Gustavian Furniture
GUSTAVIAN STYLE
With clean lines and muted colors, antique Gustavian furniture is understated and elegant. It represents a more restrained version of the transition from Rococo to neoclassicism that was happening in France under Louis XVI. The style developed under Swedish King Gustav III, who reigned from 1771 until his assassination in 1792, and his son Gustav IV, who ruled until 1809. Although Gustavian furniture is mostly used to refer to pale painted cabinets, commodes, armchairs and other items, it involved a range of influences.
Gustavian-style furniture was inspired by discoveries at Pompeii and Herculaneum as well as the grandeur of European palaces like Versailles, with local softwoods such as pine and birch. There was also an emphasis on natural light; crystal chandeliers and large mirrors played a role in radiating the fleeting daylight of winter, giving it a distinctive aesthetic.
Where earlier furniture was curvy and florid, this new era was more architectural, with tapered and fluted legs and rectangular and oval shapes. Luminous gilt contrasted with the palette of soft blues on upholstery and painted surfaces. Leading furniture builders included Gottlieb Iwersson, Louis Masreliez and Erik Öhrmark. The latter, a French-born Swedish decorator, designed the Sulla chair, a seat that was demonstrative of technical skill and precise craftsmanship and drew on Greek klismos chairs. Masreliez’s Sulla chair was made by Öhrmark and featured decorative ornamentation produced by Jean-Baptiste Masreliez, Louis’s younger brother.
While the wealthy had furniture carved with neoclassical details like scallops and rosettes, more affordable options were adorned with faux finishes that mimicked marble and stenciled patterns. The simple elegance of Gustavian furniture would have a long impact on Swedish design, informing the 20th-century appreciation for function and form. In the 1950s, IKEA mass-produced copies of a Gustavian commode designed by cabinetmaker Georg Haupt, who created pieces for the Royal Palace, making the furniture a fixture of everyday Swedish life.
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Style: Gustavian
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Three-Drawer Chests, a Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish Gustavian style chests from the 19th century with off white / beige painted finish, three drawers, carved rosettes and tapered feet. Immerse yourself in the effortl...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
19thc Gustavian Cut Cascading Crystal Wall Sconce
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc Gustavian Bronze Cut Crystal Cascading Waterfall Form Wall Sconce. This sconce is in its original unelectrified state.
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1850s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Original Painted Swedish Gustavian Sofa
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is an Original Painted Swedish Gustavian Sofa.
the seating has been restored and covered in Muslin.
Category
1790s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
Hand-painted Provincial Cabinet with two Doors, South Germany around 1700
Located in Greding, DE
The painting in light blue and dark gray is new and was designed according to antique models.
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Early 1700s German Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
18th century Swedish Gustavian Period Side Chair
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century Swedish Gustavian period side chair hand-scraped to its most original paint, with oval back, pierced slats and carved wheat sheaf, cross...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Linen, Wood
1918 Swedish Grace Period Inlaid Neoclassical Cabinet A. B. Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Forest Grove, PA
This early cabinet is by A. B. Nordiska Kompaniet attributed to Carl Bergsten, 1918. Figural birch with inlay. The door opening is 12.5" wide and 21.2" high.
Swedish Grace: elegant ...
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1910s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Birch
Set of Six 19th Century Swedish Dining Side Chairs
Located in Charleston, SC
A set of six Swedish painted wood dining room side chairs from the late 19th century, with carved splats, tapering legs - slip seat cushions upholstered in linen.
Note:
Two chairs ...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
Möllers Armaturfabrik Eskiltuna Floor Lamp in Teak and Brass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare floor lamp was produced by Möllers Armaturfabrik in Eskiltuna, Sweden in the 1950s. The model is numbered 86 and the lamp is marked 'MAE 86' with a metal plate on the botto...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Brass
Gustavian Style 1840s Gray Painted Drop Front Secretary with Graduated Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style drop front secretary from circa 1840 with gray painted finish, writing area and three graduated drawers. This Swedish Gustavian style drop-front secretary, ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Original Painted Sideboard
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian Original Painted Sideboard with Original Key.
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1930s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Birch, Pine
Gustavian Style Swedish 19th Century Three-Drawer Gray Painted and Carved Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style chest from the 19th century with gray painted finish, three drawers, carved dentil molding and reeded accents. This Swedish Gustavian style chest, hailing f...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Column, Antique Scandinavian Décor Piece
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A single, antique Swedish Gustavian column made of hand crafted painted Pinewood in good condition. The Scandinavian pedestal, podium is enhanced by detailed wood carvings. Minor los...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
Hollywood Regency Style Metal Waste Basket with Gilt Accent
Located in Sheffield, MA
Rustic and elegant at the same time, add a neoclassical country touch to your bedroom, bathroom or office. The gold gilt edging gives it a Classic vintage/antique feel. Suitable for ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Metal
Swedish Blonde Wood Corner Cupboard Painted With Flowers
Located in Free Union, VA
A charming and beautifully decorated petite light golden wood two piece corner cupboard with two cabinets and two drawers, working locks with a key. Decoration includes punchwork patterns enhanced with contrasting dark brown coloring along with small fairytale illustration-like scenes in vivd full color, of children at play amidst graceful and comparatively oversized fantastical plant forms with pansy blossoms, Virginia creeper leaves and clusters of berries. dancing around the Maypole, playing piano, children, seated high up in tree branches reading, making a snow man...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Sideboard
Located in Huntington, NY
A Swedish late Gustavian sideboard with original brass hardware and locks. Tastefully repainted in pale grey. Featuring curved corner design, beveled top, decorative hand carved dent...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Brass
Swedish Monarchs - Set of 4 Lithographs
Located in Savannah, GA
A set of 4 lithographs depicting the Swedish Monarchs, Erik XIV, Christina, Carl XIII and Oscar I, circa 1900.
sight: 6 ½ by 10 ¼ inches
frame: 8 ⅜ by 12 inches
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Antique Gustavian Style Black Painted Mahogany Caned Pedestal Plant Stand 36"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Gustavian style plant stand featuring black painted mahogany frame with hexagon shaped caned planter, tapered tripod legs, and fluted and carved floral accents.
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Early 20th Century Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Cane, Hardwood, Paint
Oval Gustavian Giltwood Wall Mirror
Located in Kastrup, DK
Classic Gustavian or Louis Seize carved giltwood wall mirror.
Features an oval mirror with pearl beading on the interior perimeter, exterior frame decorated with a bow-tied ribbon on...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
1780s Gustavian Period Swedish Grey Painted Drop-Front Secretary with Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period grey painted drop-front secretary from circa 1780 with multiple inner drawers and four drawers on the façade. Discover the sublime craftsmanship of this Sw...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Style 2 Drawer 2 Door Sideboard
Located in Hollywood, FL
Swedish Gustavian Style 2 Drawer 2 Door Sideboard, its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of 19th C. Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Swedish 19th Century Barrel Back Gustavian Chairs.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Early 20th century Swedish painted occasional table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rustic Swedish side table circa 1910.
Over-sailing painted pine top, supported by a contrasting light grey base, raised on 4 tapering legs. ...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
Swedish 19th Century Black Painted Four Drawer Dresser
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish 19th century four drawer black painted chest of drawer.
EUR 175 front door delivery to most areas of London UK, The Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden and Northern Germany.
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Light Gray Painted Two Drawer Chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style chest of drawers from the 19th century with light gray paint, two drawers, carved dentil molding, tapered legs and carved spandrels. This Swedish Gustavian ...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century Swedish antique genuine Gustavian Bellman Chair Original paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish Gustavian "Bellman Chair"
The Bellman Chair is very genuine with untouched original paint.
These antique chairs from Sweden has an airy design Quality to them wi...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
Swedish Gustavian Axet Dining Chairs Grey Green Set of 4, 20th Century
Located in LONDON, GB
Unusual early second half of the 20th century set of 4 Gustavian axet dining chairs in distressed paint finish with wheatsheaf motifs.
Lovely detail in the fluted legs and rosette...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Birch
Swedish Antique Mora Clock White Early 1800s Carved Detail 218cm handpainted
Located in LONDON, GB
Very decorative early 1800s antique Swedish mora clock with elaborate handpainted detail on the hood and body in a white paint finish with floral wreaths and flowers
Measures: 218c...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
Swedish Gustavian Neoclassical Giltwood Fauteuil by Ephraim Ståhl, circa 1800
Located in Kinderhook, NY
An exceptional museum-calibre Swedish circa 1800 late Gustavian period armchair of neoclassical form by Swedish royal cabinetmaker Ephraim Ståhl (1768 -1820), the giltwood frame in o...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood, Paint
Pair, New White Painted Gustavian Demilune Side Tables from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair, Gustavian Style demilune side tables or consoles.
Gently tapered long fluted legs topped by diamond medallion with decorative applied carving along skirt.
Newer professional...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Gustavian Style Swedish Off White Painted Three-Drawer Breakfront Chests, a Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish Gustavian style breakfront chests from the 20th century with off white / beige painted finish, three drawers, tapered feet and brass hardware. This exquisite pair o...
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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Pinewood Chests - Antique Commodes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century, light-grey antique Swedish Gustavian pair of chests made of hand crafted painted Pinewood with two large drawers and one small one, in good condition. The Scandinavia...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Metal, Bronze
19th Century Swedish Louis XVI Painted & Caned Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Swedish Louis XVI Painted & Caned Sofa ~ Canape is the perfect choice for a cozy nook or entryway! Timeless styling is enhanced by the painted off-white finish which ha...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Cane, Wood, Paint
Gustavian Style 1900s Swedish Footstool with Carved Rosettes and Tapered Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style footstool from circa 1900 with gray painted finish, carved rosettes, tapered legs and upholstery. This Swedish Gustavian style footstool, crafted around 190...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Unique Swedish Gustavian 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a very Unique Swedish Gustavian 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1910s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
Pair of 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Lyre Chairs
Located in Huntington, NY
An unusual pair of intricately hand-carved provincial Swedish Gustavian Lyre chairs. Featuring decorative leaf cut raised backs atop tapered, fluted and elongated leaf cut sides and ...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
Round Black Pedestal Dining Table, Sweden 1920
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Early Swedish 20th Century Pedestal Dining Table in Black Paint.
This round table has beautiful Gustavian ribbed details with a border going around the table edge.
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
Fine 19th Century Late Gustavian Gilt Wood Console Table
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Fine 19th Century Late Gustavian Gilt Wood Console Table with Its original grey hand chiseled limestone supported by four tapered golden wooden legs with female figures. Ca 1810 - 20...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Marble
A pair of chairs Swedish model
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of Gustavian chairs, often appointed as the "Swedish model" made in Stockholm around 1790.
They are hand carved in shapes typical for the Gustavian period with floral and leaf...
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1790s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
Swedish Gustavian Style 2 Drawer 2 Door Sideboard
Located in Hollywood, FL
Swedish Gustavian Style 2 Drawer 2 Door Sideboard, its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1960s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Swedish Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Swedish armchairs. Vintage pair of Gustavian style painted open-arm chairs with neoclassical details; recovered in camel silk velvet with matching silk cotton piping; carved...
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20th Century European Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Giltwood
Antique Swedish Gustavian Style Secretary Cabinet
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish secretary cabinet in gustavian style. The cabinet is made in northern Sweden around the 1820s. The cabinet is a well ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
Pair of Swedish Gustavian End or Side Tables with Stone tops
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A charming pair of 20th Century Swedish nightstands or night tables in mahogany wood with green serpentine marble tops. These Gustavian brass gallery oval tables with fluted Louis XV...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Serpentine, Brass
Swedish Gustavian Neoclassical Gilded Pier Mirror With Associated Marble Topped
Located in Free Union, VA
A very handsome narrow carved and gilded pier mirror with crisp three dimensional carving of a fruit and flower filled basket in the top section. Laurel branches are especially finely executed. An attractive surface with heavy distress, some losses to the gilding throughout. Retains wooden back and original glass with desilvering. The wall mounted console is matched in size and features open guilloche carving in the apron and acanthus carved supports. The console has a more weathered surface, has probably been regilded at some point long ago, and touched up more recently. The dark grey marble top is an antique fossil...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Footstools
Located in Huntington, NY
A rare pair of Gustavian footstools with Stockholm chairmaker’s seal on both. Frames are decorated with upright leaf cut. The corners meet in decorative medallions. The legs are fini...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Tragsofa
Located in Huntington, NY
An intricately carved Swedish Gustavian tragsofa featuring a decorative hand carved Guilloché scrolling apron. Decorative fleurons sit atop fluted tapered legs. This piece has been t...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Bench
Located in Huntington, NY
A beautiful Swedish Gustavian bench. Featuring a decorative hand-carved Guilloché scrolling apron on the front and sides with reeded fleurons in between. Legs are tapered and fluted....
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
Swedish 1890s Gustavian Style Gray Painted Three Drawer Chest with Reeded Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style gray painted chest from circa 1890 with three drawers, reeded accentuation and tapered feet. This Swedish Gustavian style chest, originating from the late 1...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
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
Materials
Wood, Paint
Swedish Gustavian Style 4 Door Hutch
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian style 4 door cabinet. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White".
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1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
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"
Category
1910s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
Antique Rustic Swedish Farm House Table With Chalk Blue Patina Circa 1860
Located in London, Park Royal
An antique Swedish farm house table, Circa 1860. Hand made in solid, European pine, wood. It has a naturally, age-textured, blond -wood top on an elegant cross frame which has a love...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
Gustavian Style Nightstands
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a set of 2 Gustavian Style Nightstands. they have been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Maple
18th Century Gustavian Period Swedish Painted Corner Buffet with Reeded Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period painted corner buffet from the 18th century with open shelf at the top, bow front, carved reeded doors, simply carved bracket feet and distressed finish. Immerse yourself in the world of historic Scandinavian elegance with this exquisite 18th-century Gustavian corner buffet. Hailing from Sweden, this gem of rustic furniture showcases the beautifully simplistic and charming aesthetics typical of the Gustavian period. Lovingly painted with a distressed finish, this corner buffet exudes an air of comforting, worn charm that tells tales of its storied past.
The buffet features an open shelf at the top, providing a perfect display spot for your cherished collectibles or antique...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair, Gray Painted Gustavian Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of decorative Gustavian pine chest of drawers painted in mottled shades of gray and plum.
Canted fluted side posts with unique arrow carving at top, dentil molding, and flute...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine, Paint
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Game Table
Located in Huntington, NY
A Swedish Gustavian game table meticulously scraped to its original pale green color. Top removes to reveal original game board. Frame is decorated with intricate vertical leaf cut c...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
1800s Swedish Wooden Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden cabinet created in 1800s Sweden. Quiet and mysterious, this wooden cabinet communicates a sense of rich history and old-world artisanry. Carefully lathed and joined legs und...
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Early 1800s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Regency Swedish Gustavian Arm Chairs - a Pair
By Schumacher
Located in west palm beach, FL
A vintage pair of Regency arm chairs. A chic Swedish Gustavian design with gorgeous hand carved detail. Upholstered in a classic Schumacher ...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of 6 Circa 1800s Swedish Painted Oak Provincial Gustavian Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A set of 6 Gustavian dining chairs of wonderful quality with rounded backs, open work, and cut decoration. The seats are removable and upholstered in woven horsetail hair.
The Oak ...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Oak
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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