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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
Exceptional 19th Century Gustavian Sofa
Located in Allerum, SE
Exceptional, elegant and unusually long 19th century Gustavian sofa in it's original condition. Signed by Ephraim Sthal (1767-1820). Supplier to the Royal Court and one of the most s...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood

Set of 8 - Ralph Lauren Style Barley Twist Leather Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Fantastic set of eight dining chairs with oak barley twist frame and tastefully aged brown leather seat and back cushions. This is a high-quality chair that combines traditional and...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Gustavian Furniture

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Leather

Large Gustavian 18th Century Painted Daybed
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An impressive (and long) Swedish Gustavian daybed from the 1790s. The bed frame is all hand carved with bell flower motifs and guilloche patterned carvings defining the graceful curv...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Muslin, Upholstery, Wood, Paint

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Console Table
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
19th Century Swedish Gustavian style console table. Decorative carved Greek key design all around and on the top of the legs. Re-painted in soft grey. Circa 1860.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood

Pair, Gustavian White Painted Arm Chairs from Sweden, circa 1840-1860
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair, attractive Swedish country white gustavian painted arm chairs. Turned, fluted legs and carved accents including floral motif. White painted finish distressed fitting the age ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood, Paint

Linen Press Gustavian 18th Century In Pine
Located in Kastrup, DK
Beautiful Gustavian linen press in two parts from northern Sweden, crafted around 1790–1800. Made of solid pine with elegant grain and fine craftsmanship of high quality. The upper ...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Breakfront Chests with Fluted Posts
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish Gustavian style painted wood breakfront chests from the 19th century, with three drawers, fluted side posts and carved rosettes. Created in Sweden during the 19th c...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Brass

French Provencal Mirror with Antique blue and white Tiles Surround
Located in Greenwich, CT
French Provençal Mirror in the Gustavian style, with a surround of Blue and white antique hand-painted tiles ( most probably Delft) set in...
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1950s French Vintage Gustavian Furniture

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Ceramic, Mirror

White Gustavian Side Table with Cabriolet Legs, Sweden circa 1800-20
Located in Round Top, TX
Swedish Gustavian side table with cabriolet legs and large scalloped skirt. Restored, later professionally painted in layered shades o...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood, Paint

Gustavian, Swedish Commode, Green Paint, Pinewood, Brass, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Gustavian, Swedish Commode, Green Paint, Pinewood, Brass, Sweden, 1970s Gustavian chest of drawers in the Louis XVI style designed and produced in Sweden in the later half of the 20...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture

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Paint

Handmade Bespoke Gustavian Style Armoire Wardrobe Mirror Doors
Located in Lewes, England
Bespoke armoire designed and handmade by the swedish interior design master cabinet maker to order in our UK workshop from the highest quality materials. Each armoire is handmade for...
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2010s European Gustavian Furniture

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Hardwood, Plywood

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commode
Located in Huntington, NY
A three drawer Swedish Gustavian commode. Front corners are canted and fluted. Back corners are fluted as well. Sits atop tapered rectangular feet. Later iron pulls and original iron...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Iron

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pine Drop-Leaf Table - Antique Klaffbord Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Swedish Gustavian Klaffbord (drop-leaf) table made of hand crafted Pinewood, in good condition. The Scandinavian foldable dining, kitchen table has a grey-blue finish, sup...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Gilded Wood Wall Glass Mirror, Antique Wall Décor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An 18th Century Swedish Gustavian mirror gilded with original glass. Richly hand carved antique wall mirror in the Gustavian style with medallion in good condition, enhanced by detai...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Mirror, Wood, Giltwood

A period gustavian wall cabinet with glossed doors scraped to original paint
Located in Atlanta, GA
An authentic Gustavian period wall cabinet from Sweden, late 18th century, retaining its remarkable original surface and timeworn patina. The cabinet features a simple rectangular form with two glazed doors, each framed with wooden mullions that divide the glass into panels, creating a refined balance of proportion and symmetry. The paint has been carefully scraped back to its original layers both inside and out, revealing a soft, warm ochre tone with subtle variations that speak to centuries of age and use. The interior provides practical storage while maintaining the cabinet’s understated neoclassical elegance, typical of the Gustavian era. With its versatile scale, this piece may be mounted on a wall or used as a countertop cabinet...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Glass, Wood

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretary
Located in Huntington, NY
A two part Swedish Gustavian secretary. The bonnet top consists of an impressive overhanging arched pediment cornice. Upper section has three shelves and two small drawers. Lower sec...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Brass, Iron

Antique Display Cabinet, Gustavian Style, Sweden, C. 1840
Located in Kastrup, DK
Display cabinet in two parts. Upper part with pair of slatted glass doors with inside Pompeii red color. Below top list with tooth cut. Lower part drawer with diamond-shaped fillin...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Glass, Pine

Swedish 19th Century Painted Wood Vitrine Cabinet with Glass Door and Rosettes
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood vitrine from the 19th century, with carved rosettes. Created in Sweden during the 19th century, this vitrine cabinet features a beveled cornice...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Glass, Wood

19th Century Swedish Miniature Chest of Drawers with original paint Country
Located in Boden, SE
Original painted Scandinavian miniature chest of drawers from Luleå Norrbotten ,Northern Sweden This small miniature Gustavian 4 drawer dresser can be perfect as a storage of small ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

Gustavian 19th Century Grey Painted 3 Drawer Dresser
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Late Swedish 19th century painted chest of drawers. This 3 drawer dresser has a charming break front style with the original brass hardware.
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Bronze

18th Century Swedish Gustavian One Part Pinewood Bureau - Antique Secretaire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A late 18th Century, antique Swedish Gustavian one part bureau made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. The Scandinavian secretaire table, desk is composed with a wr...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Metal

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinet
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
19th Century Swedish Gustavian cabinet. Manufactured around 1800 with two doors featuring decorative reeded design opening to useful storage. Repainted exterior with original dry scr...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood

Late 19th Century Swedish 3 Drawer Gustavian Chest
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Late 19th Century chest of drawers painted in black. This classic Gustavian commode is a very versatile piece that works well in a foyer, living room or bedroom.
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Late 19th Century Scandinavian Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Brass

Gustavian Style Glass Top Corner Cabinet
Located in Hollywood, FL
This s a very unique Gustavian style glass top Corner cabinet. it was just restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"   the measurement from the very back corner out to e...
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1910s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture

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Wood

Gustavian Style 8 Drawer Dresser
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Gustavian style 8 drawer dresser. it was just restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture

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Wood

Small Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Side Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A charming turn of the century, 19th Century Swedish table. With small drawer and scalloped detail, the shaped legs end with carved hoof feet. Later repainted. Circa 1800.
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood, Paint

Antique Swedish Genuine Demi Lune Table with Original Faux Mahogany Paint
Located in Kramfors, SE
Genuine Swedish demi lune table from the gustavian period. The table consists of two free-standing halves and can be used either apart or together as for example a dining table. Unto...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

Swedish Gustavian Style 1900s Painted Wood Console Table with Carved Apron
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood console table from the early 20th century, with carved frieze, rosettes, fluted legs and X-Form cross stretcher. Created in Sweden at the Turn ...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture

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Wood

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Gueridon Wood Side Lamp Tables
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish Pair of Gustavian Painted Side Lamp Tables A fantastic pair of painted wood side tables from the early 19th Century, with sc...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood, Paint

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Gilded Wood Wall Glass Mirrors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gold, antique Swedish Gustavian pair of wall mirrors made of hand crafted gilded wood with its original mirrored glass, in good condition. The Scandinavian wall décor...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Glass, Mirror, Giltwood

Haga, Gustavian Style Armchair
Located in Allerum, SE
Limited edition reproductions by D. Larsson, inspired by the finest 18th - 19th-century Swedish furniture. HAGA, a fine reproduction Gustavian barrel back armchair is influenced by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Gustavian Furniture

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Beech

Haga, Gustavian Style Armchair
Haga, Gustavian Style Armchair
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Gustavian Tallcase Clock
Located in Greenwich, CT
An elegant tall-case Gustavian clock having an imposing bonnet with an three-finial arched cornice on a sinuous bombe body with shaped door and narrow waist over a curved plinth, all...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood

Swedish Gustavian Axet Dining Chairs Grey white Set of 11, 20th Century
Located in Lewes, England
Rare and Unusual early second half of the 20th century set of 11 Gustavian AXet dining chairs in distressed paint finish with wheatsheaf motifs. The set is 8+3 chairs Lovely deta...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture

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Birch

Swedish Gustavian Painted Secretary Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Gustavian Painted Secretary Cabinet Bookcase, Sweden Antique Swedish secretary cabinet in Gustavian Style. The cabinet is a well crafted pie...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Brass

19th Century Gustavian Dining Table
Located in Ljungby, SE
A large Gustavian dining table, made in Sweden during the 19th century. The table comes with five additional detachable extension leaves. It features a magnificent pull-out mechanism...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood

8 Swedish Gustavian Style Original Painted Side Chairs
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique set of 8 - 100% Original painted Swedish Gustavian Style side chairs. all the seating have been restored and waiting for you to put your finished material on.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture

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Birch

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Footstools by Ephraim Ståhl
Located in Huntington, NY
A beautiful pair of Gustavian footstools. In the style of Ephraim Ståhl. Rectangular frame with slight bowfront and back. Featuring a decorative hand-carved scroll with fleurons on t...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Linen, Wood, Paint, Fabric

Swedish Gustavian Style Gray Painted Sofa Bench with Raised Diamond Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style gray painted sofa bench from the 20th century with high back, raised diamond motifs and linen upholstery. This Swedish Gustavian style sofa bench captivates...
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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

Large 19th Century Swedish Period Gustavian Buffet
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
A large 19th Century Swedish, period Gustavian buffet. Featuring galleried top below a run of four doors with carved reeded design, opening to shelf storage. Repainted in a soft bl...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood

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 Furniture

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Pine

19th Century French Gustavian Floor Mirror with Arched Crest
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th Century French Gustavian Floor Mirror with Arched Crest showcases the timeless elegance of Scandinavian-influenced neoclassical design. Crafted in France, its tall, refined...
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19th Century French Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Glass, Wood

19th Century Swedish Oval Pedestal Table Circa 1890
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 19th-century Swedish oval pedestal table, circa 1890, beautifully blends form and functionality with its neoclassical design. Crafted from solid pine wood, the table fea...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine, Paint

Swedish Late 19th Century Faux Marble-Top Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish 19th century faux marble-top Gustavian style chest of drawers with brass hardware. EUR 175 delivery to most areas of London UK, The Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden a...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

Pair of 20th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant pair of Gustavian-style chests, crafted circa 100 years ago, embodies the refined simplicity and timeless charm of Scandinavian design. Constructed from pine, a wood com...
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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Tall Black Antique Cabinet
Located in New Orleans, LA
This 19th century Swedish tall cabinet is finished in a rich, matte black with clean Gustavian lines and simple paneling, offering a dramatic yet timeless storage piece that blends e...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood, Paint

19th Century Swedish antique genuine small Gustavian table original paint
Located in Boden, SE
A fantastically pretty & elegant Gustavian table. It is easy to place & fits in any room. The Gustavian table comes from Umeå Västerbotten, Northern Sweden. It has been in an old V...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

Gustavian Style Rare 11 Drawer Dresser
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Very Rare and Very Big Gustavian style 11 Drawer Dresser. I was restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture

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Wood

Swedish Gustavian Style 1890s Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Carved Foliage
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood chest from late 19th century, with three graduated drawers, Classical hardware, carved foliage and fluted accents. Created in Sweden during the...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Brass

Louis XV Style Chest in Black with Fine Brass Fittings and a Marble Top
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
A Louis XV style chestwith original brass details and handles in birch wood with a Black fine painted finish with Fine Brass Fittings and a Marble Top. Width: 73cm / 28.7" Depth: 3...
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1950s European Vintage Gustavian Furniture

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Wood

19th Century Set of Swedish Gustavian Armchairs Attributed to Ephraim Ståhl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A grey, antique Swedish Gustavian set of similar armchairs made of hand crafted painted Birchwood, designed and produced most likely by Ephraim Ståhl in good condition. The Scandinav...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Birch

19th century pair of swedish hand painted chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Scandinavian pair of painted pine commodes, circa 1870. Stunning pair of Swedish chests, very much in the gustavian taste. Generous proportions allow elegance and maximum storage ar...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine, Paint

Swedish Gustavian Bellman White Dining Chairs, Set of Six, Late 19th Century
Located in Lewes, England
Set of six late 19th century antique Swedish Gustavian Bellman dining chairs with webbed seats and lovely brass style detailing on backrest and at the top of the pyramid legs. Very h...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Bedside Tables
Located in Dallas, TX
Nice pair of Swedish Gustavian style bedside tables. Beautiful clean lines and pretty patina. A classic that never goes out of style! 39.5w x 20d x 31h
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Gustavian Furniture

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Wood

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 Furniture

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Pine

Swedish early 19th century painted pine wall cupboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish early 19th century painted pine wall cupboard circa 1820. We are pleased to offer this 200 year old wall cupboard in original condition. Presented in it's original paint.  ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine, Paint

18th - 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Gilded Pine Wall Glass Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A late 18th Century, antique Swedish Gustavian rectangular wall mirror with its original mirrored glass and blue color paint, made of hand crafted gilded Pinewood, in good condition....
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Mirror, Pine, Giltwood

Console Table Swedish Gustavian 3 Drawer
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is an Incredible 3 drawer Swedish Gustavian style console table. its been restored and repainted with Milk paints "Oyster White"
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1880s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Wood

18th Century Swedish Pine Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
18th Century Swedish commode from Skattungbyn, Orsa. A patina and wear beyond the ordinary. The surface retains historical and original paint, beautifully aged. Worn down through th...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Sofa Circa 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning 19th-century Swedish sofa, circa 1800, crafted in the neoclassical tradition. This elegant piece is constructed from pine and retains its original painted finish, now soft...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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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 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.