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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
Antique 18th C. Gustavian Swedish EmpireLinen Press Cabinet
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 18th C. Gustavian Swedish EmpireLinen Press Cabinet
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Swedish Gustavian Style Breakfront Cabinet with Glass Doors, circa 1860
Located in Kastrup, DK
A highly decorative and elegant Gustavian breakfront display cabinet or bookcase, crafted with exceptional quality and fine architectural detailing. The cabinet is composed of two s...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Pine

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Two Part Painted Secretary
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand late 18th century Swedish gustavian period two-part secretaire cabinet or bookcase crafted from pine and beech. The substantial case has a gracefully curved or arched pediment ...
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18th Century European Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

18th Ctr. Gustavian Black-Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Gustavian chest of drawers in black-painted wood with beautiful patina. An elegant chest of drawers with four drawers – one upper, smaller drawer featureing fine fluting, while the t...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

18th Century Danish White Painted Oak Secretary Bureau
Located in Round Top, TX
This oak secretary or "bureau" reflects the grace and class of Scandinavian styling from the late 1700's. The serpentine drawers and carved outer panel of the drop down desk add a ro...
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Mid-18th Century Danish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

19th century Swedish birch fitted cupboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Swedish birch fitted cupboard circa 1880. Beautifully fully restored Swedish birch sideboard / cupboard which could serve for mul...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Birch

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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pine Living Room Cabinet - Scandinavian Cupboard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 19th Century, white-grey antique Swedish Gustavian living room cabinet made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. The upper part of the Scandinavian buffet is...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

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

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Secretary / Writing Desk - Painted
Located in Kvidinge, SE
Swedish Gustavian Secretary / Writing Desk from early 19th century A rectangular top sitting above a slant front desk opening to reveal a light blue painted interior and multiple sma...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

19th - 20th Century Swedish Mahogany Chest of Drawers - Antique Stone Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A late 19th Century, antique Swedish Gustavian chest, commode with three drawers made of hand crafted polished, partly veneered Mahogany, in good condition. The rectangular Scandinav...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Stone, Metal, Brass

Antique Genuine Gustavian Style Sideboard, Authentic Swedish Country Furniture
Located in Kramfors, SE
Genuine antique Swedish sideboard in gustavian style. The sideboard is a genuine country house furniture from northern Sweden made around 1820, making it 200 years since it was made....
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Antique Scandinavian Oakwood Credenzas
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 19th Century, antique pair of Swedish Gustavian credenzas made of hand crafted painted Oakwood, in good condition. Each of the large Scandinavian cabinets are composed with ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Swedish Antique Bureau in Gustavian Style, Made By Hand in Solid Pine Circa 1820
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish antique bureau in gustavian style from around 1820. The bureau has three drawers and is made by hand with a frame in solid pine. Classic shape with straight corners and edges...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Gustavian White Painted Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
Lovely Gustavian pine chest of three drawers with diamond accent on drawers, fluted canted sides, Greek key motif and tapered fluted feet. The newer, professionally applied layered w...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Pair, 19th Century Gustavian White Chest of Three Drawers, Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
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, carved flu...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

18th c. Swedish Gustavian Period Linen Press Cabinet
Located in Wichita, KS
A Swedish black painted two-part linen press from the Gustavian period, circa 1780. This piece is made in two parts for easy of transport (lower dresser base and upper cabinet). This...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

19th Century Swedish genuine Gustavian Column Cabinet from Northern Sweden
Located in Boden, SE
A rare Gustavian Column Cabinet from the early to mid 19th century, 1820 to 1840. The cabinet is from Umeå Västerbotten Northern Sweden and made in the shape of a round pillar with ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Swedish Gustavian Painted Small Commode Chest of Drawers Nightstand
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Hand painted, in a wonderful Scandinavian neutral green color, Gustavian style chest of drawers or nightstand. This piece has been constructed from solid wood with a hand-applied dis...
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Early 2000s European Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Cabinet / Bookcase
Located in Charleston, SC
19th Century Swedish Cabinet / Bookcase / Vitrine with Glass Fronted Doors fronted doors in classic Gustavian style. Upper library section has molded cornice with dental trim and thr...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Wood, Paint

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Chest of Drawers Bureau
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Blue Painted Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Bureau, A Pair This pair of three drawer bureaus are based on an 18th Century Gustavian antique chest. They are handmade and hand...
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Early 2000s European Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

18th Century Antique Swedish Red Painted Baroque Secretary
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A two-tiered wooden cabinet from the 18th century Swedish Gustavian period. The top door opens to reveal a decorative top shelf and three other shelves. The top of the bottom shelf c...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

19th Century Gustavian Swedish Chest of Drawers
Located in Kvidinge, SE
An Swedish Chest of Drawers from early 19th century painted in a soft red / orange color and the top is black, everything has an distress surface for an authentic antique feel. The ...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Large Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Chest of Drawers Bureau
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Gray Painted Swedish Gustavian Style 3 Drawer Chest Bureau. This three drawer bureau is based on an 18th Century Gustavian antique chest of drawers. The chest is handmade and hand pa...
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Early 2000s European Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers Circa 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 19th-century Swedish chest of drawers, crafted circa 1880, embodies the timeless simplicity and charm of the Gustavian style. Featuring a light gray painted finish with ...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Chests of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite pair of 19th century Gustavian-style chests of drawers showcases the elegance and craftsmanship characteristic of Swedish furniture design. Constructed from pine wood,...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Chests in Coral Red
Located in Kastrup, DK
A pair of Gustavian style chests, crafted from pine and painted in an elegant coral red color. Each chest has three drawers with panel detailing and brass hardware, with the top draw...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Early 19th Century Swedish Two-part Secretary
Located in Atlanta, GA
This early 19th-century Swedish two-part secretary is a truly unique piece, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship and artistry. The upper section features a beautifully carved cornice...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

18th Century Blue Painted Gustavian Sideboard, Sweden
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A custom-made Swedish blue and grey painted Gustavian antique cupboard, circa 1780-1820. The clean and useful interior has three drawers that were used for cutlery tools. This Scandi...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Chests of Drawers Circa 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
A classic pair of 19th-century Gustavian-style chests of drawers, circa 1880-1890, crafted from solid pine and featuring a distinctive broken-front design. These elegant pieces are p...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pinewood Armoire - Antique Scandinavian Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century, antique Swedish Gustavian armoire, wardrobe made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. The tall blue-grey Scan...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal

Pair of Gustavian Style Blue Painted Chest of Drawers Commodes
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish Gustavian Style Blue Painted Chest of Drawers Commodes, A Pair Classic Pair Swedish Style Painted Chest of Drawers. Two drawer c...
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Early 2000s European Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass, Bronze

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Antique Painted Pine Nightstands
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 19th Century, antique Swedish Gustavian pair of nightstands made of hand crafted Pinewood, in good condition. The detailed Scandinavian bedside tables...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal, Brass

19th Century Rare antique Northern Swedish pine Secretary clock desk country
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish Antique clock cabinet from Umeå Västerbotten ,Northern Sweden. . A good example of old ingenuity and compact living this pi...
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Early 1800s Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Antique Genuine Northern Swedish Country Gustavian Style Rustic Corner Cabinet
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique country corner cabinet in gustavian style from northern Sweden. The cabinet is from around 1820 to 1840 and has a frame in solid pine. Made in two parts with an upper and low...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Swedish Gustavian Style Pink Painted Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Wonderful hand painted textured Gustavian style chest of drawers. This commode has been constructed from solid wood with a hand-applied pink and white distressed finish with brass ri...
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Early 2000s European Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

1820s Late Gustavian Period Swedish Buffet with Carved Reeded Diamond Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish late Gustavian period buffet from circa 1820 with gray painted finish, carved reeded diamond motifs, petite rosettes and inner drawers. Radiating a quiet sophistication, th...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Swedish 19th century painted breakfront chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish 19th century painted breakfront chest of drawers circa 1880. Elegant and fine quality Swedish painted commode.  Breakfront shaped top and block fronted drawer fronts. Stepp...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

Pair of 19th century hand 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 ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

Glass Cabinet Painted In Grey From 1810s
Located in Lejre, DK
Glass cabinet with beautiful gray painted decoration from the Gustavian period 1810. The cabinet has a large drawer at the bottom and 4 large interior shelves with lots of storage sp...
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1810s Danish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Wood, Paint

Rare Swedish Antique Cabinet, Genuine Country Furniture in Gustavian Style
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare Swedish antique cabinet, a genuine country house furniture in gustavian style from northern Sweden. The cabinet is made by hand in solid p...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Gustavian-Style Light Blue Chest of Drawers, Sweden
Located in Kastrup, DK
A decorative and architecturally inspired Gustavian-style chest of drawers in a beautiful light blue color. Below the top a finely carved à la grec frieze. The body features canted c...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Rare Antique Genuine Swedish Sideboard in Gustavian Style Made by Hand in Pine
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare antique genuine sideboard from Sweden. The sideboard is a country house furniture in gustavian style from northern Sweden. Made by hand in solid pine with double doors with clas...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

18th Century Grey Swedish Gustavian Two Part Pine Secretary - Scandinavian Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-grey, white antique Sweden Gustavian two part bureau with a writing flap made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. The Scandinavian writing table, desk is com...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal, Brass

Cabinet Swedish Gustavian Style 4 Door
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is an unusual Swedish Gustavian Style 4 door cabinet. it has been restored and repainted with Milk paints "Oyster White" upper cabinet inside is 14 deep 40 wide bottom cabinet...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Antique Northern Swedish Gustavian Period Handmade Rustic Pine Sideboard
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish rustic sideboard from the gustavian period, made around 1810. The sideboard is made in northern Sweden by hand from solid pine. It has a straight shape with two doors...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Cabinet Circa 1810
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century Swedish Folk Art cabinet, circa 1810, is an exquisite example of rustic craftsmanship blended with functional design. Made from solid wood, it features a beautifull...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

18th century painted oak Scandinavian baroque chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
18th century painted oak Scandinavian baroque revival chest of drawers circa 1790. Made from solid oak this 4 drawer commode offers generous proportions. 4 shaped drawers with orna...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

19th Century Swedish Two Part Gustavian Cabinet
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
19th Century Swedish two part Gustavian cabinet from the region of Varmland. With carved decorative pediment, below two doors with reeded panels opening to useful storage. Or it cou...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

18th Century Gustavian Sideboard Circa 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 18th-century Gustavian sideboard, circa 1790, is a remarkable example of Swedish neoclassical design, blending functionality with timeless elegance. Constructed from pine, the s...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

18th Century Bleached Gustavian Commode
Located in Houston, TX
18th Century Bleached Gustavian 3 Drawer Commode with Aurisina Fiorita Marble Top. Piece has been refinished and is ready to place.
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble

Swedish Gustavian Style Painted 3 Drawer Chest Bureau
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Petroleum Blue Painted Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers This classic Swedish style three drawer hand-painted chest has been constructed from solid wood with a hand-applied distresse...
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Early 2000s Swedish Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Bronze

19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A classic 19th-century Swedish Gustavian-style chest of drawers, exuding understated elegance and timeless craftsmanship. This three-drawer chest is painted in a soft, muted white wi...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Chest of Drawers Circa 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 19th-century Swedish chest of drawers, circa 1840, reflects the simplicity and charm characteristic of Gustavian style furniture. The chest is crafted from solid wood an...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Gustavian Grey Painted 3 Drawer Dresser with Faux Marble Top, Sweden, 1850-1880
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Late 19th century grey painted chest of drawers, Swedish. This 3 drawer dresser has a charming break front style, an amazing faux marble top and the original brass hardware.
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Wardrobe Armoire with Doors and Drawers
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A Swedish Gustavian style painted wood wardrobe from circa 1850 with two doors and four lower drawers. This Swedish Gustavian style light yellow vanilla painted and natural pine ward...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Antique Original Chest on Chest from the Gustavian Period from Stockholm, Sweden
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish chest on chest in gustavian style made around 1780 in Stockholm, Sweden. The chest is made in a classic, straight gustavian styl...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

20th Century Large Black Bookcase Display Cabinet from Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
Dramatic black painted pine bookcase with dentil molding along crown and a meandering Greek key motif along the skirt, resting on tapered fluted feet. Lower drawers and attractive fe...
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Early 20th Century Danish Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

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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