Gustavian style

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I don’t know what kind of leader King Gustav III of Sweden was, but he really had some design sense! After spending much of his early life in the French courts of Versailles, Gustav developed a style that was heavily influenced by French Neo-Classical design, as well as Italian Classicism. Gustavian style is one of my all-time […]

Gustavian Swedish colors are very muted with lots of grays and creams.; but not always. The Gustavian Swedes of the 18th century loved color too!

Know more about Gustavian Swedish furniture as Gustavian furniture pieces have similar proportions to French styles, the colour palette is usually quite muted. in spite of the influence of French designs, Gustavian furniture held their own well and are unreservedly Swedish. Visit us to find great range of Swedish antiques, authentic Swedish Gustavian antiques such as chairs, mirrors, chandeliers, clocks, benches, linen and more.

Swedish style, also commonly referred to as Scandinavian style, involves effortlessly blending elements of the casual and rustic scope with elements of a

Gustavian style Sofa using pale colours such as chalky white, blue and grey. (C17th)

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At last, I can say it is finished! Painted and waxed on all sides. Of course things never go as quickly as I imagine... But finally, I have a finished desk, and I love it! I don't like to point fingers, really, but I totally blame it on the drawer. You remember, the middle one with missing molding pieces... When I tried to pry off the other pieces, it wrecked the top layer of veneer - at least I think it was veneer. Anyway, it peeled, and I had to fill and wait to dry, and sand and fill and…