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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.

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Style: Gustavian
Smal Swedish Chest of Drawers (19th Century, Gustavian-Style, Painted)
Smal Swedish Chest of Drawers (19th Century, Gustavian-Style, Painted)

Smal Swedish Chest of Drawers (19th Century, Gustavian-Style, Painted)

Located in Kvidinge, SE

Breathe timeless European charm into your home with this stunning Gustavian-style three-drawer chest. Painted in a beige color featuring a beautifully weathered, distressed finish. ...

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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Brass

Antique Swedish Cupboard (19th Century, Pine, Painted, Two pieces)
Antique Swedish Cupboard (19th Century, Pine, Painted, Two pieces)

Antique Swedish Cupboard (19th Century, Pine, Painted, Two pieces)

Located in Kvidinge, SE

Crafted in Sweden between 1810 and 1820, this light grey cupboard hides a secret behind its milled panels. Turning the original key in the upper lock reveals an interior of muted tur...

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1810s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Brass

Swedish Gustavian style writing desk (20th Century, painted, distress)
Swedish Gustavian style writing desk (20th Century, painted, distress)

Swedish Gustavian style writing desk (20th Century, painted, distress)

Located in Kvidinge, SE

An early 20th century Swedish Gustavian desk made of solid pine. It has been painted in a beige shade on a reddish base, skillfully scraped to achieve an antique, distress look with ...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture

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Brass

Smal Swedish Side table in Gustavian style (19th century, Elegant, Painted)
Smal Swedish Side table in Gustavian style (19th century, Elegant, Painted)

Smal Swedish Side table in Gustavian style (19th century, Elegant, Painted)

Located in Kvidinge, SE

This Gustavian Style side table is a refined example of Swedish neoclassical design, characterized by its elegant proportions and artisanal details. The table is painted in a tradit...

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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine

Pair of Black-Painted Chests of Drawers Gustavian style, Sweden
Pair of Black-Painted Chests of Drawers Gustavian style, Sweden

Pair of Black-Painted Chests of Drawers Gustavian style, Sweden

Located in Kastrup, DK

Pair of elegant chests of drawers in Gustavian style, crafted in black-painted pine with a beautiful patina, where the wood subtly shows through in places. Can be used as bed side ch...

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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

Swedish Gustavian Period Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Dentil Molding
Swedish Gustavian Period Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Dentil Molding

Swedish Gustavian Period Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Dentil Molding

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish Gustavian period three-drawer chest from the late 18th century, defined by its clean architectural structure and refined neoclassical detailing. The rectangular top is crow...

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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood

Late 19th Century Painted Swedish Demilune Console Tables - Pair
Late 19th Century Painted Swedish Demilune Console Tables - Pair

Late 19th Century Painted Swedish Demilune Console Tables - Pair

Located in Troy, MI

Found in Sweden, this pair of painted demilune console tables dates from the 1880s. The softly worn, creamy white bases are adorned with faux-painted dentil molding along the aprons....

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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine, Paint

19th Century Swedish folk art Gustavian buffet dated 1848 original paint
19th Century Swedish folk art Gustavian buffet dated 1848 original paint

19th Century Swedish folk art Gustavian buffet dated 1848 original paint

Located in Boden, SE

The Swedish Gustavian 19th-century Wedding Buffet is a stunning piece of furniture that epitomizes the grace and elegance of Swedish design. Painted in a beautiful color with marbe...

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1840s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

19th-Century Swedish Mora Longcase Clock, Pine, Folk Art, Circa 1800
19th-Century Swedish Mora Longcase Clock, Pine, Folk Art, Circa 1800

19th-Century Swedish Mora Longcase Clock, Pine, Folk Art, Circa 1800

Located in Mckinney, TX

Handcrafted in the early 19th-century, this longcase clock embodies the rural craftsmanship and folk traditions of central Sweden. The pine case features the classic Mora silhouette ...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

Swedish Gustavian Secretary Desk, Solid Pine, Antique, Circa 1850
Swedish Gustavian Secretary Desk, Solid Pine, Antique, Circa 1850

Swedish Gustavian Secretary Desk, Solid Pine, Antique, Circa 1850

Located in Kramfors, SE

Swedish country secretary desk in gustavian style from around 1850. Beautiful and genuine country furniture made by hand in solid pine in northern Sweden. The piece is made in a clas...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Buffet (Pine, Elegant Design)
19th Century Swedish Buffet (Pine, Elegant Design)

19th Century Swedish Buffet (Pine, Elegant Design)

Located in Kvidinge, SE

A simple and elegant light grey Swedish antique buffet. A decorative strip with serrated edges sits beneath the top. Two columns run along each side. Each door is adorned with a wrea...

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1880s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Brass

Pair, Early 20th Century Swedish Gray Gustavian Tabouret Stools
Pair, Early 20th Century Swedish Gray Gustavian Tabouret Stools

Pair, Early 20th Century Swedish Gray Gustavian Tabouret Stools

Located in Round Top, TX

This lovely set of Swedish stools or tabourets have graceful, slightly curved legs which add an elegant touch to the pair. The turned hand rests provide stability as well as balanced...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Muslin, Wood, Paint

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

19th Century Blue Painted Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers

Located in Round Top, TX

A pair of elegant Gustavian chest of drawers painted in shades of blue, fitting their Swedish origin. Note the decorative Greek key meander, griffin and dentil molding that adorn the...

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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Brass

Pair, 19th Century Painted Gustavian Chest of Drawers or Nightstands
Pair, 19th Century Painted Gustavian Chest of Drawers or Nightstands

Pair, 19th Century Painted Gustavian Chest of Drawers or Nightstands

Located in Round Top, TX

A pair of Gustavian pine chest of drawers painted in shades of antique white with soft gray undertones, fitting their Swedish origin. Canted fluted side posts with upper applied car...

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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Brass

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Blue Painted Chest of Drawers, Pair
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Blue Painted Chest of Drawers, Pair

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Blue Painted Chest of Drawers, Pair

Located in Round Top, TX

A pair of decorative Gustavian pine chest of three drawers with Greek key motif carved in upper top molding. Canted fluted side posts with upper carved diamond medallion, additional ...

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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Chest of Drawers Bureau
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Chest of Drawers Bureau

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Chest of Drawers Bureau

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Painted Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest or Commode, a pair. This set of three drawer bureaus are based on 18th Century Gustavian antique chests. They have been hand painted in...

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Early 2000s European Gustavian Furniture

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Brass

19th Century Swedish Pair of Chest of Drawers
19th Century Swedish Pair of Chest of Drawers

19th Century Swedish Pair of Chest of Drawers

Located in Round Top, TX

A pair of Gustavian pine chest of drawers painted in shades of antique white and soft gray, fitting their Swedish origin. Canted fluted side posts with upper applied carving, dentil ...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair, 19th Century Gustavian Style Blue Chest of Drawers or Nightstands
Pair, 19th Century Gustavian Style Blue Chest of Drawers or Nightstands

Pair, 19th Century Gustavian Style Blue Chest of Drawers or Nightstands

Located in Round Top, TX

A pair of elegant Gustavian pine chests of three drawers painted in shades of blue and contrasting black top with simple geometric carving on each drawer. Canted fluted side posts wi...

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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Brass

Genuine Swedish Antique Sideboard with Original Light Paint and Genuine Distress
Genuine Swedish Antique Sideboard with Original Light Paint and Genuine Distress

Genuine Swedish Antique Sideboard with Original Light Paint and Genuine Distress

Located in Kramfors, SE

Genuine Swedish gustavian sideboard from the gustavian period around 1810. Made by hand with a unique frame in solid pine. A classic Swedish country furniture from northern Sweden. O...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

Monumental Swedish Gustavian 12-Light Iron & Parcel GiltWood Chandelier, Rewired
Monumental Swedish Gustavian 12-Light Iron & Parcel GiltWood Chandelier, Rewired

Monumental Swedish Gustavian 12-Light Iron & Parcel GiltWood Chandelier, Rewired

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Monumental Swedish Provincial Gustavian 12-Light Iron and Parcel-Gilt Wood Chandelier, Late 18th Century, Professionally Rewired Sweden, Gustavian, late 18th century Hand-forged iron...

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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Iron

Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Faux Tiled Stove Corner Cabinet
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Faux Tiled Stove Corner Cabinet

Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Faux Tiled Stove Corner Cabinet

Located in Kastrup, DK

A rare and highly charming Gustavian corner cabinet designed as an imitation faience tiled stove — a distinctive furniture type rooted in late 18th-century Swedish interior tradition. Crafted in pine and constructed in two sections with a gracefully curved front, the surface is painted to simulate tiled panels in a soft grey-white tone, delicately decorated with hand-painted blue floral bouquets and scrolling foliage. A moulded cornice with a wave frieze crowns the piece, reinforcing its architectural presence. The lower section features a trompe-l’œil painted iron firebox door, completing the illusion of a traditional Swedish stove...

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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine

Swedish Gustavian Period Country Sideboard, 18th Century
Swedish Gustavian Period Country Sideboard, 18th Century

Swedish Gustavian Period Country Sideboard, 18th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

A handsome Swedish country sideboard from the Gustavian period, dating to the 18th century, notable for its beautifully balanced proportions and understated neoclassical lines. The f...

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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood

Pair, 19th Century Swedish Gustavian White Demi Lune Console Tables
Pair, 19th Century Swedish Gustavian White Demi Lune Console Tables

Pair, 19th Century Swedish Gustavian White Demi Lune Console Tables

Located in Round Top, TX

Pair, Gustavian demi-lune pine side tables or consoles with turned legs and decorative carved Greek key meander along skirt. Newer professionally applied layered antique white painte...

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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine, Paint

19th Century Swedish Gustavian White Painted Bookcase Display Cabinet
19th Century Swedish Gustavian White Painted Bookcase Display Cabinet

19th Century Swedish Gustavian White Painted Bookcase Display Cabinet

Located in Round Top, TX

19th century Swedish bookcase or display cabinet crafted in pine. The lower section features nine drawers with a larger central drawers flanked by smaller drawers. The upper cabinet ...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Glass, Pine, Paint

Small Antique Bleached Gustavian Style Round Side Table. English, Circa 1850
Small Antique Bleached Gustavian Style Round Side Table. English, Circa 1850

Small Antique Bleached Gustavian Style Round Side Table. English, Circa 1850

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Lovely small round table. Made from fruitwood Recenly bleached and then finished with a gentle lime wash I particularly like its simplicity. I have chosen not to lacquer or wax...

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1850s English Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Fruitwood

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Gold Leaf Gilded Wall Mirror
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Gold Leaf Gilded Wall Mirror

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Gold Leaf Gilded Wall Mirror

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

A Swedish 18th Century Gustavian gilt wall mirror with the classic festoons decorations, an urn on the top and a shield framed by another festoon on the bottom section. The patina of...

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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Mirror, Giltwood

Restored Swedish Gustavian Commodes, Painted Pinewood, Circa 1920-1940
Restored Swedish Gustavian Commodes, Painted Pinewood, Circa 1920-1940

Restored Swedish Gustavian Commodes, Painted Pinewood, Circa 1920-1940

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A beautifully restored pair of early to mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian commodes, meticulously hand-crafted in painted Pinewood. These refined Scandinavian chests are characterist...

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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine

Early 19th Century Sideboard in Gustavian Style from Sweden with Rustic Patina
Early 19th Century Sideboard in Gustavian Style from Sweden with Rustic Patina

Early 19th Century Sideboard in Gustavian Style from Sweden with Rustic Patina

Located in Kramfors, SE

Early 19th century sideboard in gustavian style. Made in northern Sweden from solid pine around 1820. The sideboard has double doors with ribbed diamonds and classic straight corners...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

Pair of Elegant Demi lune Console Tables, Gustavian Style Blue & Black
Pair of Elegant Demi lune Console Tables, Gustavian Style Blue & Black

Pair of Elegant Demi lune Console Tables, Gustavian Style Blue & Black

Located in Kastrup, DK

A refined pair of Demi lune console tables in the Gustavian style, crafted in Sweden around 1880–1900. The black-painted tabletops feature a moulded edge, while the base is finished ...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretary with Fall-Front, Black and Coral
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretary with Fall-Front, Black and Coral

Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretary with Fall-Front, Black and Coral

Located in Kastrup, DK

A fine Gustavian secretary crafted in black-painted pine with a striking coral-red interior. The top features a moulded edge, complemented by gently canted sides with elegant carved...

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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Brass

Neo-Classical Gustavian Style Painted Curule Stools / Ottomans In Velvet - Pair
Neo-Classical Gustavian Style Painted Curule Stools / Ottomans In Velvet - Pair

Neo-Classical Gustavian Style Painted Curule Stools / Ottomans In Velvet - Pair

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a pair of mid-century neo-classical or Gustavian style curule painted ottomans. The mushroom velvet upholstery is new. The carved frames are painted ivory with silver gilt ro...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Poplar

Swedish Gustavian Painted Small Commode Chest of Drawers Nightstand
Swedish Gustavian Painted Small Commode Chest of Drawers Nightstand

Swedish Gustavian Painted Small Commode Chest of Drawers Nightstand

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Hand painted, in a wonderful Scandinavian neutral green color, Gustavian style chest of drawers or nightstand. This piece has been constructed from solid wood with a hand-applied dis...

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Early 2000s European Gustavian Furniture

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Brass

Gustavian chest of drawers, circa 1870
Gustavian chest of drawers, circa 1870

Gustavian chest of drawers, circa 1870

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

This piece of furniture is a 19th-century chest of drawers with Gustavian influences, a Swedish neoclassical style that was popular from the late 18th to the mid-19th century. Crafte...

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1870s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

Pair of Blue Gustavian Chests of Drawers, Gustavian Style, Sweden
Pair of Blue Gustavian Chests of Drawers, Gustavian Style, Sweden

Pair of Blue Gustavian Chests of Drawers, Gustavian Style, Sweden

Located in Kastrup, DK

A refined and elegant pair of chests of drawers executed in the Gustavian style and painted in nuanced shades of blue with geometric ornamentation. Each chest features a moulded top...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Brass

Swedish Neoclassical Mirror, Circa 1810
Swedish Neoclassical Mirror, Circa 1810

Swedish Neoclassical Mirror, Circa 1810

Located in Atlanta, GA

This elegant Swedish mirror dates to the early nineteenth century and reflects the refined neoclassical aesthetic associated with the Gustavian period. Crafted with balanced proporti...

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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Glass

Custom Framed Antique Swedish Herbariums, Set of 2
Custom Framed Antique Swedish Herbariums, Set of 2

Custom Framed Antique Swedish Herbariums, Set of 2

Located in Pearland, TX

Beautiful custom framed Swedish antique herbarium floral specimens, collected 1912. Handwritten names in lovely Latin script. Specimens include purple orchid and wild pansy/Johnny Ju...

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1910s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paper

Six Smiling Chairs Circa 1800
Six Smiling Chairs Circa 1800

Six Smiling Chairs Circa 1800

Located in Atlanta, GA

This set of six Gustavian “Smiling Chairs” dates to circa 1800 and represents a classic form within Swedish decorative arts. The chairs feature the distinctive arched, open splat bac...

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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Wood

20th Century Swedish painted sidetable in Gustavian Style
20th Century Swedish painted sidetable in Gustavian Style

20th Century Swedish painted sidetable in Gustavian Style

Located in Kvidinge, SE

A Swedish side table with one drawer made in Gustavian style around 1910-1920 Restored and painted in a light gray on a red ground, distress surface for an authentic antique feel. He...

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1910s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine

Late 18th-Century Scandinavian Two-Part Secretary, Circa 1790
Late 18th-Century Scandinavian Two-Part Secretary, Circa 1790

Late 18th-Century Scandinavian Two-Part Secretary, Circa 1790

Located in Atlanta, GA

This rare Scandinavian two-part secretary dates to the late 18th century and exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of Northern European furniture from the Gustavian era. The upper se...

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18th Century Scandinavian Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

Swedish Gustavian-Style Pedestal Side Table (Pine, late 19century)
Swedish Gustavian-Style Pedestal Side Table (Pine, late 19century)

Swedish Gustavian-Style Pedestal Side Table (Pine, late 19century)

Located in Kvidinge, SE

Transform a forgotten corner into a focal point with this pedestal table. This piece strikes a perfect balance between Old World elegance and modern monochromatic chic. Featuring a r...

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1890s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine

Swedish Gustavian Corner Cabinet in Coral Paint
Swedish Gustavian Corner Cabinet in Coral Paint

Swedish Gustavian Corner Cabinet in Coral Paint

Located in Kastrup, DK

Gustavian corner cabinet crafted in pine, originally painted in coral colour with a warm and naturally aged patina. The cabinet is constructed in two sections and features a gently ...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine

19th century Gustavian influenced chest of drawers
19th century Gustavian influenced chest of drawers

19th century Gustavian influenced chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century Gustavian influenced chest of drawers circa 1870. Good quality Scandinavian chest of drawers made in pine and re-painted in the early 20th century into it's current blu...

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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine, Paint

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

Pair of painted 19th century Swedish chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Pair of painted 19th century Swedish chest of drawers circa 1890. Good quality pair of commodes which are painted in a light grey scheme. Slightly wider than the normal, rectangula...

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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

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Pair of 19th painted Swedish chest of drawers circa 1880. Good quality pair of Swedish hand painted commodes, ideal for many rooms around the home. Rectangular top with front cante...

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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine, Paint

Antique Northern Swedish Solid Pine Classic Gustavian Rustic Sideboard
Antique Northern Swedish Solid Pine Classic Gustavian Rustic Sideboard

Antique Northern Swedish Solid Pine Classic Gustavian Rustic Sideboard

Located in Kramfors, SE

Gustavian early 1800s sideboard made around 1820 in northern Sweden. The sideboard is made in solid pine with a classic straight gustavian shape with flutes at the corners. Old histo...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine

Antique Swedish WH Cabinet
Antique Swedish WH Cabinet

Antique Swedish WH Cabinet

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This antique painted cabinet from Sweden dates back to the 19th century. While its elegant arched crown and curved door decorations show influences from the French Rococo style, its ...

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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Swedish Country Sideboard from the Gustavian Period with Blue Paint
Antique Swedish Country Sideboard from the Gustavian Period with Blue Paint

Antique Swedish Country Sideboard from the Gustavian Period with Blue Paint

Located in Kramfors, SE

Antique Swedish country sideboard from the gustavian period during the late 1700s. Made in northern Sweden with a classic, straight shape. Original unusual blue paint from the late 1...

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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine

Swedish Gustavian-Inspired Chest of Drawers with Greek Key Motif
Swedish Gustavian-Inspired Chest of Drawers with Greek Key Motif

Swedish Gustavian-Inspired Chest of Drawers with Greek Key Motif

Located in Atlanta, GA

A handsome Swedish Gustavian-inspired chest of drawers, crafted with the clean symmetry and restrained ornamentation associated with late 18th-century Scandinavian design. The rectan...

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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine

18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Gray Painted Secretary with Library
18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Gray Painted Secretary with Library

18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Gray Painted Secretary with Library

Located in Wichita, KS

A Swedish slant-front secretary with library from the Gustavian period in two parts, circa 1790. A pediment top and upper section with one fixed shelf and 6 drawers with a center op...

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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Brass

20th Century Black Painted Display Bookcase Glazed Cabinet
20th Century Black Painted Display Bookcase Glazed Cabinet

20th Century Black Painted Display Bookcase Glazed Cabinet

Located in Kvidinge, SE

A gorgeous Bookcase Display with two glazed cabinet doors Painted and refinished in a black with a delicate hint of red under and distress for an authentic antique feel The inside i...

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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Brass

Swedish Gustavian Period Painted Corner Cabinet
Swedish Gustavian Period Painted Corner Cabinet

Swedish Gustavian Period Painted Corner Cabinet

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This striking corner cabinet from 19th century Sweden is all hand-built and painted with those characteristic details so desirable of Gustavian antiques. The ethereal blue-gray paint...

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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine, Paint

19th - 20th Century Grey Swedish Gustavian Set of Ten Pinewood Dining Chairs
19th - 20th Century Grey Swedish Gustavian Set of Ten Pinewood Dining Chairs

19th - 20th Century Grey Swedish Gustavian Set of Ten Pinewood Dining Chairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A 19th–20th Century, light-grey antique Swedish Gustavian set of ten dining chairs, handcrafted in painted Pinewood and in good structural condition. The curved shield-back design ex...

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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine

Early 19th century rustic painted Scandinavian cupboard
Early 19th century rustic painted Scandinavian cupboard

Early 19th century rustic painted Scandinavian cupboard

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 19th century rustic painted Scandinavian cupboard circa 1830. We are pleased to offer this rural piece of Swedish furniture in near original condition. Traditional Swedish bl...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine, Paint

Swedish Gustavian-Style Blue Chest of Drawers with Faux Marble Top
Swedish Gustavian-Style Blue Chest of Drawers with Faux Marble Top

Swedish Gustavian-Style Blue Chest of Drawers with Faux Marble Top

Located in Atlanta, GA

A refined Swedish Gustavian-style chest of drawers. Crafted in pine, this piece is painted in a soft blue tone, a color popular beginning with late 19th-century Scandinavian interpre...

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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Wood

Chelsea Textiles Gustavian Style Black Caned Wood Headboard
Chelsea Textiles Gustavian Style Black Caned Wood Headboard

Chelsea Textiles Gustavian Style Black Caned Wood Headboard

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Fabulous Chelsea Textiles hand painted king size wood canned bed. The bed is painted in black. Wonderful addition to formal or informal room.

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Early 2000s Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Cane, Wood

Set of Four 18th c. Swedish Gustavian 'Model' Chairs in Original Paint
Set of Four 18th c. Swedish Gustavian 'Model' Chairs in Original Paint

Set of Four 18th c. Swedish Gustavian 'Model' Chairs in Original Paint

Located in Wichita, KS

A beautiful example of the Swedish Model chair wearing original paint with newly upholstered slip seats. These beautiful chairs have oval pierced backs and charming turned legs with...

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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

Swedish pair of 19th century Gustavian influenced chest of drawers
Swedish pair of 19th century Gustavian influenced chest of drawers

Swedish pair of 19th century Gustavian influenced chest of drawers

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Fine pair of 19th century Swedish commodes circa 1880. Presented in a powder blue colour scheme this pair of chests would work in many rooms around the home, such as the living room...

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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine, Paint

Gustavian Bench
Gustavian Bench

Gustavian Bench

Located in Cirencester, GB

This beautiful antique Swedish bench is early 19th century from Northern Sweden. The layers of paint have been dry scraped revealing the ori...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine

French Provencal Mirror with Antique blue and white Tiles Surround
French Provencal Mirror with Antique blue and white Tiles Surround

French Provencal Mirror with Antique blue and white Tiles Surround

Located in Greenwich, CT

French Provençal Mirror in the Gustavian style, with a surround of Blue and white antique hand-painted tiles ( most probably Delft) set in...

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1950s French Vintage Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Mirror

Antique Genuine Swedish Original Gustavian Period Handmade Chest of Drawers
Antique Genuine Swedish Original Gustavian Period Handmade Chest of Drawers

Antique Genuine Swedish Original Gustavian Period Handmade Chest of Drawers

Located in Kramfors, SE

Antique Swedish chest of drawers from the 1700s in gustavian style. The chest is a genuine Swedish gustavian furniture with four drawers made by hand in solid pine around 1790. Class...

Category

Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine

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