Rococo Desk 1700’s
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About the Gustavian Period
The Gustavian period lasted from approximately 1775 to 1810. The furniture resembled the Rococo styles except were designed with tighter contours and straighter legs. The colors appeared to be cooler; following suit with the color schemes found in the neo-classical styles of the period. A flood of gray-green and greyish blue was fashionable for the home, and still quite popular today.
Marquetry featured inlaid designs with ormolu medallions and classical borders. Chairs, dining room tables, side tables, bedside tables were all designed with straight designs. Tapered legs were quite fashionable, and streamlined designs seemed to offer quite a change from the curvy looks of the rococo period previously. Finer examples of chairs and sofas were designed with upholstered backs and were decorated with carved details on the crest. Festoons of leaves, flowers, swags or fruits are all designs found through this period of time. These carved details appeared on apron fronts of tables, the corners of chairs, and detail at the top of mirrors. Between the years of 1785-1810, were characterized by classicism which was popular beyond the borders of Sweden. These styles are still loved today.
Rococo Mirror 1700’s
8 Piece Set In The Gustavian Style, circa 1900
2 Armchair Set In The Gustavian Style
2 Armchair Set In The Gustavian Style
4 Piece Set In The Swedish Style
Gustavian Styled Chairs
Gustavian Styled Sofa