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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
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

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

Small Gustavian Chest Drawers Painted Blue
Located in Kastrup, DK
Swedish small-sized chest of drawers or nightstand in blue painted wood. Height: 47 cm / 18,5 inch. Dating from the early 19th century, this small dresser is composed with three dra...
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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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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 b...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

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

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

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 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

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. Normally the inside is painted an Antique W...
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1970s 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

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

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

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

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

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 ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, Paint

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Blue Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
A pair of antique Swedish Gustavian style blue painted chest of three drawers, dating from the 19th century. Each chest features a black painted rectangular top with canted corners i...
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Mid-19th Century Albanian Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

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

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, 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, 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, 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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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...
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Early 1900s Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

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

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, 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

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, 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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble, Brass

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...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Paint

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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Swedish 18th Century Gustavian Painted Chest
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A Swedish Gustavian chest of drawers from the late 1700’s with its original paint finish. The top is painted a charcoal color, mimicking Belgium bluestone. The cabinet has a layered ...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Bronze

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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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

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Brass

Gustavian, Swedish Commode, Grey Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stamford, CT
Gustavian, Swedish Commode or Dresser, Grey Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 1940s Gustavian chest of drawers designed and produced in Sweden circa 1940s. This example features a gr...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Paint

Swedish early 19th century painted cupboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish early 19th century painted cupboard circa 1820. Fine quality 2 part cupboard, ideal for kitchen or multiple rooms around the house. Top section with architectural cornice, d...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Gustavian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine, 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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