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.
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Style: Gustavian
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Writing Desk Secretary
Located in San Angelo, TX
This beautiful and unique 19th century Swedish Gustavian writing desk is perfect for any room or hallway. The colors are amazing with th...
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood, Pine, Paint
$2,396 Sale Price
20% Off
Swedish Table in Birchwood Root Veneer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Swedish table, crafted from birchwood root veneer. The tabletop showcases a patchwork of golden burl veneer. This exceptional table draws...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Birch, Burl
$1,760 Sale Price
32% Off
Candlesticks Gustavian Swedish 18th Century Brass, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Candlesticks Gustavian Swedish 18th century 1790-1810 made in brass, Sweden. A pair of Gustavian candlesticks made in Sweden during the late part of 18th century and the Gustavian pe...
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Brass
Swedish Gustavian Style Center Table
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian Style Center Table, its been restored and repainted with Milk paints "Oyster White"
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Buffet
Located in Houston, TX
The Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Buffet embodies the refined elegance and craftsmanship characteristic of the Gustavian style. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, it...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Single Drawer Stand, Table or Nightstand, Paint Decorated
Located in Manhasset, NY
Swedish Gustavian Single Drawer Stand, Table or Nightstand, Paint Decorated
A Sweet One Drawer Original Paint Decorated Stand or End Table, Writing Desk. Having long sleek tapering...
Category
1890s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century Gustavian Style Gilt Settee and Matching Chair
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th century Gustavian style gilt settee and matching chair newly reupholstered. Former restorations and repair to back left leg of sett...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Style Berger Chairs
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique set of 2 Swedish Gustavian Style Berger Chairs They have been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
$1,895 / set
Candlesticks Pair of English Mahogany, 18th Century, England
Located in New York, NY
Candlesticks pair of English mahogany, 18th century, England. A pair of candlesticks made during the 18th century in England. Made from mahogany with candleholders in brass.
Category
Late 18th Century English Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Zabihi Collection Mid-20th Century Turkish Anatolian Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
a mid-20th-century square turkish anatolian mini rug
Details
rug no. j3833
size 1' 5" x 1' 8" (43 x 51 cm)
Category
20th Century Turkish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wool
Late 18th Century Late-Gustavian Chandelier with Blue Bowl
Located in Ljungby, SE
A late-Gustavian chandelier with a blue bowl, made in Stockholm in the 1790s. The burnished gilded central ring is decorated with lion mask carvings. The ring features six light arms...
Category
1790s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest. its been restored and repainted with Milk paints "Oyster White"
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
Daybed Swedish Gustavian Style 100% Original paint
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Unique Swedish Gustavian style Daybed / Love Seat. The seating has been restored and covered in Muslin.
Category
1820s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Oval back Dining Chairs White Set of 6 mid C20th
Located in Lewes, England
Unusual Set of 6 Swedish Gustavian oval back dining chairs in good condition in grey paint with lovely detailed carvied oval back rests , fluted legs and decorative embellishment
Gr...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Birch
$4,910 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Swedish Gustavian padded back Dining Chairs White Set of 6 early 1900s
Located in Lewes, England
V Rare Set of 6 Swedish Gustavian padded back dining chairs in good condition in white paint with lovely detailed carvings , fluted legs and gilt style embellishment
Great for caref...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Birch
$5,455 Sale Price / set
20% Off
A Set Of 2 Gustavian Style Chairs From 1880s
Located in Lejre, DK
This set of two Gustavian style chairs from 1880 is a beautiful expression of early European furniture art and aesthetics. Inspired by the Swedish Gustavian period, these chairs are ...
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1880s Danish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Swedish Gustavian Painted Sideboard Buffet Commode White C.1860
Located in Lewes, England
Circa 1860 antique Swedish Gustavian White painted Sideboard Buffet commode in gustavian style with classic Gustavian diamond ribbing detail on the door front and on the drawer.
It ...
Category
Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
$4,310 Sale Price
20% Off
Swedish Gustavian Armchairs Pair White Color Gold Detail Early 1900s A
Located in Lewes, England
This is a Classic pair of original Swedish Gustavian early 1900s armchairs in probable original paint with highly carved detailing on the frames , arm and legs, unusual delicately fl...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Birch
$4,310 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Chest Of Drawers Gustavian Style
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique 4 drawer Gustavian style Chest of Drawers / Show Cabinet.
its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Painted Sideboard Buffet Commode White C.1890
Located in Lewes, England
Circa 1870/1890 antique Swedish Gustavian White painted Sideboard Buffet commode in gustavian style with classic Gustavian diamond ribbing detail on the drawer fronts and leading edg...
Category
Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
$4,310 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of 1790 Gustavian Mirror Wall Sconces
Located in Ljungby, SE
A pair of beautiful late Gustavian mirror sconces made in Stockholm around 1790. The sconces feature polychrome gouache paintings in the crowns and glass in front. The brass light ar...
Category
1790s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Brass, Other
$16,000 / set
Swedish Gustavian Style Console Table
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian Style Console Table. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster Grey"
Category
Early 2000s Swedish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
20th Century Swedish Pine Carpentry Bench - Antique Scandinavian Work Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 20th Century, antique Swedish Gustavian style carpentry bench made of hand crafted Pinewood, in good condition. The Scandinavian work table is composed with a heavy rectangu...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Metal
19th Century Swedish Painted Drop-Leaf Table, Sofa Table
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Swedish painted drop-leaf table, sofa table is a marvel of ingenuity! Handcrafted by talented rural artisans, it features two huge leaves that drop down out of the way w...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
Chest Vanity Europe 19th Century Mahogany Brass The Netherlands
Located in New York, NY
Chest Vanity Europe 19th Century Mahogany Brass Netherlands. A vanity chest made during the 19th century in The Netherlands. Mahogany with brass hardware and a brass bowl. Top with s...
Category
Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Gustavian Writing Desk by Johan Oman
By Johan Öman
Located in New York, NY
A 19th century writing desk by Swedish Master Cabinet Maker Johan Öman (1789-1833) who worked for King Charles XIV. The desk having two drawers with ornate ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of 20th Century Gustavian Style Armchairs
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Pair of 20th century Gustavian style armchairs, repainted in soft grey.
Newly upholstered in linen.
Category
20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Linen
$5,590 / set
M C Home custom "Whitfield Hall Bench"
By Foley
Cox
Located in Hudson, NY
Hall bench with exposed frame detail. Front legs accented with antiqued brass mounts. Shown in medium espresso mahogany. Custom finishes also available in light cerused oak and mocha...
Category
2010s American Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Brass
Erik Ernander
Worked ca. 1755
, Silver Beaker, Origin: Sweden, Dated 1788
By Eric Ernander
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Gustavian 18th century silver beaker by Erik Ernander (Worked ca. 1755 in Uppsala, Sweden), Origin: Sweden, stamped: artist's stamp, Swedish triple crown...
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Silver
Swedish Gustavian Roseback Dining Chairs White Set of 8 1940s 2 Carvers
Located in Lewes, England
Rare Set of 6 Swedish Gustavian roseback dining chairs and 2 matching Roseback Carver Chairs in good condition in white with lovely carvings C 1940.
Great for every day usage with ...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Birch
$5,401 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Swedish, Gustavian Bucket Chairs, about 1800
Located in SE
A pair of Swedish Gustavian Bucket Chairs. Made in Stockholm about 1800. Attributed to Ephraim Ståhl who was operative between 1794–1810.
De...
Category
Early 1800s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood, Birch
$14,940 / set
Pair of 19th Century Gustavian Pedestals in Urn Form
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian, painted, single-drawer, urn-form pedestal tables with polished stone tops.
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Stone
Swedish Gustavian candelabras made ca year 1800. Rare model.
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare pair of Gustavian crystal candelabra. The urns are made of carrara marble with mountings of gilt bronze. The chiseling of the bronzes is of unusually high quality and it is ra...
Category
1790s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Marble
19th Century Swedish genuine Gustavian buffet with original paint
Located in Boden, SE
A late Gustavian antique buffet/ sideboard 1850-1870
A magnificent genuine sideboard that has never been repainted.
Beautiful top with marble paint.
Superb quality piece which would ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
Impressive pair of swedish sconces late 18th c
Located in PARIS, FR
Impressive and beautiful pair of Gustavian sconces late 18thc
Nice details
2 Lights - not wired
Height 80 cm
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$10,039 / set
Imperial Russian Crystal Cobalt Blue Glass and Gilt Bronze Girandoles Tsar Era
By Johann Zech
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A pair of very rare exquisite Imperial Russian crystal girandoles, each with five scrolling candle branches set in a cobalt blue glass baluster vase mounted in gilt bronze, the centr...
Category
Early 19th Century Russian Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Marble, Bronze
Pair of Late Gustavian Candlesticks
Located in Ljungby, SE
A pair of late-Gustavian candlesticks made in Stockholm around 1800. The stems are made of glass columns with a porphyry-imitation paper on the inside. The fittings and light sockets...
Category
Early 1800s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
$4,500 / set
Swedish Gustavian Style Matching Mirror
Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian Style Matching Mirror & Chest Of Drawers. They been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
Mirror 50 h x 36 w
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
100% Original Painted Swedish Gustavian Sofa
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a 100% original painted Swedish Gustavian sofa. the seating has been restored and covered in Muslin.
Category
1840s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Birch
18th Century Gustavian Mirror by Johan Åkerblad
Located in Ljungby, SE
A Gustavian mirror made in Stockholm in the 18th century, bearing the signatures of Johan Åkerblad and the gilder Erik Törngren. The mirror is crafted from gilded pine and has mercur...
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
18th Century Gustavian mirror signed Johan Åkerblad, Stockholm
Located in SE
Mirror made by Johan Åkerblad, signed IÅ. Johan Åkerblad were working in Stockholm 1754 - 1799 as manufacturer of mirrors. He also delivered mirrors to the Royal Castels.
Gustavian ...
Category
1780s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine, Giltwood
Josef Ekberg, 1908
By Gustavsberg
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a handmade vase, this is a very rare 2 tone green. The only one of its kind. Signed and dated, J-Ekberg 1908. A Swedish Artist that started working for the Gustavsberg Cerami...
Category
Early 1900s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
$9,550
Gustavian Brass Candlesticks, Sweden 18th century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Gustavian Brass Candlesticks. Made in Sweden during the reign of Gustav III.
The brass used in these candlesticks have high levels of copper, giving ...
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Brass
Swedish 19th century Gustavian st. Giltwood and faux Porphyry console
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite and most handsome Swedish 19th century Gustavian st. Giltwood, Faux Painted Porphyry, patinated Wood and Iron console, attributed to Jonas Frisk. This most decorative co...
Category
19th Century Spanish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Brass
18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Bench
Located in New Orleans, LA
This piece depicts cherubs holding torches on the backs of lions.
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Original Painted Swedish Gustavian Sofa
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a 100% original painted Swedish Gustavian sofa. it has new cushion seating covered in Muslin. This sofa was found at an Auction ...
Category
1820s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
Vintage Persian Isfahan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78680 Vintage Persian Isfahan Rug, 05'00 x 06'09. Nestled in the heart of central Iran lies a haven of artistry and tradition: the captivating city of Isfahan. Here, amid whispers of...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wool
4 Ornate Italian Planters
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a set of 4 Ornate Italian Planters made by one of the TOP Garden Planter companies in Italy, Bitossi, they are in 100% Original condition.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Limestone
$1,695 / set
2 Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a set of 2 Swedish Gustavian armchairs . They have been restored and repainted with Milk paints "Oyster White" the seating is new an...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
18th C. Swedish Gustavian Settee or Bench c. 1790
Located in Charlottesville, VA
18th C. Swedish Gustavian Settee or Bench c. 1790. Having original paint. The beautifully foliate carved back supported by turned and foliate spindles over a rectangular seat with ...
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Louis XVI Chairs, Signed by Georges Jacob
Located in SE
A pair of Medallion chairs (Louis XVI)
Gustavian chairs made in France, Paris, by Georges Jacob. Paris most eminent and productive carpenter, lived ...
Category
1780s French Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
$10,159 / set
Candlesticks Gustavian Pair Swedish 18th Century Red Marble Dark Bronze Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Candlesticks Gustavian pair Swedish 18th century red marble dark bronze Sweden. A pair of candlesticks made during the early 19th century in Sweden. Base in red marble with women sha...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Porphyry, Bronze
Unique Swedish Gustavian Style 4 Door Sideboard
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a very unique 4 door Swedish Gustavian Style sideboard. it was just restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
24 Vintage European Christmas Ornaments Churches
Located in Boca Raton, FL
24 pcs of Vintage European Christmas Ornaments Church figurines in 3 colors. Blown Mercury glass Handpainted and with glitter. In a gift box.
Category
1970s German Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Gustavian Living Room Set Decorated With Bronze Ornaments From 1840s
Located in Lejre, DK
The Gustavian set you described is a beautiful and rare find, reflecting the elegance and craftsmanship of the 19th-century Gustavian style.
Gustavian f...
Category
1840s Danish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Extending Gustavian Style Painted Wood Dining Table
Located in Montreal, QC
Extending Gustavian style painted wood dining table with faux marble Antico Verde top finish resting on tapered legs. When fully extended 120...
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Early 1900s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Northern Swedish Rustic Sideboard in Gustavian Style with Natural Patina
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish rustic sideboard from northern Sweden. The sideboard is an authentic country house furniture from around 1840. Classic, straight gustavian shape with double doors. Co...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
Pair of 19th Century Gustavian Chairs
Located in Bozeman, MT
Fine pair of 19th century Gustavian chairs in secondary historical color and it's original padding, ca 1810 Stockholm, Sweden.
This particular model is called Bellman, after Carl M...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Mora Clock Swedish Gold Black Early 1800s Chinoiserie Painted Original
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Mora clock from early 1800s in probable original paint with a great decorative shape body and a good face with lots of detail and a very ornate hood.
It has the most...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
$10,857 Sale Price
20% Off
Gustavian 18th Century Giltwood Mirror with Gouaches
Located in Stockholm, SE
A fine gustavian gilt wood mirror with gouaches made in Stockholm c. 1790. Original gilding. The gouaches painted in the neoclassical pompeian style.
Category
1790s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
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.
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