Tall Swedish Oak Secretary Bureau, circa 1780-1800

19th Century Swedish antique rustic Tilt top table
Located in Boden, SE
A Swedish Gustavian tilt-top table with its original paint from the 18th century. This antique table from Sweden features a rectangular-shaped tilt top which rests upon a delicately ...
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Early 19th Century Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

19th Century Swedish antique rustic Tilt top table
19th Century Swedish antique rustic Tilt top table

19th Century Swedish antique rustic Tilt top table

Unique Antique Sofa Newly Upholstered and with Cut Decor
Located in Budapest, HU
This late Gustavian-style sofa is painted with bronzed accents and decorated with carved details. Newly upholstered in beautiful green fabric, it combines classic elegance with a fre...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Unique Antique Sofa Newly Upholstered and with Cut Decor
Unique Antique Sofa Newly Upholstered and with Cut Decor

Unique Antique Sofa Newly Upholstered and with Cut Decor

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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Armoire Cupboard Cabinet
Located in San Angelo, TX
A beautiful Swedish Gustavian cabinet that has been painted and dry scrapped over its lifetime. It dissembles into two parts. This beautiful piece shows the original paint job with p...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine, Paint

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Armoire Cupboard Cabinet
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Armoire Cupboard Cabinet

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Armoire Cupboard Cabinet

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Pair of 19th Century Swedish Demi Lune Consoles Circa 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of 19th-century Swedish demi-lune consoles, circa 1880, embodies the understated elegance of Scandinavian design. Each console features a semi-circular top with a painted f...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine, Paint

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Demi Lune Consoles Circa 1880
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Demi Lune Consoles Circa 1880

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Demi Lune Consoles Circa 1880

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Fine 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Corner armchair with original paint
Located in Boden, SE
This Gustavian corner " powder chair" features a beautiful original painting and has sticks in the back for added comfort. It stands on brass wheels, making it easy to move. A perfec...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

Fine 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Corner armchair with original paint
Fine 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Corner armchair with original paint

Fine 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Corner armchair with original paint

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Wood

Gustavian Grey Painted Dresser
Gustavian Grey Painted Dresser

Gustavian Grey Painted Dresser

Antique Swedish Country Pine Rocking Bassinet
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce late 18th / early 19th century Gustavian Period country Swedish farmhouse pine bassinet / cradle with beautifully aged character and warm patina. Hand-crafted in Sweden, c...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

Antique Swedish Country Pine Rocking Bassinet
Antique Swedish Country Pine Rocking Bassinet

Antique Swedish Country Pine Rocking Bassinet

Antique Pair of Swedish Gustavian Bergère Chairs in Old Paint Unrestored c1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Pair of Bergère Chairs from Sweden in the classic Gustavian style of furniture. Gustavian furniture was a leading style in Swedish architecture and interior decor during the reign of King Gustav III of Sweden. Gustav was heavily inspired by French Neoclassicism style and actually spent time at the Palace of Versailles. In addition to his official government duties, King Gustav was a patron of the arts and had a keen eye for all things related to design and decoration. Our pair of Swedish Gustavian Bergère chairs design is clearly derived from the French Louis XV style. Use the chairs as is or reupholster in your choice of fabrics. The Gustavian pair of Bergère chairs frames...
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Early 1900s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Antique Pair of Swedish Gustavian Bergère Chairs in Old Paint Unrestored c1900
Antique Pair of Swedish Gustavian Bergère Chairs in Old Paint Unrestored c1900

Antique Pair of Swedish Gustavian Bergère Chairs in Old Paint Unrestored c1900

Swedish Gustavian Style Wardrobe 100% Original Paint
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian Style Wardrobe. its 100% Original paint and ALL the drawers are working perfect! inside depth is 18.5
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1920s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture

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Oak

Swedish Gustavian Style Wardrobe 100% Original Paint
Swedish Gustavian Style Wardrobe 100% Original Paint

Swedish Gustavian Style Wardrobe 100% Original Paint

Pair of Gustavian Swedish Beige Upholstered Bergere Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Swedish Gustavian (18/19th Century) bergere armchairs with beige painted and carved frames in Neo-classic square form upholstered in beige fabric accented by a double-piped b...
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19th Century Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood

Pair of Gustavian Swedish Beige Upholstered Bergere Armchairs
Pair of Gustavian Swedish Beige Upholstered Bergere Armchairs

Pair of Gustavian Swedish Beige Upholstered Bergere Armchairs

19th Century Gustavian Style Commode
Located in Kvidinge, SE
Beautiful chest of drawers in Gustavian style with two drawers Original fittings and lock box, key included, Classic tapered legs and brass details on the corners Glued wreath deta...
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1830s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Brass

19th Century Gustavian Style Commode
19th Century Gustavian Style Commode

19th Century Gustavian Style Commode

Antique Swedish Sofa from the Gustavian Period, Hand-Made during the Late 1700s
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish antique sofa from the gustavian period around the late 1700s. The sofa has a hand-made frame in solid pine which has been dry scraped by hand down to the original, first laye...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

Antique Swedish Sofa from the Gustavian Period, Hand-Made during the Late 1700s
Antique Swedish Sofa from the Gustavian Period, Hand-Made during the Late 1700s

Antique Swedish Sofa from the Gustavian Period, Hand-Made during the Late 1700s

Large and Refined Gustavian Pewter Platter, Late 18th Century Sweden
Located in Knivsta, SE
Refined Swedish Gustavian Pewter Platter, Late 18th Century Sweden A beautiful pewter platter from the Swedish Gustavian period of the late 18th century. Wonderfully worked metal. S...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pewter

Large and Refined Gustavian Pewter Platter, Late 18th Century Sweden
Large and Refined Gustavian Pewter Platter, Late 18th Century Sweden

Large and Refined Gustavian Pewter Platter, Late 18th Century Sweden

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desk with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish Gustavian desk from Lulea Norrbotten, Northern Sweden. A beautiful desk with nice propotion & fine condition. Untouched base, the top is scraped and washed to it...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desk with Original Paint
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desk with Original Paint

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desk with Original Paint

Mid-19th century Gustavian Corner Table
Located in Leesburg, VA
Mid-19th century Gustavian Corner Table Anonymous Scandinavia; mid-19th century Wood Approximate size: 28.5 (h) x 41.5 (w) x 26.5 (d) in. A mid-19th century Gustavian corner table...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood

Mid-19th century Gustavian Corner Table
Mid-19th century Gustavian Corner Table

Mid-19th century Gustavian Corner Table

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

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Wood

18th C. Swedish Gustavian Settee or Bench c. 1790
18th C. Swedish Gustavian Settee or Bench c. 1790

18th C. Swedish Gustavian Settee or Bench c. 1790

Six Swedish Gustavian Style 1850s Painted Wood Side Chairs with Carved Rosettes
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of six Swedish Gustavian style painted wood stick back side chairs from the mid 19th century, with tapered legs, carved rosettes and used upholstery. Created in Sweden during t...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

Six Swedish Gustavian Style 1850s Painted Wood Side Chairs with Carved Rosettes
Six Swedish Gustavian Style 1850s Painted Wood Side Chairs with Carved Rosettes

Six Swedish Gustavian Style 1850s Painted Wood Side Chairs with Carved Rosettes

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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish Gustavian sofa from Skellefteå Västerbotten, Northern Sweden. Scraped by hand to its original color. The sofa has some retouches. The kitchen sofa...
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1820s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa with Original Paint
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa with Original Paint

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa with Original Paint

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20th Century Swedish Oval Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
This charming oval-shaped Swedish dining table showcases classic Gustavian design elements, combining elegance and functionality. It features four solid, tapered beech wood legs, eac...
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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture

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Beech, Pine, Paint

20th Century Swedish Oval Table
20th Century Swedish Oval Table

20th Century Swedish Oval Table

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Pair of Louis XVI Stools, Late 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of square stools with elegant tapered and fluted legs, accented by protruding corners and a delicate ribbon decoration on the apron. The seats are upholstered in green velvet, a...
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Late 18th Century European Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Velvet, Softwood

Pair of Louis XVI Stools, Late 18th Century
Pair of Louis XVI Stools, Late 18th Century

Pair of Louis XVI Stools, Late 18th Century

Gustavian Cream Painted Four Poster Bed, US King
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Gustavian Furniture

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Wood

Gustavian Cream Painted Four Poster Bed, US King
Gustavian Cream Painted Four Poster Bed, US King

Gustavian Cream Painted Four Poster Bed, US King

Set of Twelve 18th c. Swedish Gustavian Painted Oval Back Wheat Sheaf Chairs
Located in Wichita, KS
A fabulous set of twelve Swedish Gustavian period dining chairs from Lindome, c. 1790. These side chairs have oval backs, pierced slats accented by carved wheat sheafs, cross stretch...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood, Paint

Set of Twelve 18th c. Swedish Gustavian Painted Oval Back Wheat Sheaf Chairs
Set of Twelve 18th c. Swedish Gustavian Painted Oval Back Wheat Sheaf Chairs

Set of Twelve 18th c. Swedish Gustavian Painted Oval Back Wheat Sheaf Chairs

Swedish Gustavian and Empire Chest of Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
Chest of drawers from northern Sweden made during the transition time between the Gustavian and Empire period. Made between 1810 and 1820 from painted pine with original faux paint. ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

Swedish Gustavian and Empire Chest of Drawers
Swedish Gustavian and Empire Chest of Drawers

Swedish Gustavian and Empire Chest of Drawers

Good set of Six Swedish 19th c Provincial Gustavian Chairs
Located in Allerum, SE
Good set of six Swedish provincial 19th century Gustavian chairs. ca 1810 Sweden
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

Good set of Six Swedish 19th c Provincial Gustavian Chairs
Good set of Six Swedish 19th c Provincial Gustavian Chairs

Good set of Six Swedish 19th c Provincial Gustavian Chairs

Pair, Gustavian White Arm Chairs, Sweden circa 1910
Located in Round Top, TX
This pair of Swedish arm chairs have a gently curved barrel back and slightly turned out arms, adding to the graceful appeal of each. Fluted...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture

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Linen, Wood, Paint

Pair, Gustavian White Arm Chairs, Sweden circa 1910
Pair, Gustavian White Arm Chairs, Sweden circa 1910

Pair, Gustavian White Arm Chairs, Sweden circa 1910

Gustavian, Swedish Secretaire Desk, White Paint, Pinewood, Sweden, 1900s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Gustavian, Swedish Painted Secretaire Desk, White Paint, Pinewood, Sweden, 1900s Gustavian secretaire desk or storage cabinet designed and produced in Sweden in the early part of the 20th century. This example features a white paint distressed finish. The top portion of the cabinet flips down to reveal a light green paint distressed writing desk...
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Early 1900s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Paint

Gustavian, Swedish Secretaire Desk, White Paint, Pinewood, Sweden, 1900s
Gustavian, Swedish Secretaire Desk, White Paint, Pinewood, Sweden, 1900s

Gustavian, Swedish Secretaire Desk, White Paint, Pinewood, Sweden, 1900s

Set of Six 19th Century Swedish Dining Side Chairs
Located in Charleston, SC
A set of six Swedish painted wood dining room side chairs from the late 19th century, with carved splats, tapering legs - slip seat cushions upholstered in linen. Note: Two chairs of...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Linen, Wood, Paint

Set of Six 19th Century Swedish Dining Side Chairs
Set of Six 19th Century Swedish Dining Side Chairs

Set of Six 19th Century Swedish Dining Side Chairs

Low and Wide Red Swedish Gustavian Sideboard
Located in Kramfors, SE
Low red Gustavian sideboard from Northern Sweden made circa 1810-1820. The sideboard is in untouched original condition with original paint from the early 1800s. It is unusually low and wide...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

Low and Wide Red Swedish Gustavian Sideboard
Low and Wide Red Swedish Gustavian Sideboard

Low and Wide Red Swedish Gustavian Sideboard

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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