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
Fine 18th Century Scandinavian Gustavian Chair
Located in Allerum, SE
Fine antique 18th century Gustavian chair in great original condition. This type of chair is called the Swedish model. This particular ex...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
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Wood
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
Materials
Wood
White Painted Swedish Gustavian 19th Century Side Table Console
Located in Round Top, TX
Swedish Gustavian style side table, may also be used as a small desk.
Lovely tapered fluted legs with applied carved embellishments along the skirt add to the romantic grace of this...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine, 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 Style 3 Drawer Nightstands
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique set of 2 Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Nightstands. they have been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Genuine rustic antique Gustavian Drop leaf table country original color.
Located in Boden, SE
Genuine gustavian drop-leaf table made around 1790 to 1810 in Luleå Norrbotten ,Northern Sweden. The frame is made from solid pine and it has the original paint with genuine distres...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
19th Century Swedish Writing Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 19th-century Swedish writing desk exemplifies the timeless charm of Gustavian design, combining functionality with understated beauty. Crafted from solid pine wood, the ...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
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Pine
Gustavian Style Swedish Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
Gustavian Style Swedish Dresser, large four-drawer commode with an antique painted finish, with carved dental moldings, blind fret carings, with...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Swedish 19th century painted pine cupboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish 19th century painted pine cupboard circa 1870.
Superb quality piece which would function well in multiple rooms such as a kitchen, bedroom or linen room. This piece would s...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine, Paint
18th Century Grey Swedish Gustavian Two Part Pine Secretary - Scandinavian Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-grey, white antique Sweden Gustavian two part bureau with a writing flap made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. The Scandinavian writing table, desk is com...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mora Clock 1800s Swedish Green Gold Antique Swedish Painted Gustavian A
Located in Lewes, England
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers Circa 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century Swedish chest of drawers, circa 1880, is a fine example of Scandinavian craftsmanship and design. Constructed from pine, a wood commonly used in Swedish furniture f...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
Neoclassical Swedish Gustavian Style Lacquered Cabriole Sofa Settee
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Sublime bespoke cabriole sofa, settee, or canapé made in the neoclassical Swedish Gustavian style. The sofa feature a gracefully curved cabriole style ha...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Brass
Desk Swedish Gustavian Style
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique 3 drawer Swedish Gustavian style desk. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1880s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
20th Century Swedish Nightstand
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 20th-century Swedish nightstand features a refined design with a marble top, showcasing the timeless appeal of Scandinavian craftsmanship. The semi-circular silhouette i...
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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Marble
Antique Swedish Gustavian Longcase Clock
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique gustavian long case clock in painted pine from Sweden. The clock has a hand carved decor in wood with older paint from the late 1800s. The paint has become slightly distresse...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
Antique Genuine Northern Swedish Gustavian Style Country Pine Sideboard
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique genuine Swedish sideboard in gustavian style. The sideboard is a country house furniture made by hand in solid pine in northern Sweden around 1820. With carved wooden panels ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
18th Century Swedish Trestle Table
Located in Bozeman, MT
Fantastic and unusually large and robust 18th century Swedish provincial trestle table from the Gustavian period in Its original finish. Ca 1790 Sweden.
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa
Located in Bozeman, MT
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
Materials
Pine
Swedish Late 19th Century Faux Marble-Top Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish 19th century faux marble-top Gustavian style chest of drawers with brass hardware.
EUR 175 delivery to most areas of London UK, The Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden a...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
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
Materials
Pine
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Gueridon Wood Side Lamp Tables
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish Pair of Gustavian Painted Side Lamp Tables
A fantastic pair of painted wood side tables from the early 19th Century, with sc...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
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
Materials
Paint
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Wall Glass Mirror - Scandinavian Décor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A late 18th Century, antique Swedish Gustavian wall mirror made of hand crafted Pinewood with its original mirrored glass, in good condit...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Demi Lune Console Tables
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant pair of 19th-century Swedish demi-lune console tables embodies the timeless sophistication of Gustavian design. Crafted from pine wood, the tables feature gracefully curved half-moon tops and delicately tapered legs, showcasing the understated elegance characteristic of Swedish neoclassical furniture...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine, Paint
20th Century Swedish Round Pedestal Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 20th-century Swedish round pedestal table, showcasing timeless Gustavian-inspired elegance. This table features a painted finish in a so...
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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Large Gray Chest of Four Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
Stately Gustavian chest of four drawers with dentil molding carved along top and gentle fluted carving central to each drawer.
The newer, professionally applied light gray painted la...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Brass
Late 19th Century Black Painted Swedish Gustavian 3 Drawer Chest
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Late 19th Century chest of drawers painted in black. This classic Gustavian commode is a very versatile piece that works well in a foyer, living room or bedroom.
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Late 19th Century Scandinavian Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Brass
Period Gustavian Chest of 3 Drawers with Original Blue Paint
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Late 18th Century Swedish 3 drawers chest with original brass hardware and its Gustavian style blue color that has been restored at a later date. The simplicity of the Scandinavian F...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Gray Pine Sideboard Buffet Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
Gustavian light gray painted pine sideboard or server cabinet with two drawers over two doors and simple rim around top sides and back.
The newer, professionally applied soft gray-wa...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine, Paint
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Demilune Tables
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th century Swedish Gustavian demilune tables with carved detail above each leg and a carved detail around the apron.
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19th Century Austrian Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
Pair of 19th century Swedish carved gilt armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of 19th century Swedish gilt and ebonised armchairs circa 1860.
Pair of fine quality shaped back gilt armchairs. Unusual shaped back with ebonised leaf detailing contrasting wi...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Giltwood
19th Century Gustavian Swedish Chest of Drawers
Located in Kvidinge, SE
An Swedish Chest of Drawers from early 19th century
painted in a soft red / orange color and the top is black, everything has an distress surface for an authentic antique feel.
The ...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Gustavian Chest of Drawers with Marble, 1950s
Located in Radomsko, Województwo łódzkie
This unique chest of drawers will be a stylish and practical addition to any room, providing both storage and a sophisticated aesthetic.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Marble
Swedish Gustavian Period 1820s Painted Sideboard with Reeded Doors and Diamonds
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period painted wood sideboard from the early 19th century, with reeded doors, diamond motifs and carved ogee bracket feet. Created in S...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Northern Swedish Classic Gustavian Chest of Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique chest of drawers or commode from northern Sweden made in a classic straight gustavian shape from the late 1700s. The chest is a genuine Swedish antique made by hand in pine a...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
Spectacular Antique Gustavian Style Painted Gray Commode
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Beautiful 19 th c antique walnut veneer two drawers commode on cabriole legs with ball feet claws. Serpentine front, handcarved apron. Painted gray and gold trim in Gustavian style.
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Early 1900s Belgian Antique Gustavian Furniture
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Walnut
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Antique Scandinavian Pine Bed Side Tables
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A late 19th Century, antique Swedish Gustavian pair of bed side tables made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. Each of the detailed Scandinavian nightstands are composed with two drawers, consisting their original hardware and keys, standing on four square-pointed wooden legs. The small commodes...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Metal
19th Century White Painted Swedish Gustavian Bookcase Display Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
Lovely Gustavian display cabinet with upper pane glass doors. Traditional carved diamonds, dentil molding, and additional carving add to the timeless...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Glass, Oak, Pine, Paint
Swedish Gustavian Style Glass Top Hutch
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian Style Glass Top Hutch. the bottom piece is circa 1950. the glass door top is New made using 130 year old windows that are full of waves and bubbles.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
18th-19th Century White Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Daybed, Antique Sofa Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-grey, antique Swedish Gustavian daybed made of hand crafted painted Pinewood with two round pillows, in good condition. The sides of t...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Pine, Linen, Damask
Provincial Gustavian Style Swedish Paint Decorated / Distressed Commode, Chest
Located in Manhasset, NY
Provincial Gustavian Style Swedish paint decorated / Distressed Commode, Chest
Beautifully aged paint distressed Swedish dresser. The case having t...
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Mid-20th Century Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Swedish Mora clock from the 1960's in original colour and carved detailing. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour.
Width:60cm / 23....
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Exquisite Swedish 19th Century Clock with Carved Crest and Volutes on the Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite Swedish 19th century floor clock with carved crest topped with a ball. This clock retains it's original metal face, hands and movement. This Swedish clock has very sub...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Haga, Gustavian Style Armchair
Located in Allerum, SE
Limited edition reproductions by D. Larsson, inspired by the finest 18th - 19th-century Swedish furniture.
HAGA, a fine reproduction Gustavian barrel back armchair is influenced by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Beech
Swedish Gustavian Style Console Table
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian Style Console Table. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster Grey.
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Early 2000s Swedish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique 19th century Swedish Gustavian Accent Chair
Located in Leesburg, VA
Anonymous
Mid-19th century; Sweden
Pine, linen.
Approximate size: 35 (h) x 23 (w) x 18.5 (d) in.
(seat height is 16.5 in.)
This beautiful period chair showcases a lovely white wa...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
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
Materials
Pine
Set of Six Swedish Gustavian Period Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Striking set of six 18th century Gustavian dining chairs with original paint and silk fabric seat cushions.
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sideboard
Located in Huntington, NY
A unique Swedish Gustavian four door sideboard with original brass hardware and locks. Featuring curved corner design, beveled top, decorative hand carved dental detail, elaborate dr...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Desk
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Gustavian style 3 drawer desk. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1920s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Genuine Swedish Secretary Cabinet, in Rococo and Gustavian Style
Located in Kramfors, SE
Genuine antique secretary cabinet from northern Sweden. The cabinet is a genuine country furniture made in a transitional style from between ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
Swedish Early 19th Century Gustavian Painted Tall Cabinet with Reeded Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian early 19th century painted wood two-part cabinet from the county of Jämtland. Born in the second decade of the 19th century in Jämtland, a county situated in the middle of Sweden, this Swedish tall cabinet...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
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Wood
Gustavian Wall Clock signed Jacob Kock
Located in Ljungby, SE
Large Gustavian wall clock with a movement signed by Jacob Kock (1737-1805). He was a court clockmaker in Stockholm and supplied clocks to the court of King Gustav III. This pendulum...
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18th Century Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Iron
Early 20th Century Gustavian Style Painted Daybed
Located in New Orleans, LA
A Swedish painted daybed with brass accents in the Gustavian style.
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Mora Clock Swedish White 1800s Gustavian
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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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Door Sideboard
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian Style 3 door sideboard. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1940s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century Swedish Sofa Circa 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning 19th-century Swedish sofa, circa 1800, crafted in the neoclassical tradition. This elegant piece is constructed from pine and retains its original painted finish, now soft...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
Gustavian furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Gustavian furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, seating, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, softwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Gustavian furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Sweden pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Ephraim Stahl, Hendrix Allardyce, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, and Jonas Frisk. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $50 and tops out at $49,500 while the average work can sell for $4,473.