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   Top to bottom: Gustavian interior at Södertuna Castle; King Gustav III of Sweden; IKEA interior using Gustavian-influenced designs | |
| Years active | c. 1770–1810 |
|---|---|
| Location | Sweden, Swedish Empire |
| Major figures | Jean Eric Rehn, Louis Masreliez, Georg Haupt, Erik Palmstedt |
| Influences | French Neoclassicism, Louis XVI style, Rococo, Ancient Greek and Roman art |
| Influenced | Nordic Classicism, Scandinavian design |
The Gustavian style (Swedish: Gustaviansk stil) is a Swedish furniture and interior design style that emerged in the late 18th century, primarily during the reign of King Gustav III of Sweden (1771–1792)[1] and continued into the reign of his son, Gustav IV Adolf of Sweden. It is a Swedish variant of French Neoclassicism, influenced by the Louis XVI style and elements of Rococo.[2]
The style is marked by a return to classical ideals, with a focus on restrained decoration, symmetry, and proportion. The Gustavian style is often described as a reaction against the excesses of Rococo, seeking simplicity and elegance, while maintaining classical references.[3][4]
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- ^ "18th-Century Sweden: The Golden Age of Gustavian Style" (PDF). CLASSICAL EXCURSIONS. 15 July 2024.
- ^ "Gustaviansk stil – den strama stilen 1775–1809" (in Swedish). Yle. 10 December 2012. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
- ^ "A history of style – Gustavian". www.kungligaslotten.se. Retrieved 2025-01-21.