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
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Brass
White Painted Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden circa 1770
Located in Round Top, TX
The enticing curves of the drawers and cabriolet feet create the strong visual appeal in this pine chest of three drawers.
Restored, the white painted finish has been scraped through...
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine, Paint
Antique Blue Painted Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock, circa 1820-1840
Located in Round Top, TX
Graceful curves create the attractive silhouette of this Swedish mora grandfather clock.
Newer professionally applied blue layered finish (with slight white and green undertones), l...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Whitewashed Pine Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Whitewashed Pine Armoire will command a stately presence in the room, but with a subtle elegance that enables it to blend with a wide variety of dec...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Brass
Late Gustavian or Early Biedermeier Painted Wall Mirror
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique painted mirror with gilded accents and beveled mercury mirror.
The painted finish has been distressed over time, but we will be happ...
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Mirror
Set of Six Swedish Gustavian Period Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Striking set of six 18th century Gustavian dining chairs with original paint and silk fabric seat cushions.
Category
Mid-18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Louis XVI Style Doors
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of tall painted doors with original hardware. Will need new glass. Other doors available but not with glass panel. Doors can work well in Swedish Gustavian style decor
Category
19th Century French Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Gustavian Swedish Empire Dining Table W 4 Leaves
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Gustavian Swedish Empire Dining Table With Four Leaves.
4 leaves 135”
3 leaves 112.5”
2 leaves 90”
1 leaf 67.5”
No leaves 46.5”
H 29.5”
Category
18th Century European Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Dining Chairs
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a very unique set of six Gustavian dining chairs, I was told in Sweden they where called "Kung Stolar" King Chairs. I found ...
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Early 1900s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Birch
19th Century Swedish antique Gustavian table with drawer genuine rustic
Located in Boden, SE
A very pretty, easy-to-place Gustavian table from Umeå Västerbotten, Northern Sweden .The table has a drawer where you can store keys, for example, in a hall
Nice pull handles & fitt...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
19th Century Swedish Miniature Chest of Drawers with original paint Country
Located in Boden, SE
Original painted Scandinavian miniature chest of drawers from Luleå Norrbotten ,Northern Sweden
This small miniature Gustavian 4 drawer dresser can be perfect as a storage of small ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
Pair of 19th century Swedish Chest Of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
A pair of mid 19th century Swedish Gustavian style chest of drawers with brass fittings, dental trims under the shaped wooden tops, canted and fluted corners posts in light white/ gr...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Swedish Painted Hall Bench, Trundle Bed
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Swedish painted hall bench ~ trundle bed is the perfect selection for the active family! By day, a handsome, country style hall bench ~ by nig...
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1880s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Farm Table Mostly Old Paint with Restored Top Probably Swedish c1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Large Antique Farm Table Imported from Europe and fully restored in our Old Plank workshop. The paint on the Farm Table base is Original Paint, although we could not save the top. The Antique Farm Table top surface is made from reclaimed Oak and carefully executed to match the Original Painted Table base. Structurally the Antique Farm Table is now probably stronger than it was when first made for our Old Plank restoration department reinforced the Antique Tables base. Our Antique Farm Table should comfortably seat (12) for dinner and we could build matching benches to seat even more at the Farm Table. Some of us think the Antique Farm Dining Table...
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Early 1900s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood, Oak, Pine
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...
Category
Early 2000s Swedish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair, Gray Painted Swedish Gustavian Armchairs, circa 1920
Located in Round Top, TX
This pair of Swedish Gustavian style armchairs have a gently curved back, turned fluted legs and decorative carving embellishments which all add to the graceful appeal of each.
The n...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
Small Swedish Gustavian Painted Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish Gustavian Painted Small Commode or Chest of Drawers
Classic piece that has been hand-carved, hand-painted as well as hand distressed in a muted Scandinavian green toned col...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Swedish Gustavian Painted Cabinet
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A painted Swedish Gustavian armoire from the late 1700’s. This solid pine cabinet has its original light gray-blue paint finish that is worn in all the right places. The tall paneled...
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Brass
18th Century Gustavian Buffet
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
18th Century Swedish Gustavian buffet dating to 1780.
110cm Gallery height and 103cm front height.
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Dining Chairs Swedish Set of Four Gustavian Original Paint Green Sweden
Located in New York, NY
A set of four side chairs made during the Gustavian period in Sweden 1790-1810. The original paint in a grayish green which has a stunning patina. Rounded legs with channeled details.
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
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...
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Settee With Trundle
Located in Houston, US
This is a beautiful Swedish Gustavian settee with a pull out trundle. The settee was designed to provide stylish seating during the day and extra sleeping area at night. The mattress...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Pine
Pair, Gray Swedish Side Tables With Drawer, Circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair, Swedish Gustavian style side tables with single petite drawer resting on graceful long tapered legs.
Restored, later professionally painted in layered/mottled shades of soft gr...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
White Swedish Gustavian Stool With Saber Legs, circa 1840
Located in Round Top, TX
This Swedish stool or tabouret has graceful saber legs and applied carving along the skirt and legs which adds an elegant touch.
Restored, solid/stable and ready to be enjoyed. Later...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
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...
Category
1880s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Paint
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...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
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...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Zabihi Collection Turkish Yastik Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Anatolian Turkish Yastik rug mat
Measures: 1'9” x 3'7”
Category
20th Century Turkish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Turkish Yastik Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Anatolian Turkish Yastik rug mat
Measures: 1'5” x 3'11”
Category
20th Century Turkish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wool
Swedish Gustavian 19th Century Trumeau
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A Swedish Gustaian trumeau is tall and interesting. The top of the trumeau has a carved scene of Greek Mythology painted blue and gold with faux marbling. The mirror plate is origina...
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pine Slagbord - Antique Drop-Leaf Dining Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Swedish Gustavian Slagbord, drop-leaf table with one drawer, made of hand crafted Pinewood in good condition. The Scandinavian dining room table is supported by four round...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Metal
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
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
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...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Fine 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofa
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Fine 19th century Swedish sofa from the Gustavian period in its original colour newly upholstered in a raw linen. Ca 1810 Sweden.
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
Original White Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock, circa 1840
Located in Round Top, TX
Swedish mora grandfather clocks are identified by their gentle curves and classic style as seen in this exceptional longcase clock with simple vertical carving accenting the rounded ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Gustavian Gray and Gold Mirror, Sweden circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
Lovely Gustavian style mirror with light gray painted finish with white undertones. Carved accents in gold gilt with red undertones.
At just under 4' tall, its size allows it to be d...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood, Paint
Good set of Six Swedish 19th c Provincial Gustavian Chairs
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Good set of six Swedish provincial 19th century Gustavian chairs. ca 1810 Sweden
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
Pair, White Painted Gustavian Nightstands, Sweden circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair, small Swedish Gustavian style white painted nightstands or side tables standing on tapered legs.
Applied floral carving accents the front along with dentil molding and diamond ...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Brass
Original Gray Painted Gustavian Bench, Sweden circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
This lovely long bench is a wonderful example of Swedish Gustavian craftsmanship with it's delicately carved spindles, decoratively carved skirt and back all resting on turned fluted...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Pine, Paint
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 Furniture
Materials
Elm
Blue Painted Bookcase Display Cabinet with Glass Doors, Denmark circa 1840
Located in Round Top, TX
Delightful blue painted pine bookcase with dentil molding along crown and traditional diamond details throughout.
Lower drawers and attractive feet bring balance to this display cab...
Category
Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Glass, Pine, Paint
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 Furniture
Materials
Paint
Original Gray Painted Gustavian Bench with Storage, Sweden circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
This exceptional Gustavian bench is a special find. Note the original pale gray painted finish (with blue undertones) with decorative finials and carved bow in teal blue/green. The f...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine, Paint
Swedish Gustavian Style Upholstered Painted Bench
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish hand carved, solid wood and hand painted Gustavian bench upholstered in a floral silk blend fabric. Wonderful addition to any style home, used formally or informally in an en...
Category
Early 2000s European Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Silk, Wood
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...
Category
Early 1900s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
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 Furniture
Materials
Pine, Paint
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 ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair, Gustavian Style White Console Tables with Drawer, Sweden circa 1860
Located in Round Top, TX
Lovely white painted Swedish Gustavian style console tables resting on elegant narrow tapered and fluted legs. Very unusual to find a matching pair.
The fluted drawers function with...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine, 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 Furniture
Materials
Paint
Swedish Period Gustavian Chest of Drawers 1780-1800
Located in Charleston, SC
A Charming, large Swedish Gustavian period chest of drawers with original hardware and in wonderful worn lightest of light blue paint.
Canted posts with fluted details, handsome orig...
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1790s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Gold Gilt Trumeau Mirror, Sweden circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
Lovely trumeau mirror with applied carved swags, flower medallions, and beaded trim. At 4' tall, it will provide a striking decorative presence.
Restored, the gold and bronze gilt i...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
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 Furniture
Materials
Brass
Gustavian, Large Swedish Dining Table, Gray Paint Distressed, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stamford, CT
Gustavian, Large Swedish Dining or Conference Table, Gray Paint Distressed, Sweden, 1970s
Large six legged Gustavian dining table designed and produced in Sweden circa 1970s. Having...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Commode, Mahogany, Marble, Brass, Sweden, 1980s
Located in Stamford, CT
Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Commode, Mahogany, Marble, Brass, Sweden, 1980s
Gustavian chest of drawers designed and produced in Sweden in the later half of the 20th century. This ex...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Small Swedish Chest, Brass, Marble, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stamford, CT
Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Small Swedish Chest, Brass, Marble, Sweden, 1970s
Small Gustavian chest of drawers in brown wood designed and produced in Sweden circa 1970s. This piece ...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Brass
Gustavian, Swedish Commode, Gray Paint Distressed, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stamford, CT
Gustavian, Swedish Commode, Gray Paint Distressed, Sweden, 1950s
Gustavian chest of drawers with a gray paint distressed finish designed and produced in Sweden circa 1950s. This exa...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Paint
Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Swedish Chest, Walnut, Brass, Marble, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stamford, CT
Gustavian, Louis XVI Style, Swedish Chest, Walnut, Brass, Marble, Sweden, 1960s
Gustavian chest designed and produced in Sweden in the later half of the 20th century. This example h...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Brass
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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