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
Period: 20th Century
Gustavian Style Italian Terracotta Planters
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a set of 2 original finish Gustavian style Italian terracotta planters. I actually have 6 sets of 2.
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1960s Italian Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Swedish Gustavian Console Table
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian Console Table, its been restored and repainted with Milk paints "Oyster White"
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1960s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Dining Chairs
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a very unique set of six Gustavian dining chairs, I was told in Sweden they where called "Kung Stolar" King Chairs. I found ...
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Early 1900s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Birch
Gustavian, Swedish Commode, Gray Paint Distressed, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
Gustavian, Swedish Commode, Gray Paint Distressed, Sweden, 1950s
Gustavian chest of drawers with a gray paint distressed finish designed and produced in Sweden circa 1950s. This exa...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Paint
Swedish Vintage Gustavian Ribbed Corner Cabinet Rosette Storage Mid-20th Century
Located in LONDON, GB
Mid-20th century Swedish vintage Gustavian style ribbed corner cabinet with upper and lower shelf storage.
The cabinet is decorated with Gustavian rosettes and has the classic rib...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Birch
Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Small Swedish Chest, Brass, Marble, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stamford, CT
Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Small Swedish Chest, Brass, Marble, Sweden, 1970s
Small Gustavian chest of drawers in brown wood designed and produced in Sweden circa 1970s. This piece ...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Brass
Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Commode, Mahogany, Marble, Brass, Sweden, 1980s
Located in Stamford, CT
Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Commode, Mahogany, Marble, Brass, Sweden, 1980s
Gustavian chest of drawers designed and produced in Sweden in the later half of the 20th century. This ex...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
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Marble, Brass
Gustavian, Swedish Commode, Green Paint, Marble, Brass, Sweden, 1980s
Located in Stamford, CT
Gustavian, Swedish Commode, Louis XVI Style, Green Paint, Marble, Brass, Sweden, 1980s
Gustavian chest of drawers or dresser designed and produced in Sweden in the later half of the...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Brass
Gustavian, Swedish Commode, Green Paint, Pinewood, Brass, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stamford, CT
Gustavian, Swedish Commode, Green Paint, Pinewood, Brass, Sweden, 1970s
Gustavian chest of drawers in the Louis XVI style designed and produced in Sweden in the later half of the 20...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Paint
Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Swedish Chest, Walnut, Brass, Marble, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stamford, CT
Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Swedish Chest, Walnut, Brass, Marble, Sweden, 1960s
Gustavian chest designed and produced in Sweden in the later half of the 20th century. This example h...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Brass
Gustavian, Swedish Commode, Grey Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stamford, CT
Gustavian, Swedish Commode or Dresser, Grey Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Gustavian chest of drawers designed and produced in Sweden circa 1940s. This example features a gr...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Paint
Gustavian, Swedish Secretaire Desk, White Paint, Pinewood, Sweden, 1900s
Located in Stamford, CT
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 Commode, Grey Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stamford, CT
Gustavian, Swedish Commode, Grey Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 1930s
Gustavian chest of drawers designed and produced in Sweden circa 1930s. This example features a gray paint di...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Paint
2 Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique set of 2 Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers. they have been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1940s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Style 4 Door Sideboard
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian Style 4 Door Sideboard. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Swedish Style Rams Head Chair
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Style Rams Head Chair. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Tall White Painted Trumeau Mirror with Greek Figures, Sweden circa 1900
Located in Round Top, TX
Tall decorative trumeau mirror with carved accents. Upper section portrays Greek figures against a blue painted background.
The antique white painted finish is lightly distressed cre...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Paint
Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Door Sideboard
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian Style 3 door sideboard. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Style Glass Top Hutch
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian Style Glass Top Hutch. the bottom cabinet is circa 1950 the upper glass top is New made using Antique windows found at an Estate Auction in Sweden. the g...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Style Glass Top Hutch
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian Style Glass Top Hutch. the bottom cabinet is circa 1950 the upper glass top is New made using Antique windows found at an Estate Auction in Sweden. the gl...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Tall Gray Painted Gustavian Bookcase Display Cabinet, Sweden circa 1960
Located in Round Top, TX
Elegant and stately Swedish Gustavian style display cabinet or bookcase in two sections standing just under 7' tall.
Newer professional painted finish in softly distressed light grey...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair Of Gustavian Style Armchairs With Gilt Plume & Shell Motif
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of distressed white paint decorated armchairs with back splats having carved gilt plume and shell motif.
The chairs with inset carved geometric motifs, baluster form armrest sup...
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20th Century Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair, Gustavian White Painted Armchairs, Sweden circa 1940
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair, attractive Swedish country Gustavian style arm chairs with gently curved barrel back and carved ribbon/bow adorning the back and skirt. Turned fluted feet.
Newer, professionall...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
Gray Onyx Top Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers Dresser Commode
Located in Long Branch, NJ
mazing Gray Onyx Top Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers Dresser Commode
Dimensions : 43" W X 20" D X 37" T
This onyx top commode was made in the 1920's and is in the Swedish Gustavia...
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Early 20th Century French Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Onyx
Pair, Gustavian Style White Arm Chairs, Sweden circa 1940
Located in Round Top, TX
This pair of Swedish arm chairs have a gently curved back, cabriolet legs and decorative carving embellish the skirt and top which all add to the graceful appeal of each.
The newer p...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
Pair, White Painted Gustavian Style Armchairs, Sweden circa 1900's
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair, Swedish white painted armchairs with carved details along edges, top of back and bottom of seat; turned fluted legs.
The newer, professionally applied antique white painted fin...
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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
Zabihi Collection Neutral Turkish Yastik Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Anatolian Turkish Yastik rug mat
Measures: 1'6” x 3'2”
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20th Century Turkish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wool
Pair of Gustavian-Style Demilune Console Tables, Sweden Approx. 1900
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Demilune console tables in Gustavian style.
Gray marble painted tabletop with profiled edge.
Blue-painted base with curved apron. Tapered legs with fluting.
Sold as a pair.
Category
20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
Swedish Gustavian 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a 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
Wood
Gustavian Style 9 Drawer Desk
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Gustavian Style 9 Drawer Desk. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1940s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Italian Hand Painted Blue And White Italian Commode / Chest Att. Niermann Weeks
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a hand painted Italian commode with lovely Gustavian styling. It is intentionally and heavily distressed. The drawers are paper lined. I believe it to be a good reproductio...
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Late 20th Century Italian Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Swedish Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
The Early 20th Century Swedish Cabinet epitomizes the grace and sophistication of Swedish craftsmanship during this period. Its distinguished features include intricate dental moldin...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Gustavian Style 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
Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Painted Grandfather Clock
Located in Houston, TX
The Early 20th Century Swedish Painted Grandfather Clock stands as a testament to the exquisite craftsmanship and timeless beauty of its era. Gilded and intricately carved around its...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paint
Antique Swedish Lift Top "Kökssoffa" Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Turn of the 19th - 20th century Swedish lift top bench or bed in a light blue color. These were placed in farm house kitchens and typically the milkmaid's bed, thus the name "kökssof...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine, Paint
Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Desk
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Gustavian style 3 drawer desk. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1920s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Swedish Pair of Painted Wood Gustavian Style Four-Drawer Side Chests
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish pair of painted wood four-drawer side chests, designed in Gustavian style. This vintage pair of petite chests from Sweden each have a r...
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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Style Sofa with Griffin Carvings in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A rare Gustavian style sofa with beautiful wood carved griffins, hand-scraped to the original paint and newly upholstered, circa 1900. Exquisite carved detail. The seat frame feature...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Buffet
Located in Houston, TX
The Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Buffet embodies the refined elegance and craftsmanship characteristic of the Gustavian style. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, it...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Persian Isfahan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78680 Vintage Persian Isfahan Rug, 05'00 x 06'09. Nestled in the heart of central Iran lies a haven of artistry and tradition: the captivating city of Isfahan. Here, amid whispers of...
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Late 20th Century Persian Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Isfahan Rug, Relaxed Refinement Meets Mediterranean Charm
Located in Dallas, TX
61251 Vintage Blue Persian Isfahan Rug, 08'02 x 11'07. Nestled in the heart of central Iran lies a haven of artistry and tradition: the captivating city of Isfahan. Here, amid whisp...
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Late 20th Century Persian Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wool
Pair of 20th Century Gustavian Style Armchairs
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Pair of 20th century Gustavian style armchairs, repainted in soft grey.
Newly upholstered in linen.
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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Linen
Set of 8 Swedish Gustavian White Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 Swedish Gustavian mid century side chairs with an antique white painted finish and an open back design
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20th Century Gustavian Furniture
Pair Swedish Style Painted Three Drawer Chests by Lexington Furniture
Located in West Chester, PA
Nice pair of Swedish style three drawer commodes or nightstands by Lexington Furniture. These are marked in the drawer and back and in very good condition with intentional factory di...
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Late 20th Century American Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Vintage Grey Metal Base Lamp
Located in Sheffield, MA
Neoclassical style lamp base with fluted shaft, the small lamp is designed for European framed shades.
Will work well in Louis XVI style, Swedish Gustavian style or most any decor.
...
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20th Century European Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Metal
Fornasetti Design Two Drawer Chest with Marble Top
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Gustavian chest with Fornasetti Ancient Rome Design and Natural Marble Top. Original cast brass fittings to the drawers and legs.
Width: 66cm / 26.0"
Depth: 35cm / 13.8"
Height: ...
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1950s European Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Large 5' Round White Painted Pedestal Table, Sweden circa 1920
Located in Round Top, TX
This large round pedestal 5' table has a decorative carved skirt and dramatic pedestal base resting on four carved lion's paw feet.
Restored, later professionally painted in white an...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Gustavian Style Sideboard
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Gustavian Style Sideboard, its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Berlin Iron
19th Century Cheval, Floor Mirror, Louis XVI, Whitewashed, Standing Mirror
Located in Stamford, CT
19th Century Cheval, Floor Mirror, Louis XVI, Whitewashed, Standing Mirror
An Antique Cheval or Floor Mirror in the Louis XVI Style. This recently white washed frame finely carved w...
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Early 20th Century French Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Zabihi Collection Turkish Yastik Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century Turkish Yastik Antique Rug
Measures: 1'7” x 3'3”.
Category
20th Century Turkish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wool
1960s, Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Armchairs Newly Upholstered
Located in London, GB
These comfortable tub square armchairs are a classic Swedish design from the 1960s. They have been reupholstered in a light cream bouclé fabric and the walnut frames have been lacque...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Unique Gustavian Style 2 Drawer Nightstands
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Unique set of Gustavian Style 2 Drawer Nightstands. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
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 Gustavian Style Sideboard
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian Style Sideboard. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Style Unique 4 Drawer Chest f Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian Style Unique 4 Drawer Chest of Drawers. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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Early 1900s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Gustavian Style Nightstands
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique 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
Wood
Swedish Carved Painted and Giltwood Sofa
Located in Bradenton, FL
Swedish Painted and Parcel-Gilt Sofa. Features padded scrolled back, sides and seat within a berry-leaf carved frame. The arms are decorated with unique black griffin supports, the a...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Gustavian Style Glass Top Dresser
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Gustavian Style Glass Top Dresser. the Dresser itself is Vintage circa 1950, the upper glass top is new made using 100 year old Antique wi...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
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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