Gustavian style is one of my alltime favorites, and i have a heavy dose of it in my own home. The period was actually just before and at the beginning of gustavs reign. See more ideas about swedish interiors, swedish style and interior. Jan 17, 2008 one of my favorite styles in interior design is the gustavian style. Gustavian interiors date from the 1780s but are back in vogue. Give your room a romantic decor with the altesse wall mirror. You will find the distressed antique french oak armoire. Jun 28, 20 gustavian is of the period whereas gustavianstyle is later, perhaps 19th century, and, while still popular, doesnt sell for quite as much as the original pieces, which need special. Shop gustavian chairs at 1stdibs, the worlds largest source of gustavian and other authentic period furniture. This italian period is referred to as late gustavian. Antique swedish gustavian bench painted white ebay.
Shop antique furniture, fine jewelry, vintage fashion and art from the worlds best dealers. Quaker cabinetmaking families that made furniture over a ninetyyear span in the winchester region of virginia are revealed in an article by a. We sell in the uk and abroad a complete range of white antique furniture and swedish painted furniture often refered to as gustavian style furniture or as traditional scandinavian style furniture in the. In a new book, the swedish dealer karin laserow demonstrates how. The most popular designs through this time still seem to be ones that are cherished today. The 17th and 18th century has to be in my opinion the most beautiful time in all of history. The legs on tables, chairs and sofas are usually carved with scallop detailing, often with a rosette at.
The little known secret about gustavian swedish style laurel home. Seating by category merchandise the most beautiful things on earth. With its soft curves and light colour, the josephine white paulownia. One of my favorite styles in interior design is the gustavian style. The sapfm website and forum have been moved to a new hosting company as of may 11, 2020. We specializes in rare and decorative swedish and gustavian antiques and important danish furniture designers. Gustavian swedish period 19th century place of origin sweden item type vintage, antique or preowned materials wood condition good condition, unknown, some imperfections tear sheet condition notes good. This furniture product is made of fsc certified wood. Swedish painted pieces were commonly colored in grey, white, yellow ochre, and blue. Gently used, vintage, and antique gustavian swedish furniture.
I always wondered why gustavian furniture looked so french to me, and now i have my answer. Shop gustavian swedish furniture, decor and art at great prices on chairish. Period furniture definition and meaning collins english. Jocasta innes is the internationally renowned author of over sixty books on paint finishes, interior. Art history, cultural heritage and neoclassical revivals from the 1890s to the 1990s, hedvig mardh studied three periods that all illustrate the reuse of the gustavian period in different ways. Gustavian sells classic swedish furniture, antiques, mora clocks and classic and contemporary lighting. The little known secret about gustavian swedish style. It tends to be simple, while at the same time, very elegant. May 3, 2020 its unique patina of aged, painted wood, simple lines and muted colour palette, the gustavian inspired painted furniture is timeless, unfussy and fits in well with most interiors from the formal london flat to the country house. Mar 04, 20 early gustavian decoration was clearly inspired by the french rococo and later the neoclassical movements, but the late gustavian style was more closely identified with italy, after engravings from the excavations at herculaneum and pompeii began to circulate in sweden, ushering in the transition between the more romantic early gustavianstyle and the stricter lines associated with the. Their gustavian furniture is often featured in leading interior magazines in the uk. Armoires authentic provence interior and exterior furniture is a unique collection of table and seating furnishings. Gustavian archives the antiques divathe antiques diva.
Shop gustavian furniture at 1stdibs, the worlds largest source of gustavian and other authentic period furniture. Gustavian treniq gustavian provides a classic range of traditional handmade and handpainted swedish gustavian furniture. Entrepreneurship recruitment business books business travel. Swedish painted furniture,swedish white reproduction. A very rare pair of childrens chairs from the gustavian period made in stockholm around 1795. View our vast selection of interior period furniture and accessories of gustavian style, swedish, scandinavian and mid century modern antiques. The tour is led by lani summerville of classical excursions and dr. Jan 11, 2015 it tends to be simple, while at the same time, very elegant. That explains why gustavian furniture looks so french to me, and why i adore it. Reviewed in the united kingdom on october 21, 2015. From the finer points of gustavian furniture now available in reproduction everywhere to the exquisite choices offered by swedish crystal, from the secret to. On the other hand, peasant painting flourished in particular, dalarna and halsingland with painting and dala horses during this time. Lovely book, well laid out with a good range of projects from relatively basic to the very challenging. Mar, 2007 they work equally well in virtually any design environment, from period to modern, and we feel that neutral fabrics help demonstrate that versatility for the buyer.
Feb 01, 2017 shop gustavian seating at the worlds largest source of gustavian and other authentic period furniture. In designing her beautiful shop, edith took inspiration from her own home, a wonderful mill house, which she transformed into a distinctive, elegant residence. Its about recurring reuse, in the form of copies, reconstructions and staging of the period. Carries a variety of gustavian period furniture and gustavianstyle pieces, such as side chairs, armchairs, desks and daybeds. Gustavian is of the period whereas gustavianstyle is later, perhaps 19th century, and, while still popular, doesnt sell for quite as much as the original pieces, which need special.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Swedish furniture, namely gustavian, could be viewed as the toneddown cousin to antique french furniture. We specializes in rare and decorative swedish and gustavian antiques and. Traditionally, antique swedish furniture from the gustavian period demonstrates a dull matte finish, unlike the high sheen finishes found on most french and english antiques. The gustavian period was characterized by both french and english influence. The book highlights the traditions of swedish furnishings, explains the basics of antique furniture, and illuminates the histories and the distinctions of baroque. The period before was uhhh louis xv, or the rococo period. Swedish antiques traditional furniture and objets d. Join us on this week long excursion as you discover the truly beautiful and singularly charming gustavian style of architecture and decoration, which has attained great popularity in america. Early gustavian decoration was clearly inspired by the french rococo and later the neoclassical movements, but the late gustavian style was more closely identified with italy, after. Gustav iii, 17461792, spent a good deal of time at versailles.
The leafmoldings made of plaster and glue are original and typical for the chairmaker master ephraim stahl who developed that type of moldings in the late 18th century. Simply, i am a mom and a wife that blogs about how to stay healthy on my. Gustavian style is marked by grayed pastels, lots of whites and creams, painted furniture, clean simple lines, and fabulous lighting. May 3, 2020 its unique patina of aged, painted wood, simple lines and muted colour palette, the gustavian inspired painted furniture is timeless, unfussy and fits in well with most interiors from the. The largest americana inventory in western massachusetts. His influence in sweden today can still be seen in the many neoclassical palaces and country homes that dot the swedish landscape. Most of gustavs reign took place during the neoclassical period aka louis xvi in france. Quaker settlement of the area began in the 1730s and a third of the woodworkers documented as working in winchester and frederick county. The rococo style is known for lots of curves, heavy carvings, gilted finishes and painted. Swedish interiors is the first book to share the history, progression, and key elements of swedish style and how to use it in many different styles of homes. You will find the distressed antique french oak armoire from provence, as well as the minimalist design with its simple and clean lines. Eleish van breems home is a scandinavian home furnishing and design company offering the best nordic design of the past, present and future. Incorporating antique furniture and art into a modern home may seem like a contradiction, but karin.
For an advanced beginner with a well equipped workshop, this book is a good starting point. Lightly used, with very light scratches, or minor cosmetic wear, but has no structural issues. What happens when you mix chinoiserie decor with gustavian. Oct 16, 2005 carries a variety of gustavian period furniture and gustavian style pieces, such as side chairs, armchairs, desks and daybeds. Tented bed swedish, gustavian, and nordic style furniture jocasta innes. Curves the striking and unusual silhouette of the arched and scrolled backrest on a settee distinguishes the cleanlined simplicity of swedish gustavian style.
After gustav iiis death, there was a period of stagnation in swedish art. If you love 17th and 18th century living, you stumbled upon the right blog. Tips to identify this type of swedishstyle furniture by the construction of its seat and back and its color made popular once again on the tv sitcom friends. The charlotte white side table is fitted with a drawer and. Nicholas powers, curator at the museum of the shenandoah valley. It has a traditional swedish splat back and sides, resting on 4 gracefully tapered feet.
Gustavian swedish period 19th century place of origin sweden item type vintage, antique or preowned materials wood condition good condition, unknown, some imperfections tear sheet condition. Very good book for photos of swedish antiques and decor. The move should have no impact on regular usersmembers but behind the scene the new infrastructure. And heres tenyearold crown prince gustav, already looking ready to rule and. Whether youre looking to buy one specific piece or wanting to fill an entire container, our personal shopping. The lovely, soft colors of the gustavian period are well displayed in this exquisite bench. In her dissertation a century of swedish gustavian style. The leafmoldings made of plaster and glue are original and typical for the chairmaker master ephraim. Gustav iii ruled for only a short period of time and was killed in 1792 by a group of assassins, attacked while watching one of his beloved operas. Jun 21, 2010 gustavian style is one of my alltime favorites, and i have a heavy dose of it in my own home. If you want to create a serene atmosphere in your living room or on your. Simply, i am a mom and a wife that blogs about how to stay healthy on my and sharing the prophetic dreams and visions on my why god really. This book contains many period projects with a range of difficulties using both traditional and modern construction methods.