Gustavian Hand Painted
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Brass
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Pine
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Wood
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Brass
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
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Brass
Early 2000s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Dressers
Pine
Early 2000s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
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Pine, Paint
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Metal
Early 2000s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
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Linen, Wood, Paint
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Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Sideboards
Pine
Antique 1810s Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Oak
Antique 1790s Swedish Gustavian Side Tables
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees
Hardwood, Pine
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinets
Brass
Antique 19th Century Gustavian Cabinets
Pine, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood, Pine
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
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Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of D...
Brass
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Brass
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Buffets
Brass
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Pine
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Bronze
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Brass
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Bronze
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Oak, Paint, Pine
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Bookcases
Pine
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinets
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
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Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees
Pine
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Tables
Pine
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Pine
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Brass, Bronze
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Buffets
Wood, Paint
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Wood
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Pine
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Pine
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Settees
Linen, Wood, Paint
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A Close Look at gustavian Furniture
With clean lines and muted colors, antique Gustavian furniture is understated and elegant. It represents a more restrained version of the transition from Rococo to neoclassicism that was happening in France under Louis XVI. The style developed under Swedish King Gustav III, who reigned from 1771 until his assassination in 1792, and his son Gustav IV, who ruled until 1809. Although Gustavian furniture is mostly used to refer to pale painted cabinets, commodes, armchairs and other items, it involved a range of influences.
Gustavian-style furniture was inspired by discoveries at Pompeii and Herculaneum as well as the grandeur of European palaces like Versailles, with local softwoods such as pine and birch. There was also an emphasis on natural light; crystal chandeliers and large mirrors played a role in radiating the fleeting daylight of winter, giving it a distinctive aesthetic.
Where earlier furniture was curvy and florid, this new era was more architectural, with tapered and fluted legs and rectangular and oval shapes. Luminous gilt contrasted with the palette of soft blues on upholstery and painted surfaces. Leading furniture builders included Gottlieb Iwersson, Louis Masreliez and Erik Öhrmark. The latter, a French-born Swedish decorator, designed the Sulla chair, a seat that was demonstrative of technical skill and precise craftsmanship and drew on Greek klismos chairs. Masreliez’s Sulla chair was made by Öhrmark and featured decorative ornamentation produced by Jean-Baptiste Masreliez, Louis’s younger brother.
While the wealthy had furniture carved with neoclassical details like scallops and rosettes, more affordable options were adorned with faux finishes that mimicked marble and stenciled patterns. The simple elegance of Gustavian furniture would have a long impact on Swedish design, informing the 20th-century appreciation for function and form. In the 1950s, IKEA mass-produced copies of a Gustavian commode designed by cabinetmaker Georg Haupt, who created pieces for the Royal Palace, making the furniture a fixture of everyday Swedish life.
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- Is Fornasetti hand painted?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, each and every Fornasetti design is hand made and hand painted. The colors are expertly applied by painters, ensuring no two items are alike. You’ll find a variety of Fornasetti designs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if a plate is hand-painted, examine it closely and inspect the painting with a magnifier. If the design is hand-painted, there are bound to be irregularities in at least a few places. Transfer prints will look much more uniform. Feel the plate's surface to see if you can detect areas with more texture — an indication of hand painting. Shop a wide collection of hand-painted plates from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.