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Gustavian Pedestals

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
19th Century Swedish Oval Pedestal Table Circa 1890
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 19th-century Swedish oval pedestal table, circa 1890, beautifully blends form and functionality with its neoclassical design. Crafted from solid pine wood, the table fea...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Pedestals

Materials

Pine, Paint

19th Century Swedish Oval Pedestal Table Circa 1890
19th Century Swedish Oval Pedestal Table Circa 1890

19th Century Swedish Oval Pedestal Table Circa 1890

$3,950
20th Century Swedish Round Pedestal Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 20th-century Swedish round pedestal table, showcasing timeless Gustavian-inspired elegance. This table features a painted finish in a so...
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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Pedestals

Materials

Pine

20th Century Swedish Round Pedestal Table
20th Century Swedish Round Pedestal Table

20th Century Swedish Round Pedestal Table

$7,950
19th Century Scandinavian Faux Marble Wooden Pedestal
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large 19th Century Gustavian pedestal with original faux marbled paint and patina. The stately pedestal is a wonderful addition to a hallway, foyer, or anywhere you need to display a...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Pedestals

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century Scandinavian Faux Marble Wooden Pedestal
19th Century Scandinavian Faux Marble Wooden Pedestal

19th Century Scandinavian Faux Marble Wooden Pedestal

$1,250
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pedestal table with original paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish Gustavian pedestal table from Skelleftea, Northern Sweden. A charming classic 19th century Swedish round Pedestal table...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Pedestals

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pedestal table with original paint
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pedestal table with original paint

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pedestal table with original paint

$2,659
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Pedestals - Antique Neoclassical Pine Cabinets
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A white-grey, antique pair of Swedish Gustavian pedestals, cabinets made of light-grey painted Pinewood with carved garlands. The hand carved Scandinavi...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Pedestals

Materials

Pine

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Pedestals - Antique Neoclassical Pine Cabinets
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Pedestals - Antique Neoclassical Pine Cabinets

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Pedestals - Antique Neoclassical Pine Cabinets

$12,900 / set
20th Century Swedish Pedestal Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 20th-century Swedish pedestal table embodies the timeless simplicity and craftsmanship of Scandinavian design. The table features a beautifully carved pine base with a d...
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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Pedestals

Materials

Pine, Paint

20th Century Swedish Pedestal Table
20th Century Swedish Pedestal Table

20th Century Swedish Pedestal Table

$2,450
Swedish Gustavian Style Pedestal Table
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian Style pedestal table. it has been restored and repainted with Milk paints "Oyster White"
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1940s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Pedestals

Materials

Wood

Swedish Gustavian Style Pedestal Table
Swedish Gustavian Style Pedestal Table

Swedish Gustavian Style Pedestal Table

$1,895
18th Century Grey Danish Oak Pedestal Attributed to Caspar Frederik Harsdorff
By Caspar Frederik Harsdorff
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A late 18th Century, single antique Danish Gustavian pedestal cabinet made of hand crafted painted Oakwood designed and produced most likely by Caspar...
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Mid-18th Century Danish Antique Gustavian Pedestals

Materials

Metal, Bronze

18th Century Grey Danish Oak Pedestal Attributed to Caspar Frederik Harsdorff
18th Century Grey Danish Oak Pedestal Attributed to Caspar Frederik Harsdorff

18th Century Grey Danish Oak Pedestal Attributed to Caspar Frederik Harsdorff

$9,300
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Pedestal Tables
Located in Charleston, SC
A pair of charming pedestal tables with oval tops and turned bases supported by intricately carved scrolling legs in Gustavian style. Värmland, Sweden, circa 1850.
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Pedestals

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Pedestal Tables
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Pedestal Tables

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Pedestal Tables

$4,600 / set
Antique Swedish Rustic Gustavian Pedestal Table with Distressed Original Paint
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish antique pedestal table from the early 1800s in gustavian style. The table has a square table top on a pedestal with three elongated legs. Made in solid pine in northern Swede...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Pedestals

Materials

Pine

Antique Swedish Rustic Gustavian Pedestal Table with Distressed Original Paint
Antique Swedish Rustic Gustavian Pedestal Table with Distressed Original Paint

Antique Swedish Rustic Gustavian Pedestal Table with Distressed Original Paint

$2,955
Pair of 19th Century Gustavian Pedestals in Urn Form
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian, painted, single-drawer, urn-form pedestal tables with polished stone tops.
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Pedestals

Materials

Stone

Pair of 19th Century Gustavian Pedestals in Urn Form
Pair of 19th Century Gustavian Pedestals in Urn Form

Pair of 19th Century Gustavian Pedestals in Urn Form

$8,600 / set
Pair of Gustavian White and Parcel Gilt Torcheres
Located in New York, NY
Each with round gilt-edged platform supported on three square legs with guilloche decoration, headed by lion's masks and terminating in paw feet; on a tripartite spreading base with ...
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Early 1800s Swedish Antique Gustavian Pedestals

Materials

Wood

Pair of Gustavian White and Parcel Gilt Torcheres
Pair of Gustavian White and Parcel Gilt Torcheres

Pair of Gustavian White and Parcel Gilt Torcheres

$14,400 / set
Antique Italianate Neoclassical Paint Decorated Center Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The large round tabletop painted in a mottled red-brown faux marble finish with a bull nose edge. Raised on a classical carved solid tripod base with faux marble painted panels and e...
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Early 19th Century European Antique Gustavian Pedestals

Materials

Wood

Antique Italianate Neoclassical Paint Decorated Center Table
Antique Italianate Neoclassical Paint Decorated Center Table

Antique Italianate Neoclassical Paint Decorated Center Table

$3,500
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Swedish 19th Century Pedestal Table
Located in Charleston, SC
Classic 19th century Swedish pedestal table with round top and turned base supported by intricately carved scrolling legs in Gustavian style. Good size for the pied-à-terre as small ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Pedestals

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Pine, Paint

Swedish 19th Century Pedestal Table
Swedish 19th Century Pedestal Table

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18th Century Painted Gustavian Dresser / Commode / Chest of Drawers
Located in Carmine, TX
Commode hand-made in the Netherlands in the late 1700s using oak and dovetail construction. The commode features three drawers with serpentine fronts and beautifully made dovetail jo...
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18th Century Painted Gustavian Dresser / Commode / Chest of Drawers

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Classic 19th Century Swedish Round Pedestal Table
Located in Charleston, SC
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Classic 19th Century Swedish Round Pedestal Table

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Located in Huntington, NY
An unusual Gustavian sideboard with a curved Greek key design across the top. Vertically reeded door fronts. Simple tapered feet. Original brass hardware and locks. Tastefully repain...
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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sideboard

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H 39.75 in W 53.25 in D 22.5 in
A neoclassical vintage Italian marble pedestal, 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A handsome marble pedestal, Italy 20th century. In tones of chocolate, caramel, and heavy cream, and hand-crafted with a classical Italian motif using mixed marble that would be at h...
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A neoclassical vintage Italian marble pedestal, 20th century
A neoclassical vintage Italian marble pedestal, 20th century

A neoclassical vintage Italian marble pedestal, 20th century

$1,660
H 37.8 in W 13 in D 13 in
Early 19th Century Bronze and Marble Pedestal table
Located in Toronto, CA
19th Century patinated metal pedestal table with three legs and a triangular base in verdigris finish. Gilt gilt bronze dolphin feet, floral capitals and an interior ring. The top i...
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Early 19th Century Unknown Antique Gustavian Pedestals

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Early 19th Century Bronze and Marble Pedestal table
Early 19th Century Bronze and Marble Pedestal table

Early 19th Century Bronze and Marble Pedestal table

$1,050
H 33 in Dm 14 in
18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Period Painted Chest of Drawer
Located in Charleston, SC
A charming unusual small proportioned Neoclassical chest of drawers from 18th-century Sweden in muted blue-blackish tone. The chest comprises three drawers, including a top drawer wi...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Pedestals

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18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Period Painted Chest of Drawer
18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Period Painted Chest of Drawer

18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Period Painted Chest of Drawer

$4,500
H 29 in W 25 in D 14.5 in
Red Lacquered Pedestal Tray/Table from Thailand, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A small pedestal tray table, hand-crafted in Thailand, circa 1920. Teak and bamboo finished in black and red lacquer, with mirror and colored stone insets. Turned base. 16 inches...
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1920s Thai Vintage Gustavian Pedestals

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Red Lacquered Pedestal Tray/Table from Thailand, Early 20th Century
Red Lacquered Pedestal Tray/Table from Thailand, Early 20th Century

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H 11 in Dm 16 in
Mid-20th Century Walnut Wood Square Top Pedestal Table
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-20th century walnut wood square top pedestal table (3 items available).
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Mid-20th Century Walnut Wood Square Top Pedestal Table
Mid-20th Century Walnut Wood Square Top Pedestal Table

Mid-20th Century Walnut Wood Square Top Pedestal Table

$1,550 / item
H 27.56 in W 15.56 in D 15.56 in
19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Commode
Located in Huntington, NY
A three drawer Swedish Late Gustavian commode. Front corners are canted and fluted. Back corners are fluted as well. Sits atop tapered rectangular feet. Later iron pulls and original...
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19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Commode
19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Commode

19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Commode

$5,400
H 31.75 in W 42 in D 20.5 in
Swedish Gustavian Style Pedestal Table
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian Style pedestal table. it has been restored and repainted with Milk paints "Oyster White"
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1940s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Pedestals

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Wood

Swedish Gustavian Style Pedestal Table
Swedish Gustavian Style Pedestal Table

Swedish Gustavian Style Pedestal Table

$1,895
H 29 in Dm 44 in
Antique 18th C. Gustavian Swedish EmpireLinen Press Cabinet
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 18th C. Gustavian Swedish EmpireLinen Press Cabinet
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Pedestals

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Wood

Antique 18th C. Gustavian Swedish EmpireLinen Press Cabinet
Antique 18th C. Gustavian Swedish EmpireLinen Press Cabinet

Antique 18th C. Gustavian Swedish EmpireLinen Press Cabinet

$8,800
H 82 in W 48 in D 20 in
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Swedish Pedestal table, mid 19th Century
Located in Kvidinge, SE
Swedish Pedestal table from mid 19th Century Painted in a fantastic beige color with an old patina finish This incredibly table on a lovely pedestal leg has some great details. Thi...
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1850s Swedish Antique Gustavian Pedestals

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Wood, Paint

Swedish Pedestal table, mid 19th Century
Swedish Pedestal table, mid 19th Century

Swedish Pedestal table, mid 19th Century

H 30.91 in Dm 28.55 in
Large Exhibition Plinth / Pedestal
Located in Kastrup, DK
Large exhibition plinth / pedestal. Originally painted, gray and black marbled painted. Freestanding and decorative. Denmark ca. year 1900. Gustavian style. Top to place an item ...
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20th Century Danish Gustavian Pedestals

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Pine

Large Exhibition Plinth / Pedestal
Large Exhibition Plinth / Pedestal

Large Exhibition Plinth / Pedestal

H 43.31 in W 37.41 in D 25.2 in
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Pine Column Pedestal
Located in Kramfors, SE
Column pedestal from the Gustavian period made during the late 1700s. The column pedestal is from Sweden, made solid pine and painted with the original paint. Dry scraped by hand to the original finish with the light original paint and decorative flutes. The column itself is 22 cm in diameter. The pedestal works well as a standalone interior design piece but can also be used to display lamps...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Pedestals

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Pine

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Pine Column Pedestal
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Pine Column Pedestal

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Pine Column Pedestal

H 25.2 in Dm 8.67 in
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Column Pedestal Cabinet
Located in Kramfors, SE
Gustavian column pedestal cabinet from the late 1700s made in painted pine. The cabinet is Swedish and a very unusual furniture. It’s shaped li...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Pedestals

Materials

Pine

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Column Pedestal Cabinet
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Column Pedestal Cabinet

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Column Pedestal Cabinet

H 63 in Dm 20.48 in
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Pedestal with Tray Top
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century round tray top pedestal table with turned base supported by beautifully carved legs in original color. Stockholm, Sweden, circa 1710.
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Pedestals

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Pine, Paint

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Pedestal with Tray Top
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Pedestal with Tray Top

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Pedestal with Tray Top

H 29 in Dm 32.5 in
19th Century, a Pair of Gustavian Pedestal Cabinets
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An unusual pair of Swedish side cabinets made of grey painted pinewood with one door and keys, featured inside with two white front drawers. The hand carved pedestals are in good con...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Pedestals

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19th Century, a Pair of Gustavian Pedestal Cabinets
19th Century, a Pair of Gustavian Pedestal Cabinets

19th Century, a Pair of Gustavian Pedestal Cabinets

H 45 in W 16.5 in D 17.5 in
19th Century White Pair of Swedish Gustavian Pedestals, Oakwood Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-white, antique pair of Swedish Gustavian square pedestals made of hand carved oakwood with raised rhombic decoration on front and sides with chalk painted finish on wood. The...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Pedestals

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Metal

19th Century White Pair of Swedish Gustavian Pedestals, Oakwood Chest of Drawers
19th Century White Pair of Swedish Gustavian Pedestals, Oakwood Chest of Drawers

19th Century White Pair of Swedish Gustavian Pedestals, Oakwood Chest of Drawers

H 44 in W 20 in D 20 in
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Pedestal Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Gustavian pedestal table with a rectangular table top. The table top has a rounded rim going all around. Manufactured in Northern Sweden, circa 1780. Dry scarped to the red paint.  
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Pedestals

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Pine

Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Pedestal Table
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Pedestal Table

Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Pedestal Table

H 28.75 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Column Table from Hälsingland
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish Gustavian column table dry scraped to original paint. The table stands on three legs and has s single drawer. The wood is healthy and the frame is stable. Manufactured in nor...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Pedestals

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Pine

Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Column Table from Hälsingland
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Column Table from Hälsingland

Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Column Table from Hälsingland

H 28.75 in W 16.15 in D 19.69 in
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pedestal Table
Located in Charleston, SC
A special early 19th century Swedish Gustavian Pedestal, very rare, circa 1820-1830, Stockholm Sweden. More than ever, we selected the best, the rarest, the unusual, the spectacul...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Pedestals

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Pine

Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pedestal Table
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pedestal Table

Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pedestal Table

H 29.25 in W 24 in D 19.25 in
Pair of Oval Swedish Style Pedestal Tables
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of oval Gustavian or Swedish style teak pedestal tables. Rustic white washed with handcrafted turned base and beautifully carved legs. Perfect as night table, end table, occasio...
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Early 20th Century Gustavian Pedestals

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Wood

Pair of Oval Swedish Style Pedestal Tables
Pair of Oval Swedish Style Pedestal Tables

Pair of Oval Swedish Style Pedestal Tables

H 29.75 in W 23.75 in D 16.25 in
Early 19th Century Swedish Pedestal Table with Shaped Top
Located in Charleston, SC
Early 19th century painted, shaped top pedestal table with turned base supported by beautifully carved legs. Scraped pack to traces of its original paint. Värmland, Sweden, circa 183...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Pedestals

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Pine

Early 19th Century Swedish Pedestal Table with Shaped Top
Early 19th Century Swedish Pedestal Table with Shaped Top

Early 19th Century Swedish Pedestal Table with Shaped Top

H 30 in W 32.5 in D 24.25 in

Gustavian pedestals for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Gustavian pedestals 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 pedestals created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, case pieces and storage cabinets, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, pine and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Gustavian pedestals 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 pedestals differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,800 and tops out at $18,000 while the average work can sell for $8,050.

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