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The genre of furniture traditionally conceived as "Louis XVI" is inspired by the pieces from the fertile reign of Louis XVI of france. The explosion of design that was enabled by his court at Versailles created a new phenomenon and so is seen as French in origin.
It is utterly beautiful and highly stylized with intricate carvings, upholstery and giltwork. The design movement produced chairs, carver chairs, mirrors, tables, beds, chest of drawers and other types of furniture that has been much copied in the modern reproduction industry - the copies have lost the elegance though of the original pieces as factory produced furniture can never match the innate beauty in hand carved originals.
The Swedish 'Louis XVI' style of furniture on the other hand draws inspiration from its French counterpart but has subtle differences with its infusion of Swedish culture and ethos. Sweden has always had a more relaxed and less 'in your face' approach to its design and this is reflected in the adaption of the louis xvi style to the Swedish palette by Swedish craftsmen.
The great Swedish King Carl Gustav spent time at Louis xvi court in Versailles before he ascended the throne in the late 1700s - the period of his reign until 1800 is known as the 'Swedish age of enlightenment' for the cultural renaissance it produced. This spawned in part the 'gustavian' furniture style that draws heavily in part on the French louis xvi.
The furniture style he inspired uses the same gilt wood finishes and cane carving as the French originals but are much more understated and less 'bling'. There are detailed carvings on the arms, rose carvings at the top, deliciously fluted hand turned legs and dramatic silk upholstery.
Many pieces were not just gold gilt but white painted with red and gold detailings with horsehair stuffed upholstery, flax webbing and wooden lugs in place of screws - this is one way to date 1800s furniture. Chairs especially were held together by wooden lugs and screws were not really used until the 1900's.
Sofas can be oval backed, square backed, with straight or curved arms and can seat 2-6 people depending on the size. They also can be found in a range of complexity from very simple to extremely intricately carved. You will usually find them as part of a set including a pair of carver chairs, a pair of chairs and often a table.
The beauty of this Swedish louis xvi style is in its elegance and visual appeal. The build quality is also excellent and they make very comfortable usable furniture that can add a real twist to modern interior design especially when combined with unusual fabrics.
Antique Swedish Louis xvi furniture is exciting because it lives and breathes with an imbued history that's adds gravitas to its ambiance. Something that reproduction pieces cannot match. It fits a variety of surroundings and is a treat for the eye as well as making a style statement that can be both grand or subtle depending on how you upholster and situate the piece.
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Getting Another Year From Your Child's Furniture
Modular Cubes: Great for storage at any age, the modular storage cubes are a perfect basic piece of furniture to add to any child's room. Some modular storage cubes are designed such that they can be put together to build a bookcase or wardrobe, and some have doors that can be attached and detached. As with any furniture selection using classic lines and a neutral color palette makes sure that the storage cubes will remain viable for a long time.
Bench: A bench with storage beneath its lid is great for doubling as a toy box. Find a storage bench whose top is light enough for a child to lift and make sure that it has a spacer so that it will not crush small fingers. For an older child, the storage bench can work as a seating area with the addition of some comfortable pillows on it.
Changing table becomes chest of drawers or bookshelf: What begins as a changing table can turn over its top surface to become a dresser. Starting as a changing table and growing into bookshelves is a versatile idea for a growing child's room.
Armoire: An armoire is a useful item to place in a child's room, not to mention a usually elegant and classic piece of furniture. It can store baby blankets, diapers, and other items and may come with a table surface that can be used as a changing table. As your child grows the armoire can contain clothing and toys. As your child grows still bigger, he or she can employ it as a desk and store school supplies.
Bed, Convertible: It is very common as the expense of cribs has increased over the years for manufacturers to add the ability for a crib to morph into a child's bed. The high crib railings can be removed and shorter railings can be put in their place, and you can purchase an extension kit that will make the bed long enough to fit your young school age child. By guaranteeing that your furniture is neutral in color as well as style, it will always make a strong foundation for a child's room. Some manufacturers even offer changeable hardware and trim to create new designs for the same piece.
Natural Wood Furniture: A wardrobe, chest of drawers, bookcase, and bed are essential items for a child's room.. Sturdy and well-made pieces of décor, like art wall plaques and wall art metal, can last for years if they are able to adapt to your child's needs. Purchase unfinished wood furniture and wood carving wall art that can be painted and repainted to accommodate changing tastes in colors, themes, and patterns.
Picking out basic furniture pieces for the room gives the most longevity. Basic furniture pieces will be able to morph as your child grows. A little imagination as your input will help these classic pieces stay fresh. The following are thoughts for furniture that grows with a child.
In what seems like a second an infant becomes a toddler. Still pondering where the time went, your toddler is already in first grade. Given these swift changes, it will be a intelligent move on your part to get furniture for your child's room that grows with him or her. Thinking ahead about your child's growth can save untold time and money since you will not have to redo furniture every few years.
About the Author
Design consultant Jessica Ackerman of WallDecorandHomeAccents.com has more than twenty-five years experience with decorative wood carving and wall sconces for candles.
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