This piece can be viewed at our Vancouver furniture store in Point Grey at 4415 W 10th Ave.
Materials: Painted solid wood - pine, with original hardware
Origin: Sweden, late 19th century
Condition: Antique with gentle wear and patina
Dimensions: H 122 cm (48 1⁄32 in), W 92.5 cm (36 27⁄64 in), D 42 cm (16 17⁄32 in)
This simple yet elegant Swedish sideboard dates to the late 19th century, circa 1890–1900. Finished in a rich blue with subtle white highlights, it showcases classic Gustavian details, including decorative dentil (“teeth”) carving beneath the tabletop and fluted columns framing each side.
The double doors are adorned with vertical millings and retain their original lock, complete with one key. Inside, the interior is painted a pale blue and fitted with two fixed-height shelves, offering practical and well-proportioned storage. The piece stands on classic tapered legs, lending it a light and graceful silhouette. A timeless and versatile antique, ideal for use in a dining room, hallway, or living space where understated Scandinavian elegance is desired.
This piece exemplifies Swedish Gustavian-influenced design, a 19th-century Nordic interpretation of Neoclassical simplicity and proportion. Characterized by clean lines, subtle detailing, and balanced form, Gustavian furniture brings understated elegance and timeless calm to interiors. This Swedish sideboard is more than furniture—it’s a piece of design history that brings both practicality and quiet elegance to contemporary interiors. Its light tones, classical details, and storied surfaces make it a standout addition for collectors, stylists, and design lovers alike.
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