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Gustavian Furniture

GUSTAVIAN STYLE

With clean lines and muted colors, antique Gustavian furniture is understated and elegant. It represents a more restrained version of the transition from Rococo to neoclassicism that was happening in France under Louis XVI. The style developed under Swedish King Gustav III, who reigned from 1771 until his assassination in 1792, and his son Gustav IV, who ruled until 1809. Although Gustavian furniture is mostly used to refer to pale painted cabinets, commodes, armchairs and other items, it involved a range of influences.

Gustavian-style furniture was inspired by discoveries at Pompeii and Herculaneum as well as the grandeur of European palaces like Versailles, with local softwoods such as pine and birch. There was also an emphasis on natural light; crystal chandeliers and large mirrors played a role in radiating the fleeting daylight of winter, giving it a distinctive aesthetic.

Where earlier furniture was curvy and florid, this new era was more architectural, with tapered and fluted legs and rectangular and oval shapes. Luminous gilt contrasted with the palette of soft blues on upholstery and painted surfaces. Leading furniture builders included Gottlieb Iwersson, Louis Masreliez and Erik Öhrmark. The latter, a French-born Swedish decorator, designed the Sulla chair, a seat that was demonstrative of technical skill and precise craftsmanship and drew on Greek klismos chairs. Masreliez’s Sulla chair was made by Öhrmark and featured decorative ornamentation produced by Jean-Baptiste Masreliez, Louis’s younger brother.

While the wealthy had furniture carved with neoclassical details like scallops and rosettes, more affordable options were adorned with faux finishes that mimicked marble and stenciled patterns. The simple elegance of Gustavian furniture would have a long impact on Swedish design, informing the 20th-century appreciation for function and form. In the 1950s, IKEA mass-produced copies of a Gustavian commode designed by cabinetmaker Georg Haupt, who created pieces for the Royal Palace, making the furniture a fixture of everyday Swedish life.

Find a collection of antique Gustavian seating, tables, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Gustavian
19th Century Swedish Gustavian White Painted Narrow Display Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Round Top, TX
This narrow Swedish display cabinet may also be used as a bookcase. Fluted panel doors and decorative carving along the crown add to the Gusta...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Glass, Pine, Paint

Fine Pair of Gustavian Chairs by Ephraim Stahl
Located in Allerum, SE
Pair of 19th century Gustavian gilt wood chairs with hoof feet. Signed by Ephraim Sthal (1767-1820). Supplier to the Royal Court and one of the most sophisticated and inventive maker...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Giltwood

Antique Swedish Country House Gustavian Style Corner Cabinet with Original Paint
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish corner cabinet from the early 1800s, around 1820. The cabinet is a country house furniture made in the gustavian style. Two parts with a rounded front, double doors a...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

1820s Swedish Gustavian Wood Patinated Corner Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
This 1820s Swedish Gustavian corner cabinet embodies the understated elegance and symmetry of the Gustavian period. Crafted from wood with its original layered patina in soft blue an...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Freestanding Pinewood Tray Top Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-green, antique Swedish Gustavian freestanding tray top table made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, designed by an unknown master, carpenter in ...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Console Table
Located in Round Top, TX
Swedish Gustavian style console table with tapered legs. Applied carved embellishments top the legs and a lion medallion in the center of skirt each add to the romantic appeal of thi...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood, Paint

Set of Twelve Louis XVI Gustavian Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Glorious set of twelve Swedish dining chairs crafted in the Louis XVI Gustavian taste. The chairs feature beech frames that have been painted or glazed with an intentionally distressed and faded patina to mimic age. The grey painted frames have a sculptural flared back ending with a scroll. The generous seats have carved rosettes on the front apron corners and decorative red accents throughout the frames. The seats are supported by fluted, tapered legs. The chairs have been recently reupholstered in a neutral muslin style fabric. The chairs are sturdy and strong with excellent joinery and craftsmanship. Sold as a set of twelve chairs. Erin Lane Estate...
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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture

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Fabric, Beech

Swedish Gustavian Style Glass Top Corner Cabinet
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Barrel front glass top Swedish Gustavian style corner cabinet. its been fully restored and repainted with Milk Paints Oyster White. from the very back out each s...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture

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Wood

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Demi Lune Console Tables
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant pair of 19th-century Swedish demi-lune console tables embodies the timeless sophistication of Gustavian design. Crafted from pine wood, the tables feature gracefully curved half-moon tops and delicately tapered legs, showcasing the understated elegance characteristic of Swedish neoclassical furniture...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine, Paint

Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Side Table with Reeded Drawer and Tapered Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood side table from the late 19th century, with single drawer, reeded accents and tapered legs. Created in Sweden during the last quarter of the 19...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood

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 Furniture

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Fabric, Wood, Paint

Swedish Gustavian Style 1860s Gray Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Carved Drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style chest from circa 1860 with three drawers, light gray painted finish, reeded accents, dentil molding and tapered legs. Embrace the understated elegance of Sw...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Two-part Cabinet Circa 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 18th-century Swedish Gustavian two-part cabinet, circa 1790, is a stunning example of the elegant simplicity that defines the Gustavian style. Crafted from pine, the cabinet fea...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

Extraordinary 19th Century Gustavian Paint Decorated And Gilt Sofa
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine and elegant example of the type of 19th century neoclassical Gustavian paint decorated square frame upholstered sofa. Paint decorated overall in pale gray with gilt details. ...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood

Pair of Painted Blue 19th C. Swedish Chests
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bring timeless Scandinavian charm into your home with this exquisite pair of 19th-century Swedish chest of drawers. Painted in a soft, serene blue with a contrasting whitish-grey top...
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19th Century European Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood

Swedish 18th Century Gustavian Painted Banquette
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A Swedish 18th century Gustavian banquette with its original hand-scraped, painted finish. The solidly constructed frame makes for a sheltering sofa as well, with a removable bench s...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

Swedish Gustavian Style 2 Door Wardrobe
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a very Unique 2 door Swedish Gustavian style wardrobe. it was just restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1920s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

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

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Pine

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Pine Bench - Antique Daybed Attributed to Lindome
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A late 18th Century, antique freestanding Swedish Gustavian daybed attributed to Lindome school, in good condition. This Scandinavian sofa bench is hand crafted from solid Pinewood a...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Fabric, Upholstery, Pine

Antique Mora Clock Swedish 1800s Folk Art Brown Faux wood grain
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish mora clock from the early 1800s in Folk Art faux wood finish and simple detailing with a countryshape body and a roman numeral face in good condition. Measures: 205 c...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood

Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Nightstands
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a set of 2 Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Nightstands. They where just restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1940s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture

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Wood

Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Chest of Drawers, circa 1960
Located in Atlanta, GA
A charming small chest of drawers in the Gustavian style, crafted in Sweden circa 1960. Painted in a soft gray tone, the piece reflects the clean lines and refined elegance associate...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood

Swedish 1780s Gustavian Period Two-Part Tall Cabinet with Original Paint
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish early Gustavian period two-part wooden cabinet from the late 18th century, with original paint, carved accents, dentil molding, four doors and distressed patina. Created in...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood

Large Antique Northern Swedish Gustavian Period Rustic Black Cabinet in Pine
Located in Kramfors, SE
Large antique Swedish cabinet from the gustavian period around year 1800. From northern Sweden made by hand in solid Swedish pine. The cabinet is made in two parts with a classic str...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

Drop-Leaf Table from Sweden, Early 20th Century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This folding table was made in Sweden in the early 20th century. The legs have a beautiful structure and a practical design that allows the tabletop to be folded or folded depending ...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture

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Wood

19th Century Swedish Settle Bench
Located in Houston, TX
A 19th-century Swedish settle bench crafted from warm, solid pine, combining rustic simplicity with timeless Scandinavian charm. Featuring a high...
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19th Century Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Settle Bench
19th Century Swedish Settle Bench
$2,396 Sale Price
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Swedish Gustavian Antique Table Desk Grey White Carved Detail, C.1860-1870
Located in Lewes, England
Beautiful Gustavian writing table desk from the second half of the 19th century with stunning patina in a grey white painted finish with the usual marks of age. It has a lovely feel...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

Pair of 19th c. Gustavian-style Chests of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautifully matched pair of 19th-century Gustavian-style chests, showcasing the refined elegance and quiet sophistication for which Swedish design is so beloved. Hand-crafted from...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

Swedish Gustavian Style Chest w/Charcoal Trim, Early 20th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style chest of drawers from the early 20th century. This antique chest from Sweden, designed in typical Gustavian style, features a simple, clean design with cant...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture

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Wood

19th century Swedish painted pine chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Swedish painted pine chest of drawers circa 1880. Good quality 3 drawer chest of drawers painted in a light coral paint effect.  2 plank top surface, with 3 drawers of ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine, Paint

19th Century Grey Swedish Gustavian Set of Six Antique Pinewood Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A white-grey, antique Swedish Gustavian set of six dining chairs made of hand-crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. The back of the Scandinavian side chairs is splined with a ...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Velvet, Pine

Swedish Gustavian White Grey Painted Chest of Drawers Commode C.1870
Located in Lewes, England
Circa 1860/1870 antique Swedish Gustavian White Grey painted plain front chest of drawers commode in gustavian style with classic Gustavian detail on the drawer fronts and leading e...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

Tall Swedish cabinet in soft grey, two-piece, early‑mid 19th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A substantial, two‑piece Swedish cabinet in a light grey wash with white highlights, dating to roughly 1820–1850. Each section opens with a pair of lockable doors; original locks are...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

Pair of Small Gustavian Style Bedside Chests
Located in Westwood, NJ
Bedside chests elegantly combine classical Swedish design elements with refined architectural details. The antique painted finish provides an authentic patina, while dental moldings ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Gustavian Furniture

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Wood

Swedish Gustavian Mora Clock in Original Green Orange Colors, Early 19th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish antique mora clock dating from early/ 1800s featuring green paint with orange details that is painted on the body. The clockwork is sold 'as is' and should be considered as...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

Massive Gustavian Trestle Base Dining Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This massive Swedish Gustavian pine dining table is over 12 feet long, (12’-3 ⅝” to be exact). The simple wooden top sits over a pair of hand-cut and painted trestle base legs, each ...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Iron

19th Century Swedish Writing Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 19th-century Swedish writing desk exemplifies the timeless charm of Gustavian design, combining functionality with understated beauty. Crafted from solid pine wood, the ...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

Mora Clock Swedish 1800s Antique Folk Art 200cm Faux Wood Grain 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish mora clock from C. 1844 in rare faux wood grain Kurbitz folk art finish finish and a superb rare detailed metal face roman numeral face in generally good condition fo...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood

Swedish Gustavian Tall Painted Wood Column Stand
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Bring a touch of Scandinavian classical architecture into your home with this impressive vintage Column Pedestal. Certainly makes a wonderful addition to any home seeking a display p...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood, Paint

Swedish Early 19th Century Gustavian Painted Tall Cabinet with Reeded Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian early 19th century painted wood two-part cabinet from the county of Jämtland. Born in the second decade of the 19th century in Jämtland, a county situated in the middle of Sweden, this Swedish tall cabinet...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood

1820s Late Gustavian Period Swedish Buffet with Carved Reeded Diamond Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish late Gustavian period buffet from circa 1820 with gray painted finish, carved reeded diamond motifs, petite rosettes and inner drawers. Radiating a quiet sophistication, th...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood

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 Furniture

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Wood

Rococo Style Mora Clock 1700 s
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Rococo longcase Mora Clock dated 1777 by Anders Swensson with original decorative paint detailing. Carved detailing to crown. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weigh...
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Early 18th Century European Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood

Swedish Painted Longcase Clock
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century painted pine tall clock by Mogens Peter Westh. Painted brass face. Clock face contains the designer's name and is dated 1879. Intricate details were created by a true cr...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood

Swedish 19th Century Gustavian Style Two-Drawer Dresser with Brass Hardware
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish 19th century Gustavian style two-drawer dresser with brass hardware. EUR 175 delivery to most areas of London UK, The Net...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Brass

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Antique Painted Pinewood Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Swedish Gustavian pair of armchairs with a loose seat cushion, made of hand crafted painted Pinewood in good condition. The l...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Pine

Swedish 18th Century Louis XVI Style Painted Daybed
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An impressive, elongated Swedish 18th century daybed perfect for bedrooms or living spaces as the arms of this daybed are symmetrical in height, carved with iconic Louis XVI style mo...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Velvet, Wood

Painted Trunk from Sweden, Late 19th Century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old trunk made in Sweden in the late 19th century. Geometrically patterned colored paper (decorative paper) is pasted onto the wooden body, and the fading over time create...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood, Paper

1880s French Gustavian Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
1880s French Gustavian Chest of Drawers. This elegant 19th-century chest reflects the refined simplicity of the Gustavian aesthetic, characterized by clean lines, balanced proportion...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Oak

Chelsa Textile Gustavian Style Distressed Bedside Tables
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very well made and stylish pair of drawer stands suitable for end tables or night stands. and Pair of Gustavian style four drawer nightstands with contrasting tops having a three-s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Gustavian Furniture

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Teak

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 Furniture

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Pine

Gustavian Klismos Dining Chairs by Nierman Weeks, Set of 8
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Set of 8 exquisite Gustavian Klismos dining chairs by Niermann Weeks. Inspired by Grecian 18th century design, this Swedish style version is generous...
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Early 2000s American Gustavian Furniture

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Faux Leather, Wood, Paint, Upholstery

Swedish Gustavian Giltwood Long Bench, circa 1805
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A rare and elegant circa 1805 Swedish late Gustavian period neoclassical long bench, the upholstered seat atop carved giltwood frame having tripartite curule leg supports connected b...
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Early 1800s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Upholstery, Giltwood

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Demilune Tables
Located in Huntington, NY
A pair of Swedish Gustavian style demilune tables featuring decorative hand carved Guilloché scrolling. Rosettes sit atop hand carved tapered legs. This piece has been tastefully han...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood, Paint

Large Gray Painted Pine Swedish Cabinet, circa 1770-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
Beautifully crafted large Swedish Pine Cabinet with curved upper bonnet and graceful panel doors standing over 7' tall. Newer custom professionally painted finish in layered shades o...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine, Paint

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 Furniture

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Pine

Swedish Gustavian Extendable Dining Table Mid-20th Century 8 10-Seat
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Gustavian extendable dining table which extends from a round 115 cm approximately to 265 cm long with three leaves. Note on these original tables, the extra leaves do not car...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture

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Birch

19th Century Narrow White Chest of Three Drawers, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
Decorative pine Gustavian chest of drawers with traditional carved dentil molding, canted fluted side posts, decorative upper drawer all raised on four tapered fluted feet. Restored,...
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Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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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 Furniture

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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 Furniture

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Pine

Gustavian furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Gustavian furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, seating, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, softwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Gustavian furniture 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 furniture, popular names associated with this style include Ephraim Stahl, Hendrix Allardyce, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, and Jonas Frisk. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $50 and tops out at $49,500 while the average work can sell for $4,473.