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Gustaviansk

(Sweden, 1775-1810)
Estimate
40 000 - 50 000 SEK
3 850 - 4 820 EUR
4 420 - 5 530 USD
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Gustaviansk
(Sweden, 1775-1810)

A Gustavian late 18th century commode.

Length 124, width 52,5, height 86,5 cm.

Later stone top. Key missing. Keys missing.

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The Gustavian era fell between 1775 and 1810. The furniture then takes on, in contrast to Rococo, a more restrained contour. The legs become straighter and tapered, the colours become softer in mostly grey-green and grey-blue tones. Typical to the Gustavian time is intarsia, inlays with medallions and classical borders. The chairs backrests are often straight spindles or a curved bundle of spindles, with the finer chairs have a padded back with a rosebud decoration at the top. A significant detail is the flower, "fleuron", which is often found in corner ornaments, leaf scroll decoration, and festoons of leaves, flowers, or fruits. Between the years of 1785-1810 is commonly known as the late-gustavian era and is known for its rigid clacissism. Rich intarsia decoration was replaced by smooth, dark mahogany with elegant brass fittings and moldings.

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