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Gustavian Turkish Rugs

GUSTAVIAN STYLE

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.

Find a collection of antique Gustavian seating, tables, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Gustavian
Zabihi Collection Turkish Yastik Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century Turkish Yastik Antique Rug Measures: 1'7” x 3'3”.
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20th Century Turkish Gustavian Turkish Rugs

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Red Bohemian Vintage Oushak Runner
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Turkish Oushak runner with three medallions on a bright red field. Measures: 3' x 10'9''.
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20th Century Turkish Gustavian Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug with Romantic English Country Cottage Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53471, vintage Turkish Sivas rug with Romantic English Country cottage style. With a timeless floral pattern and lovingly timeworn appearance with a hint of romantic connotations, th...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Gustavian Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Colorful Oushak Turkish Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
53455 Modern Oushak Turkish Rug, 10'03 x 12'04. Blending elements from the modern world with a calming coastal color palette, this hand knotted wool Turkish Oushak rug is poised to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Gustavian Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Funky Tribal Turkish 20th Century Mat Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Anatolian Turkish Yastik rug mat with a chocolate brown border, cotton accents in green, pink, red, yellow and purple-blue Measures: 1'5” x 2'7”.
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20th Century Turkish Gustavian Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Narrow Dark Antique Red Oushak Runner
Located in New York, NY
Antique Turkish Oushak runner with multiple medallions on a dark red field, circa 1910. Measures: 2'5'' x 13'6''.
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20th Century Turkish Gustavian Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Traditional Bright 20th Century Turkish Runner
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Turkish Oushak runner with a medallion and border design on a bright red field. Measures: 3'5" x 6'5".
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20th Century Turkish Gustavian Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Distressed Vintage Tabriz Rug with Gustavian Style
Located in Dallas, TX
52664 Distressed Vintage Tabriz Rug with Gustavian Style 09'09 x 12'07. The architectural elements of naturalistic forms and timeless elegance combined with Gustavian style, this han...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Gustavian Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Hallway Runner with Gustavian or French Country Style
Located in Dallas, TX
51146 Vintage Turkish Oushak Hallway Runner with Gustavian or French Country Style 04'10 X 12'03. This hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak runner features five amulet medallions...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Gustavian Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug with Swedish Cottage Gustavian Style
Located in Dallas, TX
52573 Zeki Muren Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas rug with Swedish cottage Gustavian style. Whimsy and rusticity collide in this hand knotted wool dist...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Gustavian Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Red Turkish Rug
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind vintage Turkish runner with a all-over borderless design with running circles on a sweet red ground. 4'8'' x 9'10''
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20th Century Turkish Gustavian Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug with Shabby Chic Gustavian Style
Located in Dallas, TX
51234 Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug with Shabby Chic Gustavian Style 06'09 X 09'07. Whimsy and rusticity collide in this hand knotted wool distressed vintage Turkish Sivas rug...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Gustavian Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Gustavian Swedish Style, Pale Subtle Colors
Located in Dallas, TX
51044 Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner with Gustavian Swedish Style, Pale Subtle Colors. Pale subtle tones and soft elegance bring harmony to this Gustavian Swedish style vintage Turkis...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Gustavian Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Hallway Runner with Gustavian or French Country Style
Located in Dallas, TX
51145, vintage Turkish Oushak hallway runner with Gustavian or French Country style. This hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak runner features five amulet medallions filled with ...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Gustavian Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Turkish Oushak Hallway Runner with Gustavian or French Country Style
Located in Dallas, TX
51117, vintage Turkish Oushak hallway runner with Gustavian or French Country style. This hand knotted wool vintage Turkish Oushak runner features five amulet medallions filled with ...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Gustavian Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Runner with Gustavian Farmhouse Style
Located in Dallas, TX
52118 Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Runner with Gustavian Farmhouse Style. This hand-knotted wool distressed vintage Turkish Sivas runner features three stylized medallions patter...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Gustavian Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Antique Red Turkish Runner
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind vintage Turkish runner with an encased plain design on a red field.
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20th Century Turkish Gustavian Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Zeki Muren Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug with Shabby Chic Cottage Style
Located in Dallas, TX
51153 Zeki Muren Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug with Shabby Chic Cottage Style. Lovingly timeworn with cottage charm and Gustavian grace, this hand knotted wool distressed Turk...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Gustavian Turkish Rugs

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Zeki Muren Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
50876 Zeki Muren Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug. Lovingly timeworn with Gustavian grace, this hand knotted wool distressed Turkish Sivas rug beautifully embodies a Swedish Far...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Gustavian Turkish Rugs

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Wool

Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug with Modern Rustic Cotswold Cottage Style
Located in Dallas, TX
​51292 Distressed Vintage Turkish Sivas Rug with Modern Rustic Cotswold Cottage Style 08'00 x 12'05. ​With its soft, subtle hues and cozy simplicity, ...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish Gustavian Turkish Rugs

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Wool

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Gustavian turkish rugs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Gustavian turkish rugs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage turkish rugs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include rugs and carpets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Gustavian turkish rugs made in a specific country, there are Asia, Caucasus, and Turkey pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for turkish rugs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $240 and tops out at $13,999 while the average work can sell for $2,995.

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