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                                                                                                                                        REGAL PERIODS

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GUSTAVIAN 1771-1810 (SWEDEN)

GEORGIAN 1714-1837 (U.K)

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                               Confident and able to work in many styles we can create period interiors which are historically accurate  and relevant to specific times.                                                                                                                              

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An extensive period that spans the reigns of the first four Hanoverian monarchs of Great Britain. George I, II, III and IV, and includes the Regency period of George IV.        As the Georgian period progressed the style became lighter, burgundy and sage greens became wedgewood blues, soft grey and dusky pink. Detailed mouldings featuring swags and classical figures formed intricate ceiling coving. Basket grate fireplaces were adorned with carved classical pillars and the furniture designers of the time were Chippendale and Hepplewhite.                                                                             ..​​​

King Gustav 111 of Sweden visited Versailles in 1771. Inspired by King Louis XV`s cutting edge style interiors he took his impressions of the French style home to Drottningholm, Stockholm where Swedish furniture makers developed the simplified yet elegant style which we know today.

Increasingly popular across the world, Gustavian  is among the most sought after period furniture.

Typically using pale blues, greens or grey trims over the traditional white base colour.                                                                                                                                                       .​

VICTORIAN 1837-1901 (U.K)

Many earlier styles from Gothic to Rococo were revived in an eclectic mix during the extensive Victorian period.

A return to dark colours especially rich ruby reds and forest greens, over stuffed fabrics, crowded furniture and ornaments gave an ostentatious display of opulence. Wooden wall paneling was reduced to large and detailed skirting boards with dado and picture rails.

Living rooms were depicted with black and red quarry tiled floors and each room was focused around an ornate cast iron fireplace.

  

EDWARDIAN 1901-1910 (U.K)

The final British period style is also the first decade of fashion.

A new vogue replaced the heavy cluttered and dark Victorian style. Influenced by French Art Nouveau, technology and faraway places.

Metallics were introduced to the range of colours, particularly in fabrics often with bold contrasting stripes.

New techniques combined coloured glass with metals offering a profusion of design for lighting and furniture.

Wallpaper prints became much finer florals such as sweat pea, roses and lilac.

Large Persian rugs were used to embellish polished oak parquet floors with wicker and bamboo furnishings, silver ornaments and the modern marvel the gramaphone

ARTISTIC PERIODS

ROCOCO 18th Century (FR)

 Rococo developed in Paris during the reign of Louis XV.  A very artistic feminine style with whimsical sculptures and abstract ornaments that featured asymmetric sweeps, broken curves and shell like flourishes. Soft and pale colours  blue, pastel pink and gold feature.

A complete contrast to the Baroque period of Louis X1V 

ART NOUVEAU 1880-1910  (FR)

As industry improved new technology developed and elaborate new styles appeared.

A time for designers to experiment with materials, colours and techniques.

Liquid Oil coloured glass was incorporated into furniture, mirrors and lighting.

Tubed tiles allowed a new dimension in ceramics, combinations of glass and metals with gold, silver and black characterising this enterprising period of french design.

NEOCLASSICAL 19th Century

An entirely retrospective design period resorting back to Greek and Roman architecture influenced by the archeological discoveries of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Corinthean pillars supporting architrave, frieze and cornice.

Typically symetrical, archaic and stark panel interiors.

In turn Neoclassical influenced the British Regency and Victorian styles and Wedgewood`s famous Jasperware pottery and George Hepplewhite`s elegant furniture.                                                                                                                                              ....​

ART DECO 1910-1935 (FR)

A marriage of theatrical and abstract geometric and angular shapes forming patterns of polished wood and black lacquer.

Art Deco offered a challenge to known design with zig zags, chevrons and lightning bolts, chrome , etched glass and shiny fabrics.

Adventurous design had begun.

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                   Macclesfield Town Centre Studio / Showroom located at 19 Castle Street, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 6AF

Arvika Design offer clients access to our vast knowledge of interior and architectural design which has been building for over 30 years and draws on our experience of projects in Denmark, Sweden, New Zealand, UK and USA.  Additionally we incorporate the specialist expertise of our suppliers and contacts from around the world.

Contact us for a free initial appointment at your project site or at our town centre showroom and design studio in Macclesfield, Cheshire

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