Gustavian furniture originated from the Gustavian era,established around 1780’s and is named after the Swedish King Gustav III who spent a long period of time in Paris and at the royal palace in Versailles. This experience left him determined to make Stockholm the ‘Paris of the North.’ , which explains the neoclassical French influences of Gustavian furniture.
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Although Gustavian furniture has quite simple curvy shapes, with functionality as an emphasis – details are elaborate and help to identify the Gustavian style. Some of the most distinctive motifs are rosettes, scallop detailing and woven circles.
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They were often painted in soft, muted palettes, such as white, grey and blue. Today you’ll find pieces that still have its original paint, usually a little bit worrn off , which adds to their charm. The furniture are often small and mobile and can be placed in modern homes to add an accent in the space.
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A Gustavian piece will transform any interior with a Swedish style in an instant.
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