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Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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
Late 18th Century Gustavian Column Cabinet
Located in Ljungby, SE
A Gustavian column cabinet from around the 1780s/1790s, most likely made in Stockholm, Sweden. The cabinet features two opening doors with working locks. The original painting (retou...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Small Swedish Chest, Brass, Marble, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Small Swedish Chest, Brass, Marble, Sweden, 1970s Small Gustavian chest of drawers in brown wood designed and produced in Sweden circa 1970s. This piece ...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Gustavian Commode
Located in Hellerup, DK
Antique Swedish Gustavian dresser or chest of drawers with 3 large drawers and with the original red paint and marbled top. The dresser has b...
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1770s Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Gustavian Commode
Gustavian Commode
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Swedish Gustavian Painted Sideboard Buffet Commode White C.1890
Located in Lewes, England
Circa 1870/1890 antique Swedish Gustavian White painted Sideboard Buffet commode in gustavian style with classic Gustavian diamond ribbing detail on the drawer fronts and leading edg...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Swedish Gustavian White Grey Gold Painted Chest of Drawers Commode C.1790
Located in Lewes, England
Circa late 1700s/early 1800s very unusual and large rare antique Swedish ( or possibly french) Gustavian White Grey painted chest of drawers commode with classic rococo style feet a...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Gustavian Style Painted Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 19th C Gustavian style Swedish pine 4 drawer painted commode. 1890. Dimensions 40 inches (102 cms) wide 19.5 inches (50 cms) deep 39 inches (99 cms) high.       
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

18th Century Swedish Serpentine Chest
Located in Faversham, GB
A fabulous 18th century Gustavian serpentine chest of arc-en-arbelet form. The generous molded top leads to three deep and wide graduating each with moldings to the surrounds. Eac...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

19th Century Painted Dutch Armoire / Cupboard
Located in Viterbo, VT
Large cupboard hand-made in the Netherlands in the 1800s using oak and pegged construction. Despite being pretty large the cupboard has a very delicate and elegant look because of bo...
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Late 18th Century Swedish Secretary Cabinet with Historic Paint
Located in South Salem, NY
Splendid early antique Gustavian style secretary cabinet, made in Sweden, circa late 19th century. This rustic cabinet retains its historic p...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Gustavian Grey Painted Chatol With Four Drawers From 1790s
Located in Lejre, DK
Gustavian Chatol with four drawers and built-in drawers inside. The Chatol is painted gray and from around 1790. The Chatol will be inspected at the workshop before delivery. Dimen...
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1790s Danish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

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"
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1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

19th Century Corner Buffet
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Gustavian low corner buffet from the North of Sweden. This buffet features two large curved and paneled doors that open to useful storage. It has been later scraped to reveal its or...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Swedish Gustavian Style 5 Drawer Chest
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian Style 5 Drawer Chest. Its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster Grey"
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1930s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Gustavian style 3 drawer chest, its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White".
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1940s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Continental Gustavian Painted Secretary
Located in Queens, NY
Continental Gustavian-style (Possibly Swedish/ Danish 18th Century) off-white painted secretary with carved column sides and carved simple swag and t...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Swedish Gustavian 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White".
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1910s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Gustavian, Swedish Commodes, Beige Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 19th C.
Located in Manhasset, NY
Gustavian, Swedish Commodes, Beige Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 19th C. Stunning pair of step up commodes or nightstands having three diamond designed drawers on tapering turned legs with fluted column sides in a chic beige painted finish with a darker step up table...
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Early 1900s Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style White Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
Late 19th-century Swedish Gustavian-style two-door pine bookcase with newer professionally applied antique white painted finish. The paint has been lightly distressed, revealing natu...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

18th Century Gustavian Commode
Located in Ljungby, SE
A Gustavian Stockholm piece, dating to the latter part of the 18th century. The commode is veneered in mahogany, with fittings and moldings in brass. It features canted corners adorn...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

18th Century Gustavian Commode
Located in Ljungby, SE
High-quality Gustavian chest of drawers from the Mälardalen region of Sweden, dating from the late 18th century. Veneered with alder root and other types of wood, featuring diamond-s...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Grey Painted Hanging Glass Cabinet In Gustavian Style From 1820s
Located in Lejre, DK
The grey painted hanging glass cabinet in Gustavian style, dating back to circa 1820, exudes the elegance and sophistication characteristic of th...
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1820s Danish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Unique Swedish Gustavian Style 4 Door Sideboard
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a very unique 4 door Swedish Gustavian Style sideboard. it was just restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1930s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

19th Century Swedish White Gustavian Oak Secretary
Located in Round Top, TX
19th-century Swedish Gustavian oak secretary featuring a newer, professionally applied layered finish in antique white and soft gray undertones. Light distressing complements the ele...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

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 ...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

18th Century Swedish Beechwood Herrbyrå, Chiffonje - Mens Writing Agency, Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A late 18th Century, antique Swedish Gustavian Herrbyrå, Chiffonje mens writing agency, secretary table with a writing, folding flap made of hand crafted polished Beechwood, in good ...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

Gustavian Style Three-Drawer Chest with Carved Reeded Motifs, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style three-drawer chest from the 19th century with creamy painted finish, carved reeded motifs on the drawers and diamonds on the side panels. Delve into the ser...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

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".
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1940s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Swedish Chest, Walnut, Brass, Marble, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Swedish Chest, Walnut, Brass, Marble, Sweden, 1960s Gustavian chest designed and produced in Sweden in the later half of the 20th century. This example h...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Writing Desk Secretary
Located in San Angelo, TX
This beautiful and unique 19th century Swedish Gustavian writing desk is perfect for any room or hallway. The colors are amazing with th...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Pine, Paint

Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Commode, Marble, Brass, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Commode, Marble, Brass, Sweden, 1960s Gustavian dresser or chest of drawers designed and produced in Sweden circa 1960s. This example features book match...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble, Brass

Antique Northern Swedish Rustic Sideboard in Gustavian Style with Natural Patina
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish rustic sideboard from northern Sweden. The sideboard is an authentic country house furniture from around 1840. Classic, straight gustavian shape with double doors. Co...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest. its been restored and repainted with Milk paints "Oyster White"
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1920s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Chest Vanity Europe 19th Century Mahogany Brass The Netherlands
Located in New York, NY
Chest Vanity Europe 19th Century Mahogany Brass Netherlands. A vanity chest made during the 19th century in The Netherlands. Mahogany with brass hardware and a brass bowl. Top with s...
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Buffet
Located in Houston, TX
The Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Buffet embodies the refined elegance and craftsmanship characteristic of the Gustavian style. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, it...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Vintage Boho 19th Century Swedish Patinated Corner Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The Vintage Boho 19th Century Patinated Corner Cabinet blends American style with bohemian allure, featuring intricate patination and classic 19th-century craftsmanship. This unique ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Chest Of Drawers Gustavian Style
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique 4 drawer Gustavian style Chest of Drawers / Show Cabinet. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Nightstands Gustavian Style
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a set of 2 Gustavian Style 2 door 1 drawer Nightstands. they have been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Nightstands Gustavian Style
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a set of 2 Gustavian Style 2 door 1 drawer Nightstands. they have been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Antique Swedish Low and Wide Gustavian Sideboard with Original Faux Paint
Located in Kramfors, SE
Wide and low gustavian sideboard from Northern Sweden made circa 1810-1820. The sideboard is in untouched original condition with original paint from the early 1800s. It is unusually low and wide...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Swedish Gustavian Style Matching Mirror Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian Style Matching Mirror & Chest Of Drawers. They been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White" Mirror 50 h x 36 w
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1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mirror, Wood

19th Century Swedish genuine Gustavian buffet with original paint
Located in Boden, SE
A late Gustavian antique buffet/ sideboard 1850-1870 A magnificent genuine sideboard that has never been repainted. Beautiful top with marble paint. Superb quality piece which would ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Antique Swedish Cupboard in Grey and Antique White
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stately and beautifully preserved Swedish cupboard secretary dating from 1810 to 1830, crafted in oak and pine with a soft grey painted finish that highlights its elegant, understa...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Gustavian Style Glass Door Display Case
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique 4 glass door top display case. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Midnight Black" the top, side cabinets shelves are 10" Deep center cabinet is 12...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Gustavian Style Black Glass Door Display Case
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique 4 glass door, 3 drawer and 4 lower cabinet door display case. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Midnight Black" both upper side cabinets, shelving...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Swedish Gustavian Mora Clock Chest
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian Mora clock chest, its been restored and repainted with milk paints, "Oyster White". New battery works have been instal...
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1820s Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian White Painted Sideboard Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
Mid-19th-century Swedish Gustavian-style sideboard cabinet crafted from oak and pine. The newer professionally applied antique white painted finish has light gray undertones and subt...
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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak, Pine

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers with Untouched Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chest of drawers with untouched Original paint from Skelleftea Vasterbotten, Northern Sweden. Made between 1800-1820 The Chest of Drawer has a beauti...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Swedish Gustavian Writing Chest
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish Gustavian writing desk in original paint. Tapered legs and a reeded drawer. Interior of 3 reeded drawers.
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

19th Century Swedish Small Gustavian Fall Front Desk with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish Gustavian fall front desk from Burtrask Vasterbotten, Northern Sweden. Scraped by hand to its original color. Small cute model in child size. Fits so nicely i...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Custom Made Swedish Style Enfilade
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Custom made breakfront Swedish style enfilade. Dimensions 107.5 inches (273 cms) Wide 19.5 inches (50 cms) Deep 35 inches (89 cms) High.  
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21st Century and Contemporary English Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Gustavian Style Unique 2 Drawer Chest
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a very unique 4 visual 2 drawer Gustavian Chest, its been restored and repainted with Milk paints "Oyster White".
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1940s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Corner Buffet with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish Gustavian Corner Buffet from Pitea Norrbotten, Northern Sweden. A classic fine Gustavian Corner Buffet with marbled painted top. Nicely hand-cut down at feet. ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

19th Century Swedish antique rustic Country Chest of drawers with original paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish Gustavian chest of drawers from Piteå, Norrbotten , Northern Sweden. The chest of drawers is a Swedish country house furniture from between 1820 and 1840. Made i...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Swedish 18th Century Gustavian Serpentine Two Piece Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Wichita, KS
Beautiful 18th Century Swedish Serpentine front Commode Chest of Drawers in two pieces. this Two piece design was often used for moving the chest in small spaces. The paint on this...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Bronze

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop Front Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
19th Century Swedish Gustavian hand painted drop top desk. Writing top H 31”
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Pair of Antique 18th century Florentine Italian Bedside Commodes
Located in Leesburg, VA
Anonymous 18th century; Florence, Italy Probably Italian stone pine, iron Approximate size: 35 (h) x 34 (w) x 17 (d) inches (each) This pair of Italian two-drawer bedside dressers ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

Early 20th century inlaid walnut commode with marble top
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Inlaid walnut commode with marble top circa 1910 from Stockholm, Sweden. Green and grey marble top with moulded edge and canted corners, sits, removable on the main body. Fitted wi...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble, Ormolu

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