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Rococo in Angelo Antique |
Each
style has its own characteristics and undergoes transformation when adapted to
a culture and country different from its origin. In Sweden, for example, Rococo
style was less extreme than in France, and took its appearance after the simplicity
of Swedish design.
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The beauty of details |
By
the middle of XVIII century, Sweden recovered from tremendous poverty mostly
due to successful export of its products such as copper, iron and timber. Obviously,
prosperity of some citizens increased and so did aesthetic desire to show off
their wealth by building and decorating their houses in the latest fashion.
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Swedish Rococo |
For
the first time Rococo furniture design and decorative arts were introduced to
Sweden in 1730s. Carvers, carpenters and painters from France
and Sweden contributed to apply Rococo style while working on the Royal Palace
in Stockholm. After that, Rococo style gained on popularity and spread throughout
the country, becoming modified and adapted to local traditions and conditions.
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Golden color ornaments |
‘Foreign
influences were uncompromisingly adapted to Swedish conditions: pine floors
were installed in place of oak parquet;
furniture was modeled on imported pieces, but developed along more utilitarian line which could be copied by less accomplished provincial craftsmen; and, on the walls, carved wooden paneling and precious silks were replaced by painted canvases.’
furniture was modeled on imported pieces, but developed along more utilitarian line which could be copied by less accomplished provincial craftsmen; and, on the walls, carved wooden paneling and precious silks were replaced by painted canvases.’
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Lars
Sjoberg known as a hero of Swedish Conservation Heritage
and Restorer of Gustavian Style, writes in the book ‘The Swedish Room’
and Restorer of Gustavian Style, writes in the book ‘The Swedish Room’
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Stylish acessories |
Noticeably,
Rococo style evolved to Gustavian one and is characterized by curved lines and
asymmetric shapes. Therefore, it is not unusual for Angelo Antique Team to be
in favor of typical Swedish Rococo. In our showroom, there is a wide variety of
Rococo style chests of drawers in pale gray, off white or subtle blue which
feature curved apron and cabriole legs. Either
in its original form or modified, Rococo is a royal style to admire.
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Angelo Antique chest of drawers in Swedish Rococo style |
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