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Pair of Swedish Armchairs
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Pair of Swedish Armchairs

19th century
For Sale by Arcadia Antiques
Description

Good pair of 19th C Swedish serpentine front armchairs with old linen upholstery. 1880.

Seat height is 15".

Reference: 8223

Dimensions

28 inches (71 cms) Wide

37 inches (94 cms) Deep

32 inches (81 cms) High

Physical Dimensions
Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
94cm (37.01")
Declaration

Arcadia Antiques has dated these Swedish Gustavian Style Armchairs to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1042949
Dealers Internal Reference
8223
Description
Good pair of 19th C Swedish serpentine front armchairs with old linen upholstery. 1880.

Seat height is 15".

Reference: 8223

Dimensions

28 inches (71 cms) Wide

37 inches (94 cms) Deep

32 inches (81 cms) High

Height
81cm (31.89")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
94cm (37.01")
Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated these Swedish Gustavian Style Armchairs to the 1880s.

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SA1042949
Dealers Internal Ref
8223
Arcadia Antiques
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A pair of Swedish Gustavian style armchairs featuring distressed white painted carved wooden frames and beige linen upholstery.
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Archive I A pair of Swedish Gustavian style armchairs featuring distressed white painted carved wooden frames and beige linen upholstery.

Pair of Swedish Armchairs

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Fosse Way
Radford Semele
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV31 1XL
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A pair of Swedish Gustavian style armchairs featuring distressed white painted carved wooden frames and beige linen upholstery.
Pair of Swedish Armchairs
Ref: SA1042949
A pair of Swedish Gustavian style armchairs featuring distressed white painted carved wooden frames and beige linen upholstery.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleSwedish Gustavian
  • MaterialPainted Wood, Linen
  • ColourOff-White
  • MotifsCarved wooden frame, Serpentine apron, Cabriole legs, Loose cushion seat
  • SizeH 81 cm (32 in) x W 71 cm (28 in) x D 94 cm (37 in)

This pair of Swedish Gustavian style armchairs, dating from 1880, consists of two serpentine front seats upholstered in plain beige linen. The timber frames are painted off-white with distressed wear and detailed hand-carved floral motifs along the serpentine aprons and shaped armrests. Each armchair stands on short cabriole legs and includes a removable loose seat cushion nestled between padded backrests and sweeping arms. The wood finish shows visible aging with crackled paintwork around the edges and joints. Practical for everyday seating in a living room, study, or bedroom, these chairs measure 81 cm high, 71 cm wide, and 94 cm deep. The neutral colour palette and classic French Chateau aesthetic suit both traditional and contemporary interior schemes as accent seating.

FAQs

Gustavian furniture originated in Sweden during the late 18th century, heavily influenced by French Neoclassicism and Rococo designs. Key hallmarks include pale or distressed painted finishes, carved wooden frames, and restrained, classic silhouettes.

These armchairs typically feature carved softwood or hardwood frames painted in muted tones like soft grey, cream, or off-white. The upholstery frequently uses natural fibres such as linen, hemp, or cotton to complement the understated aesthetic.

Period pieces show traditional joinery, peg construction, and layered paint finishes that display genuine age-related wear and patination. Original upholstery construction often incorporates natural padding over hand-strung webbed seat frames.

A pair of painted Swedish armchairs works well positioned opposite a contemporary sofa to create a balanced seating area. Their neutral palette and textured wood allow them to integrate into modern minimalist, traditional, or transitional interior schemes.

Clean painted wooden frames with a dry, soft microfibre cloth, avoiding liquid chemicals that could strip aged finishes. Vacuum linen upholstery gently using a soft brush attachment and position chairs away from direct sunlight to prevent fabric degradation.
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