Gustavian Sideboards
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
Early 19th Century Sideboard in Gustavian Style from Sweden with Rustic Patina
Located in Kramfors, SE
Early 19th century sideboard in gustavian style. Made in northern Sweden from solid pine around 1820. The sideboard has double doors with ribbed diamonds and classic straight corners...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards
Materials
Pine
19th century Swedish hand painted small dresser base
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century swedish hand painted small sideboard circa 1860.
We are pleased to offer this rustic piece of scandinavian furniture. Due to it's smaller size it is ideal for multiple ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards
Materials
Pine, Paint
Late 19th Century White Swedish Sideboard Buffet
Located in Round Top, TX
Late 19th-century Swedish pine sideboard buffet in the Gustavian style, featuring a three-drawer over three-door configuration. Traditional Swedish diamond motifs are carved across t...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards
Materials
Pine, Paint
Large Antique Northern Swedish Gustavian Sideboard in Original Condition
Located in Kramfors, SE
Large antique gustavian sideboard from the late 1700s. This country house furniture has its origin in the area surrounding Ljusdal in northern Sweden. Made by hand in solid pine in c...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards
Materials
Pine
Antique Swedish Country Sideboard from the Gustavian Period with Blue Paint
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish country sideboard from the gustavian period during the late 1700s. Made in northern Sweden with a classic, straight shape. Original unusual blue paint from the late 1...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards
Materials
Pine
Early 19th Century Swedish Gray Painted Sideboard Buffet Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
The attractive soft color pallet of this Swedish pine cabinet or sideboard comes from the original hand-painted light gray finish which has been gently scraped and softly distressed ...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards
Materials
Pine
Antique Swedish Country House Sideboard in Gustavian Style Made by Hand
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish country sideboard in gustavian style. This country house furniture is made by hand in solid pine in northern Sweden around 1820. The sideboard has old historic paint ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards
Materials
Pine
Gustavian Sideboard, Antique Swedish Pine
Brass, Pink Finish
Located in Kvidinge, SE
Swedish Gustavian sideboard
The sideboard is painted in pink and the inside in antique white,
Both in an old traditional scandinavian way with fantastic patina.
The sideboard has tr...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards
Materials
Brass
$1,831 Sale Price
40% Off
Antique Northern Swedish Gustavian Period Handmade Rustic Pine Sideboard
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish rustic sideboard from the gustavian period, made around 1810. The sideboard is made in northern Sweden by hand from solid pine. It has a straight shape with two doors...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards
Materials
Pine
Gustavian-Style Sideboard, Sweden, Early 19th Century
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Gustavian-Style Sideboard, Sweden, Early 19th Century
This elegant Gustavian-style sideboard captures the calm refinement and harmonious proportions characteristic of Swedish Neocla...
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1830s Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Swedish Gustavian Style 2 Door Sideboard
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian Style 2 door Sideboard. Its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Sideboards
Materials
Wood
Antique Northern Swedish Solid Pine Classic Gustavian Rustic Sideboard
Located in Kramfors, SE
Gustavian early 1800s sideboard made around 1820 in northern Sweden. The sideboard is made in solid pine with a classic straight gustavian shape with flutes at the corners. Old histo...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards
Materials
Pine
Antique Genuine Northern Swedish Gustavian Style Country Pine Sideboard
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique genuine Swedish sideboard in gustavian style. The sideboard is a country house furniture made by hand in solid pine in northern Sweden around 1820. With carved wooden panels ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards
Materials
Pine
Antique Rare Swedish Sideboard, Unusually Low Gustavian Style Original Paint
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare antique Swedish sideboard. The sideboard is unusually low and made in gustavian style. It is an authentic country house furniture from 1834 made in Hälsingland. The frame is mad...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards
Materials
Pine
19th Century White Painted Swedish Cabinet Sideboard
Located in Round Top, TX
Gustavian pine sideboard or buffet with traditional decorative fluted diamond panels on cabinet doors.
Later professionally painted in layered shades of antique white and lightly di...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Swedish 1880s Gustavian Style Painted Wood Sideboard with Carved Diamond Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood sideboard from the late 19th century, with diamond motifs and carved rosettes. Created in Sweden during the last quarter of the 19th century, t...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards
Materials
Wood
$7,960 Sale Price
20% Off
Swedish Gustavian Style 4 Drawer 2 Door Sideboard
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a very unique Swedish Gustavian Style 4 Drawer 2 Door Sideboard .
its been fully restored and repainted with Milk Paints Oyster White.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Sideboards
Materials
Wood
Antique Pine Sideboard from the Swedish Gustavian Period with Birch Faux Paint
Located in Kramfors, SE
Sideboard from the Swedish gustavian period made in northern Sweden around 1790. This antique sideboard is a genuine Swedish original furniture made by hand in solid pine. Untouched ...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards
Materials
Pine
19th Century Swedish 19th Century Sideboard Circa 1870
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century Swedish sideboard, circa 1870, is a beautiful example of Gustavian design, showcasing its characteristic elegance and functionality. Crafted from solid pine wood, t...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards
Materials
Pine, Paint
Genuine Antique Swedish Gustavian Period Sideboard with Light Distressed Paint
Located in Kramfors, SE
Genuine antique Swedish sideboard from the gustavian period around 1780. The sideboard is made in Stockholm by hand with a frame in solid pine. It has the straight classic shape with...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards
Materials
Pine
Genuine Antique Classic Gustavian Period Sideboard in Pine from Northern Sweden
Located in Kramfors, SE
Genuine Swedish classic sideboard from the gustavian period, made around 1790 in northern Sweden. Straight classic shape with pronounced corners decorated with flutes. Double doors a...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards
Materials
Pine
Antique Northern Swedish Painted Gustavian Sideboard
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish gustavian sideboard from Northern Sweden. The sideboard is a genuine antique country house furniture that was made around 1820....
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards
Materials
Pine
19th-20th Century Grey Swedish Gustavian Antique Tile Top Pine Sideboard, Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-grey, white antique Swedish Gustavian tile top console table with original blue tiles and two drawers. The sideboard is made of hand cra...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards
Materials
Metal, Brass
Sideboard Swedish Gustavianj Style
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian Sideboard, its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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Early 1900s Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards
Materials
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Door Sideboard
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian Style 3 door sideboard. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1940s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Sideboards
Materials
Wood
Bespoke Swedish Style Painted Sideboard
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Custom built Swedish style enfilade. This can be made to your specific size and color.
Dimensions
83.5 inches (212 cms) wide
16.5 inches (42 cms) deep
36 inches (91 cms) high.
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21st Century and Contemporary English Gustavian Sideboards
Materials
Pine
$6,233 / item
Swedish mid 19th century birch buffet sideboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish mid 19th century birch buffet sideboard circa 1860.
Fine quality Swedish buffet of grand proportions. Top surface with shallow gallery on the back. 2 lockable drawers below...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards
Materials
Birch
19th Century Swedish Painted Pine Cupboard Storage Original Grey Rustic Finish
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
An original, late 19th Century Swedish painted pine cupboard in superb original condition. Lovely detailing, with ogee moulding to the top, diamond motif pillars leading to moulded f...
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1890s Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards
Materials
Pine, Paint
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Neoclassic Light Grey Sideboard
Located in Kramfors, SE
Light grey gustavian neoclassic sideboard from the late 1700s, 1790 to 1800, from Northern Sweden. The sideboard is in the classic model with typical decor and straight shape. The Sw...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards
Materials
Pine
19th Century White Painted Swedish Gustavian Pine Sideboard Console Buffet
Located in Round Top, TX
This lovely Gustavian sideboard comes from the Swedish countryside. The simple fluted carving along the panel doors was a traditional element in Swedish furniture from this era.
The ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards
Materials
Pine, Paint
Rare Antique Genuine Swedish Sideboard in Gustavian Style Made by Hand in Pine
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare antique genuine sideboard from Sweden. The sideboard is a country house furniture in gustavian style from northern Sweden. Made by hand in solid pine with double doors with clas...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards
Materials
Pine
18th Century Gustavian Sideboard Circa 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 18th-century Gustavian sideboard, circa 1790, is a remarkable example of Swedish neoclassical design, blending functionality with timeless elegance. Constructed from pine, the s...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards
Materials
Pine
18th/19th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Painted Pine Kitchen Cupboard
Located in Forney, TX
A classic Gustavian Period (1772-1809) Swedish painted pine two door kitchen cupboard sideboard.
Handcrafted in Sweden around the turn of the late 18t...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards
Materials
Pine, Paint
19th Century White Swedish Gustavian Sideboard Buffet Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
Gustavian pine sideboard or buffet with traditional decorative fluted diamond panels on cabinet doors raised on tapered feet.
Later professionally painted in layered shades of antiq...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Swedish Gustavian Style 19th Century Painted Sideboard with Reeded Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted sideboard from the 19th century, with reeded motifs, single drawer over double doors. Created in Sweden during the 19th century, this painted sidebo...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards
Materials
Wood
Pair of Gustavian-Style Sideboards, Sweden, Early 19th Century
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Pair of Gustavian-Style Sideboards, Sweden, Early 19th Century
This refined pair of Gustavian-style sideboards perfectly embodies the calm elegance and harmonious proportions chara...
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1830s Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Rare Antique Genuine Swedish Gustavian Sideboard
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare antique gustavian sideboard from Northern Sweden made around 1780. The sideboard is made in painted pine and dry scraped by hand down ...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards
Materials
Pine
Swedish Gustavian Style Unique 2 Door Sideboard
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique 2 door Swedish Gustavian style sideboard. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Sideboards
Materials
Wood
Gustavian Style 3 Door Sideboard
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Gustavian Style 3 Door Sideboard, its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Sideboards
Materials
Maple
3 Door Swedish Gustavian Style Side Board
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a 3 Door Swedish Gustavian Style Side Board. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints Oyster White.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Sideboards
Materials
Wood
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers - Antique Pinewood Sideboard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Swedish Gustavian chest of drawers with two doors and six drawers, made of hand crafted painted Pinewood and chrome, in good...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Swedish 19th century painted pine cupboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish 19th century painted cupboard circa 1890.
Good quality sideboard/cabinet which would be ideal as a linen cupboard or the kitchen.
Double door cupboard with channeled detail...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards
Materials
Pine, Paint
Swedish Style Sideboard with Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Custom made Swedish style enfilade with 3 drawers and canted cupboards. This can be made to your size and paint color.
Dimensions:
77 inc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Gustavian Sideboards
Materials
Pine
$3,648 / item
Sideboard Swedish Gustavian
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian style Sideboard. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Sideboards
Materials
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Style Sideboard
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian Style Sideboard, its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White".
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Sideboards
Materials
Wood
Antique Gustavian Gray Painted Tall Sideboard Buffet Server circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
Gustavian gray painted tall pine sideboard or server cabinet with contrasting faux painted top in black, gray and white.
Scallop or fan detail carved in center above narrow shelf.
...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards
Materials
Pine, Paint
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Wood Sideboard with Fluted Pilasters
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period painted wood sideboard from the late 18th century, with canted side posts, four drawers and three doors. Born in Sweden during the early years of King Gust...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards
Materials
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Period 1810s Dove Gray Painted Sideboard with Diamond Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period sideboard from circa 1810 with gray painted finish, carved diamond motifs, two doors and hidden drawers. This Swedish Gustavian period sideboard from aroun...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards
Materials
Wood
Bespoke Swedish Style Serpentine Front Sideboard
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Bespoke four door serpentine front sideboard with ribbed doors and standing on bun feet.
- This one is painted in Paint and Paper Library 'Paper IV'.
- Five more are available to ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Gustavian Sideboards
Materials
Pine
$8,253 / item
White Painted Gustavian Sideboard, Sweden, circa 1820-1840
Located in Round Top, TX
This lovely white Gustavian sideboard comes from the Swedish countryside. The simple fluted carving along the panel doors was a traditional e...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards
Materials
Pine, Paint
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sideboard
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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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards
Materials
Brass, Iron
Late 18th Century Gustavian Sideboard
Located in Ljungby, SE
A Gustavian Stockholm piece, circa 1790-1800. It features a decorative tooth-cut pattern across the two drawers. The doors have fluted mirrors, and inside the cabinet are two shelves...
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1790s Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards
Materials
Bronze, Iron
19th Century French Provincial Sideboard
Located in Sheffield, MA
19th century Louis XV French painted buffet server. Can be used in a Swedish Gustavian setting as well. Light grey wash finish, brass handles, pewter knob...
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19th Century French Antique Gustavian Sideboards
Materials
Oak, Paint
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Reeded 2 Door 2 Drawer Buffet
Located in San Angelo, TX
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood buffet from the 19th century with reeded drawers over doors, and distressed patina. Created in Sweden during the ...
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Sideboard Swedish Gustavian Style
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian style Sideboard. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Sideboards
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century Swedish Gray Painted Gustavian Style Sideboard Buffet
Located in Round Top, TX
Late 19th century Swedish Gustavian style sideboard or buffet crafted in pine with two drawers over fluted cabinet doors. The case features fluted side columns topped with carved flo...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards
Materials
Pine, Paint
Gray Gustavian Pine Sideboard Buffet, Sweden circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
Tall Swedish Gustavian gray painted pine sideboard with attractive curved sides and traditional fluted diamond details.
The curved long cabinet doors and drawers make this cabinet a ...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards
Materials
Pine, Paint
Swedish Gustavian Style Rare 3 Door Sideboard
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a very unique and Rear Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Door Sideboard. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Sideboards
Materials
Wood
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sideboard
Located in Huntington, NY
A beautiful Swedish Gustavian sideboard made in Angermanland with elaborate wood carvings – reeded door fronts, leaf cut detail at the top and wheat sheath décor on the sides. Interi...
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards
Materials
Wood, Paint
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Painted Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century Swedish Gustavian Period painted buffet will make a handsome addition to your collection, and a stylistic touch to your decor! Hand-crafted from indigenous old-growth pi...
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Gustavian sideboards for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Gustavian sideboards 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 sideboards created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, pine and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Gustavian sideboards 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 sideboards differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,145 and tops out at $15,400 while the average work can sell for $5,475.
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