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Late 18th Century Gustavian Console
Wakelin and Linfield
for sale €2,633     $2,858
£2,250

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Late 18th Century Gustavian Console

18th century
Description

A late 18th century Gustavian period console table, the top and bass decorated with simulated malachite paint work, the frieze with relief medallions and one drawer supported on two silvered dolphins flaking a central relief motif depicting a laurel wreath and a torch. Sweden. C.1790

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
78cm (30.71")
Depth
29.5cm (11.61")
Declaration

Wakelin and Linfield has dated this Gustavian Painted Console Table to the 18th Century.

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SA1224198
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0410
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West Sussex based specialists in formal and country antique furniture, decorative items, ceramics, art and sculpture from the 16th to 20th centuries. High St, Petworth, GU28 0AU

Description
A late 18th century Gustavian period console table, the top and bass decorated with simulated malachite paint work, the frieze with relief medallions and one drawer supported on two silvered dolphins flaking a central relief motif depicting a laurel wreath and a torch. Sweden. C.1790
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
78cm (30.71")
Depth
29.5cm (11.61")
Date of Manufacture

Wakelin and Linfield has dated this Gustavian Painted Console Table to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1224198
Dealers Internal Ref
0410
Wakelin and Linfield
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2026

Specialists in formal and country antique furniture and decorative items from 16th to 20th centuries

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A late 18th-century Gustavian console table with a green marble top, cream painted finish, carved rosettes, scrolled legs, and a back panel featuring a carved torch with a laurel wreath motif.
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Archive I A late 18th-century Gustavian console table with a green marble top, cream painted finish, carved rosettes, scrolled legs, and a back panel featuring a carved torch with a laurel wreath motif.

Late 18th Century Gustavian Console

Archive II A late 18th-century Gustavian console table with a green marble top, cream painted finish, carved rosettes, scrolled legs, and a back panel featuring a carved torch with a laurel wreath motif. View II
Archive III A late 18th-century Gustavian console table with a green marble top, cream painted finish, carved rosettes, scrolled legs, and a back panel featuring a carved torch with a laurel wreath motif. View III
Archive IV A late 18th-century Gustavian console table with a green marble top, cream painted finish, carved rosettes, scrolled legs, and a back panel featuring a carved torch with a laurel wreath motif. View IV
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Wakelin and Linfield
Telephone 07850 350829
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High Street
Petworth
West Sussex
GU28 0AU
United Kingdom

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A late 18th-century Gustavian console table with a green marble top, cream painted finish, carved rosettes, scrolled legs, and a back panel featuring a carved torch with a laurel wreath motif.
Late 18th Century Gustavian Console
Ref: SA1224198
A late 18th-century Gustavian console table with a green marble top, cream painted finish, carved rosettes, scrolled legs, and a back panel featuring a carved torch with a laurel wreath motif.
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Gustavian furniture originated in Sweden during the late 18th century, named after King Gustav III following his exposure to French Neoclassicism. The style adapts Louis XVI influences into restrained, symmetrical forms using soft painted finishes designed to maximise ambient light during dark Nordic winters.

Craftsmen typically constructed the frames from native softwood timbers such as pine or birch, which were then painted in pale creams, greys, or soft greens. Accents often incorporated parcel-gilding, carved relief details, and native or imported marble tops.

Authentic period examples demonstrate hand-carved joinery, pegged construction, and subtle hand-applied paint layers showing historic wear. Classical decorative elements such as carved fluting, laurel wreaths, rosettes, and scrolled supports are key stylistic indicators.

Position the console against a focal wall or within an entryway, pairing the painted palette with contemporary minimalist artwork or a large wall mirror. The soft, neutral painted tones harmonise easily with both traditional and modern architectural schemes.

Dust painted timber surfaces regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh chemical sprays that compromise aged paint layers. Protect natural marble surfaces by wiping spills immediately with a damp cloth to prevent staining or etching.
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