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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 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

Materials

Brass

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

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

19th - 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Pinewood Cabinets, Nightstands
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-grey, antique Swedish Gustavian pair of pedestal cabinets, bedside tables made of hand crafted Pinewood, in good condition. The small...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Gustavian Bench
Located in Cirencester, GB
This beautiful antique Swedish bench is early 19th century from Northern Sweden. The layers of paint have been dry scraped revealing the ori...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine

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

Materials

Wood

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.
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine

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

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Console Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Charming early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian period console table. In original paint with carved detail to all four sides. This table has multiple uses. Circa 1800. With restoration.
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine, Paint

Swedish Art Deco, Set of 4 Klismos Chairs in Birch Elm, Griffin Inlays, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
A set of four exquisite dining chairs from the 1930s, crafted in solid elm with elegantly curved backrests adorned in birch root veneer. Each backrest is enhanced with intricate grif...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture

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Bone, Fabric, Bakelite, Birch, Elm

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...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Blue Oak Secretary Bureau
Located in Round Top, TX
This oak secretary is a striking statement piece with panel doors, dramatic bonnet, and traditional lower three large drawers. The entire secretary has been given a professional cust...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Antique Swedish Mora clock from the 1800's. Original paint; grey with gold detailing. Not function tested. Measures: Width:58cm / 22.8" Depth: 20cm / 7.8" Height: 215cm / 84.6".
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Birch

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

Materials

Wood, Paint

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...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine

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

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Walnut

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

Materials

Pine

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

Materials

Glass, Wood

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

Materials

Teak

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

18th-19th Century White Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Daybed, Antique Sofa Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-grey, antique Swedish Gustavian daybed made of hand crafted painted Pinewood with two round pillows, in good condition. The sides of t...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Pine, Linen, Damask

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

Materials

Iron

Antique Dutch Painted Country Bombe Linen Press Cabinet
Located in Sheffield, MA
The rare diminutive Dutch Bombe linen press has original white painted over blue with three deep drawers below and a double-door storage space ...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Wood

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.
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine

Late Gustavian Cherry and Nutwood Game Table with Checkerboard and Backgammon
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful late Gustavian game table, circa 1840, crafted in cherry with nutwood inlays, combining refined neoclassical design with playful function. The rectangular top is inlaid w...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Cherry, Nutwood

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

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

Materials

Wood

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

Materials

Wood

An Early 19th Century Blue Painted Gustavian Mirror
Located in London, GB
Sweden, circa 1860 An early nineteenth century painted Gustavian pier mirror with traces of blue paint, foliate cresting and bevelled mirror plate. Height 118.00cm Width 67....
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Mirror, Wood

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 overlapping stars in each cor...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Swedish Corner Cabinet in Gustavian Style with Carved Stylised Flowers
By Jonas Lust
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish corner cabinet in gustavian style. The cabinet is in two parts and likely made by master carpenter Jonas Lust (1794-1845) in Forsa, Hälsingland during the early 1800s...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

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

Materials

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 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...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine

Swedish Gustavian Sofa/Bed Natural Finish
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is an incredibly Unique Swedish Gustavian Sofa bed, the seating was just restored. when the sofa is pulled out the measurements are 41 deep 65 wide
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1790s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Wood

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

Materials

Pine, Paint

19th Century Provincial Gustavian Cabinet
Located in Allerum, SE
Charming 19th century Swedish provincial Gustavian cabinet in its original colour and dated 1827.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

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

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Provincial Barrel Back Armchair
Located in Allerum, SE
Rare 19th century Swedish provincial barrel back armchair in it's original finish. ca 1800 Sweden.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

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

19th Century Danish Late Gustavian Chest of Drawers
Located in Huntington, NY
A Danish Late Gustavian chest of drawers with intricately carved details. Chest top has dental trim around three sides. Front corners have detailed neoclassical column carvings. Thre...
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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Brass, Iron

19th - 20th Century Grey Swedish Gustavian Set of Ten Pinewood Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th–20th Century, light-grey antique Swedish Gustavian set of ten dining chairs, handcrafted in painted Pinewood and in good structural condition. The curved shield-back design ex...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine

Small Gustavian Antique Country House Side Table from Northern Sweden
Located in Kramfors, SE
Gustavian antique country table from northern Sweden. The table is made by hand around 1820 in solid pine. Classic straight gustavian shape and straight tapered legs with flutes. One...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

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"
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1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Swedish Decorated Commodes
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pair of 19th Century Swedish 3 drawer commodes with Greek Key decoration. 1890
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair Of Painted Birchwood Swedish Gustavian Style Armchairs.
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair Of painted birchwood swedish Gustavian style armchairs. Sweden: circa 1900 provenance: Coconut Company, New York Acquired from the previous by the present owner
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Beech

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...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Iron

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

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Pine

Antique Swedish Console Table with Original Paint and Gustavian Carved Decor
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique console table in gustavian style dated September 24th 1852. Straight tapered legs, apron with period-typical gustavian carved leaves. Original thin paint which is slightly wo...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

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...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Pine

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

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Linen, Wood, Paint

Swedish Gustavian Style 1900s Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Diamond Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood chest from the early 20th century with three drawers, carved diamond motifs, fluted side posts, carved rosettes and tapered feet. Created in Sw...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Wood

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...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Wood

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 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...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Linen, Wood, Paint

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Demi Lunes Circa 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of 19th-century Swedish demi-lunes, circa 1800, perfectly captures the elegance and simplicity of Neoclassical design. Crafted from pine and finished in a sleek black patin...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Pine

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.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Wood

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...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Gilded Pinewood Console Table by Jonas Frisk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gold, antique Swedish Gustavian freestanding console table made of hand crafted gilded Pinewood with a white-grey painted marble top, designed and produced most likely by Jonas Frisk in good condition. The edges, borders of the Scandinavian side table are enhanced by detailed tablecloths and palmettes carvings and porphyry-imitating sides, supported by four round twisted tapered legs, collar and ball, standing on a rectangular wooden base. Minor fading, scratches due to age. Circa 1810 - 1820, Stockholm, Sweden, Scandinavia. Jonas Frist was a Swedish artist and designer, born in 1787, in Stockholm, Sweden and passed away in 1849. In 1805, Frist received the rights to design and produce mirrors and console tables by the Kommerskollegium. From 1810 - 1814, his studio was located on the street Storkyrkobrinken and from 1814 - 1824, he moved to the public square Riddarhustorget, in Gamla stan...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

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Marble, Porphyry

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 ...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

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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