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
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"
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Swedish Antique Mora Clock Black Folk Art Feathers 1800s 203cm AAS
Located in LONDON, GB
203cm rare early 1800s antique Swedish mora clock with carved detail in a black and gold finish with fine folk art feather motifs and detailed face with the makers name AAS Mora ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
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 ...
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Iron
Large Gustavian 18th Century Painted Daybed
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An impressive and long Swedish Gustavian daybed from the 1790’s. This bed frame is all hand carved with bell flower motifs and guilloche patterned carvings. Recently tightened and up...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Paint, Wood, Upholstery, Muslin
Small White Swedish Stool or Footrest, circa 1900's
Located in Round Top, TX
This petite Swedish stool or tabouret has a yoke shaped base with applied carved flower medallion.
The distressed patina of the later antique white painted finish adds to the charm.
...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Swedish Gustavian Period 1780s Painted Wood Sofa with Carved Crest and Apron
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian period painted wood sofa circa 1780 with carved crest, tall arms with finials, carved apron and cylindrical fluted legs. Step into the elegance of the Swedish Gus...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
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
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 Furniture
Materials
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 Furniture
Materials
Boxwood, Chestnut
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 ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Brass
Swedish Painted Pine Trunk-Daybed
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A Swedish painted pine trunk and convertible daybed from the 18th century. This versatile antique has its original worn painted finish with a well-earned patina. The simple top surfa...
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine, Paint
Swedish Gustavian Unique Scalloped Desk
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian Unique Scalloped Desk. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White"
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1850s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
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
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
18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Drop Leaf Table and Console in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A rare Swedish drop leaf table from the Gustavian period in original paint, circa 1780. A very practical piece with two large leaves each supported by double gates. When not needed, ...
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
19th c. Swedish Gustavian Settee with Egyptian Carvings in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A beautiful Swedish Gustavian settee with a comfortable barrel-style back, hand-scraped to the original paint surface and newly upholstered in linen. The frame features carved bell f...
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique Swedish Demi Lune Table, Round Gustavian Style Dining or Wall Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique demi lune table from Sweden. The table is round and made in two half circles, demi lunes, in gustavian style. Made by hand around 1860 and would work well together as a round...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
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...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Linen, Wood, 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 Furniture
Materials
Pine
Remarkable 18th Century Swedish trestle Table
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Remarkable and unusually long 18th century Swedish trestle table in it's original raw wood finish.
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
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
Antique French Gray Louis XVI Gustavian Style Chandelier
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique French Gray Louis XVI Gustavian Style Chandelier
Category
1930s French Vintage Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
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
Swedish early 19th century Gustavian painted sofa
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish early 19th century Gustavian painted sofa circa 1810.
Stunning sofa in original paint. This would have been a day bed with a pull out section to the front, but it has since...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
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...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine, Paint
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 ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
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...
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1880s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Paint
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...
Category
1880s Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood
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
Pair of Gustavian-Style Demilune Console Tables, Sweden Approx. 1900
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Demilune console tables in Gustavian style.
Gray marble painted tabletop with profiled edge.
Blue-painted base with curved apron. Tapered legs with fluting.
Sold as a pair.
Category
20th Century Swedish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
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 Furniture
Materials
Metal, Bronze
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
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
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
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
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
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 Furniture
Materials
Wood
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 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
Italian Hand Painted Blue And White Italian Commode / Chest Att. Niermann Weeks
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a hand painted Italian commode with lovely Gustavian styling. It is intentionally and heavily distressed. The drawers are paper lined. I believe it to be a good reproductio...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Brass
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 Furniture
Materials
Brass
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 Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
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
Pair, Gustavian Small White Demi Lune Side Tables
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair, Gustavian style demi-lune small side tables or consoles.
Gently tapered long fluted legs topped by diamond medallion with Greek key design carving along skirt.
Newer professio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
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 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
Pair, Black Painted Chest of Drawers, Sweden circa 1860-80
Located in Round Top, TX
A pair of Gustavian pine chest of drawers with canted fluted side posts with upper carved floral medallion, dentil molding, all raised on four tapered fluted feet.
The newer, profess...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Brass
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 Furniture
Materials
Wood, 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
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
19th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Buffet in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A unique 19th c. Swedish Gustavian period buffet from Ångermanland, hand-scraped to traces of the original paint, circa 1800. Beautiful carved egg and dart detail above fully reeded ...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century Gustavian Sofa / Bench, By a Swedish Cabinetmaker
Located in Odense, DK
A stunning antique late Gustavian sofa/bench, skillfully crafted by a talented Swedish cabinetmaker of the era. This exquisite piece showcases the hallmark elements of Gustavian desi...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Pine
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...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Pine
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
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 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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