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17th and 18th century furniture is still tremendously popular today. One of the biggest draws to Swedish and Nordic st (Read More.....)
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First decide if you want a formal or country appearance in your home. Knowing which look you are attracted to can help determine accessories, furniture, drapery and wall treatments. 1. Formal Blue Interiors - Blue-gray, painted finishes became popular after King Gustav ruled in 1772, and since then they still remain fashionable. Formal Swedish Tips- Line Furniture Up Against The Wall- This is a classic Swedish touch that can give the look of finer living. If you have a room where you can line a set of three chairs against the wall, or a pair of chairs and a accent tabl (Read More.....)
Scandinavian 18th and 19th C antiques have been highly sought after by dealers, designers and decorators for quite some time. In today's market, the best of the best are still buying Gustavian and Rococo painted furniture to use as feature pieces in their projects. Because Swedish antiques are known for demanding top dollar, typically only the crème de la crème of dealers have been able to afford stocking them in their stores. When I first discovered the wholesale antique warehouses in Sweden I knew I had discovered the "low door in the wall," and would be able to give our clients access to more Scandinavian inventory and better prices than ever before. I’m delighted that The Antiques Diva® & Co now offi (Read More.....)
D.Larsson Interiör & Antikhandel I recently was able to interview Daniel Larsson, owner of D.Larsson Interiör & Antikhandel, one of Sweden's top sources for authentic antique furniture and decor. Daniel opened his store in July 2012 and has quickly become recognized in the industry as the go-to guy for Swedish Antiques – He not only locates the goods you’re looking for but also educates you when buying your first slice of Swedish history or adding to your ever growing collection of rare Scandinavian finds. Unlike other dealers who wouldn’t dream of sharing their sources, Dan (Read More.....)
JoAnn Barwick and the editors of House Beautiful lead us on a tour of more than twenty exceptional residences in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland that show this immensely appealing look at its very best. These interiors are both steeped in tradition and utterly contemporary. Scandinavians have a passion for color and an (Read More.....)
Here are 75 Pinerest pages that have to do with all things Nordic. Follow these pinterest pages I have listed, and if YOU have a page that fits with the Nordic theme that we haven't listed, PLEASE leave a comment below in the facebook comments section, or regular comments section with a link to your page. Share the love people! You might discover a new friend. So here we go: 1. Furniture: Gustavian - Meranda Devan here 2. Interior Design: Nordic - Meranda (Read More.....)
Bogstad Manor In Norway Bogstad Manor is a protected cultural monument and one of the few country estates in Norway. The history of the estate dates back to 1649, while Norway was still Catholic the land was rented out to tenant farmers by Hovedøya Monastery. After the reformatin in 1536 it was confiscated by the Crown. It was then in 1649 that the Danish-Norwegian King Fredrik III sold Bogstad and number of other farms to Morten Lauritzen. This land provided great timber for sawmills which was rapidly expanding in the 17th century. The Manor remained in the same family from 1649 until it was left to the Bogstad Foundation in 1955, administered under the Norwegian Folk Museum. The museum has left the estate authentic to the original time period, leaving a monument that shows layers of layers of history. Peder Anker, became the f (Read More.....) |
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