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Gustavian Seating

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
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
A lovely small Gustavian sofa from Ersnäs Luleå, Northern Sweden . The sofa has untouched blue original paint. Nice model, very easy to place. Good storage under the lid. The sea...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa with Original Paint
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa with Original Paint

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa with Original Paint

$3,263
19th Century White Painted Swedish Bench
Located in Round Top, TX
This lovely bench is a wonderful example of Swedish Gustavian craftsmanship with turned finials and feet adding to the timeless appeal and style. The professional newly applied white...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood, Paint

19th Century White Painted Swedish Bench
19th Century White Painted Swedish Bench

19th Century White Painted Swedish Bench

$5,100
19th Century Grey Danish Gustavian Set of Six Antique Pine Dining Room Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A white-grey, antique Danish Gustavian set of six dining room chairs made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, detailed in the Neoclassical Greek style, in ...
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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Cotton, Fabric, Pine, Upholstery

19th Century Grey Danish Gustavian Set of Six Antique Pine Dining Room Chairs
19th Century Grey Danish Gustavian Set of Six Antique Pine Dining Room Chairs

19th Century Grey Danish Gustavian Set of Six Antique Pine Dining Room Chairs

$13,500 / set
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs Attributed to Ephraim Ståhl
By Ephraim Stahl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A grey, antique Swedish Gustavian pair of armchairs made of hand crafted painted Birchwood, designed and produced most likely by Ephraim Ståhl in good condition. The Scandinavian Neo...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Birch

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs Attributed to Ephraim Ståhl
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs Attributed to Ephraim Ståhl

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs Attributed to Ephraim Ståhl

$14,900 / set
Original Painted Swedish Gustavian Sofa
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Original Painted Swedish Gustavian Sofa. the seating has been restored and covered in Muslin.
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1820s Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Berlin Iron

Original Painted Swedish Gustavian Sofa
Original Painted Swedish Gustavian Sofa

Original Painted Swedish Gustavian Sofa

$3,895
Set of six 18th Century Gustavian Chairs
Located in Allerum, SE
Fine set of six Swedish 18th century Gustavian dining chairs. One of the chairs with flower carving. ca 1790 Sweden.
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Wood

Set of six 18th Century Gustavian Chairs
Set of six 18th Century Gustavian Chairs

Set of six 18th Century Gustavian Chairs

$15,000 / set
Swedish Gustavian Style Bench
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian Style Bench. it was just restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White" the seating has also been restored and covered with Musln.
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1840s Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Muslin, Pine

Swedish Gustavian Style Bench
Swedish Gustavian Style Bench

Swedish Gustavian Style Bench

$3,295
Antique 18th Century Large Gustavian Klismos Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Antique 18th century Gustavian Klismos chair. This design was developed by the Greeks in the 5th century BC. The Klismos chair has four curving...
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18th Century Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Wood

Antique 18th Century Large Gustavian Klismos Chair
Antique 18th Century Large Gustavian Klismos Chair

Antique 18th Century Large Gustavian Klismos Chair

$18,000
19th Century Swedish Gustavian White Backless Bench Settee
Located in Round Top, TX
This backless sofa or settee is from the Swedish Gustavian period with carved details and fluted tapered feet. Please enlarge and examine the close up photos to appreciate the carved...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

19th Century Swedish Gustavian White Backless Bench Settee
19th Century Swedish Gustavian White Backless Bench Settee

19th Century Swedish Gustavian White Backless Bench Settee

$5,350
Pair of 19th Century Gustavian Bellman Chairs
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Pair of unusual 19th Century Gustavian Bellman armchairs. Scraped to original colour in newly upholstered in linen, these chairs have had some minor restoration over the years.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century Gustavian Bellman Chairs
Pair of 19th Century Gustavian Bellman Chairs

Pair of 19th Century Gustavian Bellman Chairs

$5,347 / set
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Klismos Chairs
By Erik Öhrmark
Located in Rīga, LV
An elegant pair of 19th Century Gustavian Klismos chairs are very comfortable and have wonderful proportion. The chairs have robust frame and s...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Klismos Chairs
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Klismos Chairs

Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Klismos Chairs

$26,104 / set
18th Century Gustavian Sofa
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
18th Century Gustavian sofa. Scraped to original paint with exquisite carving and recently reupholstered in linen.
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Linen, Wood

18th Century Gustavian Sofa
18th Century Gustavian Sofa

18th Century Gustavian Sofa

$10,531
19th Century Danish Set of Six Antique Scandinavian Small Pinewood Side Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-grey, antique Danish set of six small side or Boudoir chairs in a chalky grey finish with square backrests and a centered floral decoration, possibly Denmark. The Scandinavian dining end chairs...
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Late 19th Century Danish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Pine

19th Century Danish Set of Six Antique Scandinavian Small Pinewood Side Chairs
19th Century Danish Set of Six Antique Scandinavian Small Pinewood Side Chairs

19th Century Danish Set of Six Antique Scandinavian Small Pinewood Side Chairs

$7,200 / set
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa by Ephraim Stahl
By Ephraim Stahl
Located in Huntington, NY
A sizable Swedish Gustavian sofa made in Stockholm by master furniture maker Ephraim Stahl (active 1794-1820). Signed ES on a back leg. Frames and sashes are decorated with upright l...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa by Ephraim Stahl
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa by Ephraim Stahl

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa by Ephraim Stahl

$12,100
18th Century Swedish antique genuine Gustavian armchair with original paint.
Located in Boden, SE
Armchair Swedish Gustavian 1775-1790 , Sweden. Called the "Swedish model" .An armchair made during the early part of the Gustavian period circa 1775-1790. Scraped by hand to its we...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Pine

18th Century Swedish antique genuine Gustavian armchair with original paint.
18th Century Swedish antique genuine Gustavian armchair with original paint.

18th Century Swedish antique genuine Gustavian armchair with original paint.

$5,042
Pair of Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Oval Back Armchairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A refined pair of Gustavian style armchairs from Sweden, dating to the early 20th century and crafted in the neoclassical tradition. Each chair features an oval backrest with molded ...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Beech

Pair of Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Oval Back Armchairs
Pair of Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Oval Back Armchairs

Pair of Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Oval Back Armchairs

$4,500 / set
19th Century Swedish Painted Hall Bench, Trundle Bed
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Swedish painted hall bench ~ trundle bed is the perfect selection for the active family! By day, a handsome, country style hall bench ~ by nig...
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1880s Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swedish Painted Hall Bench, Trundle Bed
19th Century Swedish Painted Hall Bench, Trundle Bed

19th Century Swedish Painted Hall Bench, Trundle Bed

$2,850
10 Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs 100% Original Paint
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a very Rare set of 10 Swedish Gustavian style side chairs in 100% Original painted finish. all the seating has been restored and waiting for you to put your finished mater...
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1910s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Seating

Materials

Wood

10 Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs 100% Original Paint
10 Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs 100% Original Paint

10 Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs 100% Original Paint

$11,360 / set
Pair of 19th Century Period Gustavian Klismos Chairs
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Pair of early 19th Century Swedish period Gustavian klismos chairs. With carved detailing around the chairs and down the legs. Repainted in sof...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Linen, Wood

Pair of 19th Century Period Gustavian Klismos Chairs
Pair of 19th Century Period Gustavian Klismos Chairs

Pair of 19th Century Period Gustavian Klismos Chairs

$5,334 / set
19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Painted Bench, Trundle Bed
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Swedish Neoclassical Painted Bench ~ Trundle Bed is an amazing approach to practicality with style! The neoclassical influence in the design is readily apparent, with a ...
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1870s Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Painted Bench, Trundle Bed
19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Painted Bench, Trundle Bed

19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Painted Bench, Trundle Bed

$4,980
Pair Of Painted Birchwood Swedish Gustavian Style Armchairs.
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair Of painted birchwood swedish Gustavian style armchairs. Sweden: circa 1900 provenance: Coconut Company, New York Acquired from the previous by the present owner
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Seating

Materials

Beech

Pair Of Painted Birchwood Swedish Gustavian Style Armchairs.
Pair Of Painted Birchwood Swedish Gustavian Style Armchairs.

Pair Of Painted Birchwood Swedish Gustavian Style Armchairs.

$5,800 / set
Pair of Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs "The Swedish Model"
Located in Boden, SE
A pair of early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs " The Swedish Model." from Skelleftea Vasterbotten, Northern Sweden. Scraped by hand to the original color. Retouches are made...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Pine

Pair of Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs "The Swedish Model"
Pair of Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs "The Swedish Model"

Pair of Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs "The Swedish Model"

$5,042 / set
Early 19th Century Gustavian Swedish Period Settee with Antique Linen
Located in Charleston, SC
Very rare. Swedish Gustavian period bench, circa 1800, finished on all three sides with Guilloché carvings on carved round fluted legs. Scraped to original cream /white finish and u...
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Early 19th Century Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

Early 19th Century Gustavian Swedish Period Settee with Antique Linen
Early 19th Century Gustavian Swedish Period Settee with Antique Linen

Early 19th Century Gustavian Swedish Period Settee with Antique Linen

$10,500
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Gustavian Sofa with Original paint
Located in Boden, SE
Early 19th Century Antique Rustic Swedish Gustavian Provincial Sofa from Råneå Norrbotten ,Northern Sweden. A beautiful Swedish Gustavian sofa ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Pine

Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Gustavian Sofa with Original paint
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Gustavian Sofa with Original paint

Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Gustavian Sofa with Original paint

$5,873
19th Century Louis XVI Gustavian style Salon Suite 1 Sofà 6 Chairs 2 Armchairs
Located in Vigonza, Padua
They can be sold separately. -Sofa: measures cm. W 140, D 70, H 115/45 cm PRICE US$ 6,500.00 -2 Armchairs : measures cm. W 60 , D 60 , H 95/45 PRICE US$ ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Silk, Walnut

19th Century Louis XVI Gustavian style Salon Suite 1 Sofà 6 Chairs 2 Armchairs
19th Century Louis XVI Gustavian style Salon Suite 1 Sofà 6 Chairs 2 Armchairs

19th Century Louis XVI Gustavian style Salon Suite 1 Sofà 6 Chairs 2 Armchairs

$16,000 / set
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchair with Originalpaint
Located in Boden, SE
18th Century Swedish Gustavian armchair from Lindome, Southern Sweden. A beautiful well carved chair with nice details & in form of flowers & leaves . Handscraped to its well prese...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Pine

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchair with Originalpaint
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchair with Originalpaint

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchair with Originalpaint

$4,686
19th Century Large Swedish Gustavian Sofa with New Cushions
Located in San Angelo, TX
A beautiful, large and very rare large Swedish Gustavian sofa with new upholstered seat cushions added. This piece is very unique and rare with the grande scale and featuring side cu...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

19th Century Large Swedish Gustavian Sofa with New Cushions
19th Century Large Swedish Gustavian Sofa with New Cushions

19th Century Large Swedish Gustavian Sofa with New Cushions

$7,900
Stool made in Stockholm about 1790
Located in SE
A Gustavian stool made in Stockholm about 1790. The stool is hand crafted with an elegantly leaf shaped border. The stool has fine originally paint with much of indigenous textures r...
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1790s Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Wood, Birch

Stool made in Stockholm about 1790
Stool made in Stockholm about 1790

Stool made in Stockholm about 1790

$1,720
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa Circa 1820
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 19th-century Swedish Gustavian sofa, circa 1820, is a striking example of the timeless beauty and functionality of Scandinavian design. Crafted from pine, the sofa featu...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa Circa 1820
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa Circa 1820

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa Circa 1820

$6,450
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Gilt and Painted Wood Armchairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
Beautiful Rare Pair of Swedish Gilt and Painted Wooden Armchairs, ca. 1790. Exquisitely carved scrolled and curved frame with distal part of each arm terminating into gilt eagle head...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Textile, Wood

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Gilt and Painted Wood Armchairs
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Gilt and Painted Wood Armchairs

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Gilt and Painted Wood Armchairs

$8,800 / set
Swedish Gustavian Period Méridienne / Chaise in Original Paint, 18th c.
Located in Wichita, KS
A rare Swedish chaise from the Gustavian period with beautifully shaped seat in original paint. Egg and dart carved detail around the frame, rosettes on the leg posts with fluted rou...
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18th Century French Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

Swedish Gustavian Period Méridienne / Chaise in Original Paint, 18th c.
Swedish Gustavian Period Méridienne / Chaise in Original Paint, 18th c.

Swedish Gustavian Period Méridienne / Chaise in Original Paint, 18th c.

$8,900
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Tragsofa
Located in Huntington, NY
An intricately carved Swedish Gustavian tragsofa featuring a decorative hand carved Guilloché scrolling apron. Decorative fleurons sit atop fluted tapered legs. This piece has been t...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Wood, Paint

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Tragsofa
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Tragsofa

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Tragsofa

$14,100
Pair of Hendrix Allardyce Key West Caned Bergère Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing pair of bergère armchairs custom made by Hendrix Allardyce. The bespoke chairs feature a large gracefully curved frame inset with double caned sides. Known as Key West chairs...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Gustavian Seating

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Beech

Pair of Hendrix Allardyce Key West Caned Bergère Armchairs
Pair of Hendrix Allardyce Key West Caned Bergère Armchairs

Pair of Hendrix Allardyce Key West Caned Bergère Armchairs

$10,000 / set
19th Century Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs
By Ephraim Stahl
Located in Allerum, SE
Fine early 19th century Gustavian barrel back armchairs in their original condition. Attributed to master chair maker Ephraim Sthal (1767-1820) Supplier to the Royal Court and one of...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Pine

19th Century Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs
19th Century Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs

19th Century Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs

$15,000 / set
19th Century Set of 12 Side Chairs Circa 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
This set of 12 19th-century side chairs, circa 1880, exemplifies the refined elegance of Swedish design from the late 19th century. Each chair features a gracefully curved frame craf...
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19th Century European Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Pine

19th Century Set of 12 Side Chairs Circa 1880
19th Century Set of 12 Side Chairs Circa 1880

19th Century Set of 12 Side Chairs Circa 1880

$9,580 / set
18th Century Rococo Sofa Circa 1760
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Swedish 18th-century Rococo sofa, circa 1760, epitomizes the elegance and artistry of the Rococo period. Crafted from hand-carved wood, likely beech or pine, it features a paint...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Pine

18th Century Rococo Sofa Circa 1760
18th Century Rococo Sofa Circa 1760

18th Century Rococo Sofa Circa 1760

$4,950
Pair, Antique Gray Painted Gustavian Arm Chairs, Sweden, circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair, gray painted gustavian arm chairs. Turned fluted legs and decorative carving throughout, crowned with rosettes. Restored, stable. Any scrat...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair, Antique Gray Painted Gustavian Arm Chairs, Sweden, circa 1880
Pair, Antique Gray Painted Gustavian Arm Chairs, Sweden, circa 1880

Pair, Antique Gray Painted Gustavian Arm Chairs, Sweden, circa 1880

$2,800 / set
Pair of Hendrix Allardyce Key West Caned Bergere Armchairs
By HENDRIX ALLARDYCE
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Sublime pair of bergere armchairs custom made by Hendrix Allardyce, Hollywood, CA. The bespoke chairs feature a large gracefully curved frame inset with double caned sides and back. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Gustavian Seating

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Beech

Pair of Hendrix Allardyce Key West Caned Bergere Armchairs
Pair of Hendrix Allardyce Key West Caned Bergere Armchairs

Pair of Hendrix Allardyce Key West Caned Bergere Armchairs

$9,800 / set
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Footstools
Located in Huntington, NY
A pair of 19th century Swedish Gustavian style foot stools with detailed fleurons on the corners. The leg tops are finished with vertical reeded over-collaring atop turned and slight...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Footstools
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Footstools

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Footstools

$4,600 / set
A Fabulous Pair of Swedish Period Gustavian Chairs w/Carved Lion s Head Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian pair of carved and painted wood barrel back chairs, with lion's head accents, from the early 19th century. These antique chairs from Sweden each have rounded/barr...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

A Fabulous Pair of Swedish Period Gustavian Chairs w/Carved Lion s Head Accents
A Fabulous Pair of Swedish Period Gustavian Chairs w/Carved Lion s Head Accents

A Fabulous Pair of Swedish Period Gustavian Chairs w/Carved Lion s Head Accents

$9,520 / set
Beautiful Set of 6 Period Gustavian Era Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
6 piece set of late Gustavian (circa 1800) era dining chairs with fluted legs and carved floret and leaf details on base and legs Upholstered back an...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Wood

Beautiful Set of 6 Period Gustavian Era Dining Chairs
Beautiful Set of 6 Period Gustavian Era Dining Chairs

Beautiful Set of 6 Period Gustavian Era Dining Chairs

$7,800 Sale Price / set
35% Off
Set of 6 Gustavian Chairs, 18th Century
By Johan Hammarström
Located in Ljungby, SE
Set of 6 Gustavian chairs. These are Stockholm pieces signed “IHS” by Johan Hammarström (active 1794–1812), with some bearing the label of th...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Wood

Set of 6 Gustavian Chairs, 18th Century
Set of 6 Gustavian Chairs, 18th Century

Set of 6 Gustavian Chairs, 18th Century

$8,000 / set
Pair of Antique Swedish Carved and Painted Gustavian Benches
Located in Dallas, TX
This pair of antique Swedish Gustavian benches features intricate carvings and painted details, adding a touch of elegance and history to any room. The benches are made of high-quali...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Seating

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Swedish Carved and Painted Gustavian Benches
Pair of Antique Swedish Carved and Painted Gustavian Benches

Pair of Antique Swedish Carved and Painted Gustavian Benches

$4,500 / set
Pair of Swedish Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Swedish armchairs. Vintage pair of Gustavian style painted open-arm chairs with neoclassical details; recovered in camel silk velvet with matching silk cotton piping; carved...
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20th Century European Gustavian Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Giltwood

Pair of Swedish Armchairs
Pair of Swedish Armchairs

Pair of Swedish Armchairs

$10,400 / set
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A very beautiful early 19th Century Swedish period Gustavian sofa in original paint. Richly carved paired griffons holding spears pointing to a central sun symbol - a rare model. Cir...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa

$9,683
Pair of Swedish Empire Mahogany Armchairs 19th Century Sweden
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Pair of Stockholm Mahogany Armchairs in the Empire / Karl Johan period, circa 1810-1830 Sweden. A pair of armchairs are veneered in a beautiful dark brown mahogany and are very clas...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Swedish Empire Mahogany Armchairs 19th Century Sweden
Pair of Swedish Empire Mahogany Armchairs 19th Century Sweden

Pair of Swedish Empire Mahogany Armchairs 19th Century Sweden

$2,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Carved and Whitewashed Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
This 19th century Swedish Gustavian carved and whitewashed bench exudes a sense of vintage charm and elegance. With intricate carvings and a classic whitewashed finish, it is a timel...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Carved and Whitewashed Bench
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Carved and Whitewashed Bench

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Carved and Whitewashed Bench

$5,900
Pair Of Gustavian Style Armchairs With Gilt Plume Shell Motif
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of distressed white paint decorated armchairs with back splats having carved gilt plume and shell motif. The chairs with inset carved geometric motifs, baluster form armrest sup...
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20th Century Gustavian Seating

Materials

Wood

Pair Of Gustavian Style Armchairs With Gilt Plume Shell Motif
Pair Of Gustavian Style Armchairs With Gilt Plume Shell Motif

Pair Of Gustavian Style Armchairs With Gilt Plume Shell Motif

$1,695 / set
Fine pair of 19th Century Gustavian Chairs
Located in Allerum, SE
Fine pair of 19th century Gustavian (the Swedish Model) chairs in their original colour with great wear to the surface.
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Pine

Fine pair of 19th Century Gustavian Chairs
Fine pair of 19th Century Gustavian Chairs

Fine pair of 19th Century Gustavian Chairs

$7,800 / set
Set of Four Louis XVI Gustavian Style Painted Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming set of four French dining armchairs made in the grand Louis XVI taste. Crafted from beech and featuring a Swedish Gustavian style white painted finish with a desirable aged,...
Category

20th Century French Gustavian Seating

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Set of Four Louis XVI Gustavian Style Painted Dining Armchairs
Set of Four Louis XVI Gustavian Style Painted Dining Armchairs

Set of Four Louis XVI Gustavian Style Painted Dining Armchairs

$5,500 / set
Pair of Elegant Gustavian Chairs in Original Paint, circa 1780
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Fine pair of Gustavian dining chairs, retaining their original paint.  
Category

18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Wood

Pair of Elegant Gustavian Chairs in Original Paint, circa 1780
Pair of Elegant Gustavian Chairs in Original Paint, circa 1780

Pair of Elegant Gustavian Chairs in Original Paint, circa 1780

$4,627 / set
Pair, Gustavian Style Wingback Arm Chairs from Sweden, circa 1920-40
Located in Round Top, TX
Graceful with a romantic air, this pair of Gustavian style wingback armchairs have delicate carving along the skirt skirt and rest on turned fluted legs. This pair of armchairs are r...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Seating

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

Pair, Gustavian Style Wingback Arm Chairs from Sweden, circa 1920-40
Pair, Gustavian Style Wingback Arm Chairs from Sweden, circa 1920-40

Pair, Gustavian Style Wingback Arm Chairs from Sweden, circa 1920-40

$4,150 / set
Pair of Mid-18th Century Swedish Side Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Beautiful pair of mid-18th Century Stockholm made Rococo side chairs. Dry scraped to original paint.
Category

Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Pine

Pair of Mid-18th Century Swedish Side Chairs
Pair of Mid-18th Century Swedish Side Chairs

Pair of Mid-18th Century Swedish Side Chairs

$7,057 / set
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa
Located in Bozeman, MT
Fine early 19th century Swedish Gustavian period sofa or daybed in Its original finish. circa 1810, Sweden.
Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa

$8,800
Pair of 18th Century Late Gustavian Stools
Located in Ballard, CA
Pair of late Gustavian X-framed stools with lion feet, circa 1770. Original paint.unique pair of Gustavian stools, made in Sweden circa 1770. ...
Category

Late 18th Century Austrian Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Silk, Upholstery, Fruitwood

Pair of 18th Century Late Gustavian Stools
Pair of 18th Century Late Gustavian Stools

Pair of 18th Century Late Gustavian Stools

$3,990 / set
Gustavian, Dining Chairs, Spindle Back, White Paint, Giltwood, Blue Fabric
Located in Manhasset, NY
Gustavian, Dining Chairs, Spindle Back, White Paint, Giltwood, Blue Fabric Set of 5 white distressed paint decorated and gilt gold Gustavian Style side chairs. Each seat with new u...
Category

Early 20th Century Argentine Gustavian Seating

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Gustavian, Dining Chairs, Spindle Back, White Paint, Giltwood, Blue Fabric
Gustavian, Dining Chairs, Spindle Back, White Paint, Giltwood, Blue Fabric

Gustavian, Dining Chairs, Spindle Back, White Paint, Giltwood, Blue Fabric

$500 / item
19th Century Gustavian Sofa Bench
Located in Houston, TX
19th century Gustavian sofa bench with original paint. Exquisite carving on the front and side panels and along the perimeter of the upholstered a...
Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Wood

19th Century Gustavian Sofa Bench
19th Century Gustavian Sofa Bench

19th Century Gustavian Sofa Bench

$12,000
19th c. Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Sofa with Lion Heads in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A beautiful 19th century Swedish barrel back sofa or settee in the Gustavian style, newly upholstered in linen, circa 1890. Hand scraped to reveal the original paint. The frame featu...
Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

19th c. Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Sofa with Lion Heads in Original Paint
19th c. Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Sofa with Lion Heads in Original Paint

19th c. Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Sofa with Lion Heads in Original Paint

$10,900
Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs w/New Linen Seats, 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian pair of slatted back side chairs from the early 19th century. These antique chairs from Sweden have straight top rails and slatted backs. The lines are mostly cle...
Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Seating

Materials

Wood, Linen

Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs w/New Linen Seats, 19th C.
Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs w/New Linen Seats, 19th C.

Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs w/New Linen Seats, 19th C.

$1,400 / set
Swedish Gustavian-Style Painted Daybed, c. 1910
Located in New Orleans, LA
A beautifully proportioned Swedish daybed with brass accents in the Gustavian style, showcasing the restrained elegance and neoclassical refinement that defines the Gustavian aesthet...
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Seating

Materials

Brass

Swedish Gustavian-Style Painted Daybed, c. 1910
Swedish Gustavian-Style Painted Daybed, c. 1910

Swedish Gustavian-Style Painted Daybed, c. 1910

$5,000

Gustavian seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Gustavian seating for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Gustavian seating made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Sweden pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original seating, popular names associated with this style include Ephraim Stahl, Hendrix Allardyce, Boet, and Johan Hammarström. 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 seating differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $295 and tops out at $27,600 while the average work can sell for $4,764.

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