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Gustavian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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
Mid 19th Century Gray Painted Swedish Drop Leaf Dining Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Faded gray painted drop leaf table Beautiful patina the height of Swedish style Gate legs fold to a narrow side table
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Wood, Paint

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop-Leaf Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century Swedish painted drop-leaf table. Table features two large leaves that drop down when not needed, making this usable as a dining, sofa or hall table. When a dining table ...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Wood

Antique Genuine Swedish Gustavian Pine Distressed Patina Drop-Leaf Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Genuine gustavian drop-leaf table made around 1790 to 1810 in northern Sweden. The frame is made from solid pine and it has the original paint with genuine distress and patina from u...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Pine

Very Unusual Swedish Antique Gustavian Drop Leaf Console or Dining Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Very unusual console table or dining table from Sweden. This antique table is long and narrow made in gustavian style around 1810 to 1820. The table is from Hälsingland in Sweden and...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Pine

Antique Northern Swedish Genuine Gustavian Light Drop-Leaf Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique drop-leaf table in Gustavian style, dating from around 1820 to 1840. This table is an authentic piece of country house furniture from northern Sweden, featuring double leaves...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Pine

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

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Wood, Pine, Paint

19th Century, Swedish Gustavian Style Drop Leaf Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Drop leaf table in gustavian style made around 1810 in northern Sweden. The table is hand-made in Swedish pine and painted in a light grey tone. The paint is the original first layer...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Pine

Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian White Country Drop Leaf Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Northern Swedish gustavian country console table. The table is a Swedish country house furniture from the early 19th century, 1810 to 1820, and it’s an unusual model. The table top h...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Gustavian Drop Leaf Table Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
Small, pretty, easily placed antique Drop leaf table from Boden Norrbotten, Northern Sweden. Nice untouched original paint in beautiful Englis...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Pine

Swedish Drop-Leaf Dining Table in Early Ocher Paint
Located in Houston, TX
Swedish drop-leaf dining table in early ocher paint. Circa 1820-1840. Good condition. Stable, sturdy and level. All legs, stretchers, top and base are original. The majority of paint...
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1830s Swedish Antique Gustavian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Steel

19th Century Gustavian Drop Leaf Table
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Great early 19th century Gustavian drop leaf table in it's original finish with the sought after X folding gate legs. Seats up to six people comfortably. ...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Rustic Slagbord - Antique Walnut Drop-Leaf Farmhouse Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Swedish Gustavian farmhouse table made of hand crafted Walnut with one drawer, in good condition. The Scandinavian rustic kitchen table is composed with two drop-leaves, t...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Metal, Wrought Iron

19th Century Swedish Painted Drop-Leaf Table, Sofa Table
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Swedish painted drop-leaf table, sofa table is a marvel of ingenuity! Handcrafted by talented rural artisans, it features two huge leaves that drop down out of the way w...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Pine

18th Century Swedish Gustavian, Antique Scandinavian Pine Drop-Leaf Dining Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-grey, antique Swedish Gustavian drop-leaf table with one drawer, made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, particularized in the Neoclassical Greek style, in good condition. The...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Pine

Swedish Gustavian Drop-Leaf Table with Birch Faux Paint
Located in Kramfors, SE
Gustavian drop-leaf table with original untouched faux paint imitating birch. The table has one extra table top on each side and double gates. Made in northern Sweden, circa 1810. Ha...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Pine

Late 18th Century Swedish Untouched Gustavian Drop-Leaf Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Late 18th century Swedish drop-leaf table from the Gustavian era. The model is very unusual with a middle much narrower than typical, it's only 14 cm wide when the table is folded to...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop Leaf Table Originalpaint
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish drop leaf table from Skelleftea Vasterbotten, Northern Sweden. Measurements H. 77cm W. 181cm D. 114cm T...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Pine

Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Coffee Table with Drop Leaves, 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted coffee table from the 20th century, with drop leaves, single drawer and tapered legs. Created in Sweden during the 20th century, this Gustavian styl...
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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Wood

19th Century Blue-Grey Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Drop-Leaf, Klaffbord Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Swedish Gustavian Klaffbord (drop-leaf) table made of hand crafted Pinewood with a grey-blue finish, in good condition. Wear consistent with age and use. circa 1820, Malmo...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Paint, Pine

19th Century Blue-Grey Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Drop Leaf Table, Small Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Swedish Gustavian dropped table with tapered legs and a blue-grey finish. The small Scandinavian side table is made of hand cr...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Pine

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Gustavian drop-leaf and pembroke tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Gustavian drop-leaf and pembroke tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage drop-leaf and pembroke tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, pine and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Gustavian drop-leaf and pembroke tables made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Sweden pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 drop-leaf and pembroke tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,380 and tops out at $12,600 while the average work can sell for $4,369.

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