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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
Place of Origin: Swedish
Superb Pair Cottage Chic Paint Decorated Soft White Swedish Gustavian Commodes
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This superb pair of Swedish Gustavian style commodes embodies the timeless elegance and rustic charm associated with Scandinavian design. Finished in a soft white paint with a lightl...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Superb Pair Cottage Chic Paint Decorated Soft White Swedish Gustavian Commodes
Superb Pair Cottage Chic Paint Decorated Soft White Swedish Gustavian Commodes

Superb Pair Cottage Chic Paint Decorated Soft White Swedish Gustavian Commodes

$3,996 Sale Price / set
42% Off
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 Furniture

Materials

Pine, Paint

19th Century White Painted Swedish Gustavian Pine Sideboard Console Buffet
19th Century White Painted Swedish Gustavian Pine Sideboard Console Buffet

19th Century White Painted Swedish Gustavian Pine Sideboard Console Buffet

$5,600
Pair of Gustavian Style Painted Tables, Repainted in Light Gray
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare and elegant pair of Gustavian style tables, repainted in a soft light gray that enhances their timeless neoclassical form. Finding such tables as a matched pair is unusual, ma...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine

Pair of Gustavian Style Painted Tables, Repainted in Light Gray
Pair of Gustavian Style Painted Tables, Repainted in Light Gray

Pair of Gustavian Style Painted Tables, Repainted in Light Gray

$6,500 / set
19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Mirror
Located in Huntington, NY
A Swedish Late Gustavian mirror scraped to its original surface with remnants of original paint and gilt. Detailed carvings adorn the upper molding with stars in each corner. Two car...
Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Mirror
19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Mirror

19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Mirror

$3,600
Antique Swedish Country House Table in Gustavian Style with Original Blue Paint
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish country table in classic gustavian style. This country house furniture is made by hand in solid pine around 1820 in Hälsingland, Sweden. Classic straight, tapered leg...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine

Antique Swedish Country House Table in Gustavian Style with Original Blue Paint
Antique Swedish Country House Table in Gustavian Style with Original Blue Paint

Antique Swedish Country House Table in Gustavian Style with Original Blue Paint

$4,471
Set of Six 19th Century Gustavian Chairs
Located in Allerum, SE
Fine set of six 19th century Gustavian laughing chairs in their original condition. Ca 1800, Sweden.
Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine

Set of Six 19th Century Gustavian Chairs
Set of Six 19th Century Gustavian Chairs

Set of Six 19th Century Gustavian Chairs

$15,000 / set
Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Swedish Mora clock dated 1870 with hand painted Swedish floral details. Inscription inside the clock and initial of clock maker: APL and vilage of Mora. Working Longcase clock mechan...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Wood

Mora Clock
Mora Clock

Mora Clock

$2,500
19th Century Scandinavian Faux Marble Wooden Pedestal
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large 19th Century Gustavian pedestal with original faux marbled paint and patina. The stately pedestal is a wonderful addition to a hallway, foyer, or anywhere you need to display a...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century Scandinavian Faux Marble Wooden Pedestal
19th Century Scandinavian Faux Marble Wooden Pedestal

19th Century Scandinavian Faux Marble Wooden Pedestal

$1,250
18th Century Swedish Gustavian, Antique Scandinavian Pine Drop-Leaf Dining Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-grey, antique Swedish Gustavian drop-leaf table with one drawer, made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, particularized in the Neoclassical Greek style, in good condition. The...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine

18th Century Swedish Gustavian, Antique Scandinavian Pine Drop-Leaf Dining Table
18th Century Swedish Gustavian, Antique Scandinavian Pine Drop-Leaf Dining Table

18th Century Swedish Gustavian, Antique Scandinavian Pine Drop-Leaf Dining Table

$14,300
Early 20th century Swedish painted occasional table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rustic Swedish side table circa 1910. Over-sailing painted pine top, supported by a contrasting light grey base, raised on 4 tapering legs.  Ideal for use in the hallway or maybe th...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine, Paint

Early 20th century Swedish painted occasional table
Early 20th century Swedish painted occasional table

Early 20th century Swedish painted occasional table

$1,056
Antique Swedish Gustavian Longcase Clock
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique gustavian long case clock in painted pine from Sweden. The clock has a hand carved decor in wood with older paint from the late 1800s. The paint has become slightly distresse...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine

Antique Swedish Gustavian Longcase Clock
Antique Swedish Gustavian Longcase Clock

Antique Swedish Gustavian Longcase Clock

$5,366
Fine 19th Century Gustavian Chairs
Located in Allerum, SE
Fine pair of raw 19th century Gustavian chairs with it's original padding, great carvings and patina. ca 1810 Sweden.
Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine

Fine 19th Century Gustavian Chairs
Fine 19th Century Gustavian Chairs

Fine 19th Century Gustavian Chairs

$6,000
19th century Swedish Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rustic Swedish bench embodies a simple yet charming Scandinavian folk design, likely from the 19th or early 20th century. Made entirely from solid wood, it features a timeworn, ...
Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th century Swedish Bench
19th century Swedish Bench

19th century Swedish Bench

$1,200 Sale Price
33% Off
19th c. Swedish Gustavian Painted Barrel Back Armchair
Located in Wichita, KS
A Swedish antique armchairs from the Gustavian period with a unique shaped barrel back, circa 1810. The frame features carved bell flowers with front legs adorned with lotus flowers ...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

19th c. Swedish Gustavian Painted Barrel Back Armchair
19th c. Swedish Gustavian Painted Barrel Back Armchair

19th c. Swedish Gustavian Painted Barrel Back Armchair

$5,400
19th Century Swedish Stone Top Black Small Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
It is the original stone top that makes this small chest of three drawers a special find while the serpentine front adds intrigue as well. Please enlarge photos of the top to appreci...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Stone

19th Century Swedish Stone Top Black Small Chest of Three Drawers
19th Century Swedish Stone Top Black Small Chest of Three Drawers

19th Century Swedish Stone Top Black Small Chest of Three Drawers

$5,800
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...
Category

Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Demilune Tables
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Demilune Tables

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Demilune Tables

$6,000 / set
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy Black C 1850
Located in Lewes, England
C 1850 antique Swedish Gustavian painted chest of 3 drawers commode with detailed gustavian ribbed decorative motifs on the top rail, front and brass detailing. It has 3 drawers wi...
Category

Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy Black C 1850
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy Black C 1850

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Tallboy Black C 1850

$6,490 Sale Price
20% Off
Genuine rustic antique Gustavian Drop leaf table country original color.
Located in Boden, SE
Genuine gustavian drop-leaf table made around 1790 to 1810 in Luleå Norrbotten ,Northern Sweden. The frame is made from solid pine and it has the original paint with genuine distres...
Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine

Genuine rustic antique Gustavian Drop leaf table country original color.
Genuine rustic antique Gustavian Drop leaf table country original color.

Genuine rustic antique Gustavian Drop leaf table country original color.

$5,366
19th Century Swedish Pair of Antique Grey Gustavian Oakwood Apothecary Cabinets
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A late 19th Century, antique pair of light-grey Swedish Gustavian apothecary cabinets made of hand crafted painted Oakwood, they offer elegant and timeless storage solutions for any ...
Category

Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

19th Century Swedish Pair of Antique Grey Gustavian Oakwood Apothecary Cabinets
19th Century Swedish Pair of Antique Grey Gustavian Oakwood Apothecary Cabinets

19th Century Swedish Pair of Antique Grey Gustavian Oakwood Apothecary Cabinets

$52,000 / set
Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Chest of Drawers, Circa 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite Gustavian style chest of drawers, dating to around 1840, exemplifies the refined elegance and balanced proportions of Swedish neoclassical design. Painted in a soft li...
Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine

Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Chest of Drawers, Circa 1840
Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Chest of Drawers, Circa 1840

Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Chest of Drawers, Circa 1840

$6,950
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...
Category

Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine, Paint

Large Gray Painted Pine Swedish Cabinet, circa 1770-1800
Large Gray Painted Pine Swedish Cabinet, circa 1770-1800

Large Gray Painted Pine Swedish Cabinet, circa 1770-1800

$9,900
Pair of Swedish Decorated Commodes
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pair of 19th Century Swedish 3 drawer commodes with Greek Key decoration. 1890
Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Swedish Decorated Commodes
Pair of Swedish Decorated Commodes

Pair of Swedish Decorated Commodes

$6,818 / set
Antique Swedish Sofa from the Gustavian Period, Hand-Made during the Late 1700s
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish antique sofa from the gustavian period around the late 1700s. The sofa has a hand-made frame in solid pine which has been dry scraped by hand down to the original, first laye...
Category

Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine

Antique Swedish Sofa from the Gustavian Period, Hand-Made during the Late 1700s
Antique Swedish Sofa from the Gustavian Period, Hand-Made during the Late 1700s

Antique Swedish Sofa from the Gustavian Period, Hand-Made during the Late 1700s

$5,008
Swedish Set of Five Gustavian Dining Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A set of five (5) Gustavian style dining chairs, circa 1810, with fantastic potential in any space. The curved backrests feature horizontal reeded texture and are perfectly balanced ...
Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

Swedish Set of Five Gustavian Dining Chairs
Swedish Set of Five Gustavian Dining Chairs

Swedish Set of Five Gustavian Dining Chairs

$11,995 / set
19th Century Provincial Gustavian Cabinet
Located in Allerum, SE
Charming 19th century Swedish provincial Gustavian cabinet in its original colour and dated 1827.
Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine

19th Century Provincial Gustavian Cabinet
19th Century Provincial Gustavian Cabinet

19th Century Provincial Gustavian Cabinet

$11,200
19th Century Swedish White Tabouret Stool
Located in Round Top, TX
This lovely Swedish stool has a decorative carved skirt resting on turned and fluted legs. The antique white painted finish has been gently scraped and distressed fitting the age and...
Category

Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Muslin, Wood, Paint

19th Century Swedish White Tabouret Stool
19th Century Swedish White Tabouret Stool

19th Century Swedish White Tabouret Stool

$1,200
Swedish Gustavian 1880s Light Gray Nightstands with Drawers and Doors, a Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish Gustavian style bedside tables from circa 1880 with light gray finish, single drawer over single door, canted side posts and tapered feet. This pair of Swedish Gust...
Category

Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Wood

Swedish Gustavian 1880s Light Gray Nightstands with Drawers and Doors, a Pair
Swedish Gustavian 1880s Light Gray Nightstands with Drawers and Doors, a Pair

Swedish Gustavian 1880s Light Gray Nightstands with Drawers and Doors, a Pair

$4,950 / set
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...
Category

Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Wood

Swedish 1780s Gustavian Period Two-Part Tall Cabinet with Original Paint
Swedish 1780s Gustavian Period Two-Part Tall Cabinet with Original Paint

Swedish 1780s Gustavian Period Two-Part Tall Cabinet with Original Paint

$9,560 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Commode
Located in Huntington, NY
A three drawer Swedish Late Gustavian commode. Front corners are canted and fluted. Back corners are fluted as well. Sits atop tapered rectangular feet. Later iron pulls and original...
Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Iron

19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Commode
19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Commode

19th Century Swedish Late Gustavian Commode

$5,300
RARE Gustavian Style Wardrobe
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Very Rare Gustavian Style wardrobe, it was just restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
Category

1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Wood

RARE Gustavian Style Wardrobe
RARE Gustavian Style Wardrobe

RARE Gustavian Style Wardrobe

$3,895
19th century hand painted Swedish side table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century hand painted swedish pine side table circa 1880. Lovely traditional swedish side table in original striking blue paintwork. Rectangular slightly over-sailing top with ...
Category

Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine, Paint

19th century hand painted Swedish side table
19th century hand painted Swedish side table

19th century hand painted Swedish side table

$2,659
18th Century Black Swedish Gustavian Oak Bureau - Antique Drop Front Secretaire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Swedish Gustavian bureau made of hand crafted painted Oakwood, in good condition. The Scandinavian writing table, desk features man...
Category

Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

18th Century Black Swedish Gustavian Oak Bureau - Antique Drop Front Secretaire
18th Century Black Swedish Gustavian Oak Bureau - Antique Drop Front Secretaire

18th Century Black Swedish Gustavian Oak Bureau - Antique Drop Front Secretaire

$15,200
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Secretary - Antique Scandinavian Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century, antique Swedish Gustavian one part bureau, secretary made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. The Scandinavian writing table, desk is composed with a...
Category

Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Metal

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Secretary - Antique Scandinavian Desk
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Secretary - Antique Scandinavian Desk

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Secretary - Antique Scandinavian Desk

$7,400
18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Painted Sofa Bench Tragsofa / Trägsoffa
Located in Wichita, KS
This is a stunning 18th c. Swedish trag sofa bench Tragsofa / Trägsoffa (sofa bed) from the Gustavian period newly upholstered in linen, circa 1790. Shaped arms and beautiful guilloc...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Painted Sofa Bench Tragsofa / Trägsoffa
18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Painted Sofa Bench Tragsofa / Trägsoffa

18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Painted Sofa Bench Tragsofa / Trägsoffa

$13,500
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chair with Originalpaint Swedish Antiques
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish Gustavian chair from Umea Vasterbotten, Northern Sweden Nice unusual model with ribs in the back & hand carved flowers & leaves. Has style features of English ...
Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chair with Originalpaint Swedish Antiques
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chair with Originalpaint Swedish Antiques

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chair with Originalpaint Swedish Antiques

$2,086
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pedestal table with original paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish Gustavian pedestal table from Skelleftea, Northern Sweden. A charming classic 19th century Swedish round Pedestal table...
Category

Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pedestal table with original paint
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pedestal table with original paint

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pedestal table with original paint

$2,683
19th century Swedish birch cupboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Swedish birch cupboard circa 1860. We are pleased to offer this beautifully Swedish piece of craftsmanship, making it a practical antique for everyday use. Fantastic c...
Category

Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Birch, Pine

19th century Swedish birch cupboard
19th century Swedish birch cupboard

19th century Swedish birch cupboard

$3,402
Mid 19th century Swedish pine long case mora clock
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century Swedish pine long case mora clock circa 1850. Large Swedish long case mora clock, presented in scraped back paint. Scraped back down to reveal a partial colour of ...
Category

Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Metal

Mid 19th century Swedish pine long case mora clock
Mid 19th century Swedish pine long case mora clock

Mid 19th century Swedish pine long case mora clock

$4,977
Wardrobe Gustavian Style
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique 2 door 4 drawer Gustavian Style Wardrobe. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints Oyster White.
Category

1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Wood

Wardrobe Gustavian Style
Wardrobe Gustavian Style

Wardrobe Gustavian Style

$3,895
Round Black Pedestal Dining Table, Sweden 1920
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Early Swedish 20th Century Pedestal Dining Table in Black Paint. This round table has beautiful Gustavian ribbed details with a border going around the table edge.
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine

Round Black Pedestal Dining Table, Sweden 1920
Round Black Pedestal Dining Table, Sweden 1920

Round Black Pedestal Dining Table, Sweden 1920

$2,900 Sale Price
25% Off
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Window Seat
Located in Huntington, NY
An unusual Swedish window seat from Lindome in the oval (or zero) style with incredible detailed carvings. The arched sides have an intricately detailed open design. The upper sectio...
Category

Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Window Seat
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Window Seat

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Window Seat

$8,100
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Corner Cabinet
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish Gustavian corner cabinet from Piteå Norrbotten, Northern Sweden. Highly stately Corner Cabinet with reeded doors at the ...
Category

Early 1800s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Corner Cabinet
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Corner Cabinet

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Corner Cabinet

$5,067
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers, circa 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A refined Gustavian-style chest of drawers from Sweden, crafted in pine and painted in warm contrasting tones. The rectangular top, finished in a deep brown, rests above a body in so...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers, circa 19th Century
Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers, circa 19th Century

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers, circa 19th Century

$3,950
19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers Gustavian Style
Located in Kvidinge, SE
This fantastic Swedish Chest of Drawers in Gustavian Style are made in solid pine during late 19th century painted in a Antique White/ Light Yellow/Green with an distress surface for...
Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers Gustavian Style
19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers Gustavian Style

19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers Gustavian Style

$2,647
Pair of Late 19th Century Swedish Painted Commodes
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of late 19th Century Swedish painted three drawer commodes of architectural form. In painted pine with brass hardware. Circa 1890.
Category

Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Late 19th Century Swedish Painted Commodes
Pair of Late 19th Century Swedish Painted Commodes

Pair of Late 19th Century Swedish Painted Commodes

$7,363 / set
Gustavian White Painted Bench, Sweden circa 1820
Located in Round Top, TX
This lovely 6' long bench is a wonderful example of Swedish Gustavian craftsmanship with it's fluted carved skirt and back all resting on turned fluted legs. Restored, later professi...
Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Gustavian White Painted Bench, Sweden circa 1820
Gustavian White Painted Bench, Sweden circa 1820

Gustavian White Painted Bench, Sweden circa 1820

$4,650
19th Century Swedish Black Chest of Three Drawers with Greek Key
Located in Round Top, TX
A decorative Gustavian style pine chest of drawers with dramatic painted "à La Grecque" or Greek key motif and mythical griffin on top drawer, raised on tapered feet. Restored, late...
Category

Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine, Paint

19th Century Swedish Black Chest of Three Drawers with Greek Key
19th Century Swedish Black Chest of Three Drawers with Greek Key

19th Century Swedish Black Chest of Three Drawers with Greek Key

$3,850
Rare Untouched Antique Swedish Gustavian Corner Cabinet
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare untouched corner cabinet from Sweden in gustavian style. This antique corner cabinet is from Hälsingland in central Sweden. Made by hand in solid Swedish pine the cabinet has it...
Category

Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine

Rare Untouched Antique Swedish Gustavian Corner Cabinet
Rare Untouched Antique Swedish Gustavian Corner Cabinet

Rare Untouched Antique Swedish Gustavian Corner Cabinet

$4,471 Sale Price
50% Off
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 ...
Category

Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair, Gustavian White Painted Arm Chairs from Sweden, circa 1840-1860
Pair, Gustavian White Painted Arm Chairs from Sweden, circa 1840-1860

Pair, Gustavian White Painted Arm Chairs from Sweden, circa 1840-1860

$3,400 / set
Handblown Green Glass Storage Jar or Vase, Gustavian Period
Located in Knivsta, SE
Handblown Green Glass Storage Jar or Vase, Gustavian Period A wonderfully characterful green glass vessel, likely dating from the late 18th to earl...
Category

Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Glass

Handblown Green Glass Storage Jar or Vase, Gustavian Period
Handblown Green Glass Storage Jar or Vase, Gustavian Period

Handblown Green Glass Storage Jar or Vase, Gustavian Period

$1,001
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Tall Case Closk
Located in Mckinney, TX
An exquisite Swedish tall case clock boasting a rounded crown and clean lines, complemented by a dry-scraped finish. The clock retains its original blue-green and alabaster paint wit...
Category

Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Iron

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Tall Case Closk
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Tall Case Closk

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Tall Case Closk

$4,200
19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Cabinet with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish antique Gustavian corner cabinet from Umeå Västerbotten, Northern Sweden. Beautifully reeded doors. Scraped by gentle hand to its well preserved original color...
Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Cabinet with Original Paint
19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Cabinet with Original Paint

19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Cabinet with Original Paint

$5,902
19th Century Antique Swedish Gustavian, Scandinavian Round Marble Top Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Swedish Gustavian round table with a black marble top and thick skirt, in good condition. The hand-crafted painted Pinewood ba...
Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Marble, Metal, Bronze

19th Century Antique Swedish Gustavian, Scandinavian Round Marble Top Table
19th Century Antique Swedish Gustavian, Scandinavian Round Marble Top Table

19th Century Antique Swedish Gustavian, Scandinavian Round Marble Top Table

$5,600
18th Century Black Swedish Gustavian One Part Pine Bureau - Antique Secretary
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A black, antique Swedish Gustavian one part bureau, secretaire made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. The Scandinavian writing table, desk is composed with a writi...
Category

Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Metal, Bronze

18th Century Black Swedish Gustavian One Part Pine Bureau - Antique Secretary
18th Century Black Swedish Gustavian One Part Pine Bureau - Antique Secretary

18th Century Black Swedish Gustavian One Part Pine Bureau - Antique Secretary

$11,900
Swedish 19th century hand painted pine cupboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish 19th century painted pine cupboard circa 1870. Superb quality piece which would function well in multiple rooms such as a kitchen, bedroom or linen room.  This piece would s...
Category

Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine, Paint

Swedish 19th century hand painted pine cupboard
Swedish 19th century hand painted pine cupboard

Swedish 19th century hand painted pine cupboard

$7,704
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...
Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine

Antique Rare Swedish Sideboard, Unusually Low Gustavian Style Original Paint
Antique Rare Swedish Sideboard, Unusually Low Gustavian Style Original Paint

Antique Rare Swedish Sideboard, Unusually Low Gustavian Style Original Paint

$5,723
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...
Category

18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Muslin, Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Large Gustavian 18th Century Painted Daybed
Large Gustavian 18th Century Painted Daybed

Large Gustavian 18th Century Painted Daybed

$12,500
18th c. Swedish Sofa Bench Settee in Original Paint, Gustavian Period
Located in Wichita, KS
A beautiful Swedish sofa bench from the Gustavian period dry scraped to it's original patina. The sofa frame is adorned with a lovely leaf motif and rests upon tapered and fluted leg...
Category

18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

18th c. Swedish Sofa Bench Settee in Original Paint, Gustavian Period
18th c. Swedish Sofa Bench Settee in Original Paint, Gustavian Period

18th c. Swedish Sofa Bench Settee in Original Paint, Gustavian Period

$8,900
Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers in Black with Brass Hardware and Carved Details
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant Gustavian-style chest of drawers, painted in matte black with a gently worn patina that enhances its architectural details. Crafted from a mix of oak, oak veneer, and pine...
Category

20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Oak, Pine

Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers in Black with Brass Hardware and Carved Details
Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers in Black with Brass Hardware and Carved Details

Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers in Black with Brass Hardware and Carved Details

$4,500
Antique 1904 Swedish Large Chocolate Tin
Located in Centennial, CO
A charming antique 1904 Swedish large dome top trunk shaped chocolate tin would add a beautiful Scandinavian accent to most anywhere in your house. The exterior is a stunning turquoi...
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Tin

Antique 1904 Swedish Large Chocolate Tin
Antique 1904 Swedish Large Chocolate Tin

Antique 1904 Swedish Large Chocolate Tin

$495

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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.

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