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Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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
Circa 1810 Swedish Gustavian Painted Two Door & Four Drawer Reeded Buffet
Located in London, GB
An early circa 19th century painted two door and four drawer Swedish Gustavian buffet. The reeded panel doors are flanked by reeded detail canted corners with four small galleried d...
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Early 1800s Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Late 18th century Swedish oak painted bureau bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Stunning baroque Swedish painted bureau bookcase circa 1780. Comprising of 2 parts.  Top section with a beautiful deep scrolling cornice, below...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak, Paint

1820s Swedish Wooden Desk
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden cabinet created in 1820s Sweden. Tall, slender, and painted in an inviting reddish ochre, this cabinet presents an air of familiarity and amicable function. This discreet se...
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1820s Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

18th Century Swedish Bow Fronted Painted Buffet Pink Interior & Original Keys
Located in London, GB
Late 18th century painted Swedish buffet, with central door with a triangular reeded design, sitting below three drawers of similar decoration. The exterior has been hand scraped to ...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Buffet with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
Exceptional Gustavian Buffet. Stockholm Sweden circa 1780-1800. Nice details and proportion from higher class environment. Dryscraped by hand to its well preserved original condition...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Pair Foral Painted White Decorated Gustavian Style Bombe Commodes Nightstands
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
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1980s North American Vintage Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Swedish Gustavian Secratery Hutch
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is an Incredible and Very RARE Swedish Gustavian Secratery Hutch. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White" its 2 piece, upper and lower. when the des...
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1810s Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Pair, Gustavian White Painted Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1840-80
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of decorative Gustavian pine chest of drawers painted in shades of white, fitting their Swedish origin. Canted fluted side posts with upper carved diamond medallion, raised c...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Pair of Reeded Gustavian Style Commodes Chest of Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
White Painted Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers, A Pair Pair of white/greyish hand painted Gustavian style chest of drawers constructed from solid wood with a hand-applied distress...
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Early 2000s Swedish Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Swedish Gustavian Style Glass Top Cabinet
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian Style Glass Top Cabinet. The Bottom cabinet is a False front and its not 8 drawers but 2 cabinet doors with 2 drawers inside . The Bottom cabinet is c...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Berlin Iron

Early 19th century Swedish oak inlaid chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century Swedish oak inlaid chest of drawers circa 1800. Rare Swedish period commode with a serpentine shaped front.   Fitted with 5 drawers in a 2 over 3 format, each dra...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Pair of 19th century painted Swedish chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of 19th century painted Swedish commodes circa 1870. Good quality pair of gustavian influenced chest of drawers. Rectangular tops with canted corners and moulded edging.  Each...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

Gray Swedish Gustavian Sideboard Buffet Cabinet, circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
Gustavian gray painted pine sideboard or server cabinet with two interior shelves topped by carved dentil molding. Traditional decorative fluted diamond panels on drawers, raised on ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

Gustavian-Style Marquetry Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish Gustavian-style marquetry inlaid chest. The rosewood and walnut veneered case having 3 drawers and a finely detailed marquetry inlay with penwork details, the square and ta...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Rosewood, Walnut

18th Century Swedish Serpentine Chest
Located in Faversham, GB
A fabulous 18th century Gustavian serpentine chest of arc-en-arbelet form. The generous molded top leads to three deep and wide graduating each with moldings to the surrounds. Eac...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

Pair of Gustavian Style Black Painted Commodes Chest of Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Pair of black hand painted textured Gustavian style chest of drawers. This set has been constructed from solid wood with a hand-applied distressed finish with brass ring hardware. ...
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Early 2000s European Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Swedish Gustavian Hanging Corner Cupboard, 18th Century Floral Polychrome
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Swedish Gustavian Hanging Corner Cupboard, c. 1798, untouched green paint with floral motifs, all original. 37” h. x 15.25 d. x 23” w.
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer 3 Door Sideboard
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer 3 Door Sideboard.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Blue Painted Oak Secretary, Sweden circa 1770-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
This oak secretary is a striking statement piece with panel doors and serpentine front to the lower three drawers. The entire secretary has been given a professional custom layered blue painted finish which has been gently distressed to reveal the original oak underneath, adding both dimension and character to this bureau. Please examine the photos to appreciate the beauty and texture of the lovely finish. The middle section (with contrasting dark gray painted interior) is the traditional desk which includes a multitude of petite drawers...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Reeded Gustavian Style Commode Nightstand Chest of Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
White Painted Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers Hand painted Gustavian style chest with three drawers constructed from solid wood with a hand-applied distressed finish with brass ring hardware. This classic Swedish style chest...
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Early 2000s Swedish Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Swedish Gustavian Style Glass Top Corner Hutch
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Unique Swedish Gustavian Style Glass Top Corner Hutch. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1860s Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Pine

Gustavian Style 2 Door Display Cabinet / Vitrine
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Unique Gustavian Style 2 door display cabinet / Vitrine. the shelves are removable, and inside measurements are 12 deep 38 wide. Norma...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Antique Rare Swedish Sideboard, Unusually Low Gustavian Style Original Paint
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare antique Swedish sideboard. The sideboard is unusually low and made in gustavian style. It is an authentic country house furniture from 1834 made in Hälsingland. The frame is mad...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Black Top Black C.18500
Located in LONDON, GB
NOTE - Due to the popularity and rarity of these style of drawers, please message us before you commence a purchase to make sure the drawers are still currently available as they go ...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Gustavian Style 2 Door Cabinets
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique set of Gustavian Style 2 Door Cabinets. They have been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White
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1910s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Gustavian Style 2 door display cabinet / Vitrine
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Unique Gustavian Style 2 door display cabinet / Vitrine. the shelves are removable, and inside measurements are 12 deep 38 wide.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Black Painted Pine Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
Swedish chest of drawers in black painted pine wood, top with profiled edge. Three drawers with canted sides and tapered feet. Restored, drawers function with two brass pulls on each...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Swedish Gustavian Painted Chest of Drawers Commode Grey White C.1870
Located in LONDON, GB
NOTE - Due to the popularity and rarity of these style of drawers, please message us before you commence a purchase to make sure the drawers are still currently available as they go ...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Swedish Gustavian Style Corner Cabinet
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian Style Corner Cabinet, its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1940s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Nightstands
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique set of Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Nightstands. They have been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Gustavian Style 2 Drawer Nightstand
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Gustavian Style 2 Drawer Nightstand. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1940s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Gustavian Style 6 Drawer Tall Chest
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Gustavian Style 6 Drawer Tall Chest. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1940s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Swedish Gustavian Style Green Lacquered Chest of Drawers or Commode
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Green Lacquered Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers Bureau This classic Swedish style three drawer lacquered chest has been constructed from solid wood with a hand-applied finish in wh...
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Early 2000s European Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Unique Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Unique Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest of Drawers. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1940s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Berlin Iron

Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Nightstands
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique set of 3 drawer Gustavian Style Nightstands. They have been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1940s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Unique Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Unique Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Of Drawers. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1930s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Swedish 19th century painted cupboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish 19th century painted cupboard circa 1890. Good quality sideboard/cabinet which would be ideal as a linen cupboard or the kitchen. Double door cupboard with channeled detail...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

Early 19th century original painted tuna region Swedish cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
We are pleased to offer this rare piece of traditional furniture circa 1801. This piece was made and painted in a village called tuna (tuna måleri), close to dalarna and hälsingland...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

Pair of 19th century painted pine Swedish chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of 19th century painted pine swedish commodes circa 1880. Here we have 2 decorative chest of drawers from sweden painted in the gustavian taste. Stepped rectangular top's and canted corners, with dentil moulding around the outside.  Each chest fitted with 3 graduating drawers,  cartouche panels...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

Swedish Rococo Three-Drawer Bombe Commode, 18th Century Gustavian
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Exceptional Swedish Rococo three-drawer bombe commode, c. 1770, having particularly pleasing proportions. On first assessment, woods are Chestnut and plum with boxwood inlay. the ...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Boxwood, Chestnut

Fine 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Buffet
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Fine late 18th century Swedish Gustavian buffet in it's original colour with good patination. ca 1790 Sweden.
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Commode, Marble, Brass, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stamford, CT
Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Commode, Marble, Brass, Sweden, 1960s Gustavian dresser or chest of drawers designed and produced in Sweden circa 1960s. This example features book match...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble, Brass

Gustavian, Swedish Commodes, Blue Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 19th C.
Located in Stamford, CT
Gustavian, Swedish Commodes, Blue Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 19th C. Pair of Gustavian style blue distressed painted commodes or dressers designed and produced in Sweden in th...
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1880s Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Paint

Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Swedish Commode, Birch, Marble, Brass, 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Swedish Commode, Birch, Marble, Brass, 1950s Gustavian dresser or nightstands designed and produced in Sweden circa 1950s. This example having a birch ve...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble, Brass

Gustavian, Swedish Commodes, Blue Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, Greek Key
Located in Stamford, CT
Gustavian, Swedish Commodes, Chests or Nightstands, Blue Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 19th/20th Century Stunning pair of three drawer chests, commodes or nightstands having a Sw...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Swedish Commode, Mahogany, Marble, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Swedish Commode, Mahogany, Marble, Sweden, 1950s Gustavian dresser or chest of drawers designed and produced in Sweden circa 1950s. This example features...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble, Brass

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...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal, Bronze

Pair, Black Painted Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1860-90
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of Gustavian pine chest of drawers with canted fluted side posts with upper carved diamond medallion and Greek key meander along top, all raised on four tapered fluted feet. T...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Swedish Gustavian 17th Century Faux Bois Cabinet
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This Swedish Gustavian faux bois cabinet was made in the 1600’s and makes a statement. This sturdy solid pine cabinet has a faux bois paint finish that has been hand-scraped back to ...
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17th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Early 19th century Gustavian inlaid elm chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
We are pleased to offer this profusely inlaid gustavian period commode circa 1800. Large selection of wood craft techniques using elm, walnut, ebony, satinwood and various fruitwood...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Elm

Gustavian, Swedish Commodes, Beige Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 19th C.
Located in Stamford, CT
Gustavian, Swedish Commodes, Beige Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 19th C. Stunning pair of step up commodes or nightstands having three diamond designed drawers on tapering turned legs with fluted column sides in a chic beige painted finish with a darker step up table...
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Early 1900s Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Large Blue Painted Oak Chest of Four Drawers, Sweden circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
Large antique oak chest of four drawers with handsome brass hardware pulls all resting on cabriolet feet. It has been given an exceptional new ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Gustavian, Swedish Commode, Green Paint, Marble, Brass, Sweden, 1980s
Located in Stamford, CT
Gustavian, Swedish Commode, Louis XVI Style, Green Paint, Marble, Brass, Sweden, 1980s Gustavian chest of drawers or dresser designed and produced in Sweden in the later half of the...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Gustavian, Swedish Painted Commodes, Greek Key, White and Blue Paint Distressed
Located in Stamford, CT
Gustavian, Swedish Painted Commodes or Nightstands, Greek Key Motif, White and Blue Paint Distressed Pair of Gustavian commodes or nightstands designed and produced in Sweden in the...
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1920s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Paint

Gustavian, Swedish Commode, Green Paint, Pinewood, Brass, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stamford, CT
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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Paint

Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Cabinet
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A Swedish Gustavian style cabinet with its original worn paint finish. Made of solid pine, this buffet is sturdy and functional. The pair of paneled doors open to a fitted interior w...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Paint

Gustavian case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Gustavian case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage case pieces and storage cabinets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, mahogany and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Gustavian case pieces and storage cabinets made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Sweden pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 case pieces and storage cabinets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,400 and tops out at $32,000 while the average work can sell for $15,000.

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