Swedish Gustavian Sofa

Period Sofas

Antique Swedish Benches

Gustavian Fabric

19th Century Wood Sofas

Hand Painted Couch

19th Century Swedish Furniture

18th Century Carved Bench

Hand Wood Carved Sofa

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Antique 1790s Swedish Gustavian Sofas

Materials

Pine, Linen

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Tragsofa Settee with Upholstered Linen Cushions

$7,092

19th Century Swedish Empire Sofa

Located in Allerum, SE

Fine 19th century Swedish late Gustavian, Empire sofa in original color and very good proportions

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Empire Sofas

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Empire Sofa

$6,800

Swedish Painted Sofa

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

An elegant Swedish painted sofa in late Gustavian style c.1900 - recovered

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Early 20th Century Sofas

Swedish Painted Sofa

$6,115

Swedish 1790s Gustavian Period Painted Trågsoffa with Carved Guilloche Frieze

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish Gustavian period painted wood Trågsoffa from the late 18th century, with upholstered seat

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Swedish 1790s Gustavian Period Painted Trågsoffa with Carved Guilloche Frieze

$11,950

19th Century, Swedish Barrel Back Sofa Settee

Located in Charleston, SC

Swedish, 19th century barrel back sofa settee with beautifully carved frame with bell flower and

Category

Antique 19th Century Gustavian Sofas

Materials

Linen, Hemp, Pine

19th Century, Swedish Barrel Back Sofa Settee

$7,600

Swedish Early 19th Century Late Gustavian Painted Wood Bench, Neutral Wood Color

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish early 19th century late Gustavian painted wood bench. This Swedish Gustavian bench

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas

Materials

Wood

Swedish Early 19th Century Late Gustavian Painted Wood Bench, Neutral Wood Color

$5,495

19th Century Swedish Exposed Carved Wood Frame Sofa in White Bouclé Fabric

Located in Middleburg, VA

19th century Swedish Exposed Carved Wood Frame Sofa in Modern White Bouclé Fabric. Soft and

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

19th Century Swedish Exposed Carved Wood Frame Sofa in White Bouclé Fabric

$3,400

Swedish Empire Giltwood Settee

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

71.5" wide x 25.5" deep x 39.5" high Previously listed at $7600 A late Gustavian or Swedish

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas

Swedish Empire Giltwood Settee

$5,500

18th Century Compact Living Sofa Bed from 1790

Located in Kramfors, SE

18th century compact living sofa bed. During the day it was used as a sofa while at night the

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas

Materials

Pine

18th Century Compact Living Sofa Bed from 1790

$3,525

Gustavian painted and gilded bench

Located in New Orleans, LA

A Gustavian painted and gilded bench

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Sofas

Gustavian painted and gilded bench

$14,500

19th Century Swedish Day-Bed

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

Swedish 19th century daybed with carved decorative detailing throughout. This elegant daybed has

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swedish Day-Bed

$6,656

Early 19th Century, Swedish, Tragsofa

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Beautiful early 19th century Swedish tragsofa in later 20th century paint. Circa 1830.

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas

Materials

Wood, Paint

Early 19th Century, Swedish, Tragsofa

$11,130

Our ‘Albert’ Sofa, Susanne Hollis Collection

Located in San Marino, CA

Our Albert sofa with mahogany trim. Recalling the neoclassical style of Sweden’s Gustavian era

Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood

Our ‘Albert’ Sofa, Susanne Hollis Collection

$5,400 / item

Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Sofa

Located in Round Top, TX

Beautiful faint pale creamy light green painted and scraped Swedish sofa with new blush pink

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Loveseats

Materials

Wood

Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Sofa

$7,800

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Sofa Settee

Located in Charleston, SC

Late 19th century Swedish Gustavian style sofa with richly carved backrest and sides with traces of

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees

Materials

Giltwood, Linen, Pine

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Sofa Settee

$5,500

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Sofa Bench

Located in Wichita, KS

A Swedish Gustavian period sofa bench from the 19th century with a soft blue and aged white painted

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Sofa Bench

$6,900

Swedish Daybed Sofa in the Gustavian Style

Located in Wichita, KS

This is a beautifully carved Swedish Gustavian Style freestanding daybed, newly upholstered in hand

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Daybeds

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

Swedish Daybed Sofa in the Gustavian Style

$6,900

Swedish 18th Century Painted Carved Gustavian Sofa Bench

Located in Round Top, TX

Beautiful Gustavian sofa bench with scraped back to original finish paint from the 1700s with a

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches

Materials

Wood

Swedish 18th Century Painted Carved Gustavian Sofa Bench

$5,600

Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Sofa with New Upholstery

Located in Troy, MI

Circa 1900 Swedish sofa in traditional style with carved a gilded details. New upholstery in sage

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Sofa with New Upholstery

$4,595

Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Style Long Sofa Settee

Located in Charleston, SC

Gustavian style sofa settee, Sweden, circa 1880 with the beautiful openwork back with original hint

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees

Materials

Linen, Pine, Paint

Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Style Long Sofa Settee

$6,800

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Carved Detail Slatted Sofa

Located in London, England

Gorgeous 18th century Gustavian scraped paint Swedish sofa with lovely carving detailing. The sofa

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches

Materials

Linen, Wood

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Carved Detail Slatted Sofa

$7,501

Antique Swedish Gustavian Gray Painted Sofa Bench

Located in Round Top, TX

This lovely 6' long upholstered bench is a wonderful example of Swedish Gustavian craftsmanship

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Benches

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Swedish Gustavian Gray Painted Sofa Bench

$5,500

Interesting Neoclassical Gustavian L-Shaped Sofa, Origin, Sweden, circa 1800

Located in New York, NY

An interesting and rare 18th century neoclassical Gustavian L-shaped Sofa, circa 1800, origin

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees

Materials

Pine, Paint

Interesting Neoclassical Gustavian L-Shaped Sofa, Origin, Sweden, circa 1800

$16,500

Antique Swedish Gustavian White Painted Settee Sofa Bench, circa 1820-40

Located in Round Top, TX

This exceptional sofa or settee is from the Swedish Gustavian period with white paint and

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees

Materials

Linen, Wood

Antique Swedish Gustavian White Painted Settee Sofa Bench, circa 1820-40

$7,500

Swedish 1910s Gustavian Style Painted Three-Seat Sofa Bench with Upholstery

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish Gustavian style painted three-seat sofa bench from the early 20th century, with wheat

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Swedish 1910s Gustavian Style Painted Three-Seat Sofa Bench with Upholstery

$3,960

Swedish Gustavian Period 1790s Sofa Bench with Scraped Paint and Guilloches

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish Gustavian period sofa bench from the late 18th century with scraped paint and carved

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Swedish Gustavian Period 1790s Sofa Bench with Scraped Paint and Guilloches

$7,500

Antique Swedish Gustavian White Painted Settee Sofa Bench

Located in Round Top, TX

This is a truly exceptional sofa or settee of the Swedish Gustavian period due to the beautiful

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Benches

Materials

Wood

Antique Swedish Gustavian White Painted Settee Sofa Bench

$5,475

Swedish Period Gustavian Carved Wood Sofa Bench from the Early 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish period Gustavian wood sofa bench from the early 19th century. This antique wood bench

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches

Materials

Wood

Swedish Period Gustavian Carved Wood Sofa Bench from the Early 19th Century

$3,935

Swedish Late Gustavian 1820s Painted Wood Sofa Bench with Foliage Carved Back

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish Late Gustavian period painted wood sofa bench from the early 19th century with foliage

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Swedish Late Gustavian 1820s Painted Wood Sofa Bench with Foliage Carved Back

$7,500

Swedish Transitional Late Gustavian / Early Empire Sofa, Circa 1810

Located in New York, NY

Swedish transitional late Gustavian / early Empire sofa / settee, circa 1810, origin: Sweden

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Settees

Materials

Pine

Swedish Transitional Late Gustavian / Early Empire Sofa, Circa 1810

$4,970

Outstanding Late Gustavian Sofa, circa 1790

Located in Jesteburg, DE

Very elegant Gustavian sofa, Sweden circa 1810. Old, possibly original paint. Completely

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches

Materials

Pine

Outstanding Late Gustavian Sofa, circa 1790

$7,051

Pair, Swedish Gustavian Arm Chairs, Together Form Settee or Sofa, circa 1840

Located in Round Top, TX

This lovely pair of Swedish chairs is a rare find; when placed together, they create a unique sofa

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs

Materials

Muslin, Linen, Wood

Pair, Swedish Gustavian Arm Chairs, Together Form Settee or Sofa, circa 1840

$5,100 / set

18th c. Swedish Gustavian Daybed Sofa Bench with Griffons in Original Patina

Located in Wichita, KS

An exceptionally rare, hand-carved Swedish Gustavian period sofa or daybed, circa 1790, hand

Category

Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Daybeds

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

18th c. Swedish Gustavian Daybed Sofa Bench with Griffons in Original Patina

$13,800

Swedish Period Gustavian Daybed Sofa Bench from the Late 18th Century in Cream

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish period Gustavian daybed or sofa bench from the late 18th or early 19th century. This

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Daybeds

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Swedish Period Gustavian Daybed Sofa Bench from the Late 18th Century in Cream

$6,125

19th Century Gustavian Sofa

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Sofa- Circa 1850. Note This Item is an Antique and is One of a

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Loveseats

19th Century Gustavian Sofa

$8,900

18th Century Lit Du Jour, Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Day Bed, Antique Wood Sofa

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An antique Lit Du Jour, Swedish Gustavian daybed made of hand carved pinewood and fabric. This

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Pine

18th Century Lit Du Jour, Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Day Bed, Antique Wood Sofa

$10,900

A Swedish Late Gustavian Period Sofa Bench from the 19th Century with Back Slats

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish late Gustavian Period, early 19th century painted wood bench. This Swedish painted wood

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches

Materials

Wood

A Swedish Late Gustavian Period Sofa Bench from the 19th Century with Back Slats

$4,410

Early 19th Century Antique Swedish Gustavian Grey Painted Sofa / Bench

Located in Round Top, TX

This lovely long bench is a wonderful example of Swedish Gustavian craftsmanship with delicately

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Benches

Materials

Wood, Paint

Early 19th Century Antique Swedish Gustavian Grey Painted Sofa / Bench

$5,475

18th C. Swedish Gustavian Period Daybed Sofa in Original Paint by Johan Lindgren

By Johan Lindgren

Located in Wichita, KS

A carved Swedish Gustavian period daybed, signed ILG for Johan Lindgren, Stockholm. Johan was a

Category

Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Daybeds

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

18th C. Swedish Gustavian Period Daybed Sofa in Original Paint by Johan Lindgren

$9,600

Romantic Gustavian Painted Wood Large Carved Settee Sofa

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A Swedish Gustavian painted settee or sofa in a gorgeous antiqued grayish white, with beautifully

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees

Materials

Wood

Romantic Gustavian Painted Wood Large Carved Settee Sofa

$5,995

Magnificent Gustavian Carved Wood and Upholstered Settee Sofa

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A Swedish Gustavian painted settee or sofa in a gorgeous antiqued grayish white, with classic

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Magnificent Gustavian Carved Wood and Upholstered Settee Sofa

$5,800

Magnificent Gustavian Carved Wood and Upholstered Settee Sofa

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A Swedish Gustavian painted settee or sofa in a gorgeous antiqued grayish white, with classic

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Magnificent Gustavian Carved Wood and Upholstered Settee Sofa

$3,950

Ephraim Ståhl, Late Gustavian Griffin Sofa, circa 1795

By Ephraim Stahl

Located in New York, NY

Ephraim Ståhl (1767 Stockholm 1820), Late Gustavian griffin sofa with Egyptian heads, origin

Category

Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Ephraim Ståhl, Late Gustavian Griffin Sofa, circa 1795

$22,500

White Gustavian Settee Sofa Bench, circa 1850-70

Located in Round Top, TX

This elegant Gustavian sofa or settee has an antique white painted finish, exquisitely curved arm

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches

Materials

Wood, Paint

White Gustavian Settee Sofa Bench, circa 1850-70

$4,650

A Pair of Early 19th Century Swedish Period Gustavian Painted Wood Sofas

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of Swedish period Gustavian painted wood, upholstered sofas / benches from the early 19th

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

A Pair of Early 19th Century Swedish Period Gustavian Painted Wood Sofas

$13,750

Gustavian Settle Sofa Underseat Storage Later White Paint, 19th Century

Located in Lewes, England

Unusual late 1800s Gustavian settle with sunrise marquetry motif, curved arms and a fully sprung

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees

Materials

Pine

Gustavian Settle Sofa Underseat Storage Later White Paint, 19th Century

$3,491

19th Century Swedish Painted Sofa Bed

Located in Charleston, SC

Gustavian sofa bed, Sweden circa 1850 with beautiful Gustavian details; the back and apron with

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Daybeds

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Painted Sofa Bed

$5,400

Charming Hand-Painted Large Swedish Sofa Bench

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Wonderful vintage large cottage style Swedish sofa or bench with open back, scrolled arms, fretwork

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches

Materials

Wood

Charming Hand-Painted Large Swedish Sofa Bench

$1,650

19th Century Swedish Stamped Stockholm Sofa Bench

Located in Round Top, TX

19th century Swedish Gustavian bench stamped and signed on bottom and beautiful grayish white paint

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swedish Stamped Stockholm Sofa Bench

$8,500

19th Century Swedish Salon Sofa and Four Chairs

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Late 19th century Swedish painted 5-piece salon suites, 1890. Dimensions of chairs: Armchairs

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Living Room Sets

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swedish Salon Sofa and Four Chairs

$2,045 / set

Carved Swedish Ram s Head 19th Century Sofa Settee

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Stunning 19th century carved ram's head settee, circa 1860. Very comfortable sofa of good

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees

Materials

Oak

Carved Swedish Ram s Head 19th Century Sofa Settee

$3,750

19th Century Swedish Painted Sofa Bed

Located in Charleston, SC

Gustavian sofa bed, Sweden circa 1850 with beautiful Gustavian details; the back and apron with

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Gustavian Daybeds

Materials

Linen, Pine, Paint

19th Century Swedish Painted Sofa Bed

$6,400

Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Table with Carved Diamond Motif

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood side table from the 19th century with single drawer, carved

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Table with Carved Diamond Motif

$1,500

Gustavian Parcel Gilt Griffin Settee

Located in Essex, MA

Exquisite Swedish Gustavian Style Sofa. Neoclassical Form with Carved Griffin Armrests. Gilded

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Settees

Gustavian Parcel Gilt Griffin Settee

$7,800

19th Century Swedish Bench

Located in Nijlen, BE

Extremely beautiful Gustavian sofa, Sweden ca. 1840 in very heavy Pine wood in excellent condition

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Bench

$3,920

18th Century Swedish Long Bench

Located in Charleston, SC

18th century Swedish Gustavian style sofa bench with blustered back and sides and tapered legs

Category

Antique 18th Century Swedish Settees

Materials

Linen, Pine

18th Century Swedish Long Bench

$6,800

Original Painted Swedish Gustavian Sofa

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a RARE Original Painted Swedish Gustavian Sofa!!! the seating has been restored and

Category

Antique 1850s Swedish Gustavian Sofas

Materials

Wood

Original Painted Swedish Gustavian Sofa

$4,695

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Swedish Gustavian Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Swedish gustavian sofa you’re looking for. A Swedish gustavian sofa — often made from wood, softwood and pine — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a Swedish gustavian sofa — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right Swedish gustavian sofa, those designed in Neoclassical and Empire styles are of considerable interest. Ephraim Stahl each produced at least one beautiful Swedish gustavian sofa that is worth considering.

How Much is a Swedish Gustavian Sofa?

Prices for a Swedish gustavian sofa can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,250 and can go as high as $22,500, while the average can fetch as much as $6,301.

Finding the Right Sofas for You

Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus.

The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.

In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness.

Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.

With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.

Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.