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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
Large 19th Century Swedish Period Gustavian Buffet
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
A large 19th Century Swedish, period Gustavian buffet. Featuring galleried top below a run of four doors with carved reeded design, opening to shelf storage. Repainted in a soft bl...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Wood

Large 19th Century Swedish Period Gustavian Buffet
Large 19th Century Swedish Period Gustavian Buffet

Large 19th Century Swedish Period Gustavian Buffet

$9,425
Pair of Small Gustavian Style Bedside Chests
Located in Westwood, NJ
Bedside chests elegantly combine classical Swedish design elements with refined architectural details. The antique painted finish provides an authentic patina, while dental moldings ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Small Gustavian Style Bedside Chests
Pair of Small Gustavian Style Bedside Chests

Pair of Small Gustavian Style Bedside Chests

$9,006 / set
19th - 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Gilded Pinewood Wall Glass Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gold, antique Swedish Gustavian wall mirror made of handcrafted gilded Pinewood with its original mirrored glass, in good condition. The particularized carved Scandinavian wall déc...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Pine, Giltwood

19th - 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Gilded Pinewood Wall Glass Mirror
19th - 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Gilded Pinewood Wall Glass Mirror

19th - 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Gilded Pinewood Wall Glass Mirror

$7,900
19th Century Swedish antique genuine small Gustavian table original paint
Located in Boden, SE
A fantastically pretty & elegant Gustavian table. It is easy to place & fits in any room. The Gustavian table comes from Umeå Västerbotten, Northern Sweden. It has been in an old V...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish antique genuine small Gustavian table original paint
19th Century Swedish antique genuine small Gustavian table original paint

19th Century Swedish antique genuine small Gustavian table original paint

$3,785
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Provincial Taburettes/ Stools with Originalpaint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish Gustavian Provincial taburettes / stools. Handscraped to its originalcolor. Beautiful fluted legs. The taburettes is reholstery in beautiful linen fabric. Th...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Provincial Taburettes/ Stools with Originalpaint
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Provincial Taburettes/ Stools with Originalpaint

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Provincial Taburettes/ Stools with Originalpaint

$4,076 / set
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

$5,600
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

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Demi Lune Console Tables
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Demi Lune Console Tables

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Demi Lune Console Tables

$6,500
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Antique Barrel Back Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
A refined pair of Gustavian barrel back chairs, showcasing gently curved backs, fluted legs, and simple carved details, upholstered in soft, neutral fabric—exemplifying the clean lin...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Antique Barrel Back Chairs
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Antique Barrel Back Chairs

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Antique Barrel Back Chairs

$7,280 / set
19th - 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Pinewood Cabinets, Nightstands
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-grey, antique Swedish Gustavian pair of pedestal cabinets, bedside tables made of hand crafted Pinewood, in good condition. The small...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

19th - 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Pinewood Cabinets, Nightstands
19th - 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Pinewood Cabinets, Nightstands

19th - 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Pinewood Cabinets, Nightstands

$7,900 / set
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

Desk Swedish Gustavian Style
Desk Swedish Gustavian Style

Desk Swedish Gustavian Style

$2,195
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

Materials

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

$4,949
19th Century Swedish 19th Century Sideboard Circa 1870
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century Swedish sideboard, circa 1870, is a beautiful example of Gustavian design, showcasing its characteristic elegance and functionality. Crafted from solid pine wood, t...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine, Paint

19th Century Swedish 19th Century Sideboard Circa 1870
19th Century Swedish 19th Century Sideboard Circa 1870

19th Century Swedish 19th Century Sideboard Circa 1870

$4,500
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

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

19th Century Gustavian Swedish Chest of Drawers

$3,261
19th Century Gray Swedish Gustavian Bench
Located in Round Top, TX
This elegant Swedish Gustavian sofa or settee has graceful decorative arms curving outward.  Please enlarge and examine the close up photos to appreciate the newer, professionally ap...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Muslin, Pine, Paint

19th Century Gray Swedish Gustavian Bench
19th Century Gray Swedish Gustavian Bench

19th Century Gray Swedish Gustavian Bench

$5,100
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

Materials

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

$2,880 Sale Price
20% Off
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchair with Originalpaint
Located in Boden, SE
18th Century Swedish Gustavian armchair from Lindome, Southern Sweden. A beautiful well carved chair with nice details & in form of flowers & leaves . Handscraped to its well prese...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchair with Originalpaint
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchair with Originalpaint

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchair with Originalpaint

$4,600
Gustavian Style Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Patinated brass and brass details copied from the pre-electricity Gustavian period, featuring six faux candles hanging on three decorative brass chains,...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Brass

Gustavian Style Light Fixture
Gustavian Style Light Fixture

Gustavian Style Light Fixture

$3,500
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Fall Front Desk
Located in Huntington, NY
A two part Swedish Gustavian fall front desk. Upper section top opens to an ample work surface, eleven drawers with brass pulls and four storage cubbies. The lower section has three ...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Brass, Iron

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Fall Front Desk
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Fall Front Desk

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Fall Front Desk

$7,700
1820s Late Gustavian Period Swedish Buffet with Carved Reeded Diamond Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish late Gustavian period buffet from circa 1820 with gray painted finish, carved reeded diamond motifs, petite rosettes and inner drawers. Radiating a quiet sophistication, th...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood

1820s Late Gustavian Period Swedish Buffet with Carved Reeded Diamond Motifs
1820s Late Gustavian Period Swedish Buffet with Carved Reeded Diamond Motifs

1820s Late Gustavian Period Swedish Buffet with Carved Reeded Diamond Motifs

$5,950
Rare 19th century Swedish stone and iron garden table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rare 19th century Swedish stone and iron garden table circa 1860. The manufacture of cannons at the stavsjo bruk is well known and that is where the base of this table was made. Tax...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Stone, Iron

Rare 19th century Swedish stone and iron garden table
Rare 19th century Swedish stone and iron garden table

Rare 19th century Swedish stone and iron garden table

$21,207
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Long Bench
Located in New Orleans, LA
This elegant 19th Century Swedish Gustavian long bench epitomizes the refined simplicity and timeless charm of Gustavian design. Crafted from high-quality wood, the bench features cl...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Burlap, Wood

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Long Bench
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Long Bench

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Long Bench

$9,250
Swedish Gustavian Secretary Cabinet, Late 18th/Early 19th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare and finely crafted two-part Gustavian secretary cabinet from Sweden, dating from the late 18th to early 19th century. This piece is characterized by its stately architectural ...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Oak, Pine

Swedish Gustavian Secretary Cabinet, Late 18th/Early 19th Century
Swedish Gustavian Secretary Cabinet, Late 18th/Early 19th Century

Swedish Gustavian Secretary Cabinet, Late 18th/Early 19th Century

$9,317
Swedish Gustavian Crystal and Gilt Brass Chandelier
Located in Greenwich, CT
An elegant Gustavian crystal and gilt brass Swedish chandelier with two fountain-like tiers of faceted crystals over a central drop to an elaborate brass ring decorated with Egyptian...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Swedish Gustavian Crystal and Gilt Brass Chandelier
Swedish Gustavian Crystal and Gilt Brass Chandelier

Swedish Gustavian Crystal and Gilt Brass Chandelier

$12,900
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

Materials

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

$3,028 / set
Swedish Antique Mora Clock Fryksdall Green Gold 1800s Gustavian Ekerstrom 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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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood

Swedish Antique Mora Clock Fryksdall Green Gold 1800s Gustavian Ekerstrom A
Swedish Antique Mora Clock Fryksdall Green Gold 1800s Gustavian Ekerstrom A

Swedish Antique Mora Clock Fryksdall Green Gold 1800s Gustavian Ekerstrom A

$3,177 Sale Price
52% Off
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Buffet
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An elegant and well-carved Gustavian buffet from Sweden, Circa 1790. This piece reflects the refined Neo-Classical lines of the period, with panelled doors featuring distinctive ree...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine

Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Buffet
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Buffet

Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Buffet

$7,109
19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Fall Front Desk with originalpaint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish Late Gustavian fall front desk from Boden Norrbotten, Northern Sweden. Scraped by hand to its originalpaint. Hight to the top 132cm. For other measurements see...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Fall Front Desk with originalpaint
19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Fall Front Desk with originalpaint

19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Fall Front Desk with originalpaint

$4,949
Swedish Gustavian Longcase Clock
Located in Ljungby, SE
Fantastic Swedish Gustavian longcase clock. The case is a Stockholm work from around 1770/1780. It is lacquered and gilded with rich wood-carved details of, among other things, garla...
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1770s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Brass, Iron

Swedish Gustavian Longcase Clock
Swedish Gustavian Longcase Clock

Swedish Gustavian Longcase Clock

$16,000
20th Century Scandinavian Gustavian Style Tile Table
Located in Huntington, NY
A Gustavian style table with 18th/19th century Delft tile top. Single drawer with original brass pull. Frame has diamond corner details. Legs are tapered and fluted. In original blue...
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Brass

20th Century Scandinavian Gustavian Style Tile Table
20th Century Scandinavian Gustavian Style Tile Table

20th Century Scandinavian Gustavian Style Tile Table

$3,700
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

Materials

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

$27,500
Swedish Gustavian White / Gray Painted Sofa Bench. Light Blue Fabric
Located in Kastrup, DK
Swedish gustavian armed bench or sofa. Carved frame in light gray painted birchwood with natural age-related patina. Features a long single seat with coil springs, upholstered w...
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Late 18th Century Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Swedish Gustavian White / Gray Painted Sofa Bench. Light Blue Fabric
Swedish Gustavian White / Gray Painted Sofa Bench. Light Blue Fabric

Swedish Gustavian White / Gray Painted Sofa Bench. Light Blue Fabric

$5,270
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

Materials

Pine, Paint

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

19th Century Swedish Console Table Circa 1880

$6,950
Swedish Gustavian Sideboard
Located in Hollywood, FL
This Swedish Gustavian sideboard was found at an auction in Goteborg, Sweden. Its been restored and repainted with milk paints "Oyster Whit...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Wood

Swedish Gustavian Sideboard
Swedish Gustavian Sideboard

Swedish Gustavian Sideboard

$2,195
Swedish Gustavian Style Center Table
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian Style Center Table, its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White".
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1940s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Wood

Swedish Gustavian Style Center Table
Swedish Gustavian Style Center Table

Swedish Gustavian Style Center Table

$1,895
Gustavian Style Night Stands
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is an unusual set of Gustavian Style Night Stands. they have been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Wood

Gustavian Style Night Stands
Gustavian Style Night Stands

Gustavian Style Night Stands

$1,895 / set
Daybed Swedish Gustavian Style 100% Original paint
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Unique Swedish Gustavian style Daybed / Love Seat. The seating has been restored and covered in Muslin.
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1820s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Wood

Daybed Swedish Gustavian Style 100% Original paint
Daybed Swedish Gustavian Style 100% Original paint

Daybed Swedish Gustavian Style 100% Original paint

$3,895
19th Century Swedish Desk Circa 1860
Located in Atlanta, GA
This classic Swedish desk, crafted from pine wood and dating to the mid-19th century, embodies timeless elegance and functionality. The desk features a beautiful painted finish in a ...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Desk Circa 1860
19th Century Swedish Desk Circa 1860

19th Century Swedish Desk Circa 1860

$4,950
Oak Secretary Bureau With Painted Finish from Sweden circa 1760-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
This oak secretary or "bureau" reflects the grace and class of Swedish styling from the early 1800's. The dramatic serpentine drawers and carved outer panel of the drop down desk add a romantic touch, accented by brass pulls and key escutcheon. The traditional interior with 12 unique, small drawers and central “cubbie” with two petite drawers offers perfect space to organize. Under the desk top is three standard large size drawers and upper narrow drawer, each has two brass pulls used to open drawer. It was later professionally painted with an exceptional layered salmon/desert pink...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Brass

Oak Secretary Bureau With Painted Finish from Sweden circa 1760-1800
Oak Secretary Bureau With Painted Finish from Sweden circa 1760-1800

Oak Secretary Bureau With Painted Finish from Sweden circa 1760-1800

$7,050
19th Century Swedish Barrel Back Sofa
Located in Charleston, SC
Swedish, 19th century barrel back sofa settee in Gustavian style with beautifully carved frame with bell flower carvings. Richly carved front legs with lotus flowers and rosettes. Sc...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Velvet, Wood, Paint

19th Century Swedish Barrel Back Sofa
19th Century Swedish Barrel Back Sofa

19th Century Swedish Barrel Back Sofa

$9,800
Swedish Gustavian Style Chest w/Charcoal Trim, Early 20th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style chest of drawers from the early 20th century. This antique chest from Sweden, designed in typical Gustavian style, features a simple, clean design with cant...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Wood

Swedish Gustavian Style Chest w/Charcoal Trim, Early 20th C
Swedish Gustavian Style Chest w/Charcoal Trim, Early 20th C

Swedish Gustavian Style Chest w/Charcoal Trim, Early 20th C

$4,900
Fine 19th Century Swedish Tilt-Top Table
Located in Bozeman, MT
Fine 19th century Swedish tilt-top table in alder root from the Gustavian period. Ca 1810 Sweden.
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Early 19th Century European Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Wood

Fine 19th Century Swedish Tilt-Top Table
Fine 19th Century Swedish Tilt-Top Table

Fine 19th Century Swedish Tilt-Top Table

$4,000
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

Materials

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

$3,950
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

Materials

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

$3,202
Gustavian Style Side Tables
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique set of 2 Gustavian style side tables with drawers. They have just been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Wood

Gustavian Style Side Tables
Gustavian Style Side Tables

Gustavian Style Side Tables

$2,330 / set
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

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

$4,675
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Burl Birch Tilt-Top Square Table on Pedestal Base
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptional 18th century Swedish Gustavian tilt-top table with a patchwork birch, burl rootwood top over a turned birch column that rests on a tripod pedestal base with cabriole l...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Birch, Burl

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Burl Birch Tilt-Top Square Table on Pedestal Base
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Burl Birch Tilt-Top Square Table on Pedestal Base

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Burl Birch Tilt-Top Square Table on Pedestal Base

$3,950
Antique Rare Swedish Gustavian Style Console Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare antique console table in Gustavian Style from Sweden. The table is from the first years of the 19th century, around 1800 to 1810. The table is made by hand in solid pine with a ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine

Antique Rare Swedish Gustavian Style Console Table
Antique Rare Swedish Gustavian Style Console Table

Antique Rare Swedish Gustavian Style Console Table

$7,570
Original Painted Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock, circa 1840
Located in Round Top, TX
Swedish mora grandfather clocks are noted by their gentle curves and classic style as seen in this tall and slender long case clock with simple lines and curvaceous skirt. The origin...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine, Paint

Original Painted Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock, circa 1840
Original Painted Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock, circa 1840

Original Painted Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock, circa 1840

$5,100
Set of 10 Late Gustavian Chairs attributed to Ephraim Ståhl
By Ephraim Stahl
Located in Ljungby, SE
Set of 10 exquisite late Gustavian Stockholm-made chairs from the early 19th century, attributed to the master chair maker Ephraim Ståhl. The front l...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Wood

Set of 10 Late Gustavian Chairs attributed to Ephraim Ståhl
Set of 10 Late Gustavian Chairs attributed to Ephraim Ståhl

Set of 10 Late Gustavian Chairs attributed to Ephraim Ståhl

$31,000 / set
Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Style Two-Drawer Dresser with Brass Hardware
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish 19th century Gustavian style two-drawer dresser with brass hardware. EUR 175 delivery to most areas of London UK, The Net...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Brass

Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Style Two-Drawer Dresser with Brass Hardware
Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Style Two-Drawer Dresser with Brass Hardware

Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Style Two-Drawer Dresser with Brass Hardware

$2,750
Swedish Gustavian Centre Mirror Carved Dressing Table Early 20th Century White
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Gustavian single mirror carved dressing table in later white paint with 2 pedestal cabinets with carved motifs. It has the origi...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine

Swedish Gustavian Centre Mirror Carved Dressing Table Early 20th Century White
Swedish Gustavian Centre Mirror Carved Dressing Table Early 20th Century White

Swedish Gustavian Centre Mirror Carved Dressing Table Early 20th Century White

$3,723 Sale Price
30% Off
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

Materials

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

$8,735
Swedish Gustavian Sofa Couch Loveseat White Carved, Late 19th Century 3-Seat
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish antique Gustavian sofa in classic white finish with delicately carved detailing decorative front fluted legs and a central carved motif along the back. Fine example of the l...
Category

Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Birch

Swedish Gustavian Sofa Couch Loveseat White Carved, Late 19th Century 3-Seat
Swedish Gustavian Sofa Couch Loveseat White Carved, Late 19th Century 3-Seat

Swedish Gustavian Sofa Couch Loveseat White Carved, Late 19th Century 3-Seat

$2,356 Sale Price
50% Off
Swedish early 19th century painted pine cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish early 19th century painted cupboard circa 1820. Fine quality 2 part cupboard, ideal for kitchen or multiple rooms around the house. Top section with architectural cornice, d...
Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine, Paint

Swedish early 19th century painted pine cabinet
Swedish early 19th century painted pine cabinet

Swedish early 19th century painted pine cabinet

$9,014
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs with Original Paint Swedish Antiques
Located in Boden, SE
A pair of 19th century Swedish Gustavian chairs from Smaland, Southern Sweden. Scraped by hand to its original paint. The seats are upholstered in a linen fabric. Nice model with ...
Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs with Original Paint Swedish Antiques
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs with Original Paint Swedish Antiques

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs with Original Paint Swedish Antiques

$2,271 / set
19th Century Swedish Demi Lune Console Table Circa 1860
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century Swedish demi-lune console table, circa 1860, is a beautiful example of classic Scandinavian design. Crafted from solid pine wood, it features a half-moon-shaped top...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine, Paint

19th Century Swedish Demi Lune Console Table Circa 1860
19th Century Swedish Demi Lune Console Table Circa 1860

19th Century Swedish Demi Lune Console Table Circa 1860

$5,950
Early 20th Century Gustavian Style Painted Daybed
Located in New Orleans, LA
A Swedish painted daybed with brass accents in the Gustavian style.
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Gustavian Style Painted Daybed
Early 20th Century Gustavian Style Painted Daybed

Early 20th Century Gustavian Style Painted Daybed

$6,000
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Black Painted Console Table
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A black painted Gustavian early 19th Century Console table. This pine Swedish free-standing console table is from around 1800-1820. It can stand freely in a room since there is not front or back and can be used as a cocktail table, a nightstand or a lamp table, anywhere in a house. This antique small...
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Early 1800s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Black Painted Console Table
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Black Painted Console Table

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Black Painted Console Table

$1,575
19th Century Gustavian Dining Chairs
By Ephraim Stahl
Located in Allerum, SE
Set of six early 19th century Swedish Gustavian chairs in Egyptian taste. Ca 1810 Stockholm, Sweden. Attributed to Ephraim Sthal (1767-1820). Supplier to the Royal Court and one of ...
Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Century Gustavian Dining Chairs
19th Century Gustavian Dining Chairs

19th Century Gustavian Dining Chairs

$18,000 / set
Antique Genuine Swedish Gustavian Upholstered Armchair
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish gustavian upholstered armchair from the late 18th century, circa 1790. The armchair has a straight shape with hand carved woode...
Category

Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine

Antique Genuine Swedish Gustavian Upholstered Armchair
Antique Genuine Swedish Gustavian Upholstered Armchair

Antique Genuine Swedish Gustavian Upholstered Armchair

$3,435

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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