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Gustavian Pedestals

GUSTAVIAN STYLE

With clean lines and muted colors, antique Gustavian furniture is understated and elegant. It represents a more restrained version of the transition from Rococo to neoclassicism that was happening in France under Louis XVI. The style developed under Swedish King Gustav III, who reigned from 1771 until his assassination in 1792, and his son Gustav IV, who ruled until 1809. Although Gustavian furniture is mostly used to refer to pale painted cabinets, commodes, armchairs and other items, it involved a range of influences.

Gustavian-style furniture was inspired by discoveries at Pompeii and Herculaneum as well as the grandeur of European palaces like Versailles, with local softwoods such as pine and birch. There was also an emphasis on natural light; crystal chandeliers and large mirrors played a role in radiating the fleeting daylight of winter, giving it a distinctive aesthetic.

Where earlier furniture was curvy and florid, this new era was more architectural, with tapered and fluted legs and rectangular and oval shapes. Luminous gilt contrasted with the palette of soft blues on upholstery and painted surfaces. Leading furniture builders included Gottlieb Iwersson, Louis Masreliez and Erik Öhrmark. The latter, a French-born Swedish decorator, designed the Sulla chair, a seat that was demonstrative of technical skill and precise craftsmanship and drew on Greek klismos chairs. Masreliez’s Sulla chair was made by Öhrmark and featured decorative ornamentation produced by Jean-Baptiste Masreliez, Louis’s younger brother.

While the wealthy had furniture carved with neoclassical details like scallops and rosettes, more affordable options were adorned with faux finishes that mimicked marble and stenciled patterns. The simple elegance of Gustavian furniture would have a long impact on Swedish design, informing the 20th-century appreciation for function and form. In the 1950s, IKEA mass-produced copies of a Gustavian commode designed by cabinetmaker Georg Haupt, who created pieces for the Royal Palace, making the furniture a fixture of everyday Swedish life.

Find a collection of antique Gustavian seating, tables, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Gustavian
19th Century Scandinavian Faux Marble Wooden Pedestal
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large 19th Century Gustavian pedestal with original faux marbled paint and patina. The stately pedestal is a wonderful addition to a hallway, foyer, or anywhere you need to display a...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Pedestals

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Wood, Paint

19th Century Scandinavian Faux Marble Wooden Pedestal
19th Century Scandinavian Faux Marble Wooden Pedestal

19th Century Scandinavian Faux Marble Wooden Pedestal

19th Century Swedish Oval Pedestal Table Circa 1890
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 19th-century Swedish oval pedestal table, circa 1890, beautifully blends form and functionality with its neoclassical design. Crafted from solid pine wood, the table fea...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Pedestals

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Pine, Paint

19th Century Swedish Oval Pedestal Table Circa 1890
19th Century Swedish Oval Pedestal Table Circa 1890

19th Century Swedish Oval Pedestal Table Circa 1890

20th Century Swedish Round Pedestal Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 20th-century Swedish round pedestal table, showcasing timeless Gustavian-inspired elegance. This table features a painted finish in a so...
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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Pedestals

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Pine

20th Century Swedish Round Pedestal Table
20th Century Swedish Round Pedestal Table

20th Century Swedish Round Pedestal Table

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pedestal table with original paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish Gustavian pedestal table from Skelleftea, Northern Sweden. A charming classic 19th century Swedish round Pedestal table...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Pedestals

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pedestal table with original paint
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pedestal table with original paint

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pedestal table with original paint

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Pedestals - Antique Neoclassical Pine Cabinets
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A white-grey, antique pair of Swedish Gustavian pedestals, cabinets made of light-grey painted Pinewood with carved garlands. The hand carved Scandinavi...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Pedestals

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Pine

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Pedestals - Antique Neoclassical Pine Cabinets
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Pedestals - Antique Neoclassical Pine Cabinets

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Pedestals - Antique Neoclassical Pine Cabinets

18th Century Grey Danish Oak Pedestal Attributed to Caspar Frederik Harsdorff
By Caspar Frederik Harsdorff
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A late 18th Century, single antique Danish Gustavian pedestal cabinet made of hand crafted painted Oakwood designed and produced most likely by Caspar...
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Mid-18th Century Danish Antique Gustavian Pedestals

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Metal, Bronze

18th Century Grey Danish Oak Pedestal Attributed to Caspar Frederik Harsdorff
18th Century Grey Danish Oak Pedestal Attributed to Caspar Frederik Harsdorff

18th Century Grey Danish Oak Pedestal Attributed to Caspar Frederik Harsdorff

Swedish Gustavian Style Pedestal Table
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Gustavian Style pedestal table. it has been restored and repainted with Milk paints "Oyster White"
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1940s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Pedestals

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Wood

Swedish Gustavian Style Pedestal Table
Swedish Gustavian Style Pedestal Table

Swedish Gustavian Style Pedestal Table

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Pedestal Tables
Located in Charleston, SC
A pair of charming pedestal tables with oval tops and turned bases supported by intricately carved scrolling legs in Gustavian style. Värmland, Sweden, circa 1850.
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Pedestals

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Wood, Paint

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Pedestal Tables
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Pedestal Tables

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Pedestal Tables

Antique Swedish Rustic Gustavian Pedestal Table with Distressed Original Paint
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish antique pedestal table from the early 1800s in gustavian style. The table has a square table top on a pedestal with three elongated legs. Made in solid pine in northern Swede...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Pedestals

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Pine

Antique Swedish Rustic Gustavian Pedestal Table with Distressed Original Paint
Antique Swedish Rustic Gustavian Pedestal Table with Distressed Original Paint

Antique Swedish Rustic Gustavian Pedestal Table with Distressed Original Paint

Pair of 19th Century Gustavian Pedestals in Urn Form
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of 19th Century Swedish Gustavian, painted, single-drawer, urn-form pedestal tables with polished stone tops.
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Pedestals

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Stone

Pair of 19th Century Gustavian Pedestals in Urn Form
Pair of 19th Century Gustavian Pedestals in Urn Form

Pair of 19th Century Gustavian Pedestals in Urn Form

20th Century Swedish Pedestal Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 20th-century Swedish pedestal table embodies the timeless simplicity and craftsmanship of Scandinavian design. The table features a beautifully carved pine base with a d...
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20th Century Swedish Gustavian Pedestals

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Pine, Paint

20th Century Swedish Pedestal Table
20th Century Swedish Pedestal Table

20th Century Swedish Pedestal Table

Antique Italianate Neoclassical Paint Decorated Center Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The large round tabletop painted in a mottled red-brown faux marble finish with a bull nose edge. Raised on a classical carved solid tripod base with faux marble painted panels and e...
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Early 19th Century European Antique Gustavian Pedestals

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Wood

Antique Italianate Neoclassical Paint Decorated Center Table
Antique Italianate Neoclassical Paint Decorated Center Table

Antique Italianate Neoclassical Paint Decorated Center Table

Pair of Gustavian White and Parcel Gilt Torcheres
Located in New York, NY
Each with round gilt-edged platform supported on three square legs with guilloche decoration, headed by lion's masks and terminating in paw feet; on a tripartite spreading base with ...
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Early 1800s Swedish Antique Gustavian Pedestals

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Wood

Pair of Gustavian White and Parcel Gilt Torcheres
Pair of Gustavian White and Parcel Gilt Torcheres

Pair of Gustavian White and Parcel Gilt Torcheres

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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Column Pedestal Cabinet

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Gustavian pedestals for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Gustavian pedestals 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 pedestals created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, case pieces and storage cabinets, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, pine and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Gustavian pedestals 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 pedestals differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,800 and tops out at $18,000 while the average work can sell for $8,050.

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