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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.

Find a collection of antique Gustavian seating, tables, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Gustavian
Period: 19th Century
19th c. Swedish Gustavian Style Sofa Bench in Original Patina
Located in Wichita, KS
19th c. Swedish sofa bench in the Gustavian style wearing its original, natural patina. There are carved rosettes at each corner post and the tapered and fluted legs feature fluted, round caps. This sofa is covered in old linen...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Fabric, Wood, Paint

19th c. Swedish Gustavian Style Sofa Bench in Original Patina
19th c. Swedish Gustavian Style Sofa Bench in Original Patina

19th c. Swedish Gustavian Style Sofa Bench in Original Patina

19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Sofa
By Ephraim Stahl
Located in Huntington, NY
A sizable Swedish Late Gustavian sofa made in Stockholm by master furniture maker Ephraim Stahl (active 1794-1820). Signed ES on a back leg. Frames and sashes are decorated with upri...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood

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

19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Sofa

Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Swedish Chests with Carved Greek Key Frieze
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish Gustavian style chests from the 19th century with antique off white / cream painted finish, carved Greek Key frieze, two drawers an...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood

Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Swedish Chests with Carved Greek Key Frieze
Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Swedish Chests with Carved Greek Key Frieze

Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Swedish Chests with Carved Greek Key Frieze

19th C. Rococo Gustavian Ebonized and Partial Gilt Upholstered ArmChairs, Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Rococo Gustavian / Swedish Arm Chairs for him and her. Light greenish. Measures 21"W x 22"D x 32H. Seat height is 17" and arm height is 23" and 22". Seat interior width 17"...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Upholstery, Hardwood, Giltwood

19th C. Rococo Gustavian Ebonized and Partial Gilt Upholstered ArmChairs, Pair
19th C. Rococo Gustavian Ebonized and Partial Gilt Upholstered ArmChairs, Pair

19th C. Rococo Gustavian Ebonized and Partial Gilt Upholstered ArmChairs, Pair

1820s Swedish Wooden Desk
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden cabinet created in 1820s Sweden. Tall, slender, and painted in an inviting reddish ochre, this cabinet presents an air of familiarity and amicable function. This discreet se...
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1820s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood

1820s Swedish Wooden Desk
1820s Swedish Wooden Desk

1820s Swedish Wooden Desk

Unique Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Unique Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers. its been restored and repainted with Milk paints "Oyster White"
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1890s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

Unique Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Unique Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers

Unique Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers

1860s Gustavian Style Swedish Painted Demi-Lune Tables with Tapered Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Swedish demi-lune console tables circa 1860 in Gustavian style light paint. This pair of Swedish demi-lune console tables, circa 1860, is a testament to the restrained elegance of the Gustavian style. Exuding timeless Scandinavian grace...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood

1860s Gustavian Style Swedish Painted Demi-Lune Tables with Tapered Legs
1860s Gustavian Style Swedish Painted Demi-Lune Tables with Tapered Legs

1860s Gustavian Style Swedish Painted Demi-Lune Tables with Tapered Legs

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Wood Nightstands Tables
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish Gustavian style painted wood nightstand tables from the 19th century with single drawers and doors, carved fluted motifs, canted side posts, carved rosettes. Add a ...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Wood Nightstands Tables
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Wood Nightstands Tables

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Wood Nightstands Tables

Antique Oval Painted Side Table, Sweden circa 1850-70
Located in Round Top, TX
Lovely oval side table with turned legs, decorative carved skirt and egg shaped finial on X stretcher base. Restored, later professionally painted in muted shades of plum, white and ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood, Paint

Antique Oval Painted Side Table, Sweden circa 1850-70
Antique Oval Painted Side Table, Sweden circa 1850-70

Antique Oval Painted Side Table, Sweden circa 1850-70

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop Leaf Table Wabi Sabi
Located in San Angelo, TX
Here is a beautiful and unique early 19th century Swedish Gustavian table that features a one sided drop leaf with a gate leg. Thi...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood, Pine, Paint

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop Leaf Table Wabi Sabi
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop Leaf Table Wabi Sabi

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop Leaf Table Wabi Sabi

18th/19th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Painted Pine Kitchen Cupboard
Located in Forney, TX
A classic Gustavian Period (1772-1809) Swedish painted pine two door kitchen cupboard sideboard. Handcrafted in Sweden around the turn of the late 18t...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine, Paint

18th/19th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Painted Pine Kitchen Cupboard
18th/19th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Painted Pine Kitchen Cupboard

18th/19th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Painted Pine Kitchen Cupboard

White Painted Gustavian Sideboard, Sweden, circa 1820-1840
Located in Round Top, TX
This lovely white Gustavian sideboard comes from the Swedish countryside. The simple fluted carving along the panel doors was a traditional e...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine, Paint

White Painted Gustavian Sideboard, Sweden, circa 1820-1840
White Painted Gustavian Sideboard, Sweden, circa 1820-1840

White Painted Gustavian Sideboard, Sweden, circa 1820-1840

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

Swedish Gustavian Period 1800s Painted Wood Console Table with Carved Apron
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period painted wood console table from the early 19th century, with carved apron and fluted tapering legs. Created in Sweden during the early years of the 19th century, this console table showcases the stylistic characteristics of the Gustavian era. It features a rectangular top sitting above a beautifully carved apron accented with arched motifs in its lower section. The table is painted in a soft color typical of the Swedish taste for light palettes aiming at brightening the rooms during the long and dark winters of Scandinavia. The ensemble is raised on four slender fluted tapering legs. The Gustavian style takes its roots in the Louis XVI era. Swedish King...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood

Swedish Gustavian Period 1800s Painted Wood Console Table with Carved Apron
Swedish Gustavian Period 1800s Painted Wood Console Table with Carved Apron

Swedish Gustavian Period 1800s Painted Wood Console Table with Carved Apron

Early 19th Century Original Painted Gustavian Cupboard / Buffet Deux Corps
Located in Southampton, GB
Beautiful original dry scraped paint, buffet deux corps. This comes apart in 2 sections for easy installation into any room Working locks. Solid constrction. Sweden, circa 1820.
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1820s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

Early 19th Century Original Painted Gustavian Cupboard / Buffet Deux Corps
Early 19th Century Original Painted Gustavian Cupboard / Buffet Deux Corps

Early 19th Century Original Painted Gustavian Cupboard / Buffet Deux Corps

19th Century Gustavian Drop Leaf Dining Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th century Gustavian drop leaf dining table. This table has been dry scraped to the original paintwork. circa 1870.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine, Paint

19th Century Gustavian Drop Leaf Dining Table
19th Century Gustavian Drop Leaf Dining Table

19th Century Gustavian Drop Leaf Dining Table

19th Century Gustavian Style Swedish Gray Painted Sideboard with Reeded Panels
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style sideboard from the 19th century with antique light gray finish, three carved reeded doors, inner drawer and tapered legs. Channeling the timeless beauty of ...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood

19th Century Gustavian Style Swedish Gray Painted Sideboard with Reeded Panels
19th Century Gustavian Style Swedish Gray Painted Sideboard with Reeded Panels

19th Century Gustavian Style Swedish Gray Painted Sideboard with Reeded Panels

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Stickback Sofa Bench with Lift Seat
Located in Birmingham, AL
A mid-19th century Swedish Gustavian style painted wood stick back kitchen sofa or bench, circa 1850s. Scraped to the original off white paint, this antique sofa bench is typical of the Swedish desire for light and soft colors that helped bring light to rooms during the very dark winters in Scandanavia. Showcasing the stylistic characteristics of the Gustavian era, it features carved flat spindles or slats topped with petite carved finials adorning the back and arm supports and a long rectangular upholstered lift seat that opens to reveal a convenient storage compartment. Raised on six short tapered feet. For hundreds of years, kitchen sofas were very common in Swedish homes. Acting as a sofa or bench for the kitchen table, they could also be used as an additional bed for the kitchen staff to rest. Found in all types of homes, from noble estates to rustic country cottages, these versatile benches can be used to store blankets, toys and games, linens, shoes or other items. With its clean lines and discreetly carved décor, this Swedish Gustavian sofa bench...
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1850s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Stickback Sofa Bench with Lift Seat
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Stickback Sofa Bench with Lift Seat

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Stickback Sofa Bench with Lift Seat

Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Style Painted and Carved Three-Drawer Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish 19th Century Gustavian style three-drawer painted wood chest with carved dentil molding and fluted side posts. Immerse yourself in the charm of Swedish craftsmanship with thi...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood

Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Style Painted and Carved Three-Drawer Chest
Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Style Painted and Carved Three-Drawer Chest

Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Style Painted and Carved Three-Drawer Chest

Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Sideboard with Doors and Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood sideboard from the 19th century, with four drawers over four doors and reeded motifs. Created in Sweden during the 19th century, this elegant s...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Brass

Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Sideboard with Doors and Drawers
Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Sideboard with Doors and Drawers

Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Sideboard with Doors and Drawers

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa
Located in Mjöhult, 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

Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
1851 Swedish Mora clock with hand painted floral details against a white painted background (original paintwork). Carved detailing of crown. Dial details include the name of the cloc...
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1850s European Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood

Mora Clock
Mora Clock

Mora Clock

Black Gustavian Writing Desk with 5 Drawers, Sweden
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish office writing desk in Gustavian black paint with five drawers, red leather embossed top and the original brass hardware.
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine, Leather

Black Gustavian Writing Desk with 5 Drawers, Sweden
Black Gustavian Writing Desk with 5 Drawers, Sweden

Black Gustavian Writing Desk with 5 Drawers, Sweden

1820s Swedish Gustavian Period Buffet with Carved Reeded Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period painted wood buffet from circa 1820 with two drawers over two doors, carved reeded panels and tapered feet. This exquisite Swedish Gustavian period painted wood buffet from circa 1820, effortlessly marries functionality with elegant design. The buffet features a rectangular top with a carved beaded edge, setting a refined tone for the piece. Below, the structure comprises two drawers over two doors, providing ample storage while maintaining a balanced aesthetic. Both drawers and doors boast carved reeded patterns, introducing a dynamic texture to the otherwise sleek silhouette. This patterning is accentuated by the presence of brass hardware, its subtle gleam adding a touch of luxury. The doors, adorned with a discreet beaded frame, open to reveal a light blue-grey painted interior, a soothing hue that echoes the calming Scandinavian palette. Canted side posts flank the drawers and doors, enhancing the buffet's linear design, while tapered feet angled at the front elevate the piece both literally and aesthetically. With its perfect blend of practicality, refined details, and soothing colors, this Gustavian period buffet serves...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood

1820s Swedish Gustavian Period Buffet with Carved Reeded Accents
1820s Swedish Gustavian Period Buffet with Carved Reeded Accents

1820s Swedish Gustavian Period Buffet with Carved Reeded Accents

Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Chests with Carved Diamond Motifs, a Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish Gustavian style painted wood chests from the 19th century with three drawers each, carved reeded diamond motifs, canted side posts and tapered feet. This stunning pair of Swedish Gustavian style painted wood chests, hailing from the 19th century, radiates refined simplicity and timeless appeal. Painted in a soft, creamy color, these chests harmoniously align with the Scandinavian penchant for light, airy palettes, and effortlessly bring a sense of calm and elegance to any space. Each chest features three spacious drawers, adorned with exquisitely carved reeded diamond motifs, offering both visual interest and ample storage. The canted side posts are a masterful touch—topped with carved rosettes and enhanced with fluted accents, they contribute to the chests' stately presence. The tapered feet, elegantly angled at the front, provide a graceful finishing touch, grounding each piece with subtle sophistication. In a contemporary home, these chests could grace a master bedroom as nightstands, offering convenient storage and a touch of antique charm beside a plush bed...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Brass

Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Chests with Carved Diamond Motifs, a Pair
Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Chests with Carved Diamond Motifs, a Pair

Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Chests with Carved Diamond Motifs, a Pair

Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Vitrine with Glass Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood vitrine cabinet from the 19th century with glass doors, carved reeded panels and tapered feet. This Swedish Gustavian style painted wood vitrin...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Glass, Wood

Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Vitrine with Glass Doors
Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Vitrine with Glass Doors

Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Vitrine with Glass Doors

Gustavian White Painted Partner's Desk Writing Table, Sweden circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique Swedish Gustavian white painted "partner's desk" with two drawers on each side of the table. Traditional tapered fluted legs with diamond accent above. Floor to skirt height:...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood, Paint

Gustavian White Painted Partner's Desk Writing Table, Sweden circa 1820-40
Gustavian White Painted Partner's Desk Writing Table, Sweden circa 1820-40

Gustavian White Painted Partner's Desk Writing Table, Sweden circa 1820-40

Black Painted Gustavian Chest of 3 Drawers, Sweden Early 19th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish Gustavian 1840s Black Painted and Carved Three-Drawer Chest With Faux Marble Top.
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Brass

Black Painted Gustavian Chest of 3 Drawers, Sweden Early 19th Century
Black Painted Gustavian Chest of 3 Drawers, Sweden Early 19th Century

Black Painted Gustavian Chest of 3 Drawers, Sweden Early 19th Century

19th Century Large Swedish Gustavian Sofa with New Cushions
Located in San Angelo, TX
A beautiful, large and very rare large Swedish Gustavian sofa with new upholstered seat cushions added. This piece is very unique and rare with the grande scale and featuring side cu...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

19th Century Large Swedish Gustavian Sofa with New Cushions
19th Century Large Swedish Gustavian Sofa with New Cushions

19th Century Large Swedish Gustavian Sofa with New Cushions

Gustavian Gray Painted Sideboard Buffet, Sweden circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
Swedish Gustavian gray painted pine sideboard with attractive curved sides and carved fluted details throughout panel doors and drawers. It is the curves of the far right and left d...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine, Paint

Gustavian Gray Painted Sideboard Buffet, Sweden circa 1860-80
Gustavian Gray Painted Sideboard Buffet, Sweden circa 1860-80

Gustavian Gray Painted Sideboard Buffet, Sweden circa 1860-80

Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Swedish Mora clock with hand painted decorative floral details and carving detail. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour. Width:54cm...
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Early 1800s European Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood

Mora Clock
Mora Clock

Mora Clock

19th Century Blue-White Swedish Gustavian Antique Pinewood Nightstands
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Swedish Gustavian pair of nightstands made of handcrafted Pinewood, in good condition. The detailed Scandinavian bedside tables ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Metal, Brass

19th Century Blue-White Swedish Gustavian Antique Pinewood Nightstands
19th Century Blue-White Swedish Gustavian Antique Pinewood Nightstands

19th Century Blue-White Swedish Gustavian Antique Pinewood Nightstands

19th Century Swedish Oak and Pewter Tankard With King Carl XV Coin
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century Swedish oak tankard with beautiful etched pewter scroll-work decoration and royal coat of arms. The lid of the vessel is inset with a silver c...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Silver, Pewter

19th Century Swedish Oak and Pewter Tankard With King Carl XV Coin
19th Century Swedish Oak and Pewter Tankard With King Carl XV Coin

19th Century Swedish Oak and Pewter Tankard With King Carl XV Coin

19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Painted Bench, Trundle Bed
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Swedish Neoclassical Painted Bench ~ Trundle Bed is an amazing approach to practicality with style! The neoclassical influence in the design is readily apparent, with a ...
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1870s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Painted Bench, Trundle Bed
19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Painted Bench, Trundle Bed

19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Painted Bench, Trundle Bed

Large Swedish Toleware Tray, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Large 19th Century Swedish Toleware Tray Yellow painted oval tin tray in lovely original condition. Incredibly useful and generously sized. Dimensions:...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Tin

Large Swedish Toleware Tray, 19th Century
Large Swedish Toleware Tray, 19th Century

Large Swedish Toleware Tray, 19th Century

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

Swedish Gustavian Style 1890s Painted Sideboard with Carved Geometric Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood sideboard from circa 1890 with three drawers over three doors, fluted side posts, carved bracket feet and carved geometric motifs. Imbued with ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Brass

Swedish Gustavian Style 1890s Painted Sideboard with Carved Geometric Motifs
Swedish Gustavian Style 1890s Painted Sideboard with Carved Geometric Motifs

Swedish Gustavian Style 1890s Painted Sideboard with Carved Geometric Motifs

Gray Painted Small Chest of Nine Drawers, Sweden circa 1860
Located in Round Top, TX
Fascinating Gustavian pine chest of nine drawers with fluted columns, dentil molding and tapered fluted feet. The unique configuration of drawers with central three in a square shape...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine, Paint

Gray Painted Small Chest of Nine Drawers, Sweden circa 1860
Gray Painted Small Chest of Nine Drawers, Sweden circa 1860

Gray Painted Small Chest of Nine Drawers, Sweden circa 1860

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs, 1820-30
Located in Leimen, DE
Explore the refined charm of this pair of Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs, dating back to the period around 1820-30. With slender legs and a delightful mahogany veneer, these chairs ep...
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1820s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Mahogany

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs, 1820-30
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs, 1820-30

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs, 1820-30

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Gilded Pinewood Console Table by Jonas Frisk
By Jonas Frisk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gold, antique Swedish Gustavian freestanding console table made of hand crafted gilded Pinewood with a white-grey painted marble top, designed and produced most likely by Jonas Frisk in good condition. The edges, borders of the Scandinavian side table are enhanced by detailed tablecloths and palmettes carvings and porphyry-imitating sides, supported by four round twisted tapered legs, collar and ball, standing on a rectangular wooden base. Minor fading due to age. Circa 1810 - 1820, Stockholm, Sweden, Scandinavia. Jonas Frist was a Swedish artist and designer, born in 1787, in Stockholm, Sweden and passed away in 1849. In 1805, Frist received the rights to design and produce mirrors and console tables by the Kommerskollegium. From 1810 - 1814, his studio was located on the street Storkyrkobrinken and from 1814 - 1824, he moved to the public square Riddarhustorget, in Gamla stan...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Marble, Porphyry

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Gilded Pinewood Console Table by Jonas Frisk
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Gilded Pinewood Console Table by Jonas Frisk

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Gilded Pinewood Console Table by Jonas Frisk

Antique Gustavian White Painted Chest of Drawers from Sweden, circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
Gustavian white painted chest of three drawers with beaded trim along top. Newer professionally applied and layered white painted finish, lightly distressed to fit age and grace of ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood, Paint

Antique Gustavian White Painted Chest of Drawers from Sweden, circa 1820-40
Antique Gustavian White Painted Chest of Drawers from Sweden, circa 1820-40

Antique Gustavian White Painted Chest of Drawers from Sweden, circa 1820-40

19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Cabinet with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish antique Gustavian corner cabinet from Umeå Västerbotten, Northern Sweden. Beautifully reeded doors. Scraped by gentle hand to its well preserved original color...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Cabinet with Original Paint
19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Cabinet with Original Paint

19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Cabinet with Original Paint

Antique Gustavian Gray Painted Tall Sideboard Buffet Server circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
Gustavian gray painted tall pine sideboard or server cabinet with contrasting faux painted top in black, gray and white. Scallop or fan detail carved in center above narrow shelf. ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine, Paint

Antique Gustavian Gray Painted Tall Sideboard Buffet Server circa 1820-40
Antique Gustavian Gray Painted Tall Sideboard Buffet Server circa 1820-40

Antique Gustavian Gray Painted Tall Sideboard Buffet Server circa 1820-40

Swedish antique rustic genuine Gustavian Table with original paint
Located in Boden, SE
Early 19th Century Swedish antique Rustic Gustavian Provincial table from Skellefteå Västerbotten,Northern Sweden. The table has untouched original paint. The table has a drawer on ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

Swedish antique rustic genuine Gustavian Table with original paint
Swedish antique rustic genuine Gustavian Table with original paint

Swedish antique rustic genuine Gustavian Table with original paint

19th Century Set of Four Swedish Gustavian Caned Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous weathered set of four painted 19th century dining chairs made in the Swedish Gustavian taste. The chairs feature a carved frame with an arched caned back. The seats have a b...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Linen, Cane, Wood

19th Century Set of Four Swedish Gustavian Caned Dining Chairs
19th Century Set of Four Swedish Gustavian Caned Dining Chairs

19th Century Set of Four Swedish Gustavian Caned Dining Chairs

19th Century Antique Swedish Gustavian, Scandinavian Round Marble Top Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Swedish Gustavian round table with a black marble top and thick skirt, in good condition. The hand-crafted painted Pinewood ba...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Marble, Metal, Bronze

19th Century Antique Swedish Gustavian, Scandinavian Round Marble Top Table
19th Century Antique Swedish Gustavian, Scandinavian Round Marble Top Table

19th Century Antique Swedish Gustavian, Scandinavian Round Marble Top Table

Antique Gustavian Gray Painted Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden, circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
Lovely gustavian pine chest of three drawers with fluted columns, dentil molding and tapered fluted feet. The newer, professionally applied layered gray painted finish has undertone...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine, Paint

Antique Gustavian Gray Painted Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden, circa 1840-60
Antique Gustavian Gray Painted Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden, circa 1840-60

Antique Gustavian Gray Painted Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden, circa 1840-60

Early 19th Century Gustavian Parcel Gilt Pier Mirror
Located in Essex, MA
Period Early 19th Century Giltwood Gustavian Mirror. Urn top with swags of painted laurel. Original gilding. Laurel tied with bow at bottom. Replaced mirror.
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Giltwood

Early 19th Century Gustavian Parcel Gilt Pier Mirror
Early 19th Century Gustavian Parcel Gilt Pier Mirror

Early 19th Century Gustavian Parcel Gilt Pier Mirror

Pair of 19th century painted Swedish chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of 19th century painted swedish commodes circa 1870. Good quality pair of gustavian influenced chest of drawers. R...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine, Paint

Pair of 19th century painted Swedish chest of drawers
Pair of 19th century painted Swedish chest of drawers

Pair of 19th century painted Swedish chest of drawers

Pair of 19th century carved Swedish painted chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of 19th century carved Swedish painted chest of drawers circa 1880. Beautiful pair of swedish 3 drawer commodes, very much in the gustavian taste. Presented in a light warm bl...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine

Pair of 19th century carved Swedish painted chest of drawers
Pair of 19th century carved Swedish painted chest of drawers

Pair of 19th century carved Swedish painted chest of drawers

Swedish Gustavian Center Table 100% Original Finish
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian Center Table 100% Original Finish.
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1890s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Wood

Swedish Gustavian Center Table 100% Original Finish
Swedish Gustavian Center Table 100% Original Finish

Swedish Gustavian Center Table 100% Original Finish

Exceptional Antique Gustavian Style Carved And Painted Oval Mirror
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Large and impressive time-worn Gustavian Style Mirror in a Pale Grey and Gilt Paint finish. The dish form surround in off white paint with an outer band of gilt acanthus leaves, the...
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19th Century Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Wood

Exceptional Antique Gustavian Style Carved And Painted Oval Mirror
Exceptional Antique Gustavian Style Carved And Painted Oval Mirror

Exceptional Antique Gustavian Style Carved And Painted Oval Mirror

Pine Chest of Four Drawers Painted White, Denmark circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique pine chest of four drawers, with traditional fluted carved details along side and topped by carved accent medallions flanking the narrow top drawer. The professionally appli...
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Late 19th Century Danish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine, Paint

Pine Chest of Four Drawers Painted White, Denmark circa 1860-80
Pine Chest of Four Drawers Painted White, Denmark circa 1860-80

Pine Chest of Four Drawers Painted White, Denmark circa 1860-80

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

Materials

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

Gustavian White Painted Side Table With Drawer, Sweden circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
The delicate curved cabriolet legs and decorative carved skirt add a romantic touch to this charming Gustavian side table with single drawer. The newer, professionally applied layer...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Paint, Pine

Gustavian White Painted Side Table With Drawer, Sweden circa 1820-40
Gustavian White Painted Side Table With Drawer, Sweden circa 1820-40

Gustavian White Painted Side Table With Drawer, Sweden circa 1820-40

Large Black Chest of Drawers with Griffins in Gold, Sweden, circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
A large decorative Gustavian style pine chest of drawers with dramatic "à La Grecque" or Greek key motif in blue and mythical griffins in burnished gold. Canted fluted side posts w...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine, Paint

Large Black Chest of Drawers with Griffins in Gold, Sweden, circa 1840-60
Large Black Chest of Drawers with Griffins in Gold, Sweden, circa 1840-60

Large Black Chest of Drawers with Griffins in Gold, Sweden, circa 1840-60

19th Century, Scandinavian Painted Pine Work Table
Located in Forney, TX
A Scandinavian antique painted wood galvanized metal top work table with beautifully aged distressed chippy paint patina. Born in the 19th century, hand-crafted of solid pine wood, classic Gustavian taste - simple angular Parsons table form, rectangular patinated galvanized steel top, over single frieze drawer, rising on straight angled legs, the Northern European antique having the ideal size and proportions for a variety of different uses, including as a rustic industrial workbench, farmhouse kitchen...
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19th Century European Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Metal, Steel

19th Century, Scandinavian Painted Pine Work Table
19th Century, Scandinavian Painted Pine Work Table

19th Century, Scandinavian Painted Pine Work Table

Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Slant Front Desk with Three Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood secretary from the 19th century, with slant front desk, multiple drawers, grey painted interior, three dr...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Brass

Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Slant Front Desk with Three Drawers
Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Slant Front Desk with Three Drawers

Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Slant Front Desk with Three Drawers

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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