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Gustavian Industrial and Work 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.

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Style: Gustavian
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Country Work Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish country work table in gustavian style from the early 1800s, most likely from the years between 1810 and 1820. The table is from Northern Sweden and is a strong piece with a s...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Industrial and Work Tables

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Pine

Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Country Work Table
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Country Work Table

Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Country Work Table

$4,638
Vintage Swedish Pine Carpentry Table
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century, antique Swedish Gustavian style carpentry bench made of hand crafted Pinewood. Circa 1910 - 1930, Sweden, Scandinavia. The Scandinavian work table is composed wit...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Industrial and Work Tables

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Pine

Vintage Swedish Pine Carpentry Table
Vintage Swedish Pine Carpentry Table

Vintage Swedish Pine Carpentry Table

$6,510
20th Century Swedish Pine Carpentry Bench - Antique Scandinavian Work Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 20th Century, antique Swedish Gustavian style carpentry bench made of hand crafted Pinewood, in good condition. The Scandinavian work table is composed with a heavy rectangu...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Industrial and Work Tables

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Metal

20th Century Swedish Pine Carpentry Bench - Antique Scandinavian Work Table
20th Century Swedish Pine Carpentry Bench - Antique Scandinavian Work Table

20th Century Swedish Pine Carpentry Bench - Antique Scandinavian Work Table

$4,560 Sale Price
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Working Table - Antique Carpenter Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century, antique Swedish Gustavian working bench made of hand crafted painted Pinewood in a pale grey finish, in good condition. The detailed Scandinavian carpenter bench is composed with its original wooden screw...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Industrial and Work Tables

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Metal

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Working Table - Antique Carpenter Bench
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Working Table - Antique Carpenter Bench

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Working Table - Antique Carpenter Bench

$5,120 Sale Price
20% Off
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H 30 in W 96 in D 27.5 in
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H 31 in W 105 in D 28.25 in
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Located in London, England
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H 29.14 in W 138.19 in D 30.71 in
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Gustavian industrial and work tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Gustavian industrial and work tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage industrial and work tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with pine, softwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Gustavian industrial and work 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 industrial and work tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,825 and tops out at $5,050 while the average work can sell for $4,258.

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